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 13, 2018

Stretch yourself with yoga teacher training course

Yoga enthusiasts are invited to deepen their own practice or take the first steps to becoming a professional yoga teacher through Sally Louise Yoga’s...

February 13, 2018

Teach resilience to help maintain good mental health

Building resilience starts from day one, and the skills can be learned by all children, including the most sensitive, new research has found. Parents and...

February 13, 2018

Music for lovers of the night at GPAC

Theatre lovers will be swept off their feet when A Little Night Music arrives at Geelong Performing Arts Centre this February. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh...

February 13, 2018

Music makers and promoters to tour region

The third instalment of the Victorian Music Crawl will run from February 9-11 across Birregurra, Port Fairy, Tarerer, Warrnambool, Lorne, Airey’s Inlet, Anglesea, Queenscliff,...

February 13, 2018

Hawkes and Lee win it all at Oates Vic Open

THE 2018 Oates Vic Open saw two very different kinds of victories play out over the final round on Sunday. Held at 13th Beach Golf...

February 13, 2018

Agency Profile: Cassie Symons

Sales Consultant, Hayden Anglesea

Cassie grew up in Melbourne and after years of visiting, finally moved to Anglesea to be with her partner Danny in...

February 13, 2018

Port auction trifecta for Neville Richards

Neville Richards Real Estate’s auction of three uniquely different Portarlington properties over the Australia Day long weekend was a success, with all selling under...

February 13, 2018

Universities welcome the class of 2017

The Geelong College VCE class of 2017 received university offers last week and we offer our congratulations to this outstanding group of students. College principal...

February 13, 2018

Pearson, Bolt on hand as Sports for Schools off and running

SCHOOLS across the Geelong region have an opportunity to share in millions of dollars’ worth of sports gear with the return of Coles’ popular...

February 13, 2018

Don’t call 000 unless it’s an emergency

THE next phase of the state government’s “Save lives: Save 000 for emergencies” has hit TV screens, helping paramedics to respond faster and save...

February 13, 2018

The Deck Doc difference moves with the timber

Deck Doc specialises in the development and manufacturing of the finest blends of timber preserving oils and waxes to seal and protect the beauty...

February 12, 2018

Tony Fernandes gets on board with Geelong

AIRASIA founder and chief executive officer Tony Fernandes says he has no regrets about moving his airline from Tullamarine to Avalon, and that the...

February 12, 2018

AirAsia to take off from Avalon

THE sky is the limit for Geelong, with official confirmation that international flights will fly in and out of Avalon Airport by the end...

February 12, 2018

Local riding program needs volunteers

Riding for the Disabled Barwon is once again on the lookout for volunteers. Based at Koombahla Park Equestrian Centre in Wallington, sessions are held...

February 12, 2018

Unauthorised waste dumped at lighthouse reserve

THE Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) is asking residents to keep a lookout for any trucks dumping unauthorised waste at the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse...

February 12, 2018

Police seek help in finding wanted offenders

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is calling on people in the Geelong region to help locate wanted offenders by reporting information on their whereabouts. The not-for-profit crime-reporting...

February 12, 2018

Geelong in top 12 most liveable cities

GEELONG is the 12th most liveable city-region in Australia, according to Ipsos’ latest Life in Australia report. Up 21 places since 2014, Geelong’s leap is...

February 12, 2018

NBN goes live for another 25,000 local homes

THE National Broadband Network continues to roll out across Geelong, with parts of Belmont, Connewarre, Marshall, Mount Duneed, Grovedale, Highton, Waurn Ponds and Wandana...

February 12, 2018

A positive time for Portarlington businesses

Portarlington Business Development Association president John Rae says the lack of vacant stores in his town is a terrific vote of confidence for the...

February 12, 2018

Mini Maestros

Nurtures confident learners

Term one is the perfect time to try something new with your little one. With so many programs to choose from, why not...

February 12, 2018

Drysdale Carpet Court offers high-quality flooring solutions

Drysdale Carpet Court has been a family run business for more than 30 years, providing homes, schools and businesses on the Bellarine with high-quality...

February 12, 2018

Ground Zero

it’s not just a coffee shop

Grace and Patrick Lamanna have worked in and around the hospitality industry for more than 15 years, and when...

February 12, 2018

Epichealth set to join Bellarine Allied Health Group

Epichealth Medical Clinic will team up with a fellow healthcare provider this month to better service the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads communities. After...

February 12, 2018

Inclusion program helps all have a swing in pro-am

PETER Hyden, Rod Paykel and Scott Harris play golf using customised equipment, including Peter’s motorised golfing wheelchair know as a “paragolfer”, allowing him to...