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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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April 3, 2019

Walk to fund counsellor

A FUNDRAISING walk for mental health will travel 159.3kms from Bendigo to Buninyong from Monday, April 8. The six-day walk, organised by Hope Assistance Local...

April 3, 2019

Carbon Revolution to get a state government loan

WAURN Ponds advanced manufacturer Carbon Revolution will get a loan of up to $20 million from the state government as the company raises capital...

April 3, 2019

Fyansford quarry to become a lake

A QUARRY near Fyansford will be allowed to be filled with water to create a large freshwater lake. The Batesford limestone quarry was established in...

April 3, 2019

ARGONAUT NESTLED UP INSIDE PAPER NAUTILUS

AFTER reading “Nautilus discovery no. 3” in last week’s edition, Dave Cartin called in to say he found afemale argonaut inside a nautilus paper...

April 3, 2019

Winchelsea intersection gets $6 million for roundabout

THE federal Coalition has committed up to $6 million to install a roundabout at a dangerous intersectionsouth of Winchelsea. Last week, Corangamite Liberal federal member...

April 3, 2019

Local clubs dish up fierce contest at the Aussies

BUDDING young life savers from surrounding local clubs competed in the Australian Youth Surf Life Saving Championships (otherwise known as “the Aussies”) at the...

April 3, 2019

Labor to match Building Better Regions Fund projects

SEVERAL infrastructure projects across the Geelong region are now locked in regardless of the federal election result, with Labor committing to support them if...

April 3, 2019

Federal funds to update region’s strategy for visitors

THE next strategic vision for the Great Ocean Road region will be funded through the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions...

April 3, 2019

Kids on the clean up

OVER 60 children from Torquay and Anglesea kindergartens rolled up their sleeves and collected bags of rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day early last...

April 3, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

In what can be seen as a refreshing change, and a first, last week I received a call from Bob Osburn, the Senior Community...

April 3, 2019

Anglesea Ironwoman wins gold

ANGLESEA’S Naantali Marshall won three gold medals at the first day of the Aussie Masters in Broadbeach, Queensland. The former Ironwoman competitor won the 40-44-year-old...

April 3, 2019

WIN TICKETS!

The Surf Coast Times, Bellarine Times and Armstrong Creek Times have 125 tickets to give away to The Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo at...

April 3, 2019

Shire agrees to business case to share services

THE Surf Coast Shire is continuing its support of a program in which councils across the Geelong region will share services and equipment, which...

April 3, 2019

Strategy earmarks hockey pitch at high school

A HOCKEY pitch has been earmarked for Surf Coast Secondary College as part of the G21 Regional Hockey Strategy, endorsed by Surf Coast Shire...

April 3, 2019

COMPLETE THE TIMES NEWS GROUP SURVEY AND WIN

AT THE Times News Group, we are improving our online news content by redesigning our website and reassessing how we interact with readers online. We...

April 3, 2019

Surfcoast Basketball Association to run local competition

BASKETBALL games in the Surf Coast Shire will be managed by a community-run organisation into the future, following the plan’s approval by the Surf...

March 29, 2019

Complete Times News Group survey and win 1 of 10 double pass movie tickets to Village Cinemas

AT THE Times News Group, we are improving our online news content by redesigning our website and reassessing how we interact with readers online. We...

March 28, 2019

Region to keep on rising

There’s been a marked slowdown in the property market with a huge drop in the Melbourne sales volumes but less so in Geelong and...

March 28, 2019

Town by town snapshot – Marshall

The size of Marshall is approximately 2.3 square kilometres and sits to the north of the Armstrong Creek growth corridor. The population of Marshall in...

March 28, 2019

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – March 28, 2019

ON Wednesday, March 20, the men played Stableford. A Grade Winner Kent Taylor 39 points, B Grade Winner Col Watson 40 points and C...

March 28, 2019

Cast your line with ease

FISHING enthusiasts across the state are now able to access the 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide from tackle stores in Victoria as well as...

March 28, 2019

Surfcoasters in fine form

THE Surfcoast Basketball Club’s VJBL U14 Boys team have knocked off the Corio Bay Stingrays by 11 points (39-28) in an epic showdown at...

March 28, 2019

Camp Quality Convoy returns

The Camp Quality Convoy Victoria will hit the road again on April 7 after a year off, with dozens of trucks and motorbikes expected...

March 28, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND – March 28, 2019

FRIDAY 29/3

YOU YANGS AT BOOM Head to Geelong’s Boom Gallery for their latest exhibition You Yangs which opens today (Thursday, March 28) and will run...