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

ADVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON from someone you can trust

For more than six years, the team at Ruth Annett Chartered Accountant has been helping people living on the Surf Coast manage their finances. Clients...

July 10, 2019

Geelong to host world pool championships

GEELONG has added another international event to its growing sporting calendar, with The Arena to host the Blackball World Pool Championships in November 2020. In...

July 10, 2019

Deakin moves up university rankings

DEAKIN University has moved up again in the world rankings for universities under 50 years old. After improving two places to 29th in the 2020...

July 10, 2019

Activists roar for the climate

A PROTEST outside Geelong’s City Hall last week made a loud noise (if only briefly) to demand stronger action in response  to climate change. The...

July 10, 2019

Thousands warm up with shiraz as region basks in midwinter glow

WINE Geelong’s annual Winter Shiraz Weekend warmed up thousands of wine lovers across the weekend, with producers showcasing the very best of Geelong region...

July 10, 2019

VEC starts issuing bigger fines to non-voters

THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians who have outstanding nonvoting fines to pay up before the matter is referred to Fines Victoria. As...

July 10, 2019

First project in Shipwreck Coast Master Plan begins

CONSTRUCTION has begun on the first project to be delivered as part of the state government’s $9.8 million commitment to the first stage of...

July 10, 2019

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is currently in the process of assessing the value, benefits and options for a coastal...

July 10, 2019

Committee for Lorne – Tools that built the Great Ocean Road

On June 21, representatives of the Lorne Historical Society, including President Gary Allen, met with representatives of Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) to receive a...

July 10, 2019

Otway visitor facilities being upgraded

ONE location in the Great Otway National Park has had a makeover through state government upgrades, and work on another location has just started. The...

July 10, 2019

Sounds of Cold Chisel venture to Torquay

THE ultimate Cold Chisel experience will excite 70s rockers at the Torquay Bowls Club on Saturday July 20. Flame Trees (The Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes...

July 10, 2019

U3A Surf Coast on the Arts Trail

AN IMPRESSIVE display of U3A Surf Coast students’ diverse drawing skills, as well as a wonderful array of Ikebana, will be on display as...

July 10, 2019

IN BRIEF – July 11, 2019

Localised Meetup next week MEET and connect with like-minded people across a range of industries and establish valuable business contacts at the next Localised Meetup. Find...

July 10, 2019

Estuary illegally opened at Breamlea

GOVERNMENT agencies are investigating the illegal opening of the Thompson Creek estuary at Breamlea. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) estuaries and environmental water officer Hayley...

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...