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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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April 4, 2018

How much does it cost to move house?

Moving house is a stressful, exciting life event, but there are countless variables to consider when choosing a moving company to prevent any hidden...

March 29, 2018

Celebrate with footy this Easter

LOCAL football captains will sport a zero on their backs tomorrow (Friday) as they lead their teams into a Good Friday clash to open...

March 29, 2018

In the Mick of time

Bells Beach is where it all began for Mick Fanning, and this year, it will be where it all ends. The three-time World Champion’s appearance...

March 28, 2018

READY TO FLY

The men’s and women’s Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is on, with great conditions forecast from tomorrow (Friday). Here, world title holder John John...

March 28, 2018

Glimpse of festival at launch

“Glimpse the Gift of Diversity” is the theme for this year’s Sacrededge Festival at Queenscliff, which was officially launched last week. Sacrededge builds community...

March 28, 2018

Get the picture at Harvey Norman

WHEN it comes to TVs, bigger is better, and Harvey Norman has some big deals on televisions over the Easter weekend. Simon Day from Harvey...

March 28, 2018

Tyler does her homework on the wave

REIGNING WSL women’s champion Tyler Wright has done her homework on Bells Beach, and has an optimistic outlook for the Rip Curl Pro. Speaking at...

March 28, 2018

Fanning is ready to say goodbye at Bells

MICK Fanning first visited Bells Beach in 1998, and will end his run on the WSL men’s Championship tour in the same place two...

March 28, 2018

Tigers will not challenge salary cap sanctions

THE Torquay Tigers will not challenge penalties imposed on the club for breaching the salary cap last year. Last week, AFL Barwon announced an audit...

March 28, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Chris’s Restaurant… The Story Continues

This week, we continue the Story of Chris’s Restaurant as recalled by George Biron. George recounts the story of the famous Roast Potato for...

March 28, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – March 29, 2018

Happy Easter! And with so much going on in and around Lorne, I’m sure it’s to be an action packed week for all. The...

March 28, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – March 29, 2018

There’s a glint in John’s eye when I asked about his first memories of Lorne. It seems he spent holidays down here with his...

March 28, 2018

Roos win cricket

ANGLESEA has defeated Ocean Grove to take out this year’s 2018 A Grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association final 9/221(dec) to Ocean Grove’s 160. Sitting on...

March 28, 2018

Moriac school gets half a mil to finish upgrade

THE state government has tipped another half a million dollars into Moriac Primary School to finish the second and third stages of its upgrade. Member...

March 28, 2018

Roll up, roll up…Silvers Circus is heading to town

Spectacular family entertainment is heading to Geelong this school holidays. Silvers Circus, which boasts a two-hour action packed show in the cooled/heated big top, is...

March 28, 2018

Mini Maestros nurtures confident learners

Mini Maestros offers fun and educational music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers each Wednesday morning at the Grovedale Community Centre. An Australian program for...

March 28, 2018

Putter up at Aireys this school holidays

EXPERIENCE the most advanced mini-golf course the coast hasto offer at Great Ocean Road Mini Golf. Combining the real and virtual world together, brand-new facilities...

March 28, 2018

This Little Party brings your ideas to life

With a reputation for throwing the best parties, Lisa Williams established This Little Party after friends convinced her she was already the perfect party...

March 28, 2018

Beach kinder sessions provide rich learning experiences

The children from Kids Club Torquay have been heading down to the local beach, not to catch waves, but to learn about their natural...

March 28, 2018

Chocolaterie will draw a crowd at Easter

The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is the epicentre of Easter this year with a selection of over 10,000 handcrafted eggs currently prepared for planned...

March 28, 2018

Local child immunisations surpass national target

IMMUNISATION rates for five-year-old children in the Geelong region have increased again over the past 12 months and remain above the national average. The latest...

March 28, 2018

Salt Torquay estate construction begins

WORK has started on Barwon Water’s showcase 7.5-star Salt Torquay housing development, with Barwon Water placing high priority on supporting local employment opportunities. Geelong-based company...

March 27, 2018

Tigers will not challenge salary cap sanctions

THE Torquay Tigers will not challenge penalties imposed on the club for breaching the salary cap last year. Last week, AFL Barwon announced an audit...

March 27, 2018

Star of the Sea Village opens its doors

RESIDENTS and visitors to the Star of the Sea Village's open day were entertained by Australian music legend Mike Brady. The Torquay 96-unit retirement living...