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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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December 15, 2017

Give the gift of a joyful retirement

Have a loved one who is close to retirement? Looking for the perfect gift? Help them discover the many pleasures of retirement and alleviate...

December 15, 2017

Constant care in a changing world

Ruth has been through a lot of change over the past 18 months, but the support she has received from Uniting AgeWell has remained...

December 15, 2017

Seniors at Star of the Sea enjoy holidays all year long

There’s a reason why it’s difficult to find a park around Torquay over the Christmas period. The seaside town is a beacon for sun seekers...

December 15, 2017

A few laughs with U3ASurfCoast as thoughts turn to 2018

U3ASurfCoast’s final week for 2017 was celebrated last week with a reading of Anzac Biscuits, a one-act comedy followed by drinks and nibbles. The play,...

December 15, 2017

Adult incontinence products at your doorstep

Holistic Incontinence Geelong is conveniently located at 25 Slevin Street in North Geelong. Their location is easily accessible from all locations around Geelong, the Bellarine...

December 15, 2017

Corangamite seniors have a voice

A new, free support network is now available to stand up for the rights older people in need in Corangamite. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson...

December 15, 2017

Support your body as you age

In my line of work, far too commonly I hear arthritis or age used as acceptable reasons to feel limited on a day-to-day basis. I...

December 15, 2017

Make friends with textiles at Amitie

Amitie Textiles in Torquay carries a huge range of inspiring fabrics suitable for patchwork, dress making, quilting, home décor and other craft and sewing...

December 15, 2017

Awareness is key to safety in cars

AS SUMMER officially begins, RACV is urging parents and carers to “Check Keys – Check Kids” to prevent accidentally locking children in hot cars. The...

December 15, 2017

Supermarkets look to spread the Christmas cheer

THREE major Australian supermarkets have launched their campaigns to help less fortunate people have a better Christmas. Coles is offering Redkite donation cards to cancer...

December 15, 2017

Jan Juc Playgroup celebrates Christmas

THE Jan Juc Playgroup has enjoyed its last celebration for the year – its Christmas Party. Held at Bob Pettit Reserve on Thursday, mums, dads...

December 15, 2017

Gantry gives Apollo Bay fishers a lift

APOLLO Bay’s reputation as a destination for game fishing has received a boost with the installation of a new $24,500 gantry to weigh catches...

December 15, 2017

MegaRail makes it to next stage of prospectus

PROPONENTS of a $15 billion bid to cut travel times between Geelong and Melbourne to 17 minutes has made it to the second stage...

December 15, 2017

Institute touts Melbourne airport rail for Geelong travellers

THE Rail Futures Institute (RFI) is talking up a railway line to Melbourne Airport, saying its plan would also have benefits for Geelong travellers. In...

December 15, 2017

Christmas cheer overflows at Warralily

A LARGE crowd gathered for Warralily’s fourth annual Christmas Spectacular at the weekend. ARIA-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Nathaniel Willemse joined Michael Stangel (The Voice)...

December 15, 2017

Disruptive ideas aired at Pivot Summit

DISRUPTION was the order of the day at the 2017 Pivot Summit, with several of the speakers praising the virtues of transformative change. The annual...

December 15, 2017

Wozniak talks a life in technology

CREATIVITY and jokes go hand-in-hand, according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The headliner at last week’s Pivot Summit, Mr Wozniak shared stories about the formative...

December 15, 2017

Grants help more people get active

THE Mt Duneed Adult Riding Club and the East Belmont Saints Baseball Club are among 10 local sporting clubs in western Victoria to share...

December 15, 2017

EstuaryWatch celebrates a decade of good work

ESTUARYWATCH has celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking its growth from a pilot program monitoring four estuaries along the Great Ocean Road in the Corangamite...

December 15, 2017

Projects lauded for raising fire awareness

TWO projects from the Geelong region have taken home honours in this year’s Fire Awareness Awards. The Conservation Ecology Centre’s (CEC) Cape Otway Fuel Reduction...

December 15, 2017

Passage Race expected to pull record field

FESTIVAL of Sails organisers are expecting the celebration of the 175th staging of the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race to be a bumper event,...

December 15, 2017

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...

December 15, 2017

Community Profile – December 14, 2017

After camping for many summers at Queens Park and then renting holiday houses, 20 years ago David bought land just out of town. Three...

December 15, 2017

A word from the Chairman – December 14, 2017

It’s hard to believe that all of a sudden, we are less than two weeks away from Christmas Day and the end of 2017...