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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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March 24, 2016

Community to rally for Angie

SURF Coast residents are invited to commemorate loving mother and valued community member Angie Ims at a fundraising event to raise money and awareness...

March 24, 2016

Charity ride rolls past its target

A CHARITY ride raising money for heart and lung transplant families that passed through the Surf Coast earlier this month has smashed its fundraising...

March 24, 2016

Probus celebrates its 10th birthday

PROBUS members in Torquay have celebrated the good work of their club over the past decade. The club of male and female members –...

March 24, 2016

Alcoa seeks feedback on mine site principles

ALCOA has launched a community engagement process to help shape the future of the Anglesea mine and power station site, and will seek feedback...

March 24, 2016

SCHOOL SAYS THANKS

Surf Coast Secondary College has said thanks to some of the organisations and businesses that have helped it out in recent times. The college...

March 24, 2016

Lock your houses and cars

RESIDENTS in the Surf Coast Shire as well as visitors to the area during Easter have been reminded to lock their houses and cars. RACV...

March 24, 2016

Relay reaps rewards

At the closing ceremony for the 24-hour event at the Spring Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday evening, the Cancer Council Victoria coordinator for the...

March 24, 2016

TORQUAY SLSC GETS A TRAILER

Torquay SLSC has a new trailer to go along with its new surf boat. The official handover for the trailer, funded by a $5,000...

March 17, 2016

The beef on collagen and gelatin

What do you think about when you hear the word collagen? Nice plump skin maybe. Well, yes, collagen and gelatin are wonderful for the...

March 17, 2016

GET SMART WITH FOOD INTELLIGENCE

Local drug and alcohol counsellor Hannah Buttigieg is using her scientific know-how and nutrition credentials to change people’s deeply ingrained food behaviours. Ms Buttigieg...

March 17, 2016

MORE HELP TO CONQUER DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

An Australian-first free coaching program with an incredible success rate of almost 70 per cent in treating mild to moderate depression and anxiety –...

March 17, 2016

Break the sugar habit

I doubt many would think of sugar as a “drug”. But the effects of sugar on our body, particularly refined and processed sugars, are...

March 17, 2016

ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR HOLIDAY FUN

Sail into the school holidays this Easter with a bunch of fun kids’ activities on board Searoad Ferries. Whether you’re heading away for the...

March 17, 2016

Walk into the Elephant talk

Try something a little different these school holidays with the Elephant Listening Project on Saturday April 2 at the National Wool Museum. Performer Vicki...

March 17, 2016

CHAFFEY BROS. TRIPEL PUNKT EDEN VALLEY RIESLING 2015 ($24)

They source the Riesling from three old vine sites: Springton, Flaxman Valley and Angaston Hills, where it is all hand-picked, whole- bunch pressed then...

March 17, 2016

DÜFTE PUNKT OFFERS VARIETY FROM EDEN

We all love to mix things up a bit now and then, and in wine speak that means varietal blends (mixing together of different...

March 17, 2016

Grilled mushroom salad

INGREDIENTS 500gm mixed mushroom, button, Swiss brown, shitake – sliced roughly 1 tablspn chopped chives 2 teaspns flat leaf parsley 2 tablspns lemon juice...

March 17, 2016

Cut through the blurry edge

Here we are in autumn – and yet we have still been swanning around in the heat! Autumn is harvest time with festivals and...

March 17, 2016

Specialty smoked fish on the Bellarine

The Bellarine Smoked Fish Company is a family business venture established by Jarron Mason and Pamela Lobo in January 2015. Smoking fish is a...

March 17, 2016

Festival to grow Deans Marsh community

The annual Deans Marsh Festival returns on Easter Sunday with a theme that reflects the town’s thriving state and inclusive atmosphere. Organisers have chosen...

March 17, 2016

EASTER SHOW ATTRACTS LIONS SHARE OF ARTISTS

More artists than ever are taking part in the highly anticipated Lorne Lions Easter Art show this year. The annual show will be on...

March 17, 2016

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL REELS IN TOP CHEF

Gladioli’s Matthew Dempsey will lend his expertise to the event, giving guests a glimpse into the inner workings of a lauded local chef with...

March 17, 2016

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 18/3 Canon Collective Tour The Canon Collective team will host an unforgettable photography experience in Geelong from March 18-20. Canon Collective ambassadors will...

March 17, 2016

Learn to roar

Learn how to prowl, pounce and roar like a lion at Werribee Open Range Zoo. See the Zoo’s lion cubs at play, meet the...