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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November 29, 2017

Bellbrae beekeeper stung by brazen bee theft

AN ANGLESEA beekeeper is counting the cost after having several thousand dollars’ worth of bees stolen from hives at Bellbrae, and suspects a fellow...

November 29, 2017

Haylee judged Lions Youth of the Year

SURF Coast Secondary College Year 11 student Haylee Heard has won out against two of her schoolmates to be named Torquay Lions Club’s 2017-18...

November 29, 2017

Wildlife project creates one out of the box

THE Torquay Community Men’s Shed has teamed up with the Surf Coast Shire in a project that will help native possums and bats in...

November 29, 2017

Shire keeps calling for better NBN

THE Surf Coast Shire has called for better National Broadband Network (NBN) connections for Bellbrae as part of its recent advocacy efforts, though there...

November 29, 2017

St Therese celebrates being a ResourceSmart star

ST THERESE Catholic Primary School has celebrated its top-class sustainability, holding a special assembly on Tuesday to mark its recertification as a five-star ResourceSmart...

November 29, 2017

Shire to review its aged care services

THE Surf Coast Shire is reconsidering what services it will provide to older people and people with a disability. Councillors noted the findings of a...

November 29, 2017

Students get hands-on in acclaimed project

A PROGRAM being run at Surf Coast Secondary College and other schools around the world has been recognised as one of the top 100...

November 29, 2017

Torquay Bowls Club named Australia’s best

LAWN bowlers across the nation will be green with envy after the Torquay Bowls Club was named as the nation’s best. The club on The...

November 29, 2017

Men’s Shed relays a message of hope

THE Torquay Community Men’s Shed has again created a message of hope to be part of the opening ceremony of next year’s Relay for...

November 29, 2017

Shire renews circus ban

THE circus is still not coming to town on Surf Coast Shire land, with councillors renewing their circus policy at their meeting last month. The...

November 29, 2017

Police seek witnesses to Mt Duneed crash

POLICE are investigating a crash in Mt Duneed on Thursday that left a woman with life-threatening injuries. Police said witnesses told them a white Ford...

November 29, 2017

Missing Pinky launched in Torquay

A CHARMING children’s story about a missing blanket was officially shared with the world at an event at Torquay last week. Missing Pinky, written by...

November 29, 2017

Rowntree leads campaign against dumping

TELEVISION personality and local resident Catriona Rowntree is heading up a new campaign to tackle dumped rubbish across Geelong. The Getway presenter will feature in...

November 29, 2017

Snow welcomes clear air

BELLBRAE resident Dean Snow is looking forward to the removal of Alcoa’s transmission lines. A section of the transmission line is located along the boundary...

November 29, 2017

Alcoa’s transmission lines to be taken down

THE days are numbered for a major piece of infrastructure associated with the Anglesea mine. This week, Alcoa announced its plan to fully remove the...

November 29, 2017

Draft hinterland strategy opens for comment

THE Surf Coast Shire has invited comment on the direction of the Surf Coast hinterland, with input to help shape a draft strategy to...

November 29, 2017

Region to pause and remember

THE 99th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I will be observed on Saturday at ceremonies across the Geelong region. Each year on...

November 29, 2017

Otways ride queries raised in Parliament

QUESTIONS about an unauthorised cycling event through the Otways have made it to the floor of state Parliament, with Polwarth MP Richard Riordan urging Victoria Police to...

November 29, 2017

OFFLINE

Alcoa’s transmission lines to be taken down THE days are numbered for a major piece of infrastructure associated with the Anglesea mine. This week, Alcoa announced...

November 29, 2017

Foundation celebrates 10 years

The Cotton On Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday with a photographic exhibition at the Cotton On head office to celebrate. The exhibition featured...

November 29, 2017

Choir sings on: 10 years of Hard Knocks

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Choir of Hard Knocks will perform for Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s Musical Mornings audiences next month. Now in its 10th...

November 29, 2017

A house full of beauty

Torquay Beauty House is what the name implies – a beauty salon located in the magnificent beach surroundings of Torquay that will enhance, pamper...

November 29, 2017

Physical health key to mental health

The inclusion of physical health for the first time in a five-year national plan detailing priority areas for Australia’s mental health system is a...

November 29, 2017

What the FODMAP is going on?

You may have heard recently, about the FODMAP diet. Your doctor, dietitian, nutritionist or naturopath may even have you on a low FODMAP diet. Let's...