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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June 3, 2022

Henderson re-elected to the Senate

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has had a win despite her party's loss at the federal election, retaining her place in Parliament's upper house. Senator...

June 3, 2022

Coker reflects on election win

LIBBY Coker attributes her re-election and Labor's win at the May 21 poll to two things - the electorate's mood for change and their...

June 2, 2022

Metricon opens the doors to Studio M

Metricon has opened its new purpose-built selections studio and workplace, Metricon on Fyans, in a significant investment to support the company’s Geelong customers and...

June 2, 2022

Dulux predicts the colours of winter

Inviting warmth and a particular energy into your home can be a crucial first step to successfully transitioning to indoor living and entertaining during...

June 2, 2022

Painting a picture towards shire’s reconciliation

ARTIST Gerard Black did not tell the stories of his Aboriginal heritage for a long time because of the prejudices and ignorance of others. “I...

June 1, 2022

Crowd flocks to station’s celebration

THE Waurn Ponds Station’s celebration on Sunday marked the completion of upgrades and the resumption of normal rail services. The first train to use the...

May 29, 2022

Villawood shows a sign of respect

VILLAWOOD has rearranged its corten steel letters to a simple but powerful message in recognition of anti-violence campaigns in April and May. The RESPECT letters...

May 28, 2022

Illuminating artwork to light up the night

AN OUTDOOR viewing and sound experience will come to life and light up the night in Torquay this Saturday. Illumination explores the transformative nature of...

May 26, 2022

Coker holds Corangamite as Labor wins election

LIBBY Coker has held the seat of Corangamite for Labor as her party recorded a stunning victory at Saturday’s federal election on the back...

May 25, 2022

Rotary awards business excellence

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Rotary Club of Torquay has recognised the efforts of local businesses working hard to shake off the effects of the COVID-19...

May 21, 2022

Surf Coast women talk business

THE Surf Coast Women in Business Community has kicked off a new initiative, holding the first of its Mix and Mingle events. Hosted at the...

May 16, 2022

Corangamite candidates quizzed at forum

CORANGAMITE’S candidates faced the voters last week in a public meeting focused on Surf Coast issues. Hosted by Commerce Torquay, 3228 RA and the Greater...

May 14, 2022

Raise a teacup for a good cause

Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging groups across the state to make a cuppa for a cause and register for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea during...

May 13, 2022

Jobs, services, housing key to driving regional population growth

New research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has found the COVID pandemic has exacerbated concerns about housing affordability and access...

May 13, 2022

Coker commits funding to school projects

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has made education spending a major feature of her campaign in recent days, announcing four school funding commitments...

February 17, 2022

Bunkering down

A CREATIVE collaboration has designed a striking and bushfire-resistant concrete home to be constructed on a steep hillside in Wye River. The "Wye Concrete Bunker",...

February 17, 2022

A lively look from Dulux

PICK up the paintbrush and get creative with Dulux's Wonder palette – one of three palettes from the Dulux Colour Forecast 2022. Dulux colour and...

January 27, 2022

Bright idea: The Sands charged with Labor’s battery pledge

RESIDENTS in The Sands estate in Torquay will get a major boost towards their goal to be a net zero community if Labor wins...

January 20, 2022

Torquay’s new vintage market

The crew that brought you the Mill Market, Powerhouse Geelong and Garage Geelong, have a new creative concept in town – Garage Torquay. Garage Torquay...

January 19, 2022

A festival of sounds on the Geelong waterfront

From pop to punk and blues to rock, you'll probably find a bit of everything in this year's fantastic music offering being presented during...

January 14, 2022

Nelson Property Transfer Services now call the Surf Coast home

NELSON Property Transfer Services (NPTS) have officially thrown open their doors on the Surf Coast. With offices already in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, NPTS...

December 31, 2021

Youth Work students make waves for mental health

GORDON Youth Work students, together with Ocean Mind, have taken to the surf to mentor at-risk youth experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and...

December 28, 2021

Music gigs get back on the road

LIVE music is coming back across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with the state government supporting a calendar of more than 300 events across the...

December 27, 2021

Bushfire season begins in Geelong region

BUSHFIRE season is officially on for three municipalities in the Geelong region. At 1am on Monday this week, the Fire Danger Period began for the...