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

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...

March 24, 2016

Pro is go

Pro is go The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event window is open, with the 55th instalment of the longest-running professional surf contest in...

March 24, 2016

Vixen players to run Geelong clinic

SOME of Victoria’s best netballers will be coming home next week as part of a specialist clinic for junior players. Melbourne Vixen star players...

March 24, 2016

Foxes in the spotlight

THE Victorian Fox Bounty program resumes this month, and applies to all Victorian land holders and residents, provided the fox scalps are collected in...

March 24, 2016

Be on the lookout for Barber’s pole

BARBER’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is the most important parasite to be aware of in sheep during the summer/autumn rainfall season. It won’t be...

March 24, 2016

Upstart for students begins

The annual business ideas program and competition for high school students organised by Upstart Entrepreneurial Challenge started this week. Upstart programs, designed for students...

March 24, 2016

User pay system introduced for new bins

The City of Greater Geelong is introducing a “user pays” system for anyone wanting an extra household bin. From July 1, any new applications...

March 24, 2016

Double dissolution election on July 2 looms

THE likelihood of a double dissolution election is higher than ever, after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recalled both houses of Parliament to sit from...

March 24, 2016

Council works on its code of conduct

CITY of Greater Geelong new councillor code of conduct. The strategic workshop, held last week, was led by Susan Halliday, author of the COGG...

March 24, 2016

New car to help Bellarine learners

New car to help Bellarine COMMUNITY-based learner driver program L2P has received a boost on the Bellarine thanks to the donation of a new...

March 24, 2016

Revive and survive this Easter

THIS Easter long weekend, hundreds of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Lions Club members will take time out from their holidays to make...

March 24, 2016

Talking Trump in Geelong

A POLITICAL expert shed some light on the leading election at an event in Geelong last week. Dr David Smith, senior lecturer at the...