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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 14, 2018

Keep an eye out for purple people

TORQUAY’S school communities are again dressing up to support the Surf Coast Relay for Life this year, as Gilbert Street turns purple. Several schools participated...

February 14, 2018

Herbalife riders get high fives in Adelaide

THIS year’s Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) bike ride came to an end in Adelaide last week after a six-day, 850-kilometre journey from Torquay. The group...

February 14, 2018

Centre opens its doors for day one of kinder

THE doors are open at the new Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre (KMCC), which accepted its first kinder classes on Monday. The opening marks the first...

February 14, 2018

Queen’s Baton’s Torquay travels

Queen’s Baton thrills as it travels through Torquay

COMMONWEALTH Games history was made in Torquay on Monday, as the Queen’s Baton Relay passed through the...

February 14, 2018

Local heroes keep Queen’s Baton moving

THE Queen’s Baton Relay was cheered through the streets of the Geelong region on Monday, with the Torquay leg travelling from Torquay College to...

February 9, 2018

Core strength helps you get back to health anytime

Core Health Group is a team of allied health professionals who have combined their 20 years of physiotherapy, clinical exercise physiology and nutrition skills...

February 9, 2018

Lifting the game in home care

There is a plug-and-play option for staying in the two-storey home you love. A new generation of residential lifts is making it easier for Australians...

February 9, 2018

The hearing aid specialists

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

February 9, 2018

Star of The Sea brings year-round coastal enjoyment

The end of summer signals a return to reality for many tourists as they head back to the city, but for Star of the...

February 9, 2018

Retirement living in ocean mist

Ocean Mist is located in the small coastal community of Torquay and is built upon the premise that a warm, comfortable and social environment...

February 9, 2018

A century of trusted travel with Christian’s Bus Co

Christian’s Bus Co operates a fleet of about 160 vehicles out of seven depots across Ararat, Beaufort, Bendigo, Colac, Ocean Grove, Terang and Warrnambool. Rewind...

February 9, 2018

Bay trippers can have ferry good time

Getting access to all Melbourne has to offer has never been easier with Port Phillip Ferries’ direct service between Portarlington to Docklands. Running since 2016,...

February 9, 2018

Say hire to local caravan business

Locally owned and operated with 12 years experience in the industry, Caravan for Hire in Geelong encourages travellers to hire rather than buy. With no...

February 9, 2018

Tuckers opens a new location on the Surf Coast

This week, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service open their new office on the Surf Coast. With their ability to provide products and services for a...

February 9, 2018

The future is exciting at Barwarre

Retirement living in one of Geelong’s most sought-after locations could be possible this year, with expressions of interest for Stage 6 at Barwarre Gardens...

February 9, 2018

Almighty music with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is bringing leading artists and some of the greatest music repertoire of all time to Geelong’s doorstep. Returning to Costa...

February 9, 2018

Working together to get the best outcome

Liz suffered a major ankle injury while walking over a plastic cover over a drain and, fortunately for her, others realised her situation was...

February 9, 2018

Retire in Geelong at a Lendlease Retirement Village

Independence, peace of mind and a sense of belonging are all lifestyle aspects residents can expect at a Lendlease Retirement Village and more. Each of...

February 9, 2018

Night of laughs for Torquay SLSC life members

Torquay Surf Life Saving Club’s life members enjoyed sharing memories of the past when they gathered for a night of great food, company and...

February 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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...