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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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February 5, 2016

HERMIT CRAB HOMEWARES HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

It has been nearly six months since Hermit Crab Homewares opened its doors in the Point Lonsdale Village and it has been a great...

February 5, 2016

COASTAL FLORISTS’ HAVE FLOWER FLAIR

Roses are red, but a freshly cut cluster of daisies is just as romantic, according to Kylie Robertson of...

February 5, 2016

FINNIGAN BEGINS AT SURF COAST PRACTICE

Surf Coast Family Chiropractic is pleased to welcome a new chiropractor to the team. Emily-Rose Finnigan is a qualified chiropractor, having completed her studies at...

February 5, 2016

Back to school

Did I just hear a collective sigh of relief among parents (and grandparents!). School and kindy is back! Yay, you say, until you remember you...

February 5, 2016

Community support to tackle ice

A major new initiative, The Ice Challenge, is seeking a whole community response to tackle the drug in the south west. The challenge will be...

February 5, 2016

STICK TO THE PROGRAM

The headline to this article is more than just a “social media hash tag”, it’s a mindset. Now that we are into the second month...

February 5, 2016

Geelong livestock market report

WITH a doubling in numbers at last week’s Geelong sale, 625 cattle were presented and saw values for bullocks five to 10 cents per...

February 5, 2016

More options for pet owners

CITY of Greater Geelong’s new campaign “any bin, any bag” is committed to keeping the region clean and ensuring a harmonious existence between dog...

February 5, 2016

Warralily gets golden ticket

WIDE-eyed children got their giant lollypops and Oompa-Loompas at Warralilly’s Willy Wonka event recently. The community welcomed a whopping crowd of 2,500 from around the...

February 5, 2016

Junior tennis stars strut their stuff

THE 2016 Geelong Junior Grasscourt Junior tennis Championships were held at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club, from Friday January 22 up to and including Australia...

February 5, 2016

Ocean road makes tourism campaign great

THE Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles are star acts in the latest Tourism Australia marketing campaign There’s Nothing Like Australia. Australia’s world-class aquatic and...

February 5, 2016

Swinging pedals for CF

A CHARITY golf day will be held Friday February 19 at RACV Torquay to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Victoria. The day will support Cycle...

February 5, 2016

COMMUNITY PROFILE

There’s no doubt Graham and Evelyn are passionate about life and coming to Lorne. Even Charlie, their eleven year old spoodle, adores it. Graham’s grandmother’s...

February 5, 2016

A makeover for The Dolls House

If you’ve driven up Grove Road past the school lately, you might have noticed that the two storey timber building close to the road...

February 5, 2016

Three dead, one missing in plane crash

THREE people have been killed and one more is missing after a plane crash off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula last week. The light...

February 5, 2016

SHOES POLISHED FOR FIRST DAY

School is back, and with it the return to the routine of school lunches, afterschool activities and tired out kids at the end of...

February 5, 2016

FAREWELLING AN ICON

Surfers form a guard of honour around the iconic Rip Curl Pro trophy to farewell local surf and community legend Joe Sweeney at Torquay...

February 5, 2016

ALL BUSINESS AFTER SURF

Torquay Commerce and Tourism (TCT) treasurer Robert Bailey, TCT small events coordinator Les Watson, and Coulter Roache Lawyers’ Julia Ladgrove enjoy a wine and...

February 5, 2016

1000 reasons to donate

KOBO Café Torquay is raising funds for people at Wye River affected by the bushfire and is looking to nearly double to amount raised...

February 5, 2016

Teams sought for relay challenge

AT LEAST 10 more fundraising teams are wanted for this year’s Surf Coast Relay for Life in Torquay. David and Karen Tullis, of Torquay Lotto...

February 5, 2016

Lions large in fundraising effort

THE Lions Club of Lorne has been busy helping affected families and individuals following recent Club president Belinda Lance...

January 28, 2016

Marketing event not to be missed

Marketing event not to be missed

A free marketing media forum...

January 28, 2016

FRESH DIRECTION FOR GEELONG GALLERY

Inside Geelong Gallery. Photo: JESSE MARLOW
Internationally recognised public art museum director and curator Jason Smith will take the reins...

January 28, 2016

Hayden’s summer of sales

Hayden’s summer of sales HAYDEN Real Estate Torquay is enjoying a increasing the interest in residential properties. Hayden's Wayne Mackay said that the fantastic weather...