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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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January 9, 2019

NDIS rollout complete across Victoria

All eligible Victorians now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the scheme rolling out on January 1 in the last...

January 9, 2019

Contestants dig 21st sand sculpture comp

PARTICIPANTS and spectators alike converged at Queenscliff front beach last week for Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House’s 21st Sand Sculpture Contest. Held on Thursday afternoon, contestants of...

January 9, 2019

IN BRIEF – January 10, 2019

Closure on Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road THE Geelong-bound lane of Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road will be closed until the end of February between the intersections of Granite...

January 9, 2019

Henderson defends Liberals’ record on female MPs

THE debate about women and their standing in the federal Liberal party has flared again early in the new year, with Corangamite federal member...

January 9, 2019

Hoodie chick killed at Point Roadknight

VOLUNTEERS keeping an eye on hooded plovers along the Surf Coast during breeding season have reported the unfortunate death of one of the endangered...

January 9, 2019

Friends of the Earth opposes oil and gas exploration in the west

FRIENDS of the Earth has come out strongly against new oil and gas exploration blocks in south-west Victoria, saying the state government should ban...

January 9, 2019

Follow the rules when fishing for pipis

PIPI season has begun, and the Victorian Fisheries Authority has reminded fishers to follow the rules at fisheries along the state’s west and east...

January 9, 2019

Superload takes a night ride through Geelong

THE biggest “superload” ever to come to southwest Victoria rolled through the Geelong region this week. The massive vehicle – 115 metres long, 5.12 metres...

January 9, 2019

Victorian road toll hits record low

VICTORIA has recorded its lowest number of road deaths since records began, but the state government says the 214 lives lost on the state’s...

January 9, 2019

Torquay resident urges heart health check

TORQUAY surfer Russell McConachy says a heart health check helped him dodge a “potential crisis” in the near future, and urged others to do...

January 9, 2019

Treasurer talks first homes in Lorne

FIRST home buyer loan approvals have increased strongly over the last two years with 115,000 approved in the last financial year alone – the...

January 9, 2019

Quay Christmas organisers say thanks

ORGANISERS of last year’s Christmastime in The Quay event have thanked residents, sponsors and the community for making the event such a success. “With the...

January 9, 2019

Finding fossils of marine monsters

SOME of the citizen scientists who found the fossils on display at the Australian National Surfing Museum’s new exhibition gathered last week to discuss...

January 9, 2019

The summer of the nipper

TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club has wrapped up another unbelievably successful instalment of its intensive summer nippers program. Club director of marketing Sarah O’Dwyer said...

January 9, 2019

College to host Community Wellness Market

SURF Coast Secondary College is hosting a Community Wellness Market later this month, both as a fundraiser and a way to connect people. Organisers say...

January 9, 2019

Feedback sought on the future of Anglesea Health

COMMUNITY feedback is sought on the future recreational use of Anglesea Heath following its transfer into the Great Otway National Park, with open house...

January 9, 2019

Planning Minister knocks back Apollo Bay resort

THE $70 million plan to build a resort in Apollo Bay is off the table, with Planning Minister Richard Wynne refusing to give the...

January 9, 2019

BIG SPLASH – Pier to Pub and Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Iron Man on this weekend

TWO of Australia’s longest-running summer sports events will again be staged right here on the Surf Coast this weekend. The Lorne Pier to Pub will...

January 3, 2019

Tim Gates Classic to run this Sunday

The next Tim Gates Classic Fun Run/Walk will be held at Fairhaven beach on Sunday, with more than 700 enthusiastic people from all ages...

January 3, 2019

WORLD’S FINEST BEACHFRONT PROPERTIES IN A COFFEE-TABLE book

Non-fiction travel writer Barry Stone has released a hardback coffee-table book called By the Sea. It features more than 50 unique properties from around the...

January 3, 2019

THE ULTIMATE IN BAREFOOT LUXURY ON OFFER FOR A limited time

The QUAY2 neighbourhood of Torquay is soon to be home to a limited-edition alfresco series of Avant townhomes, featuring resort-style living extending into a...

January 3, 2019

BROKING INDUSTRY SHOULD LEARN TO DANCE IN THE RAIN

NO major reforms will emerge from the royal commission that will “sink the Titanic”, claims the managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of...

January 3, 2019

New Home Sales Lift in November

AFTER a string of weak months, new home sales finished the year on a slightly more positive note with the HIA New Home Sales...

January 3, 2019

Rory’s Rambles: Geelong market strong as Melbourne faces rollercoaster

Looking to the New Year, it is worth a quick recap on the remarkable growth area that Armstrong Creek is and what its likely...