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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 8, 2018

Colac Otway appoints another acting CEO

THE Colac Otway Shire has appointed Tony McGann as its second acting chief executive officer while the council continues to consider a permanent appointment...

February 8, 2018

Amy’s Gran Fondo gets one more year in Apollo Bay

AMY’S Gran Fondo will go ahead in the Colac Otway Shire this year, but the council does not want it back for at least...

February 8, 2018

Ballarat visitor has hot ticket in Torquay Lions raffle

The winner of this year’s Torquay Lions Summer Raffle has been revealed. Ballarat resident Mick Condon (centre) had the right ticket when the raffle...

February 8, 2018

Police seek help in finding wanted offenders

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is calling on people in the Geelong region to help locate wanted offenders by reporting information on their whereabouts. The not-for-profit crime-reporting...

February 8, 2018

Geelong in top 12 most liveable cities

GEELONG is the 12th most liveable city-region in Australia, according to Ipsos’ latest Life in Australia report. Up 21 places since 2014, Geelong’s leap is...

February 8, 2018

NBN goes live for another 25,000 local homes

THE National Broadband Network continues to roll out across Geelong, with parts of Belmont, Connewarre, Marshall, Mount Duneed, Grovedale, Highton, Waurn Ponds and Wandana...

February 8, 2018

Purple people are on the march in Torquay

THE Surf Coast Relay for Life teams will be on the march tomorrow (Friday) in Torquay. Team members dressed in their purple shirts will be...

February 8, 2018

School’s in at Armstrong Creek

ARMSTRONG Creek’s newest school has celebrated its very first day, with staff and pupils alike heading to class on Thursday. The primary and special school...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman – February 8, 2018

Just as one thinks that the town is beginning to quieten and many local traders are looking to take a big breath after a...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Community Profile – February 8, 2018

Oh how glad we all were to have petrol flowing again in Lorne. And aren’t we lucky to have Sam as manager of the...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Lorne Sculpture Biennale returns on March 17

From March 17, the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) will celebrate the best in contemporary Australian and international sculpture in a free, vibrant festival...

February 8, 2018

Vale Michael Gordon

TORQUAY’S surfing community has said farewell to Michael Gordon, who died suddenly on February 1. The noted journalist and author, who had several surfing connections...

February 8, 2018

GORCC opens Coastal Grants Program

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC) 2018 Coastal Grants Program is now open. Each year, GORCC dedicates funds for community-led projects that enhance the...

February 8, 2018

Inclusion program helps all have a swing in pro-am

PETER Hyden, Rod Paykel and Scott Harris play golf using customised equipment, including Peter’s motorised golfing wheelchair know as a “paragolfer”, allowing him to...

February 8, 2018

Herbalife riders roll again

Cyclists in the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) fundraising ride from Torquay to Adelaide have saddled up again and are due to finish their 850-kilometre...

February 8, 2018

Share your idea on how to fix dangerous intersection

VICROADS is holding public consultation sessions today (Thursday) and on Saturday for people to have their say on how the intersection at Birregurra-Forrest Road,...

February 8, 2018

Queen’s Baton to pass through towns on Monday

THE 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton is passing through Geelong on its way to the Gold Coast, and people have been encouraged to line...

February 8, 2018

Volkswagens will roll at Torquay motor show

THE Torquay Rotary Motor Show is revving up again on Sunday, and this year will see Volkswagens rolling in for the first time. The classic...

February 8, 2018

Aireys Inlet Repair Café set to expand

SIX events, 32 volunteers, 214 items and an estimated 523 kilograms of waste saved from landfill – it was an impressive debut in 2017...

February 8, 2018

Shire pledges to work towards bike park solution

THE Surf Coast Shire says it is committed to working with the community and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on...

February 8, 2018

GIRL TIGERS ON THE PROWL

The Torquay Tigers’ junior girls football teams are working hard ahead of the 2018 season, but are also on the prowl for new players....

February 8, 2018

Julie Stevens’ Surf Coast Shire Citizen of the Year honour

WHEN it comes to pitching in to help the local community and environment, Julie Stevens is a common thread. The talented Torquay crafter was the...

February 8, 2018

Lulubelle does her business for Danawa

AN UNSUNG hero of the Danawa Community Garden has been congratulated for their hard work in producing outstanding vegetables. Lulubelle the pony was rescued from...

February 8, 2018

Anglesea Heath celebrated

ANGLESEA locals and community groups have celebrated the formal transfer of Anglesea Heath into the Great Otway National Park at an event hosted by...