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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 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...

February 14, 2018

Keep an eye out for purple people

TORQUAY’S school communities are again dressing up to support the Surf Coast Relay for Life this year, as Gilbert Street turns purple. Several schools participated...

February 14, 2018

Herbalife riders get high fives in Adelaide

THIS year’s Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) bike ride came to an end in Adelaide last week after a six-day, 850-kilometre journey from Torquay. The group...

February 14, 2018

Centre opens its doors for day one of kinder

THE doors are open at the new Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre (KMCC), which accepted its first kinder classes on Monday. The opening marks the first...

February 14, 2018

Queen’s Baton’s Torquay travels

Queen’s Baton thrills as it travels through Torquay

COMMONWEALTH Games history was made in Torquay on Monday, as the Queen’s Baton Relay passed through the...

February 14, 2018

Local heroes keep Queen’s Baton moving

THE Queen’s Baton Relay was cheered through the streets of the Geelong region on Monday, with the Torquay leg travelling from Torquay College to...

February 9, 2018

Core strength helps you get back to health anytime

Core Health Group is a team of allied health professionals who have combined their 20 years of physiotherapy, clinical exercise physiology and nutrition skills...

February 9, 2018

Lifting the game in home care

There is a plug-and-play option for staying in the two-storey home you love. A new generation of residential lifts is making it easier for Australians...

February 9, 2018

The hearing aid specialists

Hearing Aid Specialist – Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family-owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating...

February 9, 2018

Star of The Sea brings year-round coastal enjoyment

The end of summer signals a return to reality for many tourists as they head back to the city, but for Star of the...

February 9, 2018

Retirement living in ocean mist

Ocean Mist is located in the small coastal community of Torquay and is built upon the premise that a warm, comfortable and social environment...

February 9, 2018

A century of trusted travel with Christian’s Bus Co

Christian’s Bus Co operates a fleet of about 160 vehicles out of seven depots across Ararat, Beaufort, Bendigo, Colac, Ocean Grove, Terang and Warrnambool. Rewind...