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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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February 1, 2018

Agency Profile: Helen Ryan

Property Consultant, Stockdale & Leggo Drysdale

Hailing from a background in management and retail, Helen Ryan has since collected an impressive 22 years within the...

February 1, 2018

Book It In

Nothing’s quite as transporting as reading. A good book will take you into worlds you’d never know otherwise. Biographies, travel, cooking, escapism, a good murder...

February 1, 2018

Thousands sail at Geelong festival

NEARLY 3,000 competitors took to the water during last weekend’s Festival of Sails, including Geelong teenager Nick Lee. He was the youngest crewmember on the...

February 1, 2018

Traffic restrictions remain at Twelve Apostles

A TRAFFIC management plan at the Twelve Apostles precinct introduced late last year will remain in place until the end of this month to...

February 1, 2018

New 180 went swimmingly

The 26th Queenscliff 180 Family Swim, previously known as the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, was held last Saturday with about 430 participants across a...

February 1, 2018

Wellington’s budget switch knocked back

A SURF Coast Shire councillor’s push for more “transparency” in the budget has been knocked back by her fellow councillors. Cr Heather Wellington moved the...

February 1, 2018

Funding boost protects surf club from the sun

POINT Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club has received a funding injection of $2,500 from Barwon Water for a new beach sun shelter. The beach shelter...

February 1, 2018

Race a last holiday hurrah for Barwon Heads

A BARWON Heads business owner has described the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race as a great end to a busy summer holiday season. Mangroves...

February 1, 2018

Purple days are here again

TORQUAY'S main shopping centre will be getting a purple makeover from Saturday onwards. The Surf Coast Relay for Life committee has plans to decorate Gilbert...

February 1, 2018

Australia Day event flies high at Ocean Grove

THE skies of Ocean Grove were awash with kites on Australia Day when more than 100 children took part in a free Kite Building...

February 1, 2018

Essendon training camp kicks off next week

ESSENDON Football Club players will head to the Bellarine next week for a training camp that focuses on team bonding and leadership. The players will...

February 1, 2018

Ben Eccles is ready for the Vic Open

TORQUAY golf pro Ben Eccles spent 2017 in Europe and will be returning this year, but he is excited to be back on a...

February 1, 2018

Australia Day Honours for locals

COMMUNITY champions from a range of backgrounds across the Geelong region have been lauded in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Announced on January 26, the...

February 1, 2018

New range impresses golfers to a tee

The Range @ Curlewis officially opened at the weekend to the delight of local and visiting golf enthusiasts. Pictured here is pro-in-training Tom Jefferies...

February 1, 2018

Golf lovers have range of options

The Range @ Curlewis opened last weekend to the delight of local and visiting golf enthusiasts. Located one kilometre from the existing Curlewis Golf Club,...

January 30, 2018

Second time’s a tranquil charm at Twilight

Ocean Grove’s annual Tranquility Fair at Ocean Grove Park moved to a new evening format and took on the new name of Tranquility@Twilight this...

January 30, 2018

Baby brain is not a myth

New Deakin University research shows “baby brain” does exist, but scientists say more research is needed to determine its effect on expecting mothers. The meta-analysis...

January 30, 2018

Getting kids back to school stress-free

The summer holidays are over and it’s time to go back to school. It’s a transitional time, making children feel a range of emotions,...

January 30, 2018

Postural Kyphosis is a common condition for all

Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, slouching over our desks and daily electronic gadgets can cause an unhealthy spine and the condition Postural Kyphosis. “Hunch back” is...

January 29, 2018

Excitement brews for Great Australian Beer Festival

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) will celebrate its sixth anniversary on February 17, with organisers guaranteeing the event will stimulate more than just...

January 29, 2018

Bring a plate and get ready to dance with Finucane and Smith

Creators of world famous cabaret and variety Finucane and Smith prance back to Drysdale with their new work Dance Hall, kicking off the Potato...

January 29, 2018

Sangria Jam at the Potato Shed

Direct from Spain, vocalist and composer Nancy Ruth will be performing at the Potato Shed in Drysdale as part of her 2018 Sangria Jam...

January 29, 2018

Auty flies in with high heels

Kelly Auty will go backwards in high heels at Flying Brick Cider House to celebrate International Women’s Day. The venue is set to host Backwards...

January 29, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 25, 2018

Friday 26/1

Sizzle on Australia Day Happy Australia Day from the Times Living team! There are many activities on offer across the Surf Coast and Bellarine...