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

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...

February 18, 2016

Get your small business going at Torquay events

Small Business Smart Business is running several events in Torquay over the next few weeks aimed to help local small businesses. These include “The...

February 18, 2016

Greens want action on Anglesea asbestos

THE Victorian Greens have called for transparency about what will be done about the asbestos that remains at Alcoa’s Anglesea mine. In Parliament last...

February 18, 2016

Family heartened by help for kye

A TORQUAY family is hoping for a little support from the community to help out their newborn son, who was born with half a...

February 18, 2016

The dawn of a new challenge

LOCAL performance psychologist and author Richard Bennett has set himself a challenge designed to help the millions of Australians affected by depression and anxiety. Bennett...

February 18, 2016

Top tiger

TOP PORT Adelaide captain Travis Boak is already widely admired in Torquay, but has received another plaudit by being named the Tigers’ number one...

February 12, 2016

ADD SOME “WOW” THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

Ok, I’m all for drinking responsibly but it’s that time of year again folks when someone or something inside us says we should be...

February 12, 2016

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

One of my new year’s resolutions for 2016 was to put my health first, so it’s come to crunch time after too many alcoholic...

February 12, 2016

Ancient healing for modern times

Join Jivan Joti Kaur Khalsa PhD (Counselling/Psychology) in an evening of Sat Nam Rasayan healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Sat Nam Rasayan means “deep relaxation in...

February 12, 2016

A pleasure to serve

I am now into my sixth year as owner of Torquay Farm Foods. It has been a pleasure looking after our customers and I...

February 12, 2016

BARTON BREAK THROUGH

As a long-time actor and performer, Glen Barton has experienced life through a multitude of lenses. Now with a prestigious new role and a...

February 12, 2016

Retire safe, retire well

Retire safe, retire well Ambulance services can mean the difference between life and death. Jake from Ambulance Victoria will be guest speaker at the...

February 12, 2016

Nominate outstanding youth

Nominate outstanding youth Nominations are now open for the Geelong Youth Awards. Do you know a young person aged 12-25 who is making a...

February 12, 2016

Local artist goes solo

Local artist goes solo Torquay artist Nathan Patterson is holding his first solo exhibition at Red Rock Regional Gallery in Cororooke. The exhibition is...

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...