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 14, 2018

NDIA’s HQ to bring benefits to Geelong

THE federal government is talking up the 120 million National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) headquarters now under construction in Geelong, with Corangamite federal member...

March 14, 2018

Mega Gnarwarre clearing sale this Saturday

HF RICHARDSON will be selling a myriad of farm and household items this saturday from 9am at a super clearing sale at 95 Monahans...

March 14, 2018

Colac Otway restarts its hunt for a CEO

THE Colac Otway Shire has still not found a new chief executive officer, and has voted to entirely restart the recruitment process. The shire aims...

March 14, 2018

Autumn planned burns begin

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the CFA have started planned burning across Victoria to reduce bushfire risk for local communities and the environment. FFMV...

March 14, 2018

Lorne’s Sculpture Biennale returns this weekend

A VIBRANT festival celebrating the best of contemporary Australian and international sculpture, the Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) begins this Saturday. The 2016 event attracted 65,000...

March 14, 2018

Uni wants flu shots publicly funded

Following the worst flu season since 2009, new research has sparked calls for the seasonal influenza vaccine to be publicly funded to boost the...

March 14, 2018

New Quay doctor in town

The Quay Family Health Care team is pleased to welcome its newest member, Doctor Herman Mentz, to the practice. Dr Mentz qualified in 2006 from...

March 14, 2018

GMHBA Stadium to host Galaxy United

GALAXY United FC is taking over GMHBA Stadium later this year, announcing it will play five Women’s National Premier League (WNPL) over the course...

March 14, 2018

Ocean Grove SLSC wins Junior State Championships

OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club has won this year’s Life Saving Victoria Junior State Championships. OGSLSC came away with 366 points, taking the lead...

March 14, 2018

Entries open to Surf Coast Century

RAPID Ascent has announced that entries are open to the 2018 Surf Coast Century ultra-marathon. Local runners are encouraged to take part in the seventh...

March 14, 2018

Amy’s Otway Tour confirmed in National Road Series

A TRADITIONAL Tours season will start a transformed Cycling Australia (CA) 2018 National Road Series (NRS), with a host of the country’s iconic cycling...

March 14, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Caring for our care workers

HOUSING affordability is an issue we hear a lot about. Building a family home is the biggest purchase most people make in their lives. Not being...

March 7, 2018

PLAN PAIN

Department tries to explain houses on bike park

THE future uses of Anglesea’s mine are still in motion, with a state government department trying to...

March 7, 2018

Wild Women hit the Waves

The Surf Coast Longboarders Club held its ninth Wild Women on Water fundraiser on Saturday. Proceeds from the event go towards local charity Bethany,...

March 7, 2018

It tolls for he: Mick Fanning to retire at Rip Curl Pro

SURFING great Mick Fanning is putting his competition board back in the rack, announcing this year’s Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach will be...

March 7, 2018

Xavier Huxtable makes semi-finals of awards

JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the Regional Achiever Award for this year’s Victorian Young Achiever Awards. Sponsored by...

March 7, 2018

Shire tests support for changes to aged and disability care

CHANGES to federal legislation could result in the Surf Coast Shire making sweeping cuts to the Positive Ageing and disability care services it provides,...

March 7, 2018

Torquay’s waiting for it, the green light

THE new traffic lights at the intersection of Beach Road and the Surf Coast Highway are still not operational, and the Surf Coast Shire...

March 7, 2018

New trustees get to work at Bellbrae cemetery

A CALL for help in the pages of this newspaper last year has led to five new appointments to the Bellbrae Cemetery Trust. Established in...

March 7, 2018

Shire’s event to press for women’s progress

AWARD-winning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musician Jessie Lloyd and Lorne Sculpture Biennale artist Merinda Kelly will headline the Surf Coast Shire’s 2018 International...

March 7, 2018

Bellbrae fixes it up at first Repair Café meeting

THE fix-it-yourself movement in the Surf Coast is spreading, with Bellbrae hosting its first meeting of the community-driven Repair Cafe initiative that sees volunteers...

March 7, 2018

Be open with GORCC so coast plan cuts the mustard

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) is conducting a review of its Coastal Management Plan, ahead of the preparation of its new plan...

March 7, 2018

Summa wins with eggsellent guessing

Good guessing from seven-year-old Summa Barry scored her two prizes at the Child’s Play Early Learning Centre’s Family Fun and Market day at the...

March 7, 2018

Wild women carve it up

WILd women took to the waves on Saturday as the Surf Coast Longboarders Club held its ninth Wild Women on Water fundraiser. The day attracted...