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

October 30, 2017

Amy’s ride draws a crowd

THOUSANDS of riders got on their bikes and rode the Great Ocean Road at the weekend during the 2017 Amy’s Gran Fondo. The annual cycling...

October 30, 2017

Zeally good loaf isn’t half baked

Local business Zeally Bay sourdough has been awarded the champion Australian organic Product of the year trophy at the recent Australian Food Awards (AFA)...

October 30, 2017

Pedal-powered pizza

Domino’s Torquay is gearing up to go green and introduce electric pushbikes to their delivery fleet this week, providing an environmentally friendly and carbon-free...

October 30, 2017

National Drowning Report released

THERE were 45 drowning deaths in Victoria in the past financial year – a 15 per cent increase on 2015/16 – according to the...

October 30, 2017

Shoo pests, don’t bother me

AcAciA Pest control has been servicing the Geelong and surrounding regions for almost 18 years, assisting many local residents and business owners with their...

October 30, 2017

A buzz in the air: City ramps up mozzie management

THE city of Greater Geelong has announced it will deliver Victoria’s largest mosquito management program this spring, in response to recent rainfall that is...

October 30, 2017

Comcare crowd canvassess Canberra

THE push to relocate another large government organisation to Geelong is gathering steam, with several local business leader groups sending representatives to Canberra last...

October 30, 2017

Vision Australia gets a new look

VISION Australia clients in the Geelong region can look forward to better services with the completion of a major refurbishment of the organisation’s Geelong...

October 30, 2017

Otways animals caught on film

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is keeping a close eye on the wildlife of the Otways, taking tens of thousands of photos as it...

October 30, 2017

Farmer’s Place and GORRC praised for sustainability

THE Farmer’s Place and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) have been named as finalists in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Last week, Minister...

October 30, 2017

AGA is home to great cooking

AGA is more than just a cooker, it’s a way of life and a gentle one at that. In a world that moves at such...

October 30, 2017

Alexander offers advice on choosing councillors

THE outgoing chair of the City of Greater Geelong’s administrators has given voters some advice about they should be looking for in their new...

October 30, 2017

Anti-frackers celebrate one-year ban

ANTI-fracking supporters celebrated the one-year anniversary of Victoria’s ban on the practice at a gathering in Freshwater Creek on Thursday. The event at The...

October 30, 2017

A word from the Chairman

What a weekend it was! – Five odd thousand lycra clad cyclists descend onto town, local teams in grand finals and no power, seldom...

October 30, 2017

Community Profile

“We love walking on the beach with our two enthusiastic border collies and have come to know everyone with dogs who walk there. We...

October 30, 2017

Lorne SES Unit is Recruiting

Victoria State emergency Service (ViCSeS) is a volunteer-based organisation that works 24/7 to ensure the safety of Victorian communities by responding to emergencies and...

October 30, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

Welcome to the second Surf Coast Community Column written by Councillors, David Bell, Libby Coker, Rose Hodge and Margot Smith. This week we focus...

October 30, 2017

Winch Men’s Shed to be refurbished

MORE men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a state government grant for a refurbished men’s shed. Member...

October 30, 2017

Refugee advocates miss out on Dutton meeting

REFUGEE advocates from the Geelong region say they were denied entry to an event in Highton attended by federal Minister for Immigration and Border...

October 30, 2017

Go on a bio-quest in Anglesea

SEPTEMBER is Biodiversity Month, and Parks Victoria is offering children the chance to go on a “bio-quest” in several spots across the Geelong region...

October 30, 2017