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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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July 4, 2018

Wake up fresh to new Musical Mornings

Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s ever-popular concert series Musical Mornings returns in July with more music from favourite performers along with brand new shows. Proudly presented...

July 4, 2018

Lendlease unveils retirement choice

Senior Australians considering a move into a Lendlease retirement village now have a new level ofchoice  to help them pay for their retirement. Lendlease has introduced...

July 4, 2018

Latest in swimming pool technology hits the Surf Coast

Kithbrooke Park Country Club Torquay has officially opened four indoor heated pools all housed in one aquatic Pool Pavilion as part of their new...

July 4, 2018

Montessori principles of care at Star of the Sea

Star of the Sea is a 96-bed aged care residence that is co-located with VMCH’s Star of the Sea Retirement Village. It uses the...

July 4, 2018

Community connections at Ingenia

Half of Ingenia Lifestyle Lara’s latest release of affordable homes has been snapped up by over 55s looking to downsize. Project sales manager Dianna McGrath...

July 4, 2018

Australian falls prevention technology starts trials

Falls and fractures are a leading cause of hospitalisation in seniors, with one-third of people over 65, and one in two people over 80...

July 4, 2018

U3A Surf Coast goes cryptic

Recent medical research into the neuroplasticity of the aging brain – the brain's ability to increase capacity in response to sustained experience – has...

July 4, 2018

Nominations open for senior awards

The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards celebrate older Victorians who support and inspire others through their volunteer work, and this year’s nomination period is now...

July 4, 2018

Gyprock does the job at retirement villages

Two new Torquay retirement villages have gone with CSR Gyprock plasterboard as critical parts of their construction. With Australia’s population ageing, there is significant building...

July 4, 2018

Muirfield Financial Services encourages collective giving

How often have we thought about how nice it would be if we could eliminate poverty, destroy cancer and put an end to war? To...

July 4, 2018

Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Women’s Regatta held in June

ROYAL Geelong Yacht Club’s Women In Sailing group held their annual three-day regatta in June. Sailing on a Columbia 22-footer named James, which had been lent...

July 4, 2018

Local program kicking goals

THE NAB Auskick program has been kicking goals for the Armstrong Creek community this year with over 60 budding AFL stars getting involved. Proudly sponsored...

July 4, 2018

BFL finals venues confirmed

AFL Barwon has announced the venues for this year’s Bellarine Football Netball League finals series have been confirmed, including a return to Leopold for...

July 4, 2018

Torquay Golf Club – July 5, 2018

TUESDAY June 26: The ladies played par and with SQ Ross Lewis took out A Grade. +2 for Jeanette Kent won her B Grade...

June 27, 2018

Lappin talks footy before the game

A three-time AFL premiership player shared his thoughts on his career and the modern game at the Torquay Tigers’ annual “Before the Game” function...

June 27, 2018

Project scores another $200,000 for netball facilities

THE state government has kicked in an additional $200,000 to ensure the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Precinct redevelopment project includes first class netball game...

June 27, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – June 28, 2018

Play ball! Geelong has hit a home run by securing a team in the Australian Baseball League for the upcoming season. While both the Renegades (cricket)...

June 27, 2018

Push to lift Alcoa’s FOI exemption

SCRUTINY is increasing in the aftermath of Alcoa’s failed demolition in Anglesea, with the VictorianGreens trying to lift a freedom of information exemption and...

June 27, 2018

Colac Otway mayor disappointed at Corangamite redistribution

THE mayor of the Colac Otway Shire has expressed his surprise and disappointment with the Australian Electoral Commission’s decision to exclude Colac from Corangamite. The...

June 27, 2018

REFGUEE WEEK TALK HEARS FROM NAURU TEACHERS

Torquay Library marked Refugee Week last week by hosting an event with two teachers who taught on Nauru for four years. The talk, presented...

June 27, 2018

Students test their science and engineering skills

SCIENTISTS and engineers of the future tried, failed and tried again in two days of experimentation at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The 2018 Geelong...

June 27, 2018

First Glamping Fiesta proves a hit

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee will make glamping in Lorne an annual night out, following a successful initial sold-out hosting of 40 campers...

June 27, 2018

Urban scheme to bring life to Geelong’s vacant spaces

OWNERS of vacant properties in Geelong and artists are invited to connect and take part in a new initiative to reinvigorate empty spaces in...

June 27, 2018

VTA to host free forum in Geelong

THE Victorian Transport Association, representing the state’s freight and logistics industry, is hosting a forum in Geelong next month as part of a series...