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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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January 31, 2018

Bowls club hits member mark

AARON Lawson is the 1,000th member of the Torquay Bowls Club. Having been at the bowls club for eight months, Aaron, 28, is a newcomer...

January 31, 2018

Fast finishers win Cadel’s race

FAST finishes were a feature of both Geelong events in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, with Jay McCarthy and Chloe Hosking pedalling...

January 31, 2018

Purple days are here again

TORQUAY'S main shopping centre will be getting a purple makeover from Saturday onwards. The Surf Coast Relay for Life committee has plans to decorate Gilbert...

January 31, 2018

Tommy needs a Torquay home

A TORQUAY family is calling for help to find a local home for their disabled son. Tommy Lock, 21, has cerebral palsy and an intellectual...

January 31, 2018

SIGN UP FOR A GREAT PADDLE

Registrations close today (Thursday) for the Villawood Properties Great Ocean Paddle, to be held on Saturday. Run by Peak Adventure, the 20-kilometre downwind race...

January 31, 2018

Alcoa’s mine master plan deletes bike park

ANGLESEA’S bike park appears to be under serious threat, with the facility being left off Alcoa’s draft freehold concept master plan for the area. Released...

January 31, 2018

Celebrations of the Australian spirit

AUSTRALIA Day saw the presentations of the 2018 Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Awards, given to the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of...

January 31, 2018

Australia Day Honours for locals

COMMUNITY champions from a range of backgrounds across the Geelong region have been lauded in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Announced on January 26, the...

January 31, 2018

OUR BEN

Eccles is ready for the Oates Vic Open

TORQUAY golf pro Ben Eccles spent 2017 in Europe and will be returning this year, but he...

January 26, 2018

Second time’s a tranquil charm at Twilight

Ocean Grove’s annual Tranquility Fair at Ocean Grove Park moved to a new evening format and took on the new name of Tranquility@Twilight this...

January 26, 2018

Baby brain is not a myth

New Deakin University research shows “baby brain” does exist, but scientists say more research is needed to determine its effect on expecting mothers. The meta-analysis...

January 26, 2018

Getting kids back to school stress-free

The summer holidays are over and it’s time to go back to school. It’s a transitional time, making children feel a range of emotions,...

January 26, 2018

Postural Kyphosis is a common condition for all

Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, slouching over our desks and daily electronic gadgets can cause an unhealthy spine and the condition Postural Kyphosis. “Hunch back” is...

January 26, 2018

Excitement brews for Great Australian Beer Festival

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) will celebrate its sixth anniversary on February 17, with organisers guaranteeing the event will stimulate more than just...

January 26, 2018

Bring a plate and get ready to dance with Finucane and Smith

Creators of world famous cabaret and variety Finucane and Smith prance back to Drysdale with their new work Dance Hall, kicking off the Potato...

January 26, 2018

Sangria Jam at the Potato Shed

Direct from Spain, vocalist and composer Nancy Ruth will be performing at the Potato Shed in Drysdale as part of her 2018 Sangria Jam...

January 26, 2018

Auty flies in with high heels

Kelly Auty will go backwards in high heels at Flying Brick Cider House to celebrate International Women’s Day. The venue is set to host Backwards...

January 26, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 25, 2018

Friday 26/1

Sizzle on Australia Day Happy Australia Day from the Times Living team! There are many activities on offer across the Surf Coast and Bellarine...

January 26, 2018

Otway Odyssey rolls closer

FORREST will again be the focus of mountain biking next month, as the Otway Odyssey and Great Otway Gravel Grind (GOGG) returns to the...

January 26, 2018

Surf Coast Suns launch new website

TORQUAY football and netball club the Surf Coast Suns has entered the new year with a new website. The site, at surfcoastsuns.com, has dedicated sections...

January 26, 2018

Progressive approach at Port golf club

THE PORTARLINGTON Golf Club has made progressive changes, announcing a combined golf committee for the first time in the club’s history. The committee will now...

January 26, 2018

Labor says report backs onshore gas ban

THE Labor state government says a new report has justified its stance against onshore gas in Victoria. Earlier this month, Minister for Resources Tim Pallas...

January 25, 2018

Migratory birds unfairly blamed for spreading disease

MIGRATORY animals are often blamed for the global spread of diseases, but a study by a researcher at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus has...

January 25, 2018

Team to help Geelong’s rough sleepers

GEELONG will be one of the priority Victorian areas to receive a dedicated team to help rough sleepers as part of the state government’s...