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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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February 12, 2016

Anti-frackers

SURF Coast residents and politicians learnt more about the coal seam gas industry’s operation in New South Wales from one of that state’s upper...

February 12, 2016

School’s back

On Saturday last, the Lorne Surf Club hosted a big weekend of summer sport with Life Saving Victoria – Victorian Masters Championships on the...

February 12, 2016

Adam and Cadel in road conquest

LOCAL athlete Adam Conquest didn’t have to travel far this time for his latest sporting feat. Ticking off a bucket list item, he rode alongside...

February 12, 2016

ELLA to speak to youngsters

LOCAL preschoolers will get the chance to learn a language other than English using apps as part of the federal government’s play-based Early Learning...

February 12, 2016

Speedy sell out for Bellarine Sunset Run event

THE inaugural Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run More than 700 runners, joggers and walkers will move their way along the Bellarine coastal trail between...

February 12, 2016

Push for community to aid pest effort

FOXES are highly adaptable, resilient and cunning. These pests can consume thousands of native animals every year. The good news is that you can do...

February 12, 2016

Henderson nominates towns for sirens

FOLLOWING a community meeting in Aireys Inlet recently, Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said she had nominated Aireys Inlet/Fairhaven, Anglesea and Bellbrae as priority...

February 12, 2016

C99 referred to panel

IN THE last edition of the Surf Coast Times and Armstrong Creek Times it was reported that a section of farmland in at 305...

February 12, 2016

Help available for fire-affected residents

WYE River and Separation Creek residents who lost their permanent and main residence in the Lorne-Jamieson Track fires are invited to contact Mark Stokes...

February 12, 2016

Surf Coasters stand up for asylum seekers at protest

THE corner of a busy Geelong highway erupted into life earlier this week when a large crowd demonstrated on behalf of asylum seekers. The rally,...

February 12, 2016

Union protests disability services privatisation

A GROUP of Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) members protested against the privatisation of disability services outside a meeting of state MPs in...

February 12, 2016

Pitch in for Pink Stumps Day

THE Torquay Cricket Club will trade in their traditional whites for something a little brighter on Pink Stumps Day on Saturday February 20. The event...

February 12, 2016

CAMP KAOS

ANGLESEA will be bursting with hundreds of thrill-seeking youngsters and their families when Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS) returns in April. The second annual event...

February 5, 2016

THERE’S DEVIL IN THEIR DETAIL

This week I’m going to bang on about another great producer from the mighty Margaret River region: Devil’s Lair. I’ve wanted to talk about these...

February 5, 2016

LOCAL AUTHOR WRITES SHEEP’S TALE FOR KIDS

Annabel's Dance is the tale of an unusual sheep on a peculiar farm, high in the mountains. Annabel is no ordinary sheep. She is wiggly...

February 5, 2016

RECENT RAIN HELPS VINTAGE CROP UP

Things are moving along quite quickly in the vineyard this year, and Scotchmans Hill chief winemaker Robin Brockett believes it could be one of...

February 5, 2016

Jack Rabbit big winners in 2015

The business won the Best Tourism Restaurant category in the national Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards for...

February 5, 2016

Leura Park loves it live and longer

The destination venue is now open Thursday-Sunday from 10am-5pm for lunch, guided tastings, sales and of course, coffee! The other big announcement is the appointment...

February 5, 2016

SINGLE VINEYARD 2013 PINOT NOIR HITS THE SPOT

It has received many accolades; a highlight being taking the trophy for Best Wine across all varietals in the Australia-wide Boutique Wine Awards, judged...

February 5, 2016

GET READY FOR GABF

Excitement has been brewing for months and it’s finally time to plan your day at the Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF), set to take...

February 5, 2016

Milling about at Little Creatures

Brewing on site at a sprawling historic former mill, Geelong’s Little Creatures Brewery blends innovative modernism with a nod to what came before it. The...

February 5, 2016

Broadcasting Bellarine

Popular 3AW show A Moveable Feast is broadcasting live from the Flying Brick Cider Co. in Wallington this weekend. Head to the cidery on...

February 5, 2016

FOPA mail

Keep up to date with what’s happening at FOPA Lorne (formerly the Lorne Festival of Performing Arts) by subscribing to their new, free e-newsletter...

February 5, 2016

Dressmaker volunteers wanted

Barwon Park is seeking volunteers to assist with The Dressmaker exhibition held at Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea. Several volunteering roles are available including...