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 16, 2018

Things heat up in Fishos Paddle Series

THINGS are heating up for the overall series win with only two races to go in the Fishos Paddle Series. On February 2 race four...

February 16, 2018

Torquay goes down to Marshall in T20 final

TORQUAY has gone down swinging in its Division 2 T20 grand final, losing by 14 runs to Marshall. The home side won the toss and...

February 16, 2018

Construction continues to deliver at The Point

CONSTRUCTION at The Point in Point Lonsdale has seen a hive of activity at the start of 2018. The next phase of construction will see...

February 16, 2018

Getting the best home loan for you with YBR

WHEN it comes the time to buy your home or investment property, engaging a mortgage broker should be the first step. Up to 50 per...

February 16, 2018

One Agency on a roll

ONE Agency Torquay has been pumping out the results, with some significant sales recently to add to their long list of satisfied vendors. Saturday’s spectacular...

February 16, 2018

Community key to good developments

HOW developers help build communities rather than just new estates is a critical factor in decision-making by new home buyers. Making friends, good social interactions...

February 16, 2018

Finance facts in February with Crowe Horwath

AFTER a successful launch in late 2017, Crowe Horwath, Bellarine Property and Vines Lawyers, are hosting another Women and Finance event on February 22...

February 16, 2018

Sign up for young farmer bootcamp

Young farmers from across south west Victoria are being encouraged to sign up now for a two-day intensive business bootcamp. The Young Farmer Business Bootcamp...

February 16, 2018

Final PCOs head to Victorian stations

THE Labor state government says it has delivered on its election promise to deploy 400 Police Custody Officers (PCOs) at police stations across Victoria,...

February 16, 2018

Run to the fire: services team up to find new recruits

APPLICATIONS to become a Victorian firefighter have opened in the first joint CFA-MFB recruitment campaign. Aspiring firefighters are urged not to delay their applications, which...

February 16, 2018

Safe Plate Day at Leopold this weekend

LOCALS will have the chance this weekend to get their vehicle number plate screws changed to anti-theft screws. On Saturday, February 17, the Geelong Police,...

February 16, 2018

Port golf club aces annual pro-am

THE 7th Annual Barwon Cleaning Supplies Pro-Am at Portarlington Golf Club was a resounding success, with the Bellarine turning on superb weather conditions to...

February 16, 2018

Larissa wins spot on Anzac study tour

WANDANA Heights student Larissa Zanardo will represent the Geelong region and Victoria on an overseas study tour to learn about the service and sacrifices...

February 16, 2018

Eastern Beach Anzac service to return this year

ORGANISERS of last year’s inaugural Anzac Day dawn service at Eastern Beach have said the event was a success and that the service will...

February 16, 2018

Auto fans get their motors running at show

THE latest instalment of the Torquay Rotary Motor Show revved up on Sunday. The annual event drew more than 400 cars and motorcycles and a...

February 16, 2018

Thousands enjoy a summer by the sea

MORE than 2,300 people have dived, scrambled, rambled, surfed and paddled along the local coastline this year as part of Summer by the Sea. Now...

February 16, 2018

Birds of a Feather relay and wine together

TORQUAY’S Birds of a Feather group will be holding a wine and beer tasting evening today (Thursday) at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club. The group...

February 16, 2018

Feedback sought on Birregurra intersection fix

VICROADS has suggested a staggered layout or a roundabout as the long-term solution to a dangerous intersection near Birregurra. There were three crashes in five...

February 16, 2018

Superfoilers take flight in Geelong

THE events keep coming Geelong’s way, with the waterfront hosting a leg of the SuperFoiler Grand Prix over the weekend. The high-performance racing boats have...

February 16, 2018

Fresh February offers outdoor fun

Was it just me or has this summer been even more packed with happy holiday crowds across the Bellarine? The secret is definitely out...

February 16, 2018

About 300 wreckers take to the water for swim

ORGANISERS of the ninth annual Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim Classic at Indented Head on the weekend say it was one of the best events...

February 16, 2018

Herbalife riders get high fives in Adelaide

THIS year’s Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) bike ride came to an end in Adelaide last week after a six-day, 850-kilometre journey from Torquay. The group...

February 16, 2018

Jakara on a high: fourth at Winter Games

THE Barwon Heads community could not be more proud of their own Jakara Anthony, who finished fourth in the women’s moguls in PyeongChang. The 19-year-old...

February 16, 2018

Drysdale Bypass land to be sold to VicRoads

THE City of Greater Geelong has agreed to sell two parcels of land to VicRoads for construction of the Drysdale Bypass. The land size is...