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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March 27, 2018

DELWP takes off to monitor duck hunters and sand dunes

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is taking to the skies, launching drones to keep an eye on duck hunters as...

March 27, 2018

Fanning: the final salute

Bells Beach is where it all began for Mick Fanning, and this year, it will be where it all ends. The three-time World Champion’s appearance...

March 27, 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Rip Curl Pro

On behalf of Surfing Victoria, Rip Curl and the World Surf League, I would like to welcome everyone to the 57th running of the...

March 27, 2018

Wilson and Peterson win on Gold Coast

The first stop on the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, witnessed an incredible start to the season...

March 27, 2018

Blackman’s Brew for Bells

Torquay’s independently owned brewery, Blackman’s Brewery, is brewing a beer to honour the Rip Curl Pro for the fourth year running. The “Bells Pro” is...

March 27, 2018

Enjoy the Pro at a Live Site

Fans who are unable to make it to Bells Beach for the 2018 Rip Curl Pro can still watch the world’s best surfers in...

March 27, 2018

Power your surfing and enjoy a healthy lifetime in the water

The cooler seasons are upon us and bring ideal surfing conditions to our coast. Surfers delight in the return of powerful groundswells, offshore winds and...

March 27, 2018

Surfing museum rides high on visitor boom

The Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) is riding a wave of success, with visitor numbers at an almost-20 year high. This year has seen the...

March 27, 2018

Body art passes down through generations

Lisa Kearns established Purely Piercing in 1996 and later Kustome Kulture in 2000. The Purely Piercing team of Lisa and Jack are focused on their...

March 27, 2018

Parish flies from Falcons to Werribee

THE start of the 2018 VFL season will begin in Torquay with Geelong and Werribee squaring off on Easter Sunday, and spectators may notice...

March 23, 2018

Tigers fined for salary cap breach

THE Torquay Tigers will finalise their position on Monday about whether they will appeal penalties imposed for breaching the salary cap last year. Yesterday, AFL...

March 21, 2018

DIRTY BUSINESS

Rubbish a growing problem at Torquay drop-off point

A WASTE drop-off point in Messmate Road is becoming Torquay’s dirty little secret, with concerns it is...

March 21, 2018

Hundreds brave the wind to rock out at the Aireys open mic festival

Despite gale-force winds hitting the Surf Coast over the weekend, hundreds of locals and tourists turned out to support a range of performers at...

March 21, 2018

Walking Wonders

The Surf Coast Relay For Life exceeded its fundraising goal by $10,000 at the weekend. Pictured here is the Anglesea and Winchelsea Community Bank...

March 21, 2018

Quick thinking saves the day in beach rescues

THERE were two rescues of people in trouble in the water off the Surf Coast over the weekend. On Saturday, Sean Reilly, who is in...

March 21, 2018

Big weekend coming up for local cricket sides

LOCAL cricket sides are taking their bats and balls and getting ready to play for premierships this weekend. In the Geelong Cricket Association Division 2...

March 21, 2018

MP keeps pushing for toilets at arch

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has made a spirited defence of her push to have toilets installed at the Great Ocean Road memorial arch...

March 21, 2018

VicRoads redesigns new bridge at Moggs Creek

VICROADS has responded to significant community concern and reshaped its plan to replace the bridge at Moggs Creek. As part of the joint federal and...

March 21, 2018

Riordan urges shire to move on from bike park

DEBATE about the details of the future use of Anglesea’s mine and power station continues, but the local Liberal MP believes the Surf Coast...

March 21, 2018

Shire keeps meeting details secret

THE Surf Coast Shire is staying tight-lipped about a special meeting of council that was held yesterday (Wednesday) morning but closed to the public. The...

March 21, 2018

Wellington keeps driving for roads spending

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington is continuing to push for a reshaping of local government priorities. Cr Wellington was the keynote speaker at the...

March 21, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Memories of Chris’s Restaurant a Lorne icon

This week, we feature a trip down memory lane for many people who remember Lorne a few decades ago. George Biron most recently chef...

March 21, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – March 22, 2018

What an amazing weekend! – “Where else but Lorne?” There are times that I might get a bit carried away about how lucky we...

March 21, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – March 22, 2018

Cathie, being a member of the Stirling family in Lorne, has a long association with the town. In 1929 the family moved a timber...