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 26, 2016

Herbalife ride pulls in $100,000 for charity

The team of Herbalife cyclists that left Torquay earlier this year have announced their ride has raised more than $100,000. The 29 riders and 24...

February 26, 2016

Learn first aid in Lorne

The Lorne Football Netball Club is offering a level 2 first aid course next month. The eight-hour course also requires an online prelearning requirement...

February 26, 2016

World Day of Prayer celebrations

St Therese Catholic Church in Torquay is the host church for this year’s World Day of Prayer Celebrations, which will take...

February 26, 2016

Torquay Cup races to aid food bank

ORGANISERS of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup are proud to announce Torquay Food Aid have been chosen as this year’s sponsored charity. fundraiser for...

February 26, 2016

Lorne Men’s Shedders First Community Project Beat the bl**dy cockies!

A MAJOR problem with Lorne’s plague of sulphurcrested cockatoos is the ability of the birds to open rubbish bins and scatter their contents far...

February 26, 2016

Lorne students score social zones

LORNE-Aireys Inlet P-12 College will provide improved support to students with special needs thanks to a $35,000 grant, announced this week. The grant comes via...

February 26, 2016

Katos launches intersection petition

SOUTH Barwon MP Andrew Katos has launched installed at the intersection of the Surf Coast Highway and Beach Road. Mr Katos and shadow minister for...

February 26, 2016

Pop-up objectors invited to meeting

THE Surf Coast Shire is convening a meeting for people who are objecting to Torquay’s new pop-up food venues. The planning permits for the Daily...

February 26, 2016

TWO GOOD

TWO surf boat crews from Torquay SLSC have triumphed at Shellharbour, helping Australia defeat New Zealand for the fourth successive year and beating the...

February 18, 2016

ACTING UP IN TORQUAY

The stage and screen veteran volunteered his time to work with 22 TTT regulars and newcomers on character development, script analysis, voice production and...

February 18, 2016

HOW DOES ONE DEFINE FITNESS?

Are you sick, well, or fit? Here is how I see the definition of fitness courtesy of Greg Glassman. “Eat meat and vegetables, nuts...

February 18, 2016

WISING UP TO “GREENWASHING”

WHAT is “greenwashing” you ask? Greenwashing is the practice of misleading consumers by using words like “organic” and “natural” on products, making good use...

February 18, 2016

Tiny toms mean it’s time to jam

Sometimes it’s timely to be reminded of how fortunate we are. This year we have witnessed various natural disasters in our country and worldwide which...

February 18, 2016

Probus Wedding Extravaganza

The Spring Creek Ladies’ Probus Club is hosting a Wedding Extravaganza on Monday February 22 at the Torquay Senior Citizens Club on Price Street...

February 18, 2016

Ancient healing for modern times

Renowned Sat Nam Rasayan healer Jivan Joti Kaur Khalsa has been teaching Kundalini Yoga, meditation and humanology in the United States and internationally for...

February 18, 2016

Sculptors wanted

Artists are invited to express their interest in creating rabbit sculptures for Winchelsea’s Hunt and Gather Festival. The inaugural Hunt and Gather Festival will...

February 18, 2016

COUNTRY AND FOLK HEAD FOR THE BUSH

John Flanagan will bring 70s Americana sounds to the Aussie bush when his small hall tour stops by Bellbrae Hall on Friday night. Flanagan’s honest...

February 18, 2016

SANGIOVESE IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

February is that exciting time of year that heralds the start of many new things for the coming year ahead, and for the younger...

February 18, 2016

Alpine adventure success for Geelong competitors

GEELONG pair Luke Haines and Chris Kennedy were the fastest to navigate their way around the Alpine Region at Falls Creek this weekend to...

February 18, 2016

SUP experts on hand at Stonker

STAND-up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. “It’s so easy that almost anyone can get involved in the...

February 18, 2016

Cruisy mayor calls for new Geelong pier

TWO cruise ships are making return visits to Geelong this month in a strong show of support for Geelong and the region’s tourism attractions. Geelong...

February 18, 2016

Geelong livestock market report

LAST week’s yarding of 349 cattle was substantially down in numbers on the previous sale, which was most likely due to the rain that...

February 18, 2016

New toilets for the Apollo Bay boat ramp

COLAC Otway Shire will start work this week installing new toilets and a shower near the Apollo Bay Harbour boat ramp. Infrastructure and leisure services...

February 18, 2016

Fundraising idea for furry mates

A BELLBRAE animal lover has made a suggestion to council to try to greatly improve the lives of abandoned and unwanted pets. Stephen Chara said...