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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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February 15, 2018

Construction continues to deliver at The Point

CONSTRUCTION at The Point in Point Lonsdale has seen a hive of activity at the start of 2018. The next phase of construction will see...

February 15, 2018

Getting the best home loan for you with YBR

WHEN it comes the time to buy your home or investment property, engaging a mortgage broker should be the first step. Up to 50 per...

February 15, 2018

One Agency on a roll

ONE Agency Torquay has been pumping out the results, with some significant sales recently to add to their long list of satisfied vendors. Saturday’s spectacular...

February 15, 2018

Community key to good developments

HOW developers help build communities rather than just new estates is a critical factor in decision-making by new home buyers. Making friends, good social interactions...

February 15, 2018

Finance facts in February with Crowe Horwath

AFTER a successful launch in late 2017, Crowe Horwath, Bellarine Property and Vines Lawyers, are hosting another Women and Finance event on February 22...

February 15, 2018

Sign up for young farmer bootcamp

Young farmers from across south west Victoria are being encouraged to sign up now for a two-day intensive business bootcamp. The Young Farmer Business Bootcamp...

February 15, 2018

Run to the fire: services team up to find new recruits

APPLICATIONS to become a Victorian firefighter have opened in the first joint CFA-MFB recruitment campaign. Aspiring firefighters are urged not to delay their applications, which...

February 14, 2018

Campaign to name wanted offenders continues

CRIME Stoppers Victoria (CSV) has named another 10 offenders wanted by police on outstanding arrest warrants for a number of crimes committed in the...

February 14, 2018

Thousands enjoy a summer by the sea

MORE than 2,300 people have dived, scrambled, rambled, surfed and paddled along the local coastline this year as part of Summer by the Sea. Now...

February 14, 2018

Cat owners warned about contagious virus

VICTORIAN cat and kitten owners have been urged to take immediate action to protect their pet against a highly contagious feline virus to stop...

February 14, 2018

City rolls out floating beach wheelchairs

TWO new floating beach wheelchairs at Eastern Beach will help those who experience mobility challenges to enjoy the water this summer. The two chairs have...

February 14, 2018

Larissa wins spot on Anzac study tour

WANDANA Heights student Larissa Zanardo will represent the Geelong region and Victoria on an overseas study tour to learn about the service and sacrifices...

February 14, 2018

Eastern Beach Anzac service to return this year

ORGANISERS of last year’s inaugural Anzac Day dawn service at Eastern Beach have said the event was a success and that the service will...

February 14, 2018

Community Profile – February 15, 2018

Christine’s parents with three 3 small daughters moved to Lorne in 1954. Christine attended the local kindergarten, the Lorne school to year 10 then...

February 14, 2018

The Living Stage: a community project that celebrates Lorne’s flora and fauna

The Living Stage is arguably the world’s first recyclable, biodegradable, biodiverse and edible performance space. A centrepiece of the Lorne Sculpture Biennale 2018, the...

February 14, 2018

Auto fans get their motors running at show

THE latest instalment of the Torquay Rotary Motor Show revved up on Sunday. The annual event drew more than 400 cars and motorcycles and a...

February 14, 2018

Birds of a Feather relay and wine together

TORQUAY’S Birds of a Feather group will be holding a wine and beer tasting evening today (Thursday) at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club. The group...

February 14, 2018

Feedback sought on Birregurra intersection fix

VICROADS has suggested a staggered layout or a roundabout as the long-term solution to a dangerous intersection near Birregurra. There were three crashes in five...

February 14, 2018

Superfoilers take flight in Geelong

THE events keep coming Geelong’s way, with the waterfront hosting a leg of the SuperFoiler Grand Prix over the weekend. The high-performance racing boats have...

February 14, 2018

Steam car launches Men Shed’s year

THE new car group at the Torquay Community Men’s Shed went back in time in January, with a visit from Ivan Cave in his...

February 14, 2018

Willis Street site earmarked for ambulance station

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has dropped its plan for an ambulance station in Winchelsea’s Harding Street, opting for land in Willis Street instead. The exhibition period...

February 14, 2018

Shire seeks detail on Apollo Bay resort

THE Colac Otway Shire wants more information on the proposed resort near Apollo Bay, noting that the submitted planning application is lacking detail in...

February 14, 2018

NBN gets the thumbs up

THE rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) has received a mostly positive reaction from the readers of the Surf Coast Times, according to...

February 14, 2018

Community seeks detail on Alcoa’s mine plan

THE deadline for submissions for the proposed future of the land occupied by Anglesea’s coal mine and power station has been extended, and some...