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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November 16, 2022

Photographer turns detective to find missing wedding rings

ARMSTRONG Creek photographer Nick Watson has unexpectedly turned detective in Sydney during his sister's big day when the precious wedding rings went missing. Watson had...

November 16, 2022

Buses to replace Waurn Ponds-Geelong trains

THE start of works on the railway line in Geelong and further west towards Warrnambool have started, as have changes to train services and...

November 13, 2022

TEDx event challenges to change

WOMEN were asked to challenge their assumptions and the usual way of doing things at a TEDx event held in Torquay earlier this week. TEDxBellsBeachWomen,...

November 12, 2022

Arts society celebrates

The Geelong branch of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (ADFAS) has celebrated 30 years of local art appreciation. ADFAS members marked the occasion with...

November 11, 2022

Energy support for Surf Coast, Colac Otway community hubs during storms

THE Surf Coast Shire and the Colac Otway Shire have been earmarked to receive back-up power systems for some of their community hubs so...

November 11, 2022

Liberals pledge big changes to Commonwealth Games in Geelong

THE Victorian Liberals have doubled down on their call from July that GMHBA Stadium must host both the opening and closing ceremonies of the...

November 11, 2022

Liberals open to Geelong deamalgamation discussion

THE Liberals have left the door open to the City of Greater Geelong splitting into smaller councils if the party wins this month's state...

November 11, 2022

Energise your interior with Dulux’s summer shades

After a gruelling couple of years and a dreary, wet winter across much of the country, we're ready to swing open the doors and...

November 10, 2022

Retirement village added to Briory Drive West estate

THE Briody Drive West estate has been altered even further than originally proposed, with a retirement village and aged care facility to now be...

November 9, 2022

Shire pledges “transparent, genuine, relevant” community engagement

THE Surf Coast Shire says it is starting from the principles of being "transparent, genuine, relevant and accessible" as it explains what it is...

November 8, 2022

Liberals pledge hospital upgrades for Geelong

THE VICTORIAN Coalition are pledging more healthcare upgrades for Geelong if they win the November 26 election, with more car parking at the existing...

November 8, 2022

Shire rides out COVID impacts in 2021/22

THE Surf Coast Shire has "maintained a healthy financial position" despite the considerable and ongoing affects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its annual...

November 7, 2022

Torquay’s settlement boundaries gazetted

THE long debate about whether development should be allowed in the Spring Creek valley appears to be officially over with the Victorian government gazetting...

November 5, 2022

Surf Coast Little Aths gets grant from Coles

SURF Coast Little Athletics will have better gear in its second season thanks to a $5,000 grant from Coles. The latest round of grants season...

November 5, 2022

Torquay to host TEDx talk

THE globally famous series of TEDx Talks comes to Torquay next week with an event focused on the power of women and girls to...

November 4, 2022

Liberals pledge indoor pool for Torquay

POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan says it is "folly" for the main pool at the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre to be outdoors,...

November 4, 2022

Sod turned on Torquay Community Hospital

WORK has started at Torquay's new hospital, with the first sod officially turned last week. To be operated by Barwon Health, the Torquay Community Hospital...

November 4, 2022

Candidate nominations open for state election

THE coming Victorian election has officially started, with the new boundaries in effect and candidates now able to formally throw their hats in the...

November 4, 2022

Ash Barty to visit Geelong on memoir tour

INTERNATIONAL tennis champion Ash Barty will make a stop in Geelong next week as part of the book tour for her just-released memoir. This year's...

November 2, 2022

Couzens, Marchant make school commitments

LABOR is pledging better buildings on the eastern side of Geelong if it wins at the state election, with separate funding commitments for two...

November 1, 2022

Levy waived for taking flood waste to landfill

THE usual fee for dropping flood waste off at landfills will not apply in some local government areas, including the City of Greater Geelong...

November 1, 2022

Best Peace Posters revealed

PUPILS from Surf Coast Primary School have expressed their compassion through art, with works now on show across Torquay. The Torquay Lions Peace Poster Contest...

October 30, 2022

Funds to fix Stribling Reserve pavilion seat shortage

THE new pavilion at Stribling Reserve is short on furniture, and the Surf Coast Shire will use up to $50,000 to rectify this and...

October 28, 2022

Water aerobics class wants an indoors Torquay pool

THE water aerobics group at the Torquay Swim School are homeless after the facility officially closed this week, and are fully supportive of calls...