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 31, 2016

Lorne community to take charge

THE people of Lorne will be put in charge of drawing up the new masterplan for Stribling Reserve. Under the “community-led partnership” model, the...

March 31, 2016

Katos wants 24-hour police in Torquay

SOUTH Barwon MP Andrew Katos says the time has come to keep Torquay’s police station open 24 hours a day. In Parliament last week,...

March 31, 2016

SURFERS RIDE WITH MAULI OLA

Some of the world’s best surfers warmed up for the Rip Curl Pro on Thursday by giving children with cystic fibrosis a very special...

March 31, 2016

Waves arrive in time for rookies to beat champs

IN A series of upsets, the World Surf League’s freshest crop of recruits have all but taken over in the men’s event at the...

March 24, 2016

Ella, Vika and Linda take the mic

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival Special Mystery Guests were revealed on Sunday night, with Ella Hooper, and Vika and Linda Bull fronting the...

March 24, 2016

The treehouse adventures reach New Heigths

The magic of childhood is coming to GPAC with four shows for youngsters, parents, grandparents and the youngat-heart. Much-loved children’s book The 52Storey Treehouse...

March 24, 2016

GREAT WHITES FOR EASTER

Ooh, I hope that heading isn’t an omen for the Rip Curl Pro this Easter – yikes! As we know, Easter is a truly...

March 24, 2016

Drysdale store wins national excellence award

Bellarine business Drysdale Carpet Court is glowing after receiving Best Refurbishment at Carpet Court’s 2016 Excellence Awards in Fiji recently. The awards were held...

March 24, 2016

HOUSE OF LILOLLIA A GIFT FOR TORQUAY

The items that fill your home are more than just possessions. They are handpicked pieces that you and your family will treasure for years...

March 24, 2016

Hunt and Gather family fun in Winchelsea

THE Hunt and Gather festival is set to celebrate the best about country living when it comes to Winchelsea for the first time from...

March 24, 2016

THE FOOD PURVEYOR GIVES THE GIFT OF EASE

After two years of bundling boutique produce on her kitchen table, Nicole Newman finally opened the doors to The Food Purveyor in July 2014....

March 24, 2016

WHERE WORDS FAIL

“Where words fail, music speaks,” wrote Hans Christian Andersen. AS I sit here an hour before the concert starts at the 40th Port Fairy...

March 24, 2016

Snaps help stop domestic violence

MORE than $6,000 was raised to stop violence against women at an exhibition hosted by internationally published fashion and portrait photographer, Stevie van der...

March 24, 2016

Salmon with tarragon and beurre blanc

INGREDIENTS 50g butter, melted One side of salmon skin on and boned 1 small bunch tarragon, roughly chopped 120ml dry white wine Juice of...

March 24, 2016

Celebrate with your family

We had a family wedding on Saturday. My nephew Tom Hawkins married his childhood sweetheart Emma. It was a gathering of the clans and...

March 24, 2016

UNEARTH VICTORIA’S BEST KEPT SECRET

The Pyrenees is a spectacular central Victorian hidden gem, best known for its award-winning wineries, arts, agriculture and the Avoca Races. Those who enjoy...

March 24, 2016

Students to Screen It

Students to Screen It The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is calling on budding filmmakers to enter this year’s Screen It competition....

March 24, 2016

Occasional Lectures for U3A

Surf Coast University of the Third Age’s (U3A) first Occasional Lecture was held on Friday March 11 at Spring Creek Community House. The lecture...

March 24, 2016

Women in Love

Women in Love Aireys Inlet’s Eagles Nest Gallery is hosting an exhibition by artist Pamela Reid until March 31. Women in Love is inspired...

March 24, 2016

WAVE A WARM HELLO TO BAHA BAHA

With cooler weather on the way, many local surfers and beach dwellers are looking for a getaway, perhaps with some sunshine and a few...

March 24, 2016

Wild rides with Nevermind

Wild rides with Nevermind Surf Coast adventure gurus Nevermind are so excited to announce the opening of their Pearl Street store, they’re offering free...

March 24, 2016

EYEING THR RIP CURL PRO

THE MAIN EVENT The Rip Curl Pro is at Bells Beach within the event window of today (March 24) to April 5. The status...

March 24, 2016

Kingswood carry on

Melbourne’s Kingswood are down a member, but it won’t stop them from putting on one of their trademark rollicking shows at the Torquay Hotel...

March 24, 2016

WILKO FINDS THE WILL TO WIN

After taking the trophy at the Quicksilver Pro at Snapper last week, the question now is: will bell ring for the tour’s resident class...