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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 21, 2017

Small grants help out environmental projects

THERE was a strong environmental flavour to the latest round of Surf Coast Shire’s Small Grants program, spearheaded by $5,000 to purchase 45 reusable...

December 21, 2017

Disability-friendly display home under construction

AUSTRALIA’S first display home for people with disabilities is now under construction in Armstrong Creek. The $800,000 house in Unity Drive will be part of...

December 21, 2017

Crime falls along the Surf Coast

CRIME is on the decline in four Surf Coast towns, with offences over the 12 months to September dropping or steady in almost all...

December 21, 2017

Ripe for the picking: Peachs grand opening goes off

PEACHS Torquay returned last Thursday at 9am with a grand opening event including giveaways, tastings and complimentary Ocean Grind coffee. The opening weekend saw hundreds...

December 21, 2017

Taking strides in regional improvement

AN EXTENSION of the Surf Coast Walk to Lorne to enable dual use by cyclists and walkers from start to finish is one of...

December 21, 2017

COAL CHANGE

Anglesea mine could become major tourism precinct

THE initial vision for the future of Anglesea’s mine and power station has been revealed, with parts of...

December 21, 2017

Postie Elf delivers letters from North Pole

Postie Cam doubling as an elf, delivered letters from Santa to Torquay College preps on Monday, having received 180 letters on December 1 from...

December 21, 2017

Agency Profile: Candace Smith

Sales Consultant, RT Edgar Bellarine

Candace has lived on the Bellarine Peninsula for the past seven years after a seachange from Melbourne. Previously studying community services...

December 21, 2017

Geelong and Surf Coast to meet affordability challenge

THE economic challenge for Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast is to keep housing prices down and affordable across the region. Melbourne is experiencing boom...

December 21, 2017

All you want from Santa is land at Ashbury Estate

STILL wondering what to buy your family this Christmas? How about the perfect place to build your new dream home at Armstrong Creek’s highly...

December 21, 2017

Real estate sons shine online

Continuing their innovative approach to marketing and social media, Bellarine Property enlisted the support of young guns Joel Bartley and Tully Roberts (the sons...

December 21, 2017

One Agency assembles dream team

ONE Agency Torquay has firmly established itself as a leading real estate agency on the coast, after being started in 2016 by renowned property...

December 18, 2017

The Potato Shed 2018 Season launched

The Potato Shed is set for another big year with the Drysdale arts venue to host a variety of contemporary arts events in 2018. The...

December 18, 2017

Lions help keep community ultra safe and sound

The Anglesea Lions and Lioness Club, in partnership with the Anglesea Community Bank, the Surfcoast Medical Centre and the overwhelming support of the Anglesea...

December 18, 2017

National concerns of Australia’s youth

Major research undertaken by Mission Australia has found that alcohol and drugs, equity and discrimination are the top issues of national concern for young...

December 18, 2017

GeeLong’s Live Music and Little Malop’s augmented reality

Geelong’s first ever Live Music Action Plan (LiveMAP) was launched on Friday alongside a mural of Geelong rock legend Chrissy Amphlett. The LiveMAP was developed...

December 18, 2017

Festivalgoers Fall For Rancho Relaxo

Now in its fourth year, Rancho Relaxo is Falls Festival’s lifestyle precinct, with an eclectic offering of craft and dance workshops, yoga sessions, live...

December 18, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – December 14, 2017

FRIDAY 15/12

Christmas time in the Quay Christmastime in the Quay is being held again with beautifully decorated houses and streets, 180 holiday street lamp banners...

December 18, 2017

Ladies tennis at the ’Lawn

Tuesday December 5, the annual ladies tournament at Geelong Lawn, with all eyes on the skies, following one of the rainiest periods for years. While...

December 18, 2017

Jarrod Snow takes off at Merimbula

TEENAGE Torquay kitesurfer Jarrod Snow has impressed on the waves up north, finishing fifth in the open division in Kiteboarding Australia’s national titles. The 37th...

December 18, 2017

Local teams just miss in nudie battle

PHILLIP Island Boardriders Club has claimed the Victorian round of the Nudie Australian Boardriders Battle (AAB) at their home break of Cape Woolamai at...

December 15, 2017

Solar snail among grandparent gift ideas

Grandparents deserve an extra special festive gift, so surprise them with the unexpected. Australia Post has a great range of gifts for grandparents that...

December 15, 2017

Coastal country club living at Kithbrooke

Work is speeding ahead on the final phase of development at Kithbrooke Park Country Club in Torquay Coupled with the coming opening of the new...

December 15, 2017

Social support groups keep seniors active

The opportunity to spend time with other people and engage in social outings keeps people connected with the community they live in. Bellarine Community Health...