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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March 28, 2018

Easter in Queenscliffe: Go Coutas

  WITH BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE MAYOR SUSAN SALTER   Our Senior Men’s Football team will play Drysdale on Easter Saturday at 2.10pm at the Queenscliff Recreation Reserve. There...

March 28, 2018

Glimpse of festival at launch

“Glimpse the Gift of Diversity” is the theme for this year’s Sacrededge Festival at Queenscliff, which was officially launched last week. Sacrededge builds community...

March 28, 2018

A glimpse of what’s to come

“Glimpse the Gift of Diversity” is the theme for this year’s Sacrededge Festival at Queenscliff, which was officially launched last week. Pictured are Myrashel,...

March 28, 2018

Get the picture at Harvey Norman

WHEN it comes to TVs, bigger is better, and Harvey Norman has some big deals on televisions over the Easter weekend. Simon Day from Harvey...

March 28, 2018

Ocean Grove SLSC named senior state champs

OCEAN Grove SLSC added to its trophy cabinet at the weekend when it won the Life Saving Victoria Senior State Championships 2018 in Apollo...

March 28, 2018

Thousands of eggs hiding at Adventure Park this Easter

THOUSANDS of delicious chocolate Easter eggs will be up for grabs this Easter as part of Adventure Park’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt on Easter...

March 28, 2018

Tigers will not challenge salary cap sanctions

THE Torquay Tigers will not challenge penalties imposed on the club for breaching the salary cap last year. Last week, AFL Barwon announced an audit...

March 28, 2018

Leopold bank delivers Easter funds to the kids

WITH Leopold’s annual Kid’s Day Out not going ahead this year, the Leopold Bendigo Bank Community Branch has donated funds in lieu to the...

March 28, 2018

Roos win cricket

ANGLESEA has defeated Ocean Grove to take out this year’s 2018 A Grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association final 9/221(dec) to Ocean Grove’s 160. Sitting on...

March 28, 2018

Moriac school gets half a mil to finish upgrade

THE state government has tipped another half a million dollars into Moriac Primary School to finish the second and third stages of its upgrade. Member...

March 28, 2018

Star of the Sea Village opens its doors

RESIDENTS and visitors to the Star of the Sea Village's open day were entertained by Australian music legend Mike Brady. The Torquay 96-bed aged care...

March 28, 2018

Butler encourages students to speak up

FEDERAL Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Mark Butler has urged the next generation of voters to speak up on the issues that...

March 28, 2018

Grubbers ready to hit the ground running

OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club is confident of a strong and successful year, with a new team, coach and recruits on-board. President Tony Potter said...

March 28, 2018

Adventurous couple makes the move to Lifestyle Ocean Grove

PROUD new homebuyers Doug and Trish Imrie say they can’t wait to make Lifestyle Ocean Grove their home. The Ocean Grove locals will be moving...

March 28, 2018

Letters To The Editor – March 29, 2018

More hoodies might have flown

Dear Editor, It’s great to see that a Hooded Plover chick is due to fledge near Ocean Grove clubhouse but this...

March 28, 2018

Summer coastal drowning figures show there’s work to be done

SURF Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has stressed that water safety is still a priority that needs to be taken on board by everyone, with...

March 28, 2018

Coastcare joins efforts to seal the loop

LOCAL Coastcare volunteers will assist in the collection of discarded fishing line and fishing hooks, under a new partnership with Zoos Victoria to protect...

March 28, 2018

Court bookings prove a hit at Anglesea Tennis Club

THE Anglesea Tennis Club continues to open up their courts through an initiative to encourage residents and visitors to get involved in tennis. Club members,...

March 28, 2018

LORNE ENJOYS OARING SUCCESS AT STATES

The Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (LSLSC) has shown its dominance again at this year’s Surf Life Saving Open State Championships boating division. LSLSC...

March 28, 2018

Council to consult with Grove community about the right path

THE City of Greater Geelong will consult with Ocean Grove residents later this year regarding the costs associated with the installation of new footpaths...

March 28, 2018

Council waits on more detail before determining resort position

THE proponents of a planned resort for Apollo Bay must include more detail if it is to go ahead, and the Colac Otway Shire...

March 28, 2018

Bellarine’s Biodiversity to be brought to life

THE Bellarine Catchment Network is once again holding the Biodiversity In Your Backyard – Art and the Environment Event. The free event will be held...

March 28, 2018

Paramedic changes career to join the City as officer

FORMER paramedic Peter Moore believes he has treated far too many injuries that could have been prevented. That is why he decided to study a...

March 28, 2018

Switch-on date for new Leopold traffic lights looming

VICROADS says it is working closely with Powercor to finalise a switch-on date for new traffic lights installed at Leopold. Regional Director of South West...