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 16, 2019

Relay for Life aims for record funds

THE Surf Coast Relay for Life (R4L) is aiming to raise record funds for the Cancer Council this year. From now until the main activity...

January 16, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

The GMHBA Pier to Pub Swim was a huge weekend for Lorne and under sunny skies the event attracted massive interest Australia wide and...

January 16, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: Summer of fun with Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club

What could be more at the heart of summer in Lorne than the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) at the pier head opposite...

January 16, 2019

Timely advice from longstanding fireman

After seeing the impact of the first significant blaze in the region, CFA volunteer of 28 years and Surf Coast Shire Councillor, Martin Duke...

January 16, 2019

IN BRIEF – January 17, 2019

Man dies after arrest in Bellbrae A MAN died after he was arrested by police in Bellbrae on Friday night. Officers were responding to reports of...

January 16, 2019

GORCC seeks feedback on Surf Coast projects

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) will be out on the foreshore for a summer of input into various projects along the Surf...

January 16, 2019

AIDA calls for a rethink about tourist numbers

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) hopes tourism growth will be looked at more carefully as an outcome of the Great Ocean Road...

January 16, 2019

Dog walking is good for you, group says

A GROUP of Torquay friends say walking their dog on the beach is not only responsible for them all meeting in the first place...

January 16, 2019

Henderson launches pool petitions

CORANGAMITE Liberal member Sarah Henderson has jumped back into the pool debate not just in Torquay but also on the Bellarine Peninsula, launching online...

January 16, 2019

Lack of dog control can lead to a dead hoodie

VOLUNTEERS keeping watch over the Surf Coast’s hooded plovers say it is disappointing that a few people are not eager to help protect the...

January 16, 2019

Shire’s Australia Day ambassadors announced

GANDEL Philanthropy chief executive officer Vedran Drakulic and kidney health champion Grant Monks will be the official ambassadors at the Surf Coast Shire’s official...

January 16, 2019

Coalition to force councils to grant citizenships on Australia Day

THE Coalition will force every Australian council to hold a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, a move that has “delighted” Liberal Corangamite MP Sarah...

January 16, 2019

WELCOME BACK Community event to welcome elite female cyclists

THE community is invited to meet some of the world’s best female cyclists next week as they are welcomed to the area ahead of...

January 10, 2019

Blanket reforms will impact weaker property markets

Taking a blanket approach when implementing major policies unfairly undermines already weak property markets, according to RiskWise Property Research head Doron Peleg. His comments come...

January 10, 2019

SWIMMING POOL OWNERSHIP INCREASES – BUT IS IT WORTH THE INVESTMENT?

In the 1990s, the swimming pool officially overtook the piano as the status symbol of a household. New research from Roy Morgan has shown that...

January 9, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Queenscliff

The size of Queenscliff is approximately 3.2 square kilometres and has seven parks covering nearly 23 per cent of total area. The population of Queenscliff...

January 9, 2019

Renegades strike out against Strikers in Geelong

THE Big Bash League (BBL) returned to Geelong last week, with the Melbourne Renegades taking on the Adelaide Strikers at GMHBA Stadium. Local hero Aaron...

January 9, 2019

Keep bins clean with Gerry

GERRY’S Bin Wash is owned and operated by Torquay local Ged Brody. Based in Geelong and the Surf Coast, they cater to Western Victoria (including...

January 9, 2019

City’s animal management rebranded

THE City of Greater Geelong’s animal management team has a new look, launching a fleet of vehicles now branded to improve visibility and make...

January 9, 2019

Share your views on parking in central Geelong

THE Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership is asking the community to consider reducing Geelong’s dependency on cars and imagining a bustling city precinct with less...

January 9, 2019

New policy about sick people on trains rolled out

THE state government have announced a new policy to better protect passengers who become sick or injured on Victoria’s trains. In the past, sick or...

January 9, 2019

Paramedics rush to 1,000 cases on New Year’s Eve

PARAMEDICS were called to more than 1,000 emergency cases across Victoria in the space of nine hours on New Year’s Eve as the state...

January 9, 2019

City commits funds to digital transformation project

THE City of Greater Geelong will incorporate funding for a digital transformation project into the city’s long-term financial plan. Last month, the council approved $20.5...

January 9, 2019

Check the weather while on the water

CHECKING the weather before heading out on the water is standard for most Victorian boaters, but many don’t realise that one check is not...