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 29, 2019

Nominate a local for Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

SURF Coast and Bellarine locals are being encouraged to recognise the contributions made to the community by seniors and organisations by nominating people for...

May 29, 2019

Otway trailbikers praised for following the rules

MORE trailbikers have been spotted doing the right thing in the Great Otway National Park, encouraging Park Rangers that their conservation and compliance efforts...

May 29, 2019

Report recommends subdividing Colac Otway Shire

THE Colac Otway Shire has expressed surprise at the recommended changes to its ward boundaries by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) but is waiting...

May 29, 2019

City expands grants for community groups

MORE community groups and organisations will be supported through the City of Greater Geelong’s expanded range of grant programs. The council has allocated more than...

May 29, 2019

Ford sells North Geelong site for urban renewal project

MELBOURNE developer Pelligra Group has bought Ford’s former manufacturing sites in Geelong and Broadmeadows. The sites, to be named Fortek Geelong and Assembly Broadmeadows respectively,...

May 29, 2019

IN BRIEF

Budj Bim recommended for World Heritage status AN ABORIGINAL heritage site in south-west Victoria, Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, is just one step away from a...

May 29, 2019

Golf clubs urged to do it for Jarrod

THE Australian golf community and Challenge are asking golf clubs around Australia to dedicate a member’s day in August to the memory of Jarrod...

May 29, 2019

Survey finds regional drivers are taking risks

THE Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst...

May 29, 2019

Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula customers save power and money

MORE than 1,000 Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula residents have shared in $50,000 as part of a Powercor program that helped reduce energy demand...

May 29, 2019

Shire encourages pet adoption

THE Surf Coast Shire is encouraging people to give abandoned pets such as Rita the American bulldog new lives through adoption. The council’s Ranger Services...

May 29, 2019

Lorne SLSC gets nod for youth and senior state championships

THE 2020 and 2021 Victorian Lifesaving State Championship events have been locked in, with the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club getting the nod for...

May 29, 2019

Bubbles, games and smiling faces ready for ladies day

BARWON Heads Football and Netball Club’s annual Ladies Day next month will raise muchneeded funds for the Pink Hope Community Foundation. Held on June 29,...

May 29, 2019

Spectacular grand clubhouse officially opens

LIFESTYLE Ocean Grove’s spectacular grand clubhouse has officially opened, with many attending the carnival-themed celebration on May 18. Lifestyle Community homeowners took part in fun...

May 29, 2019

Queenscliff Primary raises $2,000 from Biggest Morning Tea event

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School raised $2000 during its Biggest Morning Tea last week. The morning tea brought the entire school and members of the wider community...

May 29, 2019

Lego set to pack venue for coming Queenscliff Bricks

ORGANISERS of next month’s Queenscliffe Bricks say there will be more Lego crammed into Point Lonsdale Primary School’s hall than ever before. Queenscliff Rotary President...

May 29, 2019

Community invited to discuss final link in Bellarine Peninsula Coastal Trail

THE future development in the “green wedge” between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove will be the focus of a public forum next month. Organised by...

May 29, 2019

Budget spends up on schools

THE patrons and staff of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre will be dancing in the aisles, with the Victorian 2019-20 budget delivering $128 million...

May 23, 2019

Vibrant community on offer at

Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resortstyle facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula in the suburb of Leopold, a short drive from...

May 23, 2019

Organist makes his way from Notre Dame, Paris to St Luke’s, Torquay

Last month’s devastating fire that engulfed Notre Dame and destroyed its iconic spire fortunately left untouched the cathedral’s 8,000-pipe organ. No one was more relieved...

May 23, 2019

Coastal living in a country club setting

Kithbrooke Park living is all about the enjoyment of space and freedom to do the things you enjoy in life. With 15 acres of...

May 23, 2019

Ocean Mist offers wide range of care

Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay next to Kithbrooke Park Country Club. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the...

May 23, 2019

Independent Living Specialists Ballarat WILL GET YOU MOVING

Independent Living Specialists can help you with all your mobility needs. As we get older, some of us may notice that everyday tasks and activities...

May 23, 2019

A little help at home with Villa Maria Catholic Homes

For many older Victorians, the choice to live at home, with support, is the best option. It’s important you feel safe and comfortable in...

May 23, 2019

No change before election in May, but June could be different story for RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) once again made the decision to leave the nation’s official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 1.50 per cent. Mortgage...