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 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...

February 18, 2016

Costa takes a walk around Warralily

CELEBRITY gardener Costa Georgiadis took a walk around the Warralily estate with the community on Saturday. The star of Gardening Australia joined Warralily urban design...

February 18, 2016

Mitchell’s Front Page comes to Torquay

THE sounds of community radio were coming live from Torquay earlier this week as Mitchell’s Front Page made a trip to the town. The radio...

February 18, 2016

Showing off the best of Geelong

AN INDUSTRY-led roadshow rolled into Melbourne on Tuesday to show off Geelong’s combination of entrepreneurism, connectedness, affordability and beachside lifestyle. The Transforming Geelong Roadshow aimed...

February 18, 2016

The little school with a big fair

IT’S strawberry picking time in Wallington and that can only mean one thing – the annual Wallington Strawberry Fair. The Strawberry Fair is the oldest...

February 18, 2016

Lorne Sculpture 12th March – 3rd April

THE countdown is on for one of the largest unique sculpture events in Australia; the 2016 Lorne Sculpture Biennale launches on 12th March. The Lorne...

February 18, 2016

Local business supports CFA

WHITFORD Property Barwon Heads is proud to be part of the local community, and to support their community, they are donating $1,000 to their...

February 18, 2016

Jan Juc Creek daylighting nearly done

THE Surf Coast Shire is close to completing work on the Jan Juc Creek Daylighting project, which will restore a 230-metre section of the...

February 18, 2016

Locals enjoy Summer by the Sea

MORE than 1,500 locals and visitors went to nearly 100 free local events as part of the 20th anniversary of the 2016 Summer by...

February 18, 2016

More money for marathon

THE state government is helping the GMHBA Great Ocean Road marathon attract more visitors than ever before. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced a...

February 18, 2016

BP holds off shutting Lorne servo

The Fuel will keep flowing in Lorne in the short term, with BP announcing it will keep its service station in the town open...

February 18, 2016

Volunteers keep watch on estuary

TORQUAY’S Spring Creek estuary received the all-clear after its monthly health check up in January. The estuary is approximately two kilometres in length and opens...