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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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November 7, 2018

RIP CURL GIVES BACK TO THE PLANET

Staff at Torquay’s Rip Curl operations traded their boardshorts for garden gloves last month as they took part in the company’s annual Planet Day...

November 7, 2018

City Deal still not fully done yet

THERE is money on the table for Geelong’s City Deal from the Victorian and federal governments but both sides are still unresolved on the...

November 7, 2018

Alcott pushes back against stereotypes

DYLAN Alcott doesn’t think his life is inspirational, and certainly doesn’t want you to think of him that way either. The disability awareness advocate and...

November 7, 2018

City Harvest to hold its first Field Day

AFTER successfully operating across inner city Melbourne for the past four years, City Harvest is putting down roots in the Geelong region. The charity has...

November 7, 2018

India Robinson wins maiden Qualifying Series event

JAN JUC surfer India Robinson claimed her maiden WSL Qualifying Series win at the Phillip Island Pro on Sunday, beating Sophia Fulton in perfect...

November 7, 2018

Sea sparkles off the coast of Lorne

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is responding to a suspected sea sparkle (Noctiluca scintillans) event that affected marine waters near...

November 7, 2018

IN BRIEF – November 8, 2018

SCRAR to hold Q&A about refugees SURFCOAST Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) is hosting a Q&A session in Torquay to inform people on the impacts of...

November 7, 2018

Labor revs up the motorsport vote

LABOR hopes its latest election commitment will rev the engines of motorsport voters, committing $7.4 million in funding and grants towards the sport. Premier Daniel...

November 7, 2018

Torquay RSL reaches out to younger veterans

TORQUAY RSL’s newest committee member, Stewart Pritchard, hopes to raise awareness of the contemporary needs of veterans, particularly younger veterans. He is especially passionate about...

November 7, 2018

Memorial seats to be unveiled tomorrow

TO COMMEMORATE the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, Torquay RSL has donated two specially carved bench seats for installation at Fisherman’s Beach in Torquay. The...

November 7, 2018

The Red Tide Noctiluca Scintillans Australis

Early last week, a ‘red tide’ appeared... just for a single day. It streamed outward toward the pier from near the mouth of the...

November 7, 2018

Remembering the shire’s fallen

THE long years of World War I took a toll on the families in the area that we now call the Surf Coast Shire. Just...

November 7, 2018

Shire talks up its road management

THE Surf Coast Shire says its latest road management activity report shows high levels of achievement in meeting repair and inspection objectives. Councillors resolved to...

November 7, 2018

Coker pledges extra money for schools

THE state election might be on but federal Labor is making its own promises, pledging $15.2 million to schools in the Corangamite electorate if...

November 7, 2018

COAST GETS TOASTED AGAIN

Wine lovers enjoyed a weekend among the vines sampling some of the best drops of the Geelong region at this year’s Toast to the...

November 7, 2018

Afterglow brings flashy running fashion back

THE Surf Coast is once again set to glow, glitter and glam it up with the Black Diamond Afterglow Night Trail Run taking place...

November 7, 2018

Shire joins application for shared council services

THE Surf Coast Shire will participate in applying to a program in which councils across the Geelong region will share services and equipment, but...

November 7, 2018

Bomboras lights up with punters and race lovers alike

PUNTERS and race lovers dressed to impress during Melbourne Cup celebrations at Bomboras on Tuesday. After last year’s popular event, the day returned with an...

November 7, 2018

Carew to ride his home advantage on Kite-Surf World Tour

ONE of the competitors in the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour coming to Torquay next month will have the home ground advantage as he attempts...

November 7, 2018

Submissions on Hotel Indigo to be heard next week

SUBMITTERS both for and against the proposed five-storey hotel to be built at the start of the Great Ocean Road will have their chance...

November 7, 2018

Oishi-m to close early next year

TORQUAY retailer Oishi-m has announced it will close its doors early next year, with owner Miyo Fallshaw saying “we haven’t quite been able to...

November 7, 2018

WE REMEMBER – Point Danger service to mark 100th anniversary of Remembrance Day

A HUNDRED years ago on Sunday, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. This marked the end of World War I but the significance...

November 1, 2018

Liberals and Labor both pledge $10 million for Torquay pool

BOTH major parties have dived into the long-running debate about a pool for Torquay, with the facility to get at least $10 million regardless...

November 1, 2018

Solar project has Rip Curl feeling bright

ONE of Torquay's leading surf brands is trying to do its part to help the environment, and is seeing an improvement to its power...