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

The Festival of Colours 2016

PROUDLY sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Surf Coast Shire, this special family-friendly event will be held on the grounds of...

March 10, 2016

New playground at Wurdale revealed

THE Surf Coast Shire has opened a $54,000 playground and picnic space in Wurdale. The space at the Wurdale Hall Reserve includes something for all...

March 10, 2016

Memorabilia goes on display at RSL

Torquay RSL has filled its new memorabilia display cabinets with numerous items related to Navy, Army and Air Force activities. The secure, clear cabinets were...

March 10, 2016

Liberals keep pushing for new Jan Juc clubhouse

THE Victorian Liberals are continuing to push for state government money to redevelop the clubhouse at the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club. Opposition Leader...

March 10, 2016

Don’t muck around, join toy library now

FAMILIES who sign up to the Surf Coast Toy Library this month could get their money back. The toy library is offering local families the...

March 10, 2016

Bartel helps out at the Tigers

GEELONG Cats star Jimmy Bartel lent his experience and skills to young Torquay footballers at a training session last week. The 2007...

March 10, 2016

Shire funds grand plan for cycle tourism

THE Surf Coast Shire has jumped on board a plan to use cycling tourism to inject millions into the economy and...

March 10, 2016

TAKE A BOW

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has honoured another of its long-serving members by naming one of its surf boats after them. The club held...

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...

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