About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

April 7, 2016

Henderson rejects highway investment criticism

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has roundly rejected a report that has criticised the amount of money invested into the Princes Highway between Geelong...

April 7, 2016

MARCH AFTER SURF EVENT DRAWS A CROWD

Swell Cafe in Jan Juc was abuzz with people last Wednesday for the Torquay Commerce and Tourism March “After Surf” event. The event was...

April 7, 2016

BOARDERS GO LONG FOR BETHANY

Surfcoast Longboarders Club members present the Wild Women on Water fundraiser event proceeds cheque for $1,600 to Kirsten Aplin from Bethany (third from left,...

April 7, 2016

Planned burns scheduled near Lorne

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has announced it has scheduled autumn planned burning in the Otways to start from early...

April 7, 2016

Shorten speaks up in Grovedale

FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten made a spirited defence of his time as Labor leader at a meeting in Grovedale on Sunday. Speaking to...

April 7, 2016

Shire takes fracking concerns to the Senate

THE Surf Coast Shire is maintaining the pressure on unconventional gas within its borders, taking its objections to the Senate. The council has been...

April 7, 2016

Buy an Anzac Badge and help a veteran

This month, RSL members throughout Australia will take to the streets to sell Anzac Appeal badges to raise money for their sub-branches’ Welfare Funds....

April 7, 2016

Parishioners eager for abseiling challenge

A QUARTET of thrillseekers from Torquay will abseil down a skyscraper in Melbourne’s CBD next month to help children in foster care. Reverend John...

April 7, 2016

Butler hears about Torquay’s growing pains

ENVIRONMENTAL activists in the Surf Coast Shire have urged Labor to take another look at its policies on growth and sustainability if it wins...

April 7, 2016

MEET THE AUTHOR OF SPECKY MAGEE

The award-winning author of Specky Magee, Andy Roid and the Sporty Kids series, Felice Arena, is visiting Central Geelong tomorrow (Friday) for a fun...

April 7, 2016

Anglesea meeting not far in the future

THE next Community Conversations event in the Anglesea Futures series has been announced, with a twoday open house to be held at the end...

April 7, 2016

Catch the action at Hook and Vine

LOCAL seafood specialists, winemakers, brewers, crafters and growers will gather at Torquay Common for the Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival on Saturday. Delicious food...

April 7, 2016

CLUBS SCORE

THE Torquay Netball Club and the Anglesea Cricket Club have both scored in the latest round of grants from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund....

March 31, 2016