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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February 27, 2019

Riders go on an odyssey in Forrest

BRENDAN Johnston claimed his first Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon in his debut at the event, held in Forrest on Saturday. Johnston was lightning quick, setting...

February 27, 2019

IN BRIEF – February 28, 2019

Part of Cape Otway Road to close for three weeks CAPE Otway Road will be closed at Modewarre for three weeks during March for strengthening of...

February 27, 2019

Fundraiser drops in again at Torquay

GOLF balls again rained from the sky at Spring Creek Reserve on Friday as Torquay Football Club, Cricket Club and Netball Club staged the...

February 27, 2019

Community invited to Aireys for pancakes

THE Surf Coast community is invited to come to Aireys Inlet on Tuesday, March 5 to join in the festivities for Pancake Day 2019. Pancakes,...

February 27, 2019

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

Hard to comprehend but the last week of summer has finished the same way it started, brilliant weather patterns and large numbers around the...

February 27, 2019

Shire to audit its skills and emerging industries

THE Surf Coast Shire will use state government funding to run an audit on the municipality’s skills and emerging industries. Data from the audit will...

February 27, 2019

Surfside Dental takes a shine to Relay for Life

SURFSIDE Dental is putting the final polish on this year’s Surf Coast Relay for Life, donating $5,000 to the group raising funds to offset...

February 27, 2019

LADIES ON THE LAWN

MORE than 95 female players took to the Torquay Bowls Club on Friday February 15 to compete in the Ladies Open Day. The afternoon...

February 27, 2019

FIRE DAMAGES JAN JUC HOME

FIREFIGHTERS from six different stations raced to Jan Juc on Monday afternoon to help extinguish a house fire. The fire, which reportedly began at...

February 27, 2019

Repair Café Surf Coast gets back to work

REPAIR Café Surf Coast is up and running for its third consecutive year. Aireys Inlet hosted the first session for 2019 earlier in February, which...

February 27, 2019

Surf Coast Suns reveal new Indigenous jumper design

The 2019 footy season will see the Surf Coast Suns wearing an Indigenous-designed jumper to be worn by the club’s inaugural under-13 team. The design...

February 27, 2019

GIRL TALK Shire reveals line-up for International Women’s Day event

NOTED feminist, author and public speaker Clementine Ford will headline the Surf Coast Shire’s celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD), to be held next...

February 21, 2019

What are planning overlays?

Unlike zoning, which is stipulated by the council and covers significant areas of land in which your home is located (i.e. residential, industrial, rural),...

February 21, 2019

Out and about with Olivia Purcell

Olivia Purcell loves having the chance to show her skills with the Geelong Cats in the team’s debut AFLW season. The Geelong-born footballer and 2018...

February 21, 2019

Getting creative with landscape design

I have been landscaping for many years and when a client comes to me with a blank space it lights up the creative side...

February 21, 2019

Go to the next level with Hudson Ridge

AT Hudson Ridge Builders, they create homes that they and their clients are proud to call a Hudson Ridge Build. See the new Nevada display...

February 21, 2019

Turn display into reality with Long Island Homes

After taking the virtual tour through The Tallai by Long Island Homes, it’s no wonder it won the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV)...

February 21, 2019

It’s writtenin the stars

The latest in double-storey living by Welsh Homes has just landed and the feedback has been ‘cosmic’. Designed in response to customer requirements, and working...

February 21, 2019

Modernise your interiors with Metricon

Conventional coastal home interiors often fit the cliché – a colour palette of white and blue, cane accessories, shell adorned mirrors and a sprinkling...

February 21, 2019

Community spirit is everywhere you look at Warralily

Community is a word that is thrown around by a lot of new housing estates but very few achieve it. At Warralily it’s the pulse...

February 21, 2019

History repeats with Avant Townhomes

Townhomes have been a popular housing option since the 18th century, often built as the city residence of a wealthy family who would move...

February 21, 2019

The right blind for you and your home

Every window needs protection – whether it be for security or privacy, window coverings are often a major financial outlay that should be considered...

February 21, 2019

Brokers keep the market competitive for you

Consumers are set to pay more for their home loans under the recommendations outlined by Commissioner Hayne, in the latest Royal Commission report. This includes...

February 21, 2019

AMERICA’S FINEST CRAFTMANSHIP HITS THE BELLARINE

Prestige Fans, an Australian owned company that has been wholesaling American ceiling fan brands Hunter and Atlas to Australia and New Zealand for 11...