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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December 26, 2018

Kite fest soars to new heights

ORGANISERS of the Surf Coast Kite Festival held another successful festival on December 15, with hundreds of people turning out to the event. Not only...

December 26, 2018

Work starts on Kids Plus Foundation’s new home

CONSTRUCTION is underway at the new home for the Kids Plus Foundation (KPF) in Waurn Ponds. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson and KPF chief executive...

December 26, 2018

Henderson talks up MYEFO forecast

CORANGMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is talking up her government’s financial management, saying the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows Australia will have...

December 26, 2018

Speak up and help the hoodies

PEOPLE visiting beaches this summer have been urged to help keep the hoodies safe by reporting any activity that would pose a danger to...

December 26, 2018

New controller for Torquay’s SES

TORQUAY’S Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) unit has appointed a new controller. At their last training night for 2018, Graham Pocklington handed over to Jan...

December 26, 2018

Twilight bowling helps out farmers

THE Anglesea Bowling Club’s Twilight Social League has raised $1,014 to aid farmers struggling through the severe drought conditions in parts of Australia. A charity...

December 26, 2018

Lions club get defibs in place in Anglesea and Aireys

ANGLESEA Lions Club and the Bendigo Community Bank Anglesea have combined to make Anglesea and Aireys Inlet a safer place for those who may...

December 26, 2018

Library to start new year with new toys

CHRISTMAS came early this month for the Ocean Grove Toy Library (OGTL) with a $2,000 grant to purchase new toys. The toy library received a...

December 26, 2018

Bring warmth to your interiors with solid timber cabinetry

TIMBER is a material like no other whose warmth creates a sense of luxury, comfort and home. Each stick is unique, with the grain patterns,...

December 26, 2018

Container wall built near Lorne to protect Great Ocean Road

A TEMPORARY wall of containers has been installed along the Great Ocean Road near Lorne this summer to prevent rock falls or landslips impacting...

December 26, 2018

Dog owners don’t follow the rules on beaches

A STUDY has found Victoria’s laws for dogs on beaches are failing, with as many as eight in 10 people disobeying the rules in...

December 26, 2018

Sand sculptures to focus on contest’s milestone

THE Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House will hold its 21st Sand Sculpture Contest in January, and contestants are invited to create sculptures that celebrate the milestone. The...

December 26, 2018

Geelong Tech – skilling for the future

Geelong is at the forefront of a return of technical schooling to Victoria with the recently opened Geelong Tech School. The school is part of...

December 26, 2018

G21 region’s great balancing act

Living in one of Victoria’s most visited regions in close proximity to Melbourne can be both a blessing and a challenge. The G21 region welcomes...

December 26, 2018

Falls Festival set times released

WITH only one sleep until the biggest New Year’s celebration on the coast, ticketholders can plan their ultimate festival experience with the set times...

December 26, 2018

Committee for Chairman: A word from the Chairman

Within a fortnight of the Annual General Meeting of the Committee for Lorne and only days until the New Year, we have already been...

December 26, 2018

Committee for Chairman: Lorne Community Hospital 2018 Annual General Meeting

2018 has been a good year for the Lorne Op Shop. Memberships and our business are growing steadily, enabling us to continue to support wide ranging...

December 26, 2018

Scouts hall extension moves closer to shire funding

AN EXTENSION to the Torquay Scouts Hall is among the proposals to make it a little further up the Surf Coast Shire’s list of...

December 26, 2018

Bells Bash reveals changes for 2019 cliff run

ORGANISERS of the popular Bells Bash Cliff Run have announced some changes for the route of the 2019 event, which will be held next...

December 26, 2018

Study into community safety reveals disconnect

RESEARCH into community safety by the Surf Coast Shire has revealed a disconnect between what its residents believe to be the biggest risks and...

December 26, 2018

Shire’s small grants to make a big difference

MEMBERS of Anglesea-Aireys Inlet Senior Citizens Club can look forward to more shopping trips through the Surf Coast Shire’s Small Grants Program. The club was...

December 26, 2018

TORQUAY AGENT COMES OUT ON TOP

One Agency Torquay director Shaun O’Callaghan has just been acknowledged for his significant auction success, taking out the group’s Excellence in Auction Results award...

December 26, 2018

Pupils start saving the world through sustainability challenge

PUPILS from Surf Coast primary schools were asked to answer a difficult question in this year’s Quiksilver Sustainability Challenge: “How are you going to...

December 26, 2018

Best alternate sites for Anglesea’s bike park identified

AN UPDATED assessment of alternate locations for the Anglesea Bike Park has identified the two best options should the bike park be forced to...