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

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...

March 3, 2016

Fun fair rides into Anglesea

THE highly-anticipated Anglesea Village Fair is back again with a feast of food, activities, games, rides, and entertainment on offer. The twilight event will be...

March 3, 2016

Young surfers offered elite coaching opportunity

TALENTED young surfers from the Surf Coast and beyond are being offered an exciting coaching and education opportunity in term 2 this year. The Saltwater...

March 3, 2016

Fanning to surf Bells despite year off tour

THREE-time world champion surfer, Mick Fanning, will step away from the world title race this year, but intends to defend his trophy at...

March 3, 2016

Essential connection comes to Deans Marsh

Was it community power or the inherent generosity of Telstra or plain old good luck? Or just a fortuitous combination of all three? Whatever the...

March 3, 2016

100 dawns daily practice and fundraiser

TUESDAY, February 23 gifted a stunning sunrise and magical empty surf to begin my 100 Dawns daily meditation practice and fundraiser for beyondblue. While weather...

March 3, 2016

Anglesea roundabout design revealed

VICROADS has revealed its preferred design for Camp Road roundabout in Anglesea. The road authority originally sought community last year, and presented its single proposed...

March 3, 2016

Help seal the deal on Winchelsea roads

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking feedback from property owners around Beal and Trebeck Courts in Winchelsea on a proposal to seal the two...

March 3, 2016

Museum Without Walls opens up

TORQUAY historians have used the power of the internet to build a “museum without walls”, and have called on the community to share their...

March 3, 2016

Council endorses future life saving strategy

THE Surf Coast Shire hopes to improve collaboration between agencies and surf life saving clubs with a new strategic plan. “The Future of Life Saving...

February 26, 2016

CLUB SPINS SUPPORT FOR PINK STUMPS DAY

Lots of laughs, a few tears, and a huge amount of support was shared at the Torquay Cricket Club’s inaugural McGrath Foundation Pink...

February 26, 2016

Jonathan Unleashed

Jonathan Unleashed promised much from the first few pages, and it delivered. Fans of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, and dog lovers...

February 26, 2016

The High Mountains of Portugal

The High Mountains of Portugal is a suspenseful, mesmerising story of a great quest for meaning. There are three separate, yet intersected, stories...

February 26, 2016

Bats’ super-immunity could help protect people

Researchers have uncovered a unique ability in bats which allows them to carry but remain unaffected by lethal diseases. Unlike humans, bats keep...

February 26, 2016

BACK PAIN – A CULTURAL THING?

I learned in anatomy at university that the human spine has several curves. The cervical lordosis (neck is concave), thoracic kyphosis (upper-mid back is...