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 28, 2018

Shared resources key to Lorne and Otway Health success

LORNE Community Hospital and Otway Health have strengthened ties vowing to share resources and explore potential partnership for future health initiatives. Lorne Community Hospital and...

February 28, 2018

Strawberry Fair offers blissful time for all ages

STRAWBERRY taste sensations to cater for all taste buds will be on offer at Wallington Primary School’s Strawberry Fair this weekend. On Sunday, there will...

February 28, 2018

Port primary school redevelopment taking shape

PORTARLINGTON Primary School pupils are enjoying their new facilities and learning in state-of-the-art classrooms. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville took a tour of the new...

February 28, 2018

It’s play time at Queenscliff primary

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School pupils are enjoying their new playground, which is double the size of their old one and boasts views of Swan Bay. Principal...

February 28, 2018

Borough council approves tree removal

THREE mature Monterey Cypress trees on the western side of Point Lonsdale Road will be removed because they present a major risk to public...

February 28, 2018

Community groups to clean coast

OCEAN Grove Coastcare will hold its eighth Clean Up Australia Day event this weekend, and is pleased to hear two other local community groups...

February 28, 2018

RIVERSIDE DELIGHTS

Bellarine Property’s Christian Bartley(above) gets ready to show people through this amazing property at 2 Riverside lane on Friday evening as an open house...

February 28, 2018

Fun program teaches pupils about the ocean

BARWON Heads Primary School pupils have been learning about their local beach and river during a fun and informative program. The children, from grades 3...

February 28, 2018

Cars and coffee raises more than $1,500 for vision

A FUNDRAISING event in Drysdale at the weekend has raised more than $1,500 for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. Old Skool Street Cars Geelong hosted a “Cars...

February 28, 2018

Dog-friendly outdoor cinema comes back to the Bellarine

THE Bellarine’s annual Outdoor Cinema returns to Ocean Grove Park this Saturday on March 3 to raise money for local charity, Cherished Pets Foundation. In...

February 28, 2018

Letters To The Editor – March 1, 2018

Tackle head-on problem quickly

Dear Editor, As head-on collisions on the Great Ocean Road are becoming too numerous a quick remedy is needed. Surely the fastest, easiest,...

February 28, 2018

Bennett holds soul session at Bells, launches book

RICHY Bennett has made another dawn visit to Bells Beach, greeting the day with a soul gathering. As part of the launch of his book...

February 28, 2018

Fest-goers seas the day in new seafood format

THE Apollo Bay Seafood Festival ran a new three-day format at a new location two weekends ago. The festival moved from its original grounds on...

February 28, 2018

On the rocks: new plan for local lobster

A NEW fishery management plan for rock lobsters was launched two Saturdays ago at the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Chair Gail...

February 28, 2018

Stars align for Twilight Concert

Australian music icon, John Farnham, is set to perform in Geelong with a stellar line-up, in what promises to be a highly-memorable show. He will...

February 28, 2018

The Reyne-ing number one tribute show

Aussie Crawl tribute band Reckless has come together to pay homage to one of Australia’s most iconic bands at the Torquay Bowls Club on...

February 28, 2018

Treehouse grows taller on stage in Geelong

The stage adaptation of The 78-Storey Treehouse is coming to Geelong Performing Arts Centre on March 2-3. Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing....

February 28, 2018

Good people speak at Queenscliff

Alison Corke and Para Paheer are the authors of The Power of Good People and will be speaking at a literary event, Sri Lanka...

February 28, 2018

Seek and Slide added to slip slop slap

SunSmart is releasing a modern makeover of its iconic jingle aimed at early childhood services and young families. The new song, “You’ve Gotta Be SunSmart”...

February 28, 2018

Otway Odyssey

THOUSANDs or riders descended on Forrest for an action-packed weekend of bike racing at Otway Odyssey. Peta Mullens and Jay Vine clinched King and Queen...

February 28, 2018

Barwon Region youngsters team up

FORTY keen junior players met up at Grovedale Tennis Club on Sunday February 18 for what was the first of 10 consecutive Sundays of...

February 28, 2018

VALE, DES BATH

A lifetime of service to tennis

THE recent passing of former association president Des Bath closes a special chapter in the long history of tennis...

February 28, 2018

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG

IT’S AN exciting time right now at Armstrong where developer Villawood Properties is still basking in the after-glow of winning the Best Masterplanned Community...

February 28, 2018

New lots hit the market at Villawood’s Wandana and Armstrong projects

There was a hive of activity at Villawood Properties Wandana and Armstrong Mount Duneed estates recently, with home buyers flocking to these two premium...