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 13, 2017

Garden grows at Torquay Men’s Shed

MEMBERS at the Torquay Community Men’s Shed can now exercise their green thumbs with the installation of a vegetable and flower garden. The garden was...

November 13, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

Sadly, none of our AFL football sides we support even made the AFL finals! However, we were all buoyed by the bumper turn out...

November 13, 2017

See Star at open day

VILLA Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) will host an open day on Saturday October 21 for Torquay’s newest aged care residence. The Star of the Sea...

November 13, 2017

Torquay Motor Show celebrates its 10th birthday

THE Torquay Rotary Club looked back at 10 years of its popular motor show in Torquay on Monday. The club invited the sponsors and supports...

November 13, 2017

Objections raised to Anglesea SLSC upgrade

THE Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club has run into some opposition to its plan to redevelop its clubhouse, with some nearby homeowners objecting to...

November 13, 2017

Anglesea exhibition unmasks emotions

FOR Belinda Cini, joining the All Aboard Art and About group has been emotion-filled in more ways than one. Not only has she experienced the...

November 13, 2017

RIDING THE THOUGHT TRAIN

Pupils at Torquay College used the footpath outside their school as their canvas as they drew chalk “thought trains” last week. The school-wide activity...

November 13, 2017

TCT backs Torquay Town Centre changes

TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism (TCT) is broadly supportive of the recommendations proposed in the Torquay Town Centre Project, saying the changes will support businesses...

November 7, 2017

Jan Juc SLSC hosts footy finals fun

The Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club celebrated the footy season and made some money towards its coming clubhouse redevelopment at its annual grand final...

November 7, 2017

VicHealth applauds sugar drink phaseout

The chief executive officer of VicHealth has congratulated the City of Geelong for its plan to remove sugary drinks from all council and community-operated...

November 7, 2017

Great day out for dogs and people alike

Looking for a family fun day that includes your four-legged family member? Wallingtons WRG are having another responsible dog ownership day on Saturday (October 7)...

November 7, 2017

People and pets celebrate footy fever

A fashion parade has given dog lovers and footy fans the chance to celebrate the end of the AFL footy season. Hosted by Woofers and...

November 7, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – October 5, 2017

FRIDAY 6/10

The party bus is coming The Drinks Arts Food Torquay event kicks off this Friday with the Bells Beach Brewing Bus shuttling partygoers between...

November 7, 2017

Galaxy goes down gallantly in GF

GALAXY United FC has contested its second consecutive WNPL grand final but again come away without the silverware, losing to South Melbourne FC in...

November 7, 2017

Senior Women’s footy to start in 2018

AFL Barwon has announced the formation of a Senior Women’s football competition, with the first games to be played next year. Making the announcement on...

November 7, 2017

Surfers clash in Juc footy classic

SATURDAY’S AFL grand final may have been the game that stops a nation, but arguably the Surf Coast’s biggest game of football was held...

November 7, 2017

Mechanics on the move

GeelonG and Beyond Mechanics owners Joshua newling and nathan Fisher love being able to service the town they’ve lived in their whole lives. Born in...

November 7, 2017

Lifestyle Ocean Grove offers perfect downsizing option

FOR over 50s looking to downsize into a secure and social community, Lifestyle Ocean Grove offers the ideal local solution. With brand-new, low-maintenance homes...

November 7, 2017

The heart of the local community

If you ask anyone living in or around the Torquay area, they’ll tell you it’s the kind of place where there’s a strong sense...

November 7, 2017

Trent Ludlow

Trent Ludlow is Anglesea’s most experienced and knowledgeable licensed estate agent who has assisted more than 580 families with their personal real estate requirements...

November 6, 2017

Buying property with your super

Hotly-contested changes in the 2017 budget have promised to open the property market to first home buyers by allowing property seekers to access their...

November 6, 2017

Survey finds distress in fishing industry

A NATIONWIDE Deakin University survey of health and wellbeing in Australia’s fishing industry has found fishers are enduring levels of psychological distress almost double...

November 6, 2017

Firefighters return from mission to Canada

VICTORIAN emergency management personnel sent to Canada to assist in the management of out-of-control fires have returned home. A total of 26 people were deployed...

November 6, 2017

Great South Coast assembles again next week

PEOPLE living and working in Victoria’s Great South Coast are being encouraged to continue their conversation with the state government. Community consultation began last week...