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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April 7, 2016

The cape beyond Moriac

THE Surf Coast Shire has completed a $500,000 upgrade of Cape Otway Road, west of Moriac. The upgrade involved completely reconstructing a 1.2-kilometre section...

April 7, 2016

Kids embrace Kaos in Anglesea

A RECORD 450 kids and adults turned out this weekend at the Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS) event, in Anglesea, all in the name of...

April 7, 2016

Celebrating the season at Barwarre

THE general public is invited to join residents of Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village on Saturday April 16 from 11am-2pm in celebrating the autumn season....

April 7, 2016

Teamwork helps fund Birregurra sports upgrade

THE Colac Otway Shire has welcomed a $100,000 state government grant towards the redevelopment of tennis and netball facilities at Birregurra. Shire mayor Frank...

April 7, 2016

Members keep field on track for 40 years

A COMMITTEE of dedicated men has been recognised for decades of service in managing Geelong’s popular athletics track – Landy Field. The John Landy...

April 7, 2016

Land 400 decision postponed

A DECISION about whether Geelong will be part of the next phase of Land 400 has been put off, as the federal government has...

April 7, 2016

Treehouse shines light on autism awareness

THE City of Greater Geelong lit up its in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. Organised by The Treehouse Geelong, families for autism families,...

April 7, 2016

Geelong wants to exceed rate cap

THE City of Greater Geelong says it needs to lift rates above the rate cap to lower debt levels and fund vital infrastructure in...

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

Party launches Rip Curl Pro

Surfing fans mingled with past and present surfing stars at the launch party for the Rip Curl Pro in Torquay. The party was held...

March 31, 2016

Exhibition to ease possums’ plight

Bellarine artist Moyra Le Blanc Smith’s paintings express her passion for the country and coast she calls home. At her first solo exhibition, to...

March 31, 2016

FORLORN WILDLIFE REVIVED AT ABORIGINAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Award-winning traditional fibre artist Bronwyn Razem is leading a series of workshops in Jan Juc in the lead up to this year’s Connecting to...