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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April 7, 2016

Buy an Anzac Badge and help a veteran

This month, RSL members throughout Australia will take to the streets to sell Anzac Appeal badges to raise money for their sub-branches’ Welfare Funds....

April 7, 2016

Parishioners eager for abseiling challenge

A QUARTET of thrillseekers from Torquay will abseil down a skyscraper in Melbourne’s CBD next month to help children in foster care. Reverend John...

April 7, 2016

Butler hears about Torquay’s growing pains

ENVIRONMENTAL activists in the Surf Coast Shire have urged Labor to take another look at its policies on growth and sustainability if it wins...

April 7, 2016

MEET THE AUTHOR OF SPECKY MAGEE

The award-winning author of Specky Magee, Andy Roid and the Sporty Kids series, Felice Arena, is visiting Central Geelong tomorrow (Friday) for a fun...

April 7, 2016

Anglesea meeting not far in the future

THE next Community Conversations event in the Anglesea Futures series has been announced, with a twoday open house to be held at the end...

April 7, 2016

Catch the action at Hook and Vine

LOCAL seafood specialists, winemakers, brewers, crafters and growers will gather at Torquay Common for the Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival on Saturday. Delicious food...

April 7, 2016

CLUBS SCORE

THE Torquay Netball Club and the Anglesea Cricket Club have both scored in the latest round of grants from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund....

March 31, 2016

Party launches Rip Curl Pro

Surfing fans mingled with past and present surfing stars at the launch party for the Rip Curl Pro in Torquay. The party was held...

March 31, 2016

Exhibition to ease possums’ plight

Bellarine artist Moyra Le Blanc Smith’s paintings express her passion for the country and coast she calls home. At her first solo exhibition, to...

March 31, 2016

FORLORN WILDLIFE REVIVED AT ABORIGINAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Award-winning traditional fibre artist Bronwyn Razem is leading a series of workshops in Jan Juc in the lead up to this year’s Connecting to...

March 31, 2016

DEANS MARSH FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO GROW

Deans Marsh Festival was held on Easter Sunday with more than 3,000 people enjoying the family day out and showing their support for this...

March 31, 2016

HUNTINGTON ESTATE MUDGEE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 ($26)

Sourced from Huntington Estate’s “Block 9” vineyard, which was planted in the early 70s, this is affordable Mudgee magic and best suits a roast...

March 31, 2016

AS CLEAR AS MUDGEE

AS WE head deeper into autumn with a noticeable chill in the air, it’s nice to pour a glass of red with dinner that’s...

March 31, 2016

CHOCOLATE WITH CHOCOLATE THE PERFECT MATCH

Talk about city rivalry – the classic case of Melbourne vs Sydney has nothing on the clash between Geelong and Vancouver in the weather...

March 31, 2016

OUR ENVIRONMENT IS NOT OUR DUMPING GROUND

Every now and then something I learn totally pulls the rug out from underneath me. I feel like sometimes my focus is so inward,...

March 31, 2016

SPRINGING INTO STYLE

INTO STYLE Sleek, chic, and sophisticated, the Clifton Springs Golf Club has had a stunning makeover. But even with a fresh look, chef and...

March 31, 2016

Beach party to get a boat on the bay

A family fun day is coming to Torquay, set to raise money for the protection and monitoring of local marine sanctuaries and wildlife. The...

March 31, 2016

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 1/4 Cricket scandal comes to the stage The Underarm is the story of two brothers ripped apart by the most infamous act in...

March 31, 2016

Have a beer with Mick

If you didn’t bump into Mick Fanning at the Rip Curl Pro, you still have a chance to meet the former three-time world champion...

March 31, 2016

Oklahoma!

CenterStage Geelong is presenting Broadway classic Oklahoma! at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from April 7-9. The high-spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys provides the colourful...

March 31, 2016

Swooning over the land

Jennifer Riddle’s exhibition, Swoon – Song of the Land is open now at Queenscliff’s Salt Contemporary Art. The exhibition features paintings of the land...

March 31, 2016

CLEANING THE COAST WITH STONE AND WOOD

Byron Bay brewers Stone and Wood along with the Clean Coast Collective (CCC) will tidy up Jan Juc’s coast, check out local produce and...

March 31, 2016

Under 19s on way to nationals

FOLLOWING a successful raid on the Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships in Lorne a couple of weekends ago, where they won three gold and...

March 31, 2016

Union doorknocks for Gonski

WITH an election earmarked for July 2, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is not wasting time drumming up support for the Gonski education reforms,...