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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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March 28, 2018

Chocolaterie will draw a crowd at Easter

The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is the epicentre of Easter this year with a selection of over 10,000 handcrafted eggs currently prepared for planned...

March 28, 2018

Local child immunisations surpass national target

IMMUNISATION rates for five-year-old children in the Geelong region have increased again over the past 12 months and remain above the national average. The latest...

March 28, 2018

Fanning: the final salute

Bells Beach is where it all began for Mick Fanning, and this year, it will be where it all ends. The three-time World Champion’s appearance...

March 28, 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Rip Curl Pro

On behalf of Surfing Victoria, Rip Curl and the World Surf League, I would like to welcome everyone to the 57th running of the...

March 28, 2018

Wilson and Peterson win on Gold Coast

The first stop on the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, witnessed an incredible start to the season...

March 28, 2018

Blackman’s Brew for Bells

Torquay’s independently owned brewery, Blackman’s Brewery, is brewing a beer to honour the Rip Curl Pro for the fourth year running. The “Bells Pro” is...

March 28, 2018

Enjoy the Pro at a Live Site

Fans who are unable to make it to Bells Beach for the 2018 Rip Curl Pro can still watch the world’s best surfers in...

March 28, 2018

Power your surfing and enjoy a healthy lifetime in the water

The cooler seasons are upon us and bring ideal surfing conditions to our coast. Surfers delight in the return of powerful groundswells, offshore winds and...

March 28, 2018

Surfing museum rides high on visitor boom

The Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) is riding a wave of success, with visitor numbers at an almost-20 year high. This year has seen the...

March 28, 2018

Body art passes down through generations

Lisa Kearns established Purely Piercing in 1996 and later Kustome Kulture in 2000. The Purely Piercing team of Lisa and Jack are focused on their...

March 28, 2018

Parish flies from Falcons to Werribee

THE start of the 2018 VFL season will begin in Torquay with Geelong and Werribee squaring off on Easter Sunday, and spectators may notice...

March 28, 2018

EASTER HIGHLIGHTS

RING THE BELL Easter is shaping up as a major event bonanza with surfing, music and sport all combining for a big long weekend. Bells Beach’s...

March 28, 2018

Salt Torquay estate construction begins

WORK has started on Barwon Water’s showcase 7.5-star Salt Torquay housing development, with Barwon Water placing high priority on supporting local employment opportunities. Geelong-based company...

March 21, 2018

Hundreds brave the wind to rock out at the Aireys open mic festival

Despite gale-force winds hitting the Surf Coast over the weekend, hundreds of locals and tourists turned out to support a range of performers at...

March 21, 2018

Literary festival explores new chapter

Author Sandy Mackinnon spoke about his humorous book The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow at the launch of the Queenscliffe Literary Festival at...

March 21, 2018

Big weekend coming up for local cricket sides

LOCAL cricket sides are taking their bats and balls and getting ready to play for premierships this weekend. In the Geelong Cricket Association Division 2...

March 21, 2018

Art on show this Easter at Barwon Heads

ABOUT 150 paintings created by local artists will be on exhibit in Barwon Heads during this upcoming Easter long weekend. The Easter Art Show, which...

March 21, 2018

Free fun for kids at Bellarine Village

BELLARINE Village Shopping Centre is hosting its second annual Community Fun Day this weekend. Free activities are on offer and prizes are up for grabs...

March 21, 2018

Maseratis make a pit stop in Torquay

CLASSIC car fans may have noticed Maseratis from across the years roaring up and down the Great Ocean Road this week. The Maserati Global Gathering...

March 21, 2018

Surf Coast community laps up fundraising record

THE Surf Coast Relay for Life has topped its fundraising target for the past year by close to $10,000. “The goal was $75,000, but we...

March 21, 2018

Preps lead the way at new Surf Coast campus

THE foundation prep class at Christian College Geelong’s Surf Coast campus are probably the luckiest pupils in Torquay, with exclusive use of the entire...

March 21, 2018

Norma brought joy to many

NORMA Ditcham was a deep well of love and care that many people dipped into. That well never ran dry. The beloved and valued member of...

March 21, 2018

Improvement works continue on Barwon Heads Road

MAJOR improvement works are currently underway on Barwon Heads Road, with stage two works expected to be completed by mid-year. The state government has invested...

March 21, 2018

Literary lovers explore festival launch

BOOK lovers united to launch this year’s Queenscliffe Literary Festival at Queenscliff Brewhouse last week. With the theme of “exploration”, author and special guest Sandy...