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 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...

April 14, 2016

Queenscliff draws on life

A selection of drawings from participants at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House’s Monday afternoon life drawing sessions will be on show at an exhibition titled Drawn...

April 14, 2016

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 15/4 A shift in heart Woodbin Theatre presents The Shifting Heart at the Lilian Stott Centre in Geelong. The story is set at...

April 14, 2016

Kernaghan honours Spirit of the Anzacs

Country superstar Lee Kernaghan has been endlessly inspired by the Australian people for more than two decades, and on his new tour he pays...

April 14, 2016

MARCIA TO JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND PLACE

Raised in Warrnambool with Irish heritage and a will to wander, Marcia Howard is bringing together her worldly influences and home sensibilities for the...

April 14, 2016

Canoe creators announced during special ceremony

Geelong’s Extreme Arts Walk – Mountain to Mouth 2016 announced the recipients of its major sculpture commission in a special ceremony at Eastern Beach...

April 14, 2016

Torquay Boardriders score

WHAT an amazing day on Saturday for Torquay Boardriders Clubs's (TBC) first 2016 senior competition. Jan Juc delivered fun three to five foot peaks...

April 14, 2016

Galaxy head far far away

In Round five WNPL soccer matches on the weekend Galaxy United took FC Bulleen Lions at their home ground, Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Road,...

April 14, 2016

HENDERSON VISITS THE ACADEMY

The Torquay Football Academy continues to draw the big names, with Geelong recruit Lachie Henderson turning up at training at Spring Creek Reserve on...

April 14, 2016

Waves roll in for a great season starter

THE Surfside Waves women’s Division 1 team had a great start to the season at the weekend, beating its competition Kardinia International College by...

April 14, 2016

All Saints take Grade 1 Pennant

All Saints Tennis Geelong’s summer pennant competition concluded on Saturday March 19 with grand final shootouts for 16 grades of seniors and 23 grades...