About: jamestaylor

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James’ first job in journalism was at the Bendigo Advertiser, where he held a number of roles, including reporter, sub-editor and arts and features writer. He has also worked for several publications at Fairfax, including the Knox Weekly, Casey Weekly and Pakenham Weekly, and in the UK with the Berkshire Media Group. Raised in Geelong, James has been back in his hometown since 2011 and now lives in Waurn Ponds. Outside of journalism, James divides his time between barracking for the Cats, chasing his two-year-old daughter around, and posting on Twitter (@notthatjt).

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April 11, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Good Friday Appeal success

EVERY parent knows the anxiety associated with having sick kids, and even more so when they need hospital care. Many parents within Villawood’s broad community...

April 11, 2018

At home with Michael Di Sciascio

Mike Di Sciascio has deep roots in Torquay’s surfing history.

Moving to the coastal town as a teenager, Mike landed a job as a shaper...

April 11, 2018

Build your perfect home with Coastyle

For Coastyle Building Solutions, creating homes is not just a job – it’s a passion. Based in Indented Head, the company has a staff of...

April 4, 2018

Better mobile coverage coming to Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bellbrae and Birregurra

MOBILE phone reception will get better in Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bellbrae and Birregurra with the federal government announcing the towns would get upgrades through...

April 4, 2018

Festival drops it like it’s hot in Torquay

MASSIVE crowds turned out to celebrate The Drop Festival at Torquay Common on Easter Saturday. The all ages event with a killer line-up, including...

April 4, 2018

GOING PRO

Gabriel Medina and Stephanie Gilmore (inset) carve it up at Bells Beach during the Rip Curl Pro over the Easter long weekend. For all...

April 4, 2018

Rainbow flag again causes a flap

THE future of the rainbow flag in the Surf Coast Shire has again been clarified. For several years, the shire has raised the flag for...

April 4, 2018

WSL champ anoints local rising stars

REIGNING World Surf League (WSL) champion John John Florence helped honour local rising stars in the sport at the formal launch of the 2018...

April 4, 2018

Secret drainage details revealed

SOME of the secrecy about drainage improvements to a road in Mount Duneed has been lifted, with the council revealing the contents of a...

April 4, 2018

Fanning stays alive as Pro finals beckon

THE Rip Curl Pro was called off for the day yesterday (Wednesday) with improved conditions projected for an exciting Finals Day today (Thursday) at...

April 4, 2018

Auditor-General issues coastal asset warning

A NEW report from the state’s Auditor-General has sounded a warning on coastal assets, and appears to support a significantly different management model for...

April 4, 2018

Rip Curl Community Cup to tee off again

THE Rip Curl Community Cup is on again, with the surfing label teeing off in Torquay to support a worthy cause on April 13. The...

April 4, 2018

Famous media party draws a crowd

MUSIC and surfing went hand-in-hand at Rip Curl’s world famous media party at the weekend. The who’s who of the industry partied hard at the...

April 4, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne Historical Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary

This year we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Lorne Historical Society. At such a time it is appropriate to ask...

April 4, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – March 29, 2018

Hats off to Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV)! Over the past month, communication from their team has been first class about planned burns being...

April 4, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – March 29, 2018

Sixty five years ago Barb, remembers walking to Kalimna Falls as a five year old, something she has only just repeated. It was the...

April 4, 2018

Shire will write to regulator about pokies plan at Torquay Hotel

THE Surf Coast Shire will write to the industry regulator about the Torquay Hotel’s plan to add 15 more poker machines, but has not...

April 4, 2018

Pincer move: shire responds to earthworks petition

THE ongoing dispute about earthworks on a property in Bellbrae continues, with the shire formally responding to a petition urging the Surf Coast Shire...

April 4, 2018

Solar boats set sail again

PUPILS harnessed the power of the sun and went sailing last week, testing their design skills in the second Solar Cup Educational Challenge. Organised by...

April 4, 2018

Pros and kids take to the water for surf day

KIDS with Cystic Fibrosis teamed up with professional surfers at Torquay Surf Beach last week for a morning of fun therapy. Surfing champions, such as...

April 4, 2018

Kings Funerals to take a seat on the Bizz3228 couch

KINGS Funerals will be the special guest at Bizz3228's April networking event, to be held next week. Michael and Beth King and the team from...

April 4, 2018

Spring Creek Probus turns 25

THE Spring Creek Probus Club has turned 25, and celebrated the anniversary at the club’s changeover lunch last month. The lunch at the Beach Hotel...

April 4, 2018

Women who surf to star in series’ first line-up

TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism (TCT) has partnered with Moore Stephens, Surfers in Suits and Surfing Victoria to stage the first “Women in Business” event...

April 4, 2018

Grants to help wipe away graffiti

THE latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants from the state government is now open, and local councils have been encouraged to apply. The grants, of...