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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May 2, 2018

Cornish Lawyers specialises in all family law matters

Cornish Lawyers Pty Ltd

Cornish Lawyers Pty Ltd is a boutique legal practice offering quality advice in all areas of family law. Jaz Cornish, the principal...

May 2, 2018

Barwon Valley Smallgoods arrives in Bellarine IGAs

Barwon Valley Smallgoods

When Torquay local Damien Batties started his artisanal smokehouse to supply ham to our region, he thought there was a demand for...

May 2, 2018

Grow your business in Queenscliff

Business Hub at Queenscliff Marina

Great ideas come from inspired minds, and the small town of Queenscliff is proving to be the perfect place for...

May 2, 2018

Exceeding your financial expectations

Loan Market Geelong

Loan Market Geelong strive to exceed expectations and tailor an individual financial experience for each person that walks through the door. As a...

May 2, 2018

A decade of community eyecare

OPSM Waurn Ponds

This year marks my first decade of caring for the eyes of our community. In 2008, OPSM Waurn Ponds employed three people and...

May 2, 2018

Keeping furniture in the family

Bellarine Furniture

Is your family important to you? It sure is for us – in fact, it is our everything! You don’t get much more...

May 2, 2018

Autopro Drysdale offers all your automotive needs

Autopro Drysdale

Autopro Drysdale has been serving the local community for the past 18 years, selling a large range of automotive accessories and parts. Located at...

May 2, 2018

BELLARINE GROUPS TICK ALL THE BOXES

Nesting boxes have been installed within Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve thanks to the St Leonards Men’s Shed, Bellarine Landcare and Bellarine Bayside....

May 2, 2018

Community groups team up for animals

NESTING boxes have been installed within Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve thanks to a collaboration between three local organisations. The St Leonards Men’s Shed...

May 2, 2018

Wellness at Barwon Heads makes people feel the best they can

THE success of Wellness at Barwon Heads’ first Weekend of Wellness has encouraged its owners to organise another one. Jan Krygger and Jo Sinclair, who...

May 2, 2018

Tyrrell joins Sacrededge line-up this weekend

PERFOMER Aine Tyrrell will return to Queenscliff Uniting Church this weekend for its annual Sacrededge festival. Aine will be the feature artist on the Friday...

May 2, 2018

Health and Wellbeing Fund wraps up

BELLARINE Community Health is wrapping up its Health and Wellbeing Fund. At a recent BCH Board meeting, the directors voted to close the fund to...

May 2, 2018

Grubbers go pink for good cause

OCEAN Grove Football and Netball Club will be tickled pink next weekend when it hosts an afternoon tea to celebrate all the ladies. A Pink...

May 2, 2018

Cyclists coast on RACV ride

HUNDREDS of participants enjoyed one of Australia’s premier and most spectacular rides at the weekend. The RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride saw cyclists...

May 2, 2018

Container at Mount Duneed PS spruced up

A SHIPPING container at MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School has been given a new look with a little help from Bunnings Warehouse and Dulux. The...

May 2, 2018

St Joseph’s students honour the Anzacs

YEAR 9 students at St Joseph’s College Geelong have again commemorated Anzac Day with a service at the Westcourt campus. The April 27 service was...

May 2, 2018

Stand up and play for a good cause

DISABILITY organisation genU will host a charity golf day in Torquay to celebrate the arrival of a new golf machine helping golfers with a...

May 2, 2018

Work starts at Wandana

CONSTRUCTION has started at Villawood Properties’ Wandana, as new industry figures show the Geelong region’s property market surging ahead of Melbourne. City of Greater Geelong...

May 2, 2018

Letters To The Editor – May 3, 2018

Shire’s children deserve aquatic facility

Dear Editor, It is encouraging to read that the Surf Coast Council has worked hard to gain state government funding for...

May 2, 2018

TRACEY NEEDS A HOME

Like a fine wine, Tracey the cat has got better with age and is now looking for her forever home; she’s approximately 12 months...

May 2, 2018

A new beach access ramp for Ocean Grove beach

OCEAN Grove’s main beach ramp will be redesigned and rebuilt following coastal damage. Barwon Coast Committee of Management said the existing ramp was structurally compromised...

May 2, 2018

Eyehub in Curlewis is a business to see

EYEHUB Optometrists at Curlewis officially opened its doors earlier this week. Located at the Woolworths Curlewis Town Centre, Eyehub Optometrists is a full service eye...

May 2, 2018

Police seek help to find Grovedale deception culprit

CRIMESTOPPERS Victoria (CSV) has announced that police are seeking help to identify a woman after a deception incident in Grovedale earlier this year. At about...

May 2, 2018

Shine your lights to promote road safety

ROAD safety is under the spotlight this week as iconic buildings across the state glow yellow to support the thousands of Victorians affected by...