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 23, 2018

Exclusive local fashion launch at 360Q

BARRY Iddles and the team at 360Q are collaborating with three Queenscliff fashion boutiques to host an exclusive ladies luncheon and fashion launch on...

February 23, 2018

Victorian Youth Week draws closer

THE first stand-alone Victorian Youth Week is coming soon, and events in the Geelong region will be among more than 100 activities across the...

February 23, 2018

New light tanker rolls into Mannerim fire brigade

A NEW light tanker is helping Mannerim Fire Brigade members keep the Bellarine safe thanks to a $200,000 state government grant. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville...

February 23, 2018

Mountain to Mouth registrations now open

REGISTRATIONS are now open for multi-award winning extreme arts walk Mountain to Mouth 2018 (M~M2018). In the tradition of Wadawurrung, M~M creates a contemporary songline...

February 23, 2018

Cars and Coffee event for Indyanna

CURLEWIS youngster Indyanna Harper and her family hope a fundraising event in Drysdale this weekend raises much-needed funds and awareness about bone marrow failure. Ten-year-old...

February 23, 2018

Cobras to kick off season with a gala day

OCEAN Grove Collendina Cobras is excited to officially launch its 2018 season with a fun family gala day. The event on Sunday March 4 will...

February 23, 2018

High tea held to help refugees

THE Geelong community rallied together to show its support for refugees at an event on Monday. All 80 tickets to the High Tea for Refugees,...

February 23, 2018

Spring into village life open day this weekend

BELLARINE Springs has come a long way in just a few years, and now boasts almost 80 residents and completed community facilities. The village has...

February 23, 2018

Save Barwon Heads keeps urging town boundary support

THE Save Barwon Heads Alliance (SBHA) is again calling on locals to make a submission to the City of Greater Geelong in support of...

February 23, 2018

All aboard the story train, it’s coming to Drysdale

LOCAL primary school children will board a steam train at Drysdale next month to experience a special story time. Run by the Geelong Regional Libraries,...

February 23, 2018

Port golf day raises $17,000 for men’s health

The 10th E.J. Whitten Charity Golf Day at Portarlington Golf Club on Friday attracted 120 golfers and raised more than $17,000 for prostate cancer...

February 19, 2018

Music crawls into chicken shop

The third instalment of the Victorian Music Crawl ran last weekend with Saturday and Sunday featuring artists across the Bellarine and Surf Coast. A...

February 19, 2018

Be ‘pawsitive’ and chase the Active April challenge

Victorians are once again being urged to sign up and get active through the Premier’s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this...

February 19, 2018

Living well with diabetes event in Geelong

Diabetes Victoria is hosting a Living Well with Diabetes Victoria event in Geelong on February 24. This Geelong event will comprise of two separate seminars,...

February 19, 2018

Finding balance for inner calm

Many people experience stress and feeling overwhelmed on an ongoing basis and according to research, an estimated 75-90 per cent of doctor visits are...

February 19, 2018

Art boxes add colour to traffic lights

Waiting at the lights has never been more interesting in the Surf Coast Shire, with the completion of a series of artworks on several...

February 19, 2018

Couta sculpture sails on memory’s horizon

In 2017, the Lorne Men’s Shed advertised a competition to design a sculpture based on an abstracted couta boat, once used for fishing in...

February 19, 2018

Have a brew with your crew

The Queenscliff Brewhouse is a unique experience destination, housing the region’s first full mash microbrewery with more than 200 craft beers on rotation and...

February 19, 2018

The Rock flies again with new food and wine

Late last year, the old Bird Rock Café came back to life as The Rock restaurant and wine bar. The fit-out included a huge booth...

February 19, 2018

The historic All Ford Day returns

The All Ford Day is in its 27th year and will be held at Deakin University Waurn Ponds on Sunday, February 18. The exclusively Ford...

February 19, 2018

Swashbuckling fun returns to GPAC

Former Young Talent Time and West End performer Philip Gould is set for a swashbuckling return to The Playhouse stage in a hilarious production...

February 16, 2018

Jan Juc and Torquay put it on the line

THE Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club and Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club joined forces last weekend for a training session with a difference. More than 200...

February 16, 2018

Taylor sees sharks home

A MAIDEN A Grade century from Jack Taylor steered Jan Juc to victory in their round 9 clash against Queenscliff at Bob Pettitt reserve. The...

February 16, 2018

Jan Juc takes the cape

XAVIER Huxtable and Bella Wilson claimed top honours earlier this month in the 2018 Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, held in two- to three-foot...