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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March 31, 2016

Riders get safer start with new scheme

VICTORIAN motorcyclists will have a safer start on the road with phase two of the new Motorcycle Graduated Licence Scheme (GLS) recently coming into...

March 31, 2016

Council pools need regional focus

A REVIEW into how Victorian councils build and run swimming pools has called for a more regionally-based approach to providing them. The Auditor-General’s report,...

March 31, 2016

Henderson calls for a path to safety

A PROPOSAL to link Torquay and the Bellarine with a sealed leisure path has been supported by Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson. The proposed $1.5...

March 31, 2016

Youth Awards open

THE Surf Coast Shire has announced its second annual Youth Awards, and the council is now taking nominations. Young people aged 12-25 who live...

March 31, 2016

New legislation protects Aboriginal culture

THE state government says a new bill establishes new structures and powers to advance Aboriginal self-determination, including changes to make Registered Aboriginal Parties the...

March 31, 2016

Great Ocean Road stars in tourism campaign

THE Great Ocean Road is one of the stars in Visit Victoria’s new destination marketing campaign encouraging Melburnians to rediscover and reconnect with regional...

March 31, 2016

Army calls for conservation warriors

THE iconic Great Ocean Road will once again be home to one of hundreds of environmental projects being rolled out across Australia by participants...

March 31, 2016

Geelong After Dark acts to be edgier than ever

GEELONG After Dark’s third round of program highlights has been released, promising an exciting mix of unique and surprising performances, installations and arts experiences...

March 31, 2016

How does the garden help them grow?

GEELONG College head of teaching and learning Adrian Camm believes that young people need to spend time outside, to stop and look, and to...

March 31, 2016

Nevermind revs up Torquay

MOTORCYCLE adventure tour experts Nevermind have parked themselves in opening on March 18. The new Pearl Street store acts as a base for tour...

March 31, 2016

DOUBLE, DOUBLE BOWLS AND BUBBLES

What a wonderful finals week for the Lorne Bowls Club. Victory in the grand-final of both the Midweek and Saturday competitions is a fitting...

March 31, 2016

Council requests amendments to Aireys plan

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking authorisation to exhibit a proposal to bring planning policies affecting Aireys Inlet to Eastern View into line with...

March 31, 2016

Housing planned for

A PLAN to rezone a former water storage basin in Anglesea has attracted some objections from nearby residents. Surf Coast Shire councillors have resolved...

March 31, 2016

PJS ON FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Torquay College staff and pupils kept their pyjamas on when they came to school on Thursday to help raise money for the Good Friday...

March 31, 2016

Lorne community to take charge

THE people of Lorne will be put in charge of drawing up the new masterplan for Stribling Reserve. Under the “community-led partnership” model, the...

March 31, 2016

Katos wants 24-hour police in Torquay

SOUTH Barwon MP Andrew Katos says the time has come to keep Torquay’s police station open 24 hours a day. In Parliament last week,...

March 31, 2016

SURFERS RIDE WITH MAULI OLA

Some of the world’s best surfers warmed up for the Rip Curl Pro on Thursday by giving children with cystic fibrosis a very special...

March 31, 2016

Waves arrive in time for rookies to beat champs

IN A series of upsets, the World Surf League’s freshest crop of recruits have all but taken over in the men’s event at the...

March 24, 2016

Ella, Vika and Linda take the mic

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival Special Mystery Guests were revealed on Sunday night, with Ella Hooper, and Vika and Linda Bull fronting the...

March 24, 2016

The treehouse adventures reach New Heigths

The magic of childhood is coming to GPAC with four shows for youngsters, parents, grandparents and the youngat-heart. Much-loved children’s book The 52Storey Treehouse...

March 24, 2016

GREAT WHITES FOR EASTER

Ooh, I hope that heading isn’t an omen for the Rip Curl Pro this Easter – yikes! As we know, Easter is a truly...

March 24, 2016

Drysdale store wins national excellence award

Bellarine business Drysdale Carpet Court is glowing after receiving Best Refurbishment at Carpet Court’s 2016 Excellence Awards in Fiji recently. The awards were held...

March 24, 2016

HOUSE OF LILOLLIA A GIFT FOR TORQUAY

The items that fill your home are more than just possessions. They are handpicked pieces that you and your family will treasure for years...

March 24, 2016

Hunt and Gather family fun in Winchelsea

THE Hunt and Gather festival is set to celebrate the best about country living when it comes to Winchelsea for the first time from...