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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 8, 2018

Plan for Anglesea bus trial seeks feedback

A GROUP of Anglesea residents driving a campaign for a permanent bus service between Anglesea and Waurn Ponds is calling on people to have...

February 8, 2018

Tigers in T20 grand final

This sunday the Torquay Tigers senior cricket team will take on Marshall in the final of the gCa’s division 2 20/20 competition. Starting at...

February 8, 2018

Ozmosis moves in at Rip Curl’s HQ

TORQUAY-based surf label Rip Curl has had a busy start to the year in Torquay, creating about 20 jobs at its headquarters through a...

February 8, 2018

WARMING UP

CORA lodges planning documents

THE wheels are turning on the proposed Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) complex, with a business case for the $350 million...

February 8, 2018

GRAB YOUR CHANCE

The Torquay football, netball and cricket clubs are encouraging the community to come along to this year’s Tiger Drop. The annual fundraiser at Spring...

February 1, 2018

Torquay gives female cyclists a wave

The Elite Women’s Race cyclists in this year’s instalment of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race were again officially welcomed to the region...

February 1, 2018

Furry friends need love too

PetRescue-affiliated rescue groups will pay a visit to PETstock Belmont on Sunday February 4 from 10am-2pm to help rescued pets find families that will...

February 1, 2018

Tackle fitness in Febuary

The mental and physical side effects of the holiday season can be totally consuming, according to Step into Life Torquay personal trainer Rose Constance. “February...

February 1, 2018

Yoga by the bay on Sundays

For each Sunday in February, Terindah Estate will host Hatha yoga in its expansive vineyard for a peaceful finish to the working week. Hatha is...

February 1, 2018

Run to the horizon in race of sea and sun

The stunning Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset run is being held on Saturday evening, with runners and walkers of all ages encouraged to participate in...

February 1, 2018

Secret wave, Biarritz among Bells film winners

The Bells Beach Surf Film Festival featured 11 surf films over four nights, including four Australian premieres in what organisers described as another successful...

February 1, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – Febuary 1, 2018

Friday 2/2

A Spanish journey at the Shed Direct from Spain, Nancy Ruth is a Canadian born singer, combining jazz, flamenco and Latin rhythms into her...

February 1, 2018

World T20 to be played in Geelong

The World T20 Cup is coming to Geelong, with Kardinia Park announced as one of the host cities for the tournament in 2020. At least...

January 31, 2018

Demand for lots in Seachange Estate surge into summer

Seachange Estate in St Leonards continues to be the fastest selling estate on the Bellarine with more than 220 lots sold in just over...

January 31, 2018

Agency Profile: Helen Ryan

Property Consultant, Stockdale & Leggo Drysdale

Hailing from a background in management and retail, Helen Ryan has since collected an impressive 22 years within the...

January 31, 2018

Book It In

Nothing’s quite as transporting as reading. A good book will take you into worlds you’d never know otherwise. Biographies, travel, cooking, escapism, a good murder...

January 31, 2018

Thousands sail at Geelong festival

NEARLY 3,000 competitors took to the water during last weekend’s Festival of Sails, including Geelong teenager Nick Lee. He was the youngest crewmember on the...

January 31, 2018

Torquay local to share passion for the past

FAY Harrison was a mature-age student when she completed a Literature/History degree at Deakin University and it was there her passion for history was...

January 31, 2018

Traffic restrictions remain at Twelve Apostles

A TRAFFIC management plan at the Twelve Apostles precinct introduced late last year will remain in place until the end of this month to...

January 31, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Community Profile – February 1, 2018

Liz and Mark met in a pub next to St Vincent’s hospital. Not so surprising really since they were both working in the hospital,...

January 31, 2018

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman – February 1, 2018

What an enormous Australia Day public holiday we all experienced here in Lorne last weekend with visitor numbers through the roof and traders reporting...

January 31, 2018

Committee for Lorne: What’s happening at the Lorne Community Hospital in 2018?

From virtual walking tours, new programs and activities, exciting collaboration projects plus our annual fundraising events, the Hospital is continually striving to provide the...

January 31, 2018

Starting the journey to work

PEOPLE with a disability have taken the first steps towards pursuing work or volunteering through a one-day workshop facilitated by genU Inclusion. During the “Journey...

January 31, 2018

Wellington’s budget switch knocked back

A SURF Coast Shire councillor’s push for more “transparency” in the budget has been knocked back by her fellow councillors. Cr Heather Wellington moved the...