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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 10, 2016

Love your locks on the big day

The talented, fashion-forward team at Rippling Curls know tresses are just as important as dresses on your wedding day. They understand how your hair...

March 10, 2016

Geelong livestock market report

WITH cattle numbers at Geelong this week matching the previous sale of 380 head, values for young stock were five to 10 cents per...

March 10, 2016

Yellow Bluff

Yellow Bluff is at the corner of the bay and is so named for the imposing yellow cliffs that form the corner of the...

March 10, 2016

Torquay Front Beach

Torquay Front Beach has long been called just Front Beach but for a brief period during the 1920s it was called the Surf Beach...

March 10, 2016

Whites Beach

Whites Beach is the beautiful stretch of sand between Fishermans Beach and Point Impossible named after Andrew White. White, an Englishman from Warwickshire, came...

March 10, 2016

Point Impossible

Point Impossible at the northern end of Zeally Bay is aptly named as asscesing it was difficult if not impossible. In the winter,...

March 10, 2016

Zeally Bay

Zeally Bay is the biggest bay in Torquay. It’s made up of two sweeps, the biggest stretching from Point Impossible to the Yellow Bluff...

March 10, 2016

History on the beaches

TORQUAY has an abundance of beautiful worldclass beaches and for many of us who have lived here for a long time, we have had...

March 10, 2016

Lions Village to hold open day

FOR only the second time in its 15-year history, Torquay Lions Village is holding an open day. The residents are proud of their village in...

March 10, 2016

Fair produces delicious fundraising results

WALLINGTON Primary School exceeded its fundraising target of $20,000 at its annual Strawberry Fair at the weekend. Organisers said they were happy with the perfect...

March 10, 2016

Green Army starts work at Barham River

Green Army starts work at Barham River THE federal government is rolling out another of its Green Army projects in the region, with works...

March 10, 2016

Dredged sand plan gets approval

DISPOSAL of sand from dredging of the Apollo Bay harbour entrance has restarted off the lee wall. Colac Otway Shire chief executive Sue Wilkinson said...

March 10, 2016

State government backs ManuFutures project

DEAKIN University has welcomed last week’s commitment from the state government to contribute to the ManuFutures project. The $13 million centre, to be built in...

March 10, 2016

Upstart Challenge launched

UPSTART Entrepreneurial Challenge launched its annual entrepreneurial program and business ideas competition for high school students last week at an event featuring Jason Clarke. Founder...

March 10, 2016

BNI launches chapter in Torquay

THE local chapter of a global business Torquay last week. The about 20 members of Business Network International (BNI) Coastal Connections Group launched in front...

March 10, 2016

Bells rally wants to let them stay

THE Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) called on local surfers last week to join a protest at Bells Beach and be part...

March 10, 2016

The Festival of Colours 2016

PROUDLY sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Surf Coast Shire, this special family-friendly event will be held on the grounds of...

March 10, 2016

New playground at Wurdale revealed

THE Surf Coast Shire has opened a $54,000 playground and picnic space in Wurdale. The space at the Wurdale Hall Reserve includes something for all...

March 10, 2016

Memorabilia goes on display at RSL

Torquay RSL has filled its new memorabilia display cabinets with numerous items related to Navy, Army and Air Force activities. The secure, clear cabinets were...

March 10, 2016

Liberals keep pushing for new Jan Juc clubhouse

THE Victorian Liberals are continuing to push for state government money to redevelop the clubhouse at the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club. Opposition Leader...

March 10, 2016

Don’t muck around, join toy library now

FAMILIES who sign up to the Surf Coast Toy Library this month could get their money back. The toy library is offering local families the...

March 10, 2016

Bartel helps out at the Tigers

GEELONG Cats star Jimmy Bartel lent his experience and skills to young Torquay footballers at a training session last week. The 2007...

March 10, 2016

Shire funds grand plan for cycle tourism

THE Surf Coast Shire has jumped on board a plan to use cycling tourism to inject millions into the economy and...

March 10, 2016

TAKE A BOW

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has honoured another of its long-serving members by naming one of its surf boats after them. The club held...