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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July 21, 2022

Starry Surf Coast nights

THE night sky has long inspired science, religion, philosophy, art and literature, yet one thing tour guides often remark on is how international visitors...

July 21, 2022

Keep things sane.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Fatigued? It might be time to take stock, strip things back and keep things simple! The average person makes about 40,000 remotely conscious decisions...

July 21, 2022

Shade solutions that exceed expectations

AT FANTASTIC Blinds & Shutters, all of the senior management has more than 10 years’ experience in the sales of high-quality blinds and shutters...

July 21, 2022

Tornadoes gear up for NAIDOC Week

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) has helped the Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club recognise NAIDOC Week. Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles conducted a Welcome to Country and...

July 19, 2022

Cursed Child stars dazzle at Dymocks

A little bit of theatrical magic appeared in Dymocks Waurn Ponds on Friday last week. Ahead of their performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed...

July 18, 2022

Shire adopts 2022/23 Budget

THE Surf Coast Shire council has taken some suggestions on board from the community in the spending in its final 2022/23 Budget, which the...

July 16, 2022

Get ready to run for the reef

GEELONG will be among a score of cities across Australia and New Zealand hosting a leg of what is being billed as the world’s...

July 14, 2022

Bowls club to host open mic tonight

LOCAL musicians will be plugging in at the Torquay Bowls Club (TBC) for an open mic night tonight (Thursday, July 12), and there are...

July 14, 2022

Great needs: At least $10m for Great Ocean Road climate adaptation works

THE Great Ocean Road will receive at least $10 million of state government funding to help it adapt to the impacts of climate change. Part...

July 14, 2022

Melbourne Career Expo is back, bigger and better

AUSTRALIA's largest career expo is back. The 2022 Melbourne Career Expo will be held from tomorrow (Friday, July 15) to Sunday, July 17 at the...

July 14, 2022

Emu tale goes from page to stage

Coming to Costa Hall from July 29-30, the award-winning Monkey Baa Theatre Company returns to Geelong to present a brand-new take on a much-loved...

July 14, 2022

Eating your way through a healthy pregnancy

With Epworth Geelong a healthy pregnancy means actively creating the best possible environment for you and your baby to rest, move, and grow in. Some of...

July 14, 2022

Final call : the best lots in Armstrong Creek are calling your name

JUST a handful of lots remain to be sold at Anchoridge, with the final land release now available for purchase. Occupying the most premium location...

July 11, 2022

Shire, BCYF partnership providing free services

The Surf Coast Shire and Barwon Child, Youth & Family (BCYF) are now partnering to deliver free wellbeing and health services embracing mental health,...

July 8, 2022

One in five homes sold for $1m or more

A record number of Australians spent $1 million or more to secure a home in the past year, CoreLogic's annual Million Dollar Markets report...

July 7, 2022

The shape of water: state and federal funds still there for smaller Surf Coast pool

MORE than $33 million of state and federal funding for the proposed Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre is secure, despite the Surf Coast...

July 7, 2022

Exhibition captures the six Wadawurrung seasons

EXPERIENCE Wadawurrung Dja (Country) through the art of proud Wadawurrung woman, emerging elder, cultural educator, and award-winning visual artist Dr Deanne Gilson. The National Wool...

July 7, 2022

Enjoy seasonal delights at Echuca Moama

ECHUCA Moama is well known as a summer holiday destination – warm days by the river, swimming, skiing, taking the boat out, and having...

July 7, 2022

Follow ancient footsteps in the sand at Bells Beach

GENERATIONS of surfers have long been drawn to the limestone cliffs at Bells Beach overlooking the Southern Ocean swell, but it's not just the...

July 7, 2022

The Winter Blues are back

AFTER two years of COVID cancellations, Echuca Moama’s legendary Winter Blues Festival is back in 2022, bringing some of Australia’s best blues and roots...

July 7, 2022

Experience the delights at Little Creatures

LITTLE Creatures Geelong is a bit like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory… but for beer. The venue is the true brewery village experience with a bustling...

July 5, 2022

COVID vax response scaling back

Victoria's mass PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccination programs has begun to scale back, with the 39 state vaccination centres decreasing to 12 and the...

July 4, 2022

Carl’s Jr to open soon in Armstrong Creek

BURGER lovers in Geelong and surrounds will soon have a new option to choose from, with the region's first Carl's Jr store set to...

July 2, 2022

Alistair Clarkson talks footy at Tigers function

THE most intriguing ex-AFL coach going around had a captive audience at this year’s Torquay Tigers Before the Bounce function. Former Hawthorn coach Alistair Clarkson...