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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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January 28, 2016

Winchelsea wants its kart track back

THE Winchelsea Fun Kart Club could resume operation in coming months with the Surf Coast Shire considering a petition to reopen or relocate their...

January 28, 2016

Auction draws near on river of support

EXCITEMENT is building as the auction of a to Geelong-based Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) charity, River’s Gift, draws near. Only four weeks remain until...

January 28, 2016

Title bobs up in shire’s hands

THE state government has kept its promise to rezone its portion of Jan Juc’s Bob Pettitt Reserve from residential to public park and recreation...

April 15, 2015

Krav Maga hits Coastal Boxin

Called Krav Maga, the devastating selfdefence system has been proven in battle and on the streets for many years. In Krav Maga, you’ll learn...

April 15, 2015

MUTCH EXCITEMENT OVER WINDOW ART

His work, titled Shelter II, is a sculptural installation that employs concrete, plaster, commercial shelving, and polyurethane, described by Mutch as “poignantly reminiscent of...

April 15, 2015

Titles defended at Bells Beach

MICK Fanning has received a push forward in his quest for the world title, named champion of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach for...

April 15, 2015

Federation-era Heads’ home under hammer

BELLARINE Property will auction an iconic riverside home at 14 River Parade, Barwon Heads this weekend. Positioned opposite the river, Elandra is an iconic...

April 15, 2015

Traders suggest weekend and holiday surcharge

SOME Torquay traders have floated the idea of charging a surcharge on weekends and public holidays as a response to Victoria’s new public holidays....

April 15, 2015

Coles jobs up for grabs

APPLICATIONS are now open for more than 100 jobs at the new Coles supermarket in Torquay, scheduled to open in June. Team members appointed...

April 15, 2015

Shire wants health protection in new clean agreement

THE Surf Coast Shire has called for protecting human health to be one of the key principles of a new National Clean Air Agreement....

April 15, 2015

RISING WAVES

THE Surf Coast Shire has argued its unique economy and surging population must be taken into account in any new state government policies designed...

April 13, 2015

Surf life’s waves with mindfulness

We all work hard to make our lives secure and comfortable, but in the end it’s just not possible to completely control what happens. To...

April 13, 2015

HOCKING RETURNS TO MAKE UP FOR MISS

Jimi Hocking will be making his way to the Bellarine to make up for a show cancelled earlier this year.

Having settled into the...

April 13, 2015

The acreage of Aqaurius

MCCARTNEY Real Estate Torquay will auction, unless sold prior, a fantastic acreage property situated in one of the most sort after and tightly held...

April 13, 2015

Mattress problems put to bed

TRYING to find a way to dispose of a mattress in an environmentally friendly way can be a daunting task, but a new automated...

April 13, 2015

Revised council plan released for feedback

THE Surf Coast Shire has made a number of changes to the strategic document that is guiding its The council plan 2013-17 has undergone...

April 13, 2015

Funding queries set mood for shire budget

THE Surf Coast Shire has kept a wary eye on future funding in its draft 2015-16 budget, which was released for public comment last...

April 13, 2015

SWEET DEAL

THE future is sweet for a chocolaterie in Bellbrae, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) granting a planning permit for the project...

April 8, 2015

Premium opportunity in old Torquay

49 Price Street, TORQUAY 49 Price Street, TORQUAY

49 Price Street, TORQUAY

Auction: Saturday March 23...

April 8, 2015

More to mission than stamina alone

Zeb Walsh Jan Juc's Zeb Walsh with Pete from Soul Fuel –...

April 8, 2015

Relaying the good news

The final figures are in and they reveal Surf Coast and Bellarine inaugural Relay for Life fundraisers netted nearly $140,000 for the Cancer Council...

April 8, 2015

News of our demise greatly exaggerated

Local print media

April 8, 2015

Going online for health

Bellarine Community Health has stepped into the social media stratosphere this week with the launch of their new Facebook page. The Facebook page which...

April 8, 2015

Poplar in to Agroforestry expo

Bambra Agroforestry Farm In...