fbpx

About: jamestaylor

Profile
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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

October 25, 2018

Liberals pledge study on Torquay’s growth

THE Liberal Nationals have put forward their own proposal about Torquay’s growth, saying they will conduct an impact study on the town and change...

October 25, 2018

Links Property supports Torquay’s Nippers

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has joined forces with real estate agents Lynne Hayden and Suzy Jones from Links Property, as the major...

October 25, 2018

Torquay community farewells Peter “Drafty” McIvor

THE Torquay community turned out in force to farewell Peter “Drafty” McIvor, who passed away suddenly earlier this month. A crowd of at least 400...

October 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – October 25, 2018

What a week it’s been in Lorne with the mercury getting close to 30 for the first time on Monday past and then reminding...

October 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Great Ocean Road Action Plan – Protecting the iconic coast and parks

The Great Ocean Road Action Plan was unveiled last week by the Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, and the Minister...

October 25, 2018

Candidates’ forum to be held tonight

TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism (TCT) and the 3228 Residents Association (3228RA) have joined forces to give the voters of South Barwon the chance tonight...

October 25, 2018

Surf industry awards announced tonight

REPRESENTATIVES from Australia’s surf and boardsports retailers will descend on Coogee Beach tonight (Thursday, October 25) for the industry’s annual awards, and several businesses...

October 25, 2018

Walk the red carpet when film festival returns

IF YOU have never walked the red carpet before, you’ll have your chance when the North Bellarine Film Festival returns to Drysdale next month. This...

October 25, 2018

Protest group remains proactive

RESIDENTS supporting the Park Street Development Protest Group will continue to stay proactive in their fight against inappropriate planning permit applications on the Bellarine. The...

October 25, 2018

Epworth Geelong pushes for MRI licence

A PRIVATE hospital in Waurn Ponds has launched a campaign to secure one of the Medicare-eligible licences for its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. Last...

October 25, 2018

PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY TO THE PANEL

Locals attended a Bellarine Planning Panel last week to have their say about the future of planning on the Bellarine. Liberal candidate for Bellarine...

October 25, 2018

Neighbourhood Watch leader receives award

A MEMBER of Torquay and Jan Juc's Neighbourhood Watch was recognised for his service at the 2018 Neighbourhood Watch State Awards, which were announced...

October 25, 2018

COMMUNITY SHARES COFFEE WITH THE COPS

Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch organised a "Coffee with a Cop" session earlier this month, with about 50 community members meeting police at the...

October 25, 2018

Crime Stoppers sees a new way to stamp out fuel theft

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is partnering with the Victorian Government to target perpetrators of fuel theft throughout Victoria. The We See You campaign, which recently launched,...

October 25, 2018

New committee will help protect Barwon River

A NEWLY-created body will protect and improve the Barwon River. Minister for Water and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville joined Geelong MP Christine Couzens and Labor...

October 25, 2018

Seemed like a good idea at the time: No Farnham in Queenscliff

JOHN Farnham will not perform in Queenscliff next year after events professionals determined that the large-scale concert he was slated to headline would “negatively...

October 25, 2018

Labor rolls out its own fast rail plan

STATE Labor has countered the Liberal Nationals' pledge for fast rail with one of its own, saying its plan includes a "major overhaul" to...

October 25, 2018

Community spirit strong at 10th Family Fun Day

THOUSANDS of families converged at the Potato Shed on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the free Family Fun Day. Inside The Shed there were...

October 25, 2018

City re-opens all but one of its public drinking fountains

THE City of Greater Geelong has re-opened all but one of its public drinking fountains after an independent testing and analysis program. The Department of...

October 25, 2018

Stair works to start at popular Jan Juc surf breaks

WORKS will start on replacement stairs leading to two popular Jan Juc surf breaks, Steps and Boobs. The works will be funded by the Great...

October 25, 2018

Impossible race to open ocean paddling season

THE first weekend of November sees the start of Victoria’s ocean paddling season. About 100 Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and surfski paddlers will converge on Torquay...

October 25, 2018

LEOPOLD TENNIS CLUB – 100 YEARS YOUNG!

On October 7, the Leopold Tennis Club celebrated its centenary with a big function at the clubrooms. Present and former players arrived en masse to...

October 25, 2018

Join in the count of backyard birds

PEOPLE of all ages have been asked to participate in a nation-wide bird count to improve the knowledge of the Geelong region’s feathered friends. The...

October 25, 2018

Barwon Health heartened by work of life-saving machine

TUESDAY of last week was Restart a Heart Day, and Barwon Health has highlighted the work of an artificial heart-lung machine that is saving...