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

PUNK’S NOT DEAD FOR GOONS OF DOOM

Anarchic surf punk band Goons of Doom are heading to Torquay as part of their first national tour in more than six years. After...

March 10, 2016

Join the Surf Coast Arts Trail

Surf Coast Artists are invited to register for the 2016 Arts Trail. Since its inception, the Surf Coast Arts Trail has become a popular...

March 10, 2016

Festival of Small Halls

Festival of Small Keep Thursday March 17 free to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Mechanics Institute Apollo Bay with some great local and...

March 10, 2016

Ross Noble’s brain dump

Everybody’s favourite “randomist” is back with a lot of stuff in his head and it’s time to let it all out. Join Ross Noble...

March 10, 2016

Get your entry in for Surf Coast Century

Get your entry ENTRIES are now open for this year’s Surf Coast Century ultramarathon. The Anglesea-based event will be held on September 3, and...

March 10, 2016

India conquers Island

ETHAN Ewing from North Stradbroke Island and Jan Juc’s India Robinson have been crowned champions of the Subway Pro Junior at Phillip Island, the...

March 10, 2016

Galaxy stars fire in first win

GALAXY United seniors got their inaugural season in the Women’s crowds throughout the day. National Premier League (WNPL) off to a god start on...

March 10, 2016

Uni return and peak crash times collide

RACV has urged students to be alert and to ensure their vehicles are adequately insured as they head back to university during a peak...

March 10, 2016

The ring thing

The use of a ring as a symbol of matrimony is deeply established in most western cultures, and its circular shape, one with no...

March 10, 2016

Perfect wedding pics

Looking for a photobooth for your next event? The girls at Zuster Photobooth and Events have you covered with their unique and innovative photobooth...

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...