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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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

January 29, 2018

Universities make first round offers

THE wait is over for the Victorian students hoping for good news about receiving a first-round university or TAFE offer. On January 16, there were...

January 29, 2018

Take a look around Anglesea gardens

TWO carefully-curated Anglesea gardens will be open for inspection this Australia Day weekend. “Melba” and “Sunnymeade” are being promoted by Open Gardens Victoria as two...

January 26, 2018

Surfers want salmon kept out of King Island break

SURFERS from across Australia are protesting the development of a salmon farm near a much-loved surf break on King Island. The Tasmanian government has changed...

January 26, 2018

Plastic-free ocean day draws a crowd

AN EVENT dedicated to promoting a shared passion for protecting the Surf Coast’s marine and coastal environments through plastic-free living was held last Saturday. Surf...

January 26, 2018

Waurn Ponds projects revel in RJIP funding

PROJECTS at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus will collectively be the largest beneficiary of Geelong’s Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP). Announced by Prime Minister...

January 26, 2018

City Deal wishlists touted

TWO leading Geelong lobby groups have praised the progress towards a City Deal for Geelong, and are again touting their lists of what projects...

January 26, 2018

Macey Stewart recovering from surgery

ELITE female cyclist Macey Stewart will be a non-starter in this weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, but is hoping for a quick...

January 26, 2018

GORCC defends caravan park takeover

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has defended its takeover of Anglesea’s caravan park more than six months ago, saying the resulting revenue...

January 26, 2018

Work begins on Anglesea boardwalk

WORK has begun on a $257,000 raised boardwalk along the Surf Coast Walk to protect the sensitive Anglesea heathland and enhance the visitor experience. Member...

January 26, 2018

Cadel’s race is ready to roll

THE world’s best cyclists arrived in the Geelong region on Monday, and are gearing up for this weekend’s events in the Cadel Evans Great...

January 26, 2018

Geelong’s mayor to open GBN’s breakfasts for 2018

The Geelong Business Network’s first breakfast forum for 2018 will feature City of Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood. Mr Harwood, voted into the top job by...

January 26, 2018

Festival of Sails begins tomorrow

Australia’s oldest sporting event begins tomorrow (Friday), with the historic 175th Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race on Australia Day launching the 2018 Festival of...

January 26, 2018

FAMILY FOCUS

180 Swim in Queenscliff this weekend open for all

THE 26th Queenscliff 180 Family Swim, previously known as the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, will be...

January 22, 2018

Owners enjoy last drinks at Beach Hotel

Last drinks were called on Friday night at the Beach Hotel Jan Juc, as owners Kirsty and Rohan Pertzel said goodbye to their regular...

January 22, 2018

Health and happiness in yoga

Creating positive health practices is now easier with Sally Louise Yoga, offering yoga, qi gong, meditation, massage and naturopathy right in the heart of...

January 22, 2018

No more sugar-coating the cost of health

A health levy on sugar-sweetened beverages is a necessary part of a broader national nutrition strategy to reduce obesity and disease, according to a...

January 22, 2018

Take a leap into dance class

Dance Initiative Productions (DIP) offers opportunities for young students to experience dance in a creative, innovative and professional environment through dance classes and community...

January 22, 2018

Adult Ballet pirouettes onto the Bellarine

Adult Ballet Bellarine, now in its third year, offers ballet classes for people who have no experience of dance as well as those who...

January 22, 2018

Find your inner dancer with Torquay Dance Academy

Torquay Dance Academy has dance classes to suit all interests. From exam ballet classes to contemporary, every dancer can find their home. Principal Kim Fraser believes...

January 22, 2018

Surf on screen proves popular once again

The 2018 Bells Beach Surf Film Festival is over for another year and brought the best surf films in the world to Torquay for...

January 22, 2018

New breed of folk at festival

THE Port Fairy Folk Festival is celebrating excellence and diversity this year, presenting an outstanding line-up of folk music from all cultures and the...

January 22, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 18, 2018

Friday 19/1

Summer sounds at sunset Basils Farm will open for dinner this Friday night for the second of the Summer Twilight dinners. The Basils Burner...

January 22, 2018

Interstaters beat internationals to take honours at Bells

The hydralyte Sports Surf Series presented by Billabong has crowned Dexter Muskens (Gold Coast) and Zahli Kelly (Tweed Coast) as champions at Bells Beach...

January 22, 2018

Agency Profile: Andy Ingham

RT Edgar Bellarine

Andy is an award-winning auctioneer with more than 10 years’ experience in real estate who offers not only a passion for real...