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 19, 2018

Deakin engineer named a Superstar of STEM

A GEELONG-based Deakin University engineer has been named a “Superstar of STEM” in a prestigious national program promoting the achievements of women in science...

December 19, 2018

Temporary repairs carried out on ramp

TEMPORARY repairs have been carried out on the concrete beach access ramp immediately below the Point Lonsdale shopping strip. These repairs were done so the...

December 19, 2018

Community hub in Armstrong Creek to open in January

RESIDENTS in Geelong’s fastest growing suburb will soon have access to a range of high quality children’s services when a new community hub opens...

December 19, 2018

IN BRIEF – December 20, 2018

Donation supports animal welfare in Ocean Grove AS PART of its commitment to donate $1 million to animal welfare charities, PETstock Assist has just announced a...

December 19, 2018

Sea sparkle blooms again between Point Lonsdale and Torquay

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has detected another bloom of “sea sparkle” off the coast, with this event affecting marine waters...

December 19, 2018

Anglesea RSL celebrates Christmas

THE Anglesea RSL sub-branch held their annual Christmas lunch at Klein’s Anglesea Hotel earlier this month. The beautiful table decorations were made and donated by...

December 19, 2018

Share market or property market investment?

Our experience with investing generally stems from the influence of our parents and grandparents, and we form a natural curiosity or bias towards shares...

December 19, 2018

Major surfing medicine conference to come to Torquay

A WORLDWIDE medical association will bring the next in its series of conferences on surfing medicine to Torquay next year. The four-day program of lectures,...

December 19, 2018

Plan suggests walking trails in Painkalac Valley

THE Surf Coast Shire has received a concept and feasibility plan for the potential development of walking trails in Painkalac Valley in Aireys Inlet. Further...

December 19, 2018

Shire locks in event calendar

THE Surf Coast Shire has locked in the calendar of events it will support throughout 2019. At their meeting last week, councillors resolved to adopt...

December 19, 2018

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Last Friday, the Committee for Lorne held its seventh Annual General Meeting and as we embark on our eighth year of operation, it’s a...

December 19, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Schoolies is safely over Thanks to Red Frogs

Red Frogs aims to provide a positive peer presence to young people, as they navigate the alcohol-fuelled environments that tend to arise in the years...

December 19, 2018

Christmas comes to The Quay

TORQUAY came together again for a night of celebration at this year’s Christmastime in the Quay. The holiday fun event and fundraiser for not-forprofit charities...

December 19, 2018

TIA takes Stronger Communities grant to the floor

THE Torquay Improvement Association’s (TIA) hall will get a new floor as part of the latest round of Stronger Communities Program grants from the...

December 19, 2018

CHEERS TO BELLS BEACH BREWING’S BEERS

BELLS Beach Brewing held its grand opening earlier this month. The Torquay beer maker welcomed visitorsto the opening of its new brewery and taproom...

December 19, 2018

Calls to create direct Waurn Ponds-Torquay bus route

A LOCAL resident has been campaigning for over a year without success to get a direct Waurn Ponds- Torquay bus route. Torquay mother Heidi Rozec...

December 19, 2018

ManuFutures tenants get export boost

TENANTS in the ManuFutures facility in Waurn Ponds will benefit from $500,000 in export assistance from the federal government announced last week. ManuFutures, the advanced...

December 19, 2018

Record WorldTour line-up signs up for Cadel’s race

A RECORD 15 UCI WorldTour teams have been confirmed for next month’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), including leading British outfit Team...

December 19, 2018

Shire says no to oil drilling in Bight

THE Surf Coast Shire has said “no” to oil drilling in the Great Australian Bight, becoming the first Australian municipality to formally oppose it. At...

December 19, 2018

Santa run coming through Torquay and Jan Juc

SANTA will be travelling around Torquay and Jan Juc on Christmas Eve to visit local children before preparing to take off on his sleigh...

December 19, 2018

FLYING HIGH Kite-Surf World Tour champions crowned in Torquay

THE best kitesurfers in the world were crowned on the Surf Coast at the weekend in the final stage of this year’s GKA Kite-Surf...

December 15, 2018

Keahi De Aboitiz is riding high at Kite-Surf World Cup

ONE of the top contenders in the men's draw of the Kite-Surf World Cup is Keahi de Aboitiz, presently ranked #3 on the tour. Today...

December 14, 2018

Women wildcards go head to head in Kite-Surf World Cup

THE waves and the wind are good at Point Danger, and the women are back in the water this morning in the final leg...

December 13, 2018

Baby boomer moves affect market

In understanding the current commercial market, some analysts have difficulty in explaining the motives of many purchasers and vendors. Scott Keck of Charter Keck Crammer...