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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 10, 2019

James McIntyre sworn in as councillor

VOTERS in the Surf Coast Shire’s Winchelsea Ward now officially have a new representative, with the swearing-in of James McIntyre. Cr McIntyre was formally inducted...

July 10, 2019

Shire gets some satisfaction from survey result

THE Surf Coast Shire has again bettered the state average for overall performance in the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The municipality’s overall 2019 rating...

July 10, 2019

Misconduct allegation against shire councillor dismissed

AN ALLEGATION of serious misconduct by a Surf Coast Shire councillor made by one of his fellow councillors has been dismissed by a state...

July 10, 2019

OFF THE LEASH: Study finds most people ignore regulations on local dog beaches

A DEAKIN University study has found more than two thirds of people walking dogs along Surf Coast beaches ignore regulations about keeping their pets...

July 3, 2019

Cycling club goes ready, set, race

MORE than 20 riders entered Sunday’s race run over a new course in very challenging conditions, from the north westerly wind, two times up...

July 3, 2019

Stellar weekend for Surf Coast FC

SURF Coast Football Club enjoyed a stellar weekend with both the Men’s and Women’s Senior teams jumping to outright top spot on their respective...

July 3, 2019

Winter Baseball sees two washouts and some close games

BELLARINE Bears’ C Grade Red team travelled to Colac and won 7-6 in a closely contested game the weekend before last. Paul Cameron pitched well...

July 3, 2019

IN BRIEF – July 4, 2019

First whale calf of season spotted THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has confirmed sightings of the first Southern Right Whale calf of...

July 3, 2019

Waurn Ponds development sent to planning panel

THE City of Greater Geelong has referred a proposed development in Waurn Ponds to an independent planning panel, following 159 public objections. At their meeting...

July 3, 2019

City wants more time to consider Local Government Bill

THE City of Greater Geelong wants an extension of time to provide feedback on the proposed Local Government Bill 2019, arguing it needs more...

July 3, 2019

Program supports refugees at Clonard

EDCONNECT Australia has entered into a partnership project with Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) at Clonard Secondary College. RESP improves the educational outcomes of students...

July 3, 2019

Flag flies high at Torquay’s aged care centres

TORQUAY’S aged care facilities now have flagpoles and flags to go with them, thanks to the work of the Torquay RSL. Torquay RSL president Bob...

July 3, 2019

Local health services merge

OTWAY Health and Lorne Community Hospital will merge into a new health service to be known as Great Ocean Road Health. Minister for Health Jenny...

July 3, 2019

Did you know July is National Pet Desexing Month?

DESEXING both cats and dogs is a worldwide recommendation, with July being National Pet Desexing Month. There are a range of medical and behavioural benefits...

July 3, 2019

Repair Cafe to pop up in Anglesea on Saturday

REPAIR Café Surf Coast is gearing up for their next event in Anglesea this weekend, which will include the popular Repair Kids Corner. With new...

July 3, 2019

Kalkarra Park proposal gives people something to do

THE Surf Coast Shire will more closely consider a proposal to build a basketball/netball court in a Mount Duneed park, but two councillors are...

July 3, 2019

Heart stopper: HEARTspace petitions for user fee freeze

USERS of the Bellbrae HEARTspace are petitioning the Surf Coast Shire to freeze user fees at their existing level, arguing that the hall is...

July 3, 2019

John Bell takes over at Torquay Lions

WHEN John Bell was installed as the Torquay Lions Club’s new president for 2019-2020, he warned the Lions they would be expected to perform...

July 3, 2019

Warm up with wine this Winter Shiraz Weekend

NOW in its fourth year, Wine Geelong’s annual Winter Shiraz Weekend is set to warm-up wine lovers on July 6-7 with producers showcasing the...

July 3, 2019

Woman fined for hitting crossing supervisor with her car

A GROVEDALE woman was fined $400 without conviction in Geelong Magistrates’ Court for having deliberately struck a Surf Coast Shire school crossing supervisor with...

July 3, 2019

Anglesea by-election enrolment closing, James McIntyre elected to council

ELIGIBLE residents and ratepayers are being urged to enrol to vote for the coming Surf Coast Shire by-election in the Anglesea Ward before it’s...

July 3, 2019

Anglesea and Deans Marsh projects added as shire adopts 2019-20 budget

THE Surf Coast Shire has adopted its 2019-20 annual budget after the consideration of public submissions. The council received 134 community submissions, and lodged its...

July 3, 2019

TREATY TALKS: Shire to host free community discussion during NAIDOC Week

A FREE community event about the future of treaty in Victoria and what it might look like will be held in Torquay next week...

June 27, 2019

Right moves lead to life-changing surprises at Mount Duneed

It’s not every day you’ll find a family willing to leave a city’s top property precinct to live in a new developing suburb. For Aimee and...