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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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December 28, 2017

Colac Otway’s best gardens recognised

GARDENS in Apollo Bay and Birregurra were among those that bloomed in this year’s Colac Otway Shire Garden Awards. Best sustainable garden went to Birregurra’s...

December 28, 2017

Take care on the roads, SES urges

RECENT road accidents including a crash in Mount Moriac last week have spurred the State Emergency Service (SES) to urge drivers to slow down...

December 28, 2017

Fishing comp set to reel in funds

OCEAN Grove holiday residents will cast their lines tomorrow (Friday) for the fourth Riverview Fishing Classic. The classic is a fishing competition organised by a...

December 28, 2017

Swim healthy this summer

WHILE swimming is fun and a great way to stay fit and active, sometimes germs can contaminate the pool water, which can make people...

December 28, 2017

Applications open for Coastcare grants

APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2018 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program, which supports community efforts to protect Victoria’s 2,000 kilometres of coastline. Minister for...

December 28, 2017

New Holland mice go missing from the Otways

A SEVERELY endangered native mouse species has disappeared from its home range in Victoria’s eastern Otways, according to a Deakin University study. Populations of the...

December 28, 2017

It’s logical to love nature with Eco-Logic

ECo-Logic on the Surf Coast has been taking families, adults and kids out into the environment since 1996; and a couple of staff who...

December 28, 2017

Battle of the Bridge draws near

Jan Juc and torquay’s cricket sides will face off again next weekend in the latest round of their Battle of the Bridge rivalry. the...

December 28, 2017

Winchelsea works starting soon

NEW picnic settings, bike racks, paving and garden beds are just some of the improvements that are preparing to get underway as part of...

December 28, 2017

A word from the Chairman – December 28, 2017

Hope you all had a very special Christmas and didn’t over-indulge as it’s so easy to do. Christmas Day in Lorne was one to...

December 28, 2017

Community Profile – December 28, 2017

Ric and Sue met as teenagers at Ric’s then girlfriend’s house. Their first date was to the Melbourne Cup! They have been married for...

December 28, 2017

Committee for Lorne runs Workshop for Lorne p-12 College students

During 2017, the Committee for Lorne (CfL) sponsored a series of workshops to involve members of our community in the process of updating our...

December 28, 2017

Dog regulations now in force along the coast

RANGERS from the Surf Coast Shire are patrolling the coast and hinterland over summer to work with dog owners and ensure they are following...

December 28, 2017

Gingerbread house winners announced

SOME sweet work was rewarded at RACV Torquay Resort last week with the announcement of the winners of the resort’s annual gingerbread house competition. The...

December 28, 2017

Shire adopts event calendar for 2018

THE Surf Coast Shire has finalised its calendar of events it will officially be supporting throughout 2018. Councillors resolved to adopt the proposed events calendar...

December 28, 2017

Christmas incidents claim lives, homes

THE Christmas period has not passed without incident, with a man dying at a car crash at Birregurra, a woman dying in a fire...

December 28, 2017

All signs point to good start at Torquay Coast

SCHOOL is very nearly in at Torquay Coast Primary School, with the finishing touches being applied to the education institution in Torquay North. The sign...

December 28, 2017

Surfing exhibition shows off the wipeout

EVERY surfer wipes out eventually, and exclusive footage of some of the biggest and most spectacular falls is the centrepiece of a new exhibition...

December 28, 2017

Get ready for another Summer by the Sea

BOOKINGS have opened for Summer by the Sea 2018, which will deliver more than 300 free activities along Victoria’s coastline. Running from January 2-28, the...

December 28, 2017

YEAR’S END

Fireworks to light up Torquay and Lorne on NYE

THE last days of 2017 are here, and locals and visitors alike can see the year...

December 22, 2017

Ho ho ho!

Get into the festive spirit with the Geelong Cats’ 6.5-metre charity Christmas tree that Villawood Properties is sponsoring this year. The tree is located beside...

December 21, 2017

Fresh breakfast for K rock for 2018

K ROCK Geelong is thrilled to announce its new look breakfast team for 2018. Joining longtime show host Tom Lewis will be the charismatic and...

December 21, 2017

Top five two-wheeled freedom machine teams coming for CEGORR

The top five men’s WorldTour teams will take on the 2018 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), while the Elite Women’s edition has...

December 21, 2017

RSPCA dispels Christmas pet misconception

RSPCA Victoria has moved to debunk the misconception that pets given as Christmas gifts will end up being surrendered. The society’s chief executive officer Dr...