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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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July 14, 2021

Recycled water could flow at Birregurra businesses

BARWON Water is encouraging businesses in Birregurra to explore opportunities for the use of recycled water for non-drinking purposes. The water corporation has just opened...

July 13, 2021

Work to start on Fischer Street car parks

WORK to create formalised car parking along Torquay's Fischer Street will begin from Thursday, July 15, as part of the Surf Coast Shire council's...

July 12, 2021

Roadworks to open up Geelong Future Economy Precinct almost complete

THE third and final stage of roadworks to open up the Geelong Future Economy Precinct has begun. The roadworks will extend Epworth Place (which starts...

July 10, 2021

Dan Lowther takes the helm of Geelong’s AFLW side

FORMER Geelong Cats midfielder Dan Lowther has been appointed as the new coach of the club's AFLW side. Lowther played 34 AFL games for the...

July 10, 2021

Redrawn state borders still move Torquay, Jan Juc out of South Barwon

TORQUAY, Jan Juc and Bellbrae will still be dropped from the seat of South Barwon, according to the latest version of the proposed state...

July 10, 2021

Youth achievements in Surf Coast celebrated

FOR 19-year-old James Staley, school was tough. Unable to read or write, he was extremely grateful for the support of his learning aides. As he...

July 9, 2021

Groups to spring into action for valley replanting

A TRIO of community groups will pitch in together this Sunday, July 11, to replant nature back into Torquay's Spring Creek valley. Surfers Appreciating Natural...

July 8, 2021

Steve Hocking to go back to the Cats as CEO

FORMER Geelong footballer Steve Hocking has left a high-profile job with the AFL to return to the Cats as the club's next chief executive...

July 8, 2021

Garden friends brave the elements for a souper time

A GROUP of hardy supporters of the Aireys Inlet Community Garden braved the cold conditions and enjoyed reviving cups of soup in the latest...

June 28, 2021

Shire open to Liberals’ idea of planning “flying squads”

THE Surf Coast Shire says it would be open to a state election pitch by the Liberals for a planning "flying squad" to support...

June 26, 2021

Health alliance project to improve pregnancy care

AN ALLIANCE of health organisations including Barwon Health and Deakin University has launched a research project that aims to improve maternal and infant health...

June 25, 2021

Drone catches rule-breakers at the end of duck season

A DRONE sent aloft by the Game Management Authority (GMA) over the long weekend at Lake Conneware caught three people breaking the rules in the...

June 25, 2021

New date set for Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles

SURFING Victoria has confirmed a new date for the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles to be held at Bells Beach. Presented by Rip Curl and Headsox,...

June 25, 2021

Fighting for justice and fairness for refugees

TORQUAY refugee advocate Laura Connor says the only way Australia will make progress on the issue is if everyone walks a mile in the...

June 18, 2021

Surf Coast councillors urge rethink on federal redistribution

THREE Surf Coast Shire councillors are urging changes to the proposed new federal electorate boundaries in the Geelong region, with two of them calling...

June 17, 2021

Program helps Monica to lead the way for surfing

TORQUAY'S Monica Fleming hopes to use the skills she has learned from a Sport Australia course to inspire the next generation of female surfers. Fleming,...

June 17, 2021

Years of inclusion at the beach

STARFISH Nippers co-founder Janet Jones said her Medal in the Order of Australia (OAM) was a credit to everyone who had helped support her...

January 28, 2021

Musicians and crowds sound off about concert’s success

THE musicians on stage and the watching crowd alike showed their appreciation for the return of outdoor live music at Saturday’s Sounds Better Together...

December 3, 2020

Shire hasn’t lost the scent of possible Torquay dog park

THE Surf Coast Shire is still open to the idea of creating a dog park in Torquay, about a year after it tested community...

November 26, 2020

Marking a year without plastic bags

THIS month marked the first anniversary of Victoria's ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags, and Plastic Wise Torquay has set its sights on a...

November 26, 2020

Keep control of private fires, CFA pleads

MORE than a quarter (27 per cent) of bushfires are caused by escaped private fires, equating to more than 6,100 bushfires over the past...

November 26, 2020

Consultation cracks open on container deposit scheme

THE Victorian Government plans to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) within three years, and is encouraging the community to share their views about...

November 26, 2020

Torquay Rotary takes pet show online

THE Rotary Club of Torquay are inviting pet owners to show off their pets as part of the club's latest fundraising event. The Pets On...

November 26, 2020

Martin Duke urges community to get involved with new council

OUTGOING Surf Coast Shire councillor Martin Duke says the community should and must take an active interest in what the new council does over...