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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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September 26, 2018

ON THE PLATE: A PASTA PRIMED for spring

Spring, yay! Don’t you just “lurv” these crisp mornings and chilly evenings and warmyou- to-the-bone sunshine in between? I do. You can just feel that...

September 26, 2018

Magical Kimberley luxury tours

An ancient land in the north west of Western Australia, the Kimberley region includes the coast from Wyndham to Broome with stunning coastal scenery...

September 26, 2018

U3A helps students click with the joy of computers

Sherril Lawson is one of the many local seniors who have signed up with U3A SurfCoast for personal help to learn more about using...

September 26, 2018

Ocean Mist offers caring homely environment

Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay next to Kithbrooke Park Country Club. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the...

September 26, 2018

Kithbrooke Park looks to a bigger and better future

Work is well under way on stage two of the Kithbrooke Park Country Club expansion in Torquay. With the completion of the new $6 million...

September 26, 2018

Have a sneak beak: Seniors Festival Open Day at Pelican Shores

Geelong Seniors Festival is taking place throughout the month of October, and to celebrate Pelican Shores is opening its gates and hosting an Open...

September 26, 2018

City’s specialist in hearing technology

Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family-owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating from...

September 26, 2018

Planning for our final goodbye

We plan for different milestones in our lives – weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for our final goodbye makes just as much sense. However,...

September 26, 2018

Artists to share insights at art group’s first seniors festival event

Barwon Heads Art Group will host an open day next month to help celebrate the Geelong Seniors Festival. Convenor Dorothy Van Dorp said this was...

September 26, 2018

Carole’s quality of life gets an upgrade

While many of us enjoy being upgraded, particularly to a firstclass airline ticket or the best seats at the theatre, Torquay local Carole Brinsmead...

September 26, 2018

Ageing well at home

Living on the land means everything to Fred Bridgewater. Fred was born on a farm in western Victoria and spent his life in shearing sheds, driving...

September 26, 2018

Preston, pianos and Winifred Atwell at the Potato Shed

Jan Preston returns to the Potato Shed on Sunday October 7 at 2pm in celebration of Seniors Festival, with My Life as a Piano:...

September 26, 2018

Catch a ride with Scooters & Mobility Geelong

Scooters & Mobility Geelong is still conveniently located in Newcomb and as such are easily accessible from anywhere in Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast...

September 26, 2018

Hybrid plane-birds

Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ... Actually, it’s both. A bird and a plane, and two of them...

September 26, 2018

Tiny Home opens up in Torquay

A SMALL sustainable house on tour opened its doors in Torquay at the weekend. The RACV Tiny Home was one of the star attractions at...

September 26, 2018

Demand for lots in the Ashbury community continues

One of Geelong’s newest suburbs Armstrong Creek is booming, and nowhere is this more evident than Ashbury estate. Situated right next to the future Town...

September 26, 2018

Are you retirement ready?

WITH ANDREW TORNEY FROM MUIRFIELDS FINANCIAL SERVICES Australians are bombarded with broad brushstroke messages about savings required for retirement. Common measures and targets for adequate...

September 26, 2018

Massive day brings Torquay Boardriders together

SUNDAY September 16 saw aggregate 6 of the seniors and aggregate 5 of juniors run side by side. Seniors at four-foot wild and wobbly Jan...

September 26, 2018

Bear hug: baseball club creates history with crushing win

THE Bellarine Bears Baseball Club has won its first A Reserve premiership in the club’s history. The Bears clinched their first A Reserve title with...

September 26, 2018

That’s a wrap for 2018: BHFNC celebrates presentation night

BARWON Heads Football and Netball Club celebrated a fantastic season of netball and football recently during its presentation night. Held at GMHBA Stadium on...

September 26, 2018

Festival of Sport program revealed

THE program for the Festival of Sport has been revealed, with more than 30 free sports, activities and competitions to be staged throughout the...

September 26, 2018

Roll up again in Anglesea

ANGLESEA Bowling Club’s Twilight Social League sponsored by Great Ocean Properties is open for entries from beginners to seasoned lawn bowlers in this game...

September 19, 2018

THE WALLS COME DOWN

Demolition has officially begun at Jan Juc SLSC’s clubhouse, with a digger rolling in on Thursday last week to begin tearing down the building...

September 19, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – September 20, 2018

Exciting time for region’s libraries I’m passionate about the role of libraries in our community, and as Chair of the Geelong Regional Library Board, I’m proud...