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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October 30, 2017

Lorne SES Unit is Recruiting

Victoria State emergency Service (ViCSeS) is a volunteer-based organisation that works 24/7 to ensure the safety of Victorian communities by responding to emergencies and...

October 30, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

Welcome to the second Surf Coast Community Column written by Councillors, David Bell, Libby Coker, Rose Hodge and Margot Smith. This week we focus...

October 30, 2017

Winch Men’s Shed to be refurbished

MORE men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a state government grant for a refurbished men’s shed. Member...

October 30, 2017

Refugee advocates miss out on Dutton meeting

REFUGEE advocates from the Geelong region say they were denied entry to an event in Highton attended by federal Minister for Immigration and Border...

October 30, 2017

Go on a bio-quest in Anglesea

SEPTEMBER is Biodiversity Month, and Parks Victoria is offering children the chance to go on a “bio-quest” in several spots across the Geelong region...

October 30, 2017

Torquay Toys celebrates first birthday in new location

A YEAR has passed for Torquay Toys on the other side of Gilbert Street with Jill Randall at the helm. After some reservation as to...

October 29, 2017

Barwon region assembles again

THE Barwon Regional Assembly has convened again, testing the plans for the future of the region with about 300 people at an event in...

October 29, 2017

Surf Coast groups say yes

PEOPLE from across the Surf Coast waved the rainbow flag this week, showing their support for marriage equality at events in Aireys Inlet and...

October 29, 2017

Trio Blasts Off For Sydney Surf

Local surfers Max, Taj and Jal Adams will be heading to Sydney’s northern beaches next week to take part in this year’s Hurley BL’s...

October 29, 2017

Surf Coast CEO to talk town centre

THE future of Torquay’s town centre is a hot topic at the moment, and Surf Coast Shire chief executive officer Keith Baillie will address...

October 29, 2017

Great Ocean Road taskforce members named

THE names of the members of the longawaited Great Ocean Road Taskforce have been revealed. Last week, the state government announced the taskforce would be...

October 27, 2017

ON TARGET

THE Torquay Tigers aren’t the only sports club in town to have a spectacular 2017 season, with the Torquay Tornadoes claiming their first men’s...

April 14, 2016

Food, wine and sunshine for Hook and Vine

The vibes and the weather were sunny and bright at the Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival, held in Torquay at the weekend. The event...

April 14, 2016

HOLLER FOR A HOLLICK

Some years ago now I had the pleasure of spending three days as a guest of Ian Hollick and his family in Coonawarra at...

April 14, 2016

NEW FLU SHOT FREE FOR THOSE AT RISK

The vaccine is being rolled out by the federal government, and is an upgrade rom the previous three-strain vaccine following the arrival of the...

April 14, 2016

New program for fit bodies, healthy minds

Launching on April 30, the “Fit Body, Healthy Mind” 12-week program provides individuals with a collaboration of exercise science, strength and conditioning and yoga...

April 14, 2016

ARE YOU A RUSHING WOMAN?

This happened to me recently when I started reading some of the work of Dr Libby Weaver. She is a PhD-qualified nutritionist who has...

April 14, 2016

Groundbreaking eye treatments available

“We’ve had treatments for ‘wet’ macular degeneration for 10 years and these drugs have more than halved the blindness rate,” OPSM Waurn Ponds principal...

April 14, 2016

Ginger Mac Slice [ RECIPE ]

INGREDIENTS 2 x 250gm packets ginger nut biscuits 1-2 teaspns ground ginger 250gm butter 4 tablspns golden syrup 395gm tin condensed milk 2 x 250gm...

April 14, 2016

GINGER MACS – A NEW SLICE FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH

I know I shouldn’t hoard so many things, but sometimes you’re just not ready to ditch the knick knacks, the old diaries, the collection...

April 14, 2016

CROWDS UNITE AT NARANA UNPLUGGED

Close to 200 came to the event at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre to soak up Indigenous art, music, food, and the relaxed atmosphere. Deadly...

April 14, 2016

REWRITING HISTORY WITH A MYSTERY

Through a Camel’s Eye recounts, in part, a local legend about the theft of a circus camel from near the Point Lonsdale Surf Club...

April 14, 2016

Ceramics at Windowspace

Windowspace-Beeac is showing the work of ceramicist Georgia Harvey throughout April. Harvey’s work is subtly beautiful and particularly of interest as it combines samples...

April 14, 2016

New show for Melodaires

Local performance group The Melodaires are ready to present their new show, Let’s Face the Music. The performance is a musical treat with foot-tapping...