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

JOKERS FOR DAYS AT GPAC

Fledgling comedians are lining up beside some of Australia’s best Indigenous comics for a weekend of giggles and gaffes at GPAC. Catch the next generation...

February 12, 2016

NEW TRIO FOR KOBO TO PLEASE LOCALS

Kobo has an exciting new concept three days a week, adding to the fresh, fun and healthy dining experience already on offer. Mondays, Thursdays...

February 12, 2016

Hall and Long take home victory at Open

ENGLISH teen Georgia Hall has claimed the biggest title of her promising professional career after holding off Nanna Madsen and defending champion Marianne Skarpnord...

February 12, 2016

Surf Coast Ready To Sell makes the job easier

HAVE you ever thought there is too much to do to get your house ready to sell? For those who don’t have the time, or...

February 12, 2016

Market warms up for summer

WITH summer in full swing, Hayden Real Estate Torquay has had great sales results for the month of January, according to sales manager Wayne...

February 12, 2016

Emotions make poor investors

ONE of the major dilemmas for property investors is where and what to buy. “It always surprises advisers how many investors are emotional about their...

February 12, 2016

Back to school care

SCHOOL’S been back for a week or two and drivers are being urged to slow down and be extra cautious around school zones, with...

February 12, 2016

Young driver deaths doubled in 2015

YOUNG Victorian drivers have been urged to look after themselves and their mates on the roads after young driver and passenger deaths more than...

February 12, 2016

Free Open Day classes

Sally Louise Yoga is hosting an Open Day at their new studio on Saturday February 13 between 10am-1pm. The studio is centrally located at...

February 12, 2016

Bag a copy of

VICTORIAN game hunters looking for information about bag limits, season dates and safe and responsible hunting will be well informed with the recently released...

February 12, 2016

Agribusiness entrepreneurs

WORLD-renowned Marcus Oldham College will bring together the movers and shakers from regional agribusinesses to celebrate an evening of innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. This exclusive...

February 12, 2016

Tour de Heads French for fun

VILLAWOOD Properties kicked off 2016 with a French-inspired party for its Armstrong builders, community and media partners at iconic waterfront Barwon Heads venue At...

February 12, 2016

Car enthusiasts get their kicks

GOOD vibrations rattled past on an early January Saturday night cruise, with 320 classic cars heading through Portarlington, Indented Head, Clifton Springs and St...

February 12, 2016

Dance when no one is watching

A DANCING in the Dark event will bring the local community together for a vibrant and active evening of music and liberated movement. In correspondence...

February 12, 2016

Reymond returns for seafood feast

RENOWNED chef and Melbourne culinary icon Jacques Reymond will again tie on the apron to headline the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival next weekend. The multi-Chef...

February 12, 2016

Surf Coast students advance skills

MEMBER for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed funding for Surf Coast Secondary School students to get involved in community projects to gain...

February 12, 2016

Buddies

FOR most prep students it’s reassuring to know they’ve got a big buddy looking Anglesea Primary School witnessed a special reunion of three generations...

February 12, 2016

Walk ‘n talk

COSTA Georgiadis from Gardening Australia will host a free event at Warralily on Saturday February 13. Warralily welcomes nature lovers and green thumbs to learn...

February 12, 2016

Fuselage found at Bellarine plane crash site

POLICE have recovered the fuselage of the plane that crashed off the coast of the Bellarine Peninsula on January 29. Search and rescue divers and...

February 12, 2016

Torquay man rescues swimmer at 13th Beach

AN ACT of bravery saved a young girl’s life on Sunday night at 13th Beach. David and his family were swimming in shallow water when...

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...