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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 24, 2018

Cadel’s race is ready to roll

THE world’s best cyclists arrived in the Geelong region on Monday, and are gearing up for this weekend’s events in the Cadel Evans Great...

January 24, 2018

Anglesea Cheer Site has something big in store

ANGLESEA is just one of the communities showing its enthusiasm for the coming Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, with the town’s businesses collaborating...

January 24, 2018

Pool finds Facebook poll support

THE community would much rather have an aquatic leisure centre than a train line in Torquay, according to a poll run on the Surf...

January 24, 2018

Share your view on local food

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking community views on how to support and grow a local food program. The council adopted a discussion paper at...

January 24, 2018

Characters sell the calendars

A LOCAL newsagent has been awarded for its 2018 Leunig Calendar display. The calendar was released in November and Fairfax Media again opened a competition...

January 24, 2018

Celebrating Australia Day on the Surf Coast

THE 2018 Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Awards will be presented to the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community...

January 24, 2018

Festival of Sails begins tomorrow

Australia’s oldest sporting event begins tomorrow (Friday), with the historic 175th Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race on Australia Day launching the 2018 Festival of...

January 24, 2018

Geelong’s mayor to open GBN’s breakfasts for 2018

The Geelong Business Network’s first breakfast forum for 2018 will feature City of Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood. Mr Harwood, voted into the top job by...

January 24, 2018

BELLS and BIKES

Cadel Evans cheers on WorldTour cyclists

TOUR de France winner Cadel Evans won’t be saddling up this weekend, but he is looking forward to another...

January 24, 2018

Evans loves sweet sign idea at chocolaterie

TOUR De France winner Cadel Evans has given the tick of approval to a sweet promotion at one of the cheer sites for this...

January 18, 2018

Owners enjoy last drinks at Beach Hotel

Last drinks were called on Friday night at the Beach Hotel Jan Juc, as owners Kirsty and Rohan Pertzel said goodbye to their regular...

January 18, 2018

Health and happiness in yoga

Creating positive health practices is now easier with Sally Louise Yoga, offering yoga, qi gong, meditation, massage and naturopathy right in the heart of...

January 18, 2018

No more sugar-coating the cost of health

A health levy on sugar-sweetened beverages is a necessary part of a broader national nutrition strategy to reduce obesity and disease, according to a...

January 18, 2018

Take a leap into dance class

Dance Initiative Productions (DIP) offers opportunities for young students to experience dance in a creative, innovative and professional environment through dance classes and community...

January 18, 2018

Adult Ballet pirouettes onto the Bellarine

Adult Ballet Bellarine, now in its third year, offers ballet classes for people who have no experience of dance as well as those who...

January 18, 2018

Surf on screen proves popular once again

The 2018 Bells Beach Surf Film Festival is over for another year and brought the best surf films in the world to Torquay for...

January 18, 2018

Vibrant new space for local brand

Torquay’s favourite childrenswear brand Oishi-m are moving to a fresh and exciting new retail space in Torquay Village. Opening this Friday January 19 at 12pm,...

January 18, 2018

New breed of folk at festival

THE Port Fairy Folk Festival is celebrating excellence and diversity this year, presenting an outstanding line-up of folk music from all cultures and the...

January 18, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 18, 2018

Friday 19/1

Summer sounds at sunset Basils Farm will open for dinner this Friday night for the second of the Summer Twilight dinners. The Basils Burner...

January 18, 2018

Interstaters beat internationals to take honours at Bells

The hydralyte Sports Surf Series presented by Billabong has crowned Dexter Muskens (Gold Coast) and Zahli Kelly (Tweed Coast) as champions at Bells Beach...

January 18, 2018

Agency Profile: Andy Ingham

RT Edgar Bellarine

Andy is an award-winning auctioneer with more than 10 years’ experience in real estate who offers not only a passion for real...

January 18, 2018

Lifestyle resource attracts thousands

SOAKING up the summer break along the Great Ocean Road, it’s difficult not to acknowledge just how valuable a lifestyle resource the Surf Coast...

January 18, 2018

Grants to support volunteer firefighters

VOLUNTEER firefighting brigades can now apply for grants of up to $250,000 through a $10 million state government funded. The program will be administered by...

January 18, 2018

Victorian Chamber touts its election wishlist

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is talking up its list of the things Victoria needs ahead of this year’s state election,...