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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November 6, 2017

Bizz3228 to talk ransomware

PERHAPS the biggest information technology topic of the year will be discussed at the next Bizz3228 networking event, to be held later this month. The...

November 6, 2017

WOMAN GOES MISSING IN AIREYS

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Elisa Curry. The 43-year-old was last seen at a residence on Aireys Street...

November 6, 2017

Fairhaven lifesaver teaches skills in Sri Lanka

FAIRHAVEN SLSC volunteer and Victorian Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew member Liam O’Callaghan is sharing his skills in Sri Lanka this week. Mr O’Callaghan is...

November 6, 2017

Warm your life with colour, excitement, style

After six years in the highly competitive homewares industry, House Warming – Bell Street’s newest vendor – knows what it takes to thrive year-round. Owners...

November 6, 2017

Salts of the Earth in Torquay

After experiencing the benefits of salt therapy first-hand for their three children, husband-and-wife duo Chrissie and Adrian Abella are bringing the benefits to the...

November 6, 2017

WORLD TRAVEL EXPO

Award-winning travel agency Geelong Travel is holding its highly anticipated Travel and Cruise World Expo on October 8 at Novotel Geelong. The travel extravaganza is...

October 31, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – September 21, 2017

FRIDAY 22/9

Stop and smell the flowers The ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend returns to Anglesea this Friday and Saturday, just in time for the start...

October 31, 2017

Coast calling all artists

The 20th annual ArtSpot exhibition will be held September 27 - October 15. Organisers at Surf Coast Arts Inc are now looking for artworks in...

October 31, 2017

hopes and dreams on display in art exhibition

During September, an exhibition of artworks developed by students from Point Lonsdale Primary School, Queenscliff Primary School, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and the...

October 31, 2017

Celebrate Torquay, party style

Drink Arts Food Torquay is a fun filled weekend held from October 6-8. The not-for-profit community event celebrates everything local, including products, food, art and...

October 31, 2017

Women Sculptors initiative launched

The Lorne Sculpture Biennale has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting female sculptors in the lead up to the festival in 2018. The vibrant...

October 31, 2017

Artists explore Geelong’s iconic industry

A new exhibition concentrating on the buildings and sites of Geelong’s deindustrialisation, the thousands of acres of land and the often overlooked beauty of...

October 31, 2017

Kites to colour the sky

The foreshore at Fishermans Beach is set to soar with colour as the first Surf Coast Kite Festival takes place next month. The festival, organised...

October 31, 2017

Geelong’s twisted history

Nestled in the heart of Geelong is Victoria’s most intact 19th century gaol. For 138 years it was once home to the states most infamous...

October 31, 2017

Noah’s Ark is with you every step

Noah’s Ark provides therapy and education for children with a disability or additional needs. Their specialists have backgrounds in speech pathology, occupational therapy, education, physiotherapy,...

October 31, 2017

Nothing faulty about this farm life

Basils Farm is looking forward to welcoming some small green thumbs into the garden over these school holidays for their Kids Gardening Workshop on...

October 31, 2017

Get creative: babies play to learn

The owners of Mini Maestros Geelong and Bellarine have noted a new educational shift gaining momentum. With the emergence of play-based learning, many are now...

October 31, 2017

More than a decade of school holiday fun

The Central Geelong Kids Fun Program is now in its 13th year of bringing free activities, special offers and competitions to local families each...

October 31, 2017

Victorian youngsters rise to the challenge

Thousands of children and young people from across Victoria have spent the past few months enjoying their favourite books as part of the Premiers’...

October 31, 2017

A play with big teeth

Theatre 3triple2 4 Kids returns to the stage these school holidays to bring their latest twist on a classic fairy tale from October 3-9...

October 31, 2017

Torquay two off to Japan

TWO of Torquay Boardriders Club’s (TBC) finest, Xavier Huxtable and India Robinson, have made their final preparations for the 2017 ISA World Junior Titles...

October 30, 2017

Moving earth on the coast

S&S Earthworks is a new earthworks business offering servicing the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong regions. Each member of the team at S&S Earthworks is...

October 30, 2017

Win your blinds back

With spring comes new energy to shed the cobwebs of winter. The sun shines earlier in the morning, along with the chirping of birds,...

October 30, 2017

Getting to know Joe Cirillo

1. Where’s your favourite place to grab a coffee? Driftwood Café, great place for coffee. 2. Favourite watering hole? My favourite watering hole is The...