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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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January 18, 2018

Marcus masters Maddie’s Day

AUSTRALIAN Olympian Marcus Fraser took home victory at Maddie’s Day on the Purple Pro-Am at Clifton Springs Golf Club on Sunday. The star-studded event raised...

January 18, 2018

WELL PLAYED

Maddie’s Day on the Purple Pro-Am at Clifton Springs Golf Club on Sunday raised more than $25,000 in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. Australian...

January 15, 2018

Detox needed for digital addiction

Traditionally, the New Year is a time to kick-start healthy habits, with resolutions to quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption. However, in 2018 more Australians...

January 15, 2018

By the beach in a house of beauty

The rising trend in home-based businesses is seen in Bridie Rollason’s Torquay Beauty House. For years, Bridie worked in various professional beauty salons on the...

January 15, 2018

Be smoke-free in January

Eight in 10 smokers in Victoria say they want to quit smoking, but few are likely to set themselves up for success in 2018. As...

January 15, 2018

Sensei selected for baton honour

Owner of Shukokai Karate Torquay Aurelia Kemp has been chosen as a batonbearer for this year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay. Karate instructor...

January 15, 2018

Mainly Music continues in Anglesea

Mainly Music’s program had a fun-filled musical year in Anglesea during 2017, with Phil Shirley, of Surf Coast Ministries, pleased to announce that sessions...

January 15, 2018

Enrol to dance with confidence

Debbie Lee School of Dancing in Drysdale is home to dance on the Bellarine Peninsula, with more than 20 years of experience in the...

January 15, 2018

A decade of dance at Beachside Ballroom

Dancing with the Stars, a major fundraising event supported by several local organisations including the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Golf Club, Bowls Club and...

January 15, 2018

Heart in art at Lorne

Join Health and Hire (HAH) Lornebeach for week two of their summer by the sea, with a series of beautiful workshop events. Learn something new...

January 15, 2018

Kids to soak up outdoor adventure

Local children and families visiting the region this summer will have the opportunity to participate in an innovative, outdoor school holiday program. Offered over two...

January 15, 2018

Savour summer: three twilight dinners at Basils

This summer, for three nights only, Basils Farm will open for dinner. General manager Kim Dema is looking forward to welcoming guests to Basils Farm...

January 15, 2018

The dead come alive at Queenscliff tour

The team behind Geelong’s highly successful “History Alive!” tours of Eastern Cemetery are preparing to expand to the Bellarine this weekend. The partnership between Geelong...

January 15, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 11, 2018

Friday 12/1

High stakes at Jim Wall Some of the biggest names in Surf Lifesaving will be down at Torquay Surf beach this Friday to compete...

January 12, 2018

Torquay retains trophy in Battle of the Bridge

JAN Juc and Torquay donned the whites (and colours) and did battle again at the weekend as part of their annual cricket clash. The latest...

January 12, 2018

Bringing modern kitchen design into your home

The modern kitchen is the hearth of the contemporary home, it is the fire around which family and friends gather to bond over a...

January 12, 2018

Buyers impressed by Quay 2

WITH more than 300 sales already, local developer Intrapac Property knows buyers want to be offered innovative and different types of housing options. That is...

January 12, 2018

Agency Profile: Tim Marcus

Sales Professional, Barry Plant Torquay After running his own successful business in Melbourne, Tim and his family made the decision three years ago to leave...

January 12, 2018

Hayden Real Estate’s 2017 insights

AS WE see out 2017, the end of the year has been a flurry of activity along the Surf Coast, with strong sales being...

January 12, 2018

Richo kicks off campaign to keep kids out of hot cars

THE state government has launched a new campaign with the help of AFL legend Matthew Richardson to again highlight the danger of children locked...

January 12, 2018

Check the fire conditions when travelling

THE CFA has urged people travelling throughout Victoria to check local fire conditions before they leave and to stay informed to help ensure they...

January 12, 2018

Victory fans flock to Geelong waterfront

A WAVE of blue and white fans took over the Geelong waterfront last Thursday morning – but this time, it had nothing to do...

January 12, 2018

Local kids learn about the sea this summer

CHILDREN learnt about their coastal and marine environment at Indented Head last week during a series of Summer by the Sea activities. The children took...

January 12, 2018

Purcell seeks support for country road authority

INDEPENDENT Upper House MP James Purcell is calling for more submissions to a state government inquiry into the management of Victoria’s country roads before...