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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 3, 2016

RICH REWARDS FROM RUTHERGLEN

IF YOU’RE looking for that little something special that will give you that warm fuzzy feeling, then a bottle of fortified wine is satisfaction...

March 3, 2016

SUNLIGHT ON BRAIN TRAINING

The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House will host a workshop this weekend which will teach attendees tricks to expand and strengthen their memory. The purpose of the...

March 3, 2016

Abs are made in the kitchen

Perhaps the most commonly asked question and area of support that I am asked about is that of nutrition: There is a saying “Abs...

March 3, 2016

SHOW BUGS WHO’S BOSS

Eeeeek, the cooler months are fast approaching, and they are carrying a whole lot of bugs and nasties. You might have already been unlucky enough...

March 3, 2016

Artists to peer into mind’s eye

Surf Coast artists will delve into the depths of their psyche to celebrate the shire’s first Mental Health Week this year. Art of The Minds...

March 3, 2016

JAMIE FAREWELLS PORT FAIRY FOLKIE

“We’re 40, but we’re forever young; that’s how I’ll always feel about it,” Jamie said. The first festival, held in 1977, was simple; staged on...

March 3, 2016

Riding the wave of music

Torquay is about to get its first specialist music store in about 20 years with the opening of Waves Music. The boutique music store in...

March 3, 2016

Ferry good food festival

The Bellarine Peninsula’s favourite ferry will be transformed into a floating food market when Searoad Ferries showcases regional food producers, brewers...

March 3, 2016

Lend a hand to spruce up Lorne

Lend a hand Lorne residents and visitors are invited to get involved in Clean Up Australia Day and have the town...

March 3, 2016

Streeton in the Western District

Geelong Gallery presents Land of the Golden Fleece - Arthur Streeton in the Western District, a major exhibition of landscape paintings of Victoria’s west...

March 3, 2016

KELLY AUTY’S FLYING BACKWARDS IN HEELS

Shining a spotlight on trendsetters, gamechangers, activists and innovators, Kelly Auty’s new show is a respectful nod to the great female singers of decades...

March 3, 2016

CHICKEN FROM BASKET TO PARCEL

Ah… the Kit Kat Restaurant. Do you remember this food haven from the 70s? It was situated on the corner of Little Malop Street and...

March 3, 2016

Surfside Waves name women’s division one leadership team

Surfside Waves is delighted to announce coach Andy Sattler and co-captains Gina Murphy and Cath Sattler for the 2016 season. The team will be vastly...

March 3, 2016

Regional entrepreneurs celebrated at showcase event

WORLD-renowned Marcus Oldham College recently brought together some of the best regional producers along with the movers and shakers from regional agribusinesses. These local producers...

March 3, 2016

Ladies day entrants capped at 50

AN OVERWHELMING response to this year’s Surf Coast Longboarders women’s day competition has seen organisers cap numbers at 50 entrants. Competitors are local and coming...

March 3, 2016

Warning issued on rural and regional drowning

THE Royal Life Saving Society of Australia has issued a warning to parents and carers of young children living in regional and remote areas...

March 3, 2016

MP says bus feedback should not be ignored

BUS travellers in the Bellarine and Geelong regions deserve to know if the government intends to respond to negative timetable feedback, Western Victoria MP...

March 3, 2016

Do you need to sell the family home to afford aged care?

There is never an easy time to be looking into the aged care needs of a loved one and the transition can be emotionally...

March 3, 2016

Land 400 driven by defence white paper

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is talking up the potential of a Geelong-based Land 400 as one of the major outcomes of the Defence...

March 3, 2016

Call for Geelong Star footage to be released

THE controversy surrounding the Geelong Star continues, with conservation groups calling for the release of footage from the super-trawler. The vessel’s operations have led to...

March 3, 2016

Wooden boats to cruise into Geelong

THE Yanmar Wooden Boatshop Wooden Boat Festival is sailing back to Geelong’s shores once again next weekend. Now in its seventh year, the event is...

March 3, 2016

RACV Torquay Resort lauded by TripAdvisor

RACV Torquay Resort has been listed among Australia’s best hotels in only its second full year of operation. The resort was ranked in the Top...

March 3, 2016

Women’s Day event to celebrate the elements

The elements of earth, air, fire and water and how we interact with them will be the subject of one of this year’s International...

March 3, 2016

Fish for a delicious, decadent long lunch

Our friendly local fisherman and their catches will be the stars of the show at Bellarine Estate’s World’s Longest Lunch. To be held tomorrow (Friday) from...