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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January 18, 2018

Coles helps community groups through heatwave

TWO community groups got through a sweltering weekend with a little help from Coles’ Torquay supermarket. As temperatures in Torquay and surrounds soared past 40...

January 18, 2018

Fairhaven hosts Ocean6 Series

THE national Ocean6 Series came to Fairhaven last weekend, with the beach hosting round four of the premier surf sports carnival. The one-day event on...

January 18, 2018

Teenagers take out Pier to Pub titles

JUNIOR talent triumphed at this year’s Pier to Pub, with two Queensland teenagers leaving Olympic rivals and defending champions in their wake. Hayden Cotter and...

January 18, 2018

Mountain to Surf winner narrowly misses Mona’s record

THE Mountain to Surf has been run and won, with the first placegetter coming within six seconds of the record set by Steve Moneghetti...

January 18, 2018

Latest Stronger Communities grants announced

MORE than $140,000 in funding for projects across the region has been approved in round three of the federal government’s Stronger Communities Program. One of...

January 17, 2018

O’Donnell pushes for a level playing field

A FAN-FRIENDLY timeslot and a welcome celebration have consolidated the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) as a major cycling event that gives...

January 17, 2018

Community Profile – January 18, 2018

A year as a Monash University exchange student in Johannesburg heightened Megan’s interest in Africa. “It was a bit of a culture shock but...

January 17, 2018

A word from the Chairman – January 18, 2018

The Pier to Pub swim is such an iconic event and every year it continues to build with excitement and carries an aura like...

January 17, 2018

Explore the Otways It’s worth it!

At this time of the year, the beaches around Lorne are hard to beat, providing the weather is good. If, however, you encounter a...

January 17, 2018

Bevilacqua reclaims Jim Wall title

The Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Ironman is the oldest ironman race in Australia and was held at Torquay Surf Beach on Friday afternoon,...

January 17, 2018

Stay safe near water

A NON-FATAL drowning in Torquay last week has highlighted why everyone should be safe near the water to avoid further loss of life. Anglesea real...

January 17, 2018

Lapsley encourages Anglesea to be resilient

THE head of Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) has told the first public meeting of the Anglesea Community Network (ACN) that a well-connected community is...

January 17, 2018

Everyone enjoys Nippers at Anglesea

ANGLESEA’S Starfish Nipper program has grown more than 40 per cent in the last two years. More than 20 children and young adults with a...

January 17, 2018

NBN reminds Torquay and Winchelsea users to make the switch

NBN Co has reminded people in parts of Torquay and Winchelsea to connect to the National Broadband Network (NBN) before the 18-month window expires. The...

January 17, 2018

Apollo Bay community says no to proposed resort

HUNDREDS of people have voiced their displeasure at a proposed resort near Apollo Bay, voting unanimously to ask the Colac Otway Shire to oppose...

January 17, 2018

Blvd lots break through $1 Million

Smashing through $1 million mark, release four at Blvd Torquay achieved some impressive results with all three lots eventually selling. Lot 9 sold to...

January 17, 2018

Shire’s Australia Day Ambassadors named

FROM being the first person with quadriplegia to fly solo around Australia, to paddling 2,226km down the Murray River, Dave Jacka is continually searching...

January 17, 2018

Ring your bell at Cadel’s race this year

THE sounds of bells will be ringing across the Surf Coast and into the hinterland on the last weekend of this month, when people...

January 17, 2018

PRIMED

THE Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club is one of the winners in a $20 million federal economic package for the Geelong area, which was...

January 17, 2018

PM hands out $20m funding package for region

THE details of Geelong’s long-awaited Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP) have been revealed, with $20 million to be shared between 21 projects. LeMond Composites,...

January 17, 2018

Ballerinas on board

Torquay Dance Academy student Quinn Currie rides a wave in a ballet outfit at Point Addis over the weekend. Torquay Dance Academy owner Kim...

January 17, 2018

Find your inner dancer with Torquay Dance Academy

Torquay Dance Academy has dance classes to suit all interests. From exam ballet classes to contemporary, every dancer can find their home. Principal Kim Fraser believes...

January 17, 2018

Dances with the waves

These ballet students can do more than dance! Providing a spectacle for onlookers, some Torquay Dance Academy students showed their skills in balance and...

January 11, 2018

Detox needed for digital addiction

Traditionally, the New Year is a time to kick-start healthy habits, with resolutions to quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption. However, in 2018 more Australians...

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