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 2, 2025

Share your Fatboy Slim memory and win

MUSIC fans are counting down the days when Fatboy Slim will be in Geelong right here, right now. The Fatboy Slim Loves Australia tour, which...

March 2, 2025

Torquay blood donors give generously

LIFEBLOOD has thanked the Torquay community for what it described as another successful visit to the coastal town earlier this month. The organisation's mobile blood...

February 28, 2025

Calls to shift Great Ocean Road’s tourism model

THE tourism model for the Great Ocean Road will have to change significantly to reflect it is part of a living system and has...

February 26, 2025

CFA reveals data on illegal fires

DATA just released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a huge number of Victorian fire-related offences over the past five years...

February 24, 2025

Ambulance response times for region released

PARAMEDICS in the Barwon South West region responded to 7,230 Code 1 cases in the past quarter, according to new data from Ambulance Victoria...

February 24, 2025

Vale Eugene ‘Titch’ Cullity, 1928-2025

THE Torquay SLSC is in mourning following the passing of a much-respected member and a key part of the club's early years. Judge Eugene "Titch"...

February 23, 2025

Good Friday Appeal to support regional services

BARWON Health will be among the six regional health services to again share in millions of dollars of support via the Good Friday Appeal. Last...

February 23, 2025

Survey finds most people need advice on nutrition

A new VicHealth survey has found three in five Australians do not know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice. The survey of...

February 23, 2025

Registrations open for Surf Coast Arts Trail

TORQUAY'S Erin Reinboth is just one of the artists who will welcome the public into their studios during this year's Surf Coast Arts Trail. She...

February 21, 2025

Seminars about local tourism to start soon

A SERIES of free webinars about the future of tourism along the Great Ocean Road will start next week. The Great Ocean Road Communities Network...

February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 17, 2025

Rip Curl warehouse leaving Torquay

A FORMER long-time employee at Rip Curl's Torquay warehouse has said it will be a shame when the famous surf brand relocates its warehousing...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 8, 2025

Fans follow The Script at Mt Duneed Estate

IRISH band The Script lit up the night in its first appearance at Mt Duneed Estate in the latest instalment of the A Day...

February 7, 2025

Wollaston, Schmid win at Cadel’s race

AN ESTIMATED 120,000 spectators watched the world's best male and female cyclists push it to the limit across the Geelong region during this year's...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

January 22, 2025

Develop an application for a artistic shire grant

ARTS and culture creatives can realise long-held project ambitions and advance careers with the help of the Surf Coast Shire's DEVELOP grants funding. The annual...

January 22, 2025

Lock it or lose it, police warn

VICTORIA Police says it is easy to assume that car theft will not happen to you, but, sadly, it is a trend that is...

January 20, 2025

Public toilet cleaning increases over summer

THE Surf Coast Shire and Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks have increased service levels for public facilities during the summer holiday period to...

January 18, 2025

The Sands puts up $10,000 for a hole in one

THE golfing community is sharpening its skills and heading to The Sands Torquay to take a swing at the $10,000 prize for anyone who...

January 17, 2025

Aireys summer markets continue

THOUSANDS of visitors to the Surf Coast have joined locals to welcome in the new year at the latest of a series of weekly...

January 17, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad could run dry for retirement

Many Australians are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a foothold on the property ladder, though as many as one...

January 16, 2025

Documentary on Palestine to be screened in Aireys

A group of Aireys Inlet residents are presenting a community screening of the documentary Where Olive Trees Weep. Directed by Maurizio Benazzo and Zaya Benazzo,...