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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 2, 2019

Gallery’s print exchange coincides with festival

MYTHS and “mythopeias” are the focus of an annual print exchange being held at Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop. Whether it’s the dreamtime Rainbow Serpent of...

May 2, 2019

Henderson pledges to help save the hoodies

CORANGAMITE Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson has pledged up to $100,000 in recovery programs for the hooded plover if her party retains government. Ms Henderson...

May 2, 2019

Moggs Creek hoodie chick fledges

HOODED plover watchers along the Surf Coast celebrated the fledging of a hooded plover chick at Moggs Creek in March. The chick was five weeks...

May 2, 2019

Good Friday Appeal raises a record $18 million

COMMUNITIES from Victoria and beyond have dug deep, producing another recordbreaking total for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with a total of...

May 2, 2019

Star of the Sea and Ocean Mist to get flagpoles

STAR of the Sea Village and Ocean Mist Aged Care will both receive a flagpole to fly the Australian flag on days of commemoration...

May 2, 2019

New energy deal to keep water bills down

BARWON Water will join 12 other Victorian water corporations in a new energy partnership that will help minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable...

May 2, 2019

RV TV series takes a ride into the Danger zone

GEELONG Cats star Patrick Dangerfield has hit the road with his family to explore the best of the Great Ocean Road. Mobile Living with Patrick...

May 2, 2019

Ocean Grove charity shortlisted for $5,000 grant

OCEAN Grove charity Cherished Pets Foundation has a dream to make the world a better place and they need the community’s vote to make...

May 2, 2019

Dates for Cadel’s 2020 race announced

TWO of the dates for next year’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) are locked in. The Elite Men’s Race will take place on...

May 1, 2019

Shire to donate its land to local SES

THE Surf Coast Shire plans to gift the councilowned land now occupied by Torquay and Winchelsea’s State Emergency Services (SES) units to the SES...

May 1, 2019

SES units in Torquay and Winchelsea need your help

THE State Emergency Service (SES) units in Torquay and Winchelsea have invited those who are interested in meeting like-minded people, contributing to the community,...

May 1, 2019

Poll finds strong support for public school funding

THE Australian Education Union (AEU) says a recent phone poll has found a large majority of voters in Corangamite support a greater investment in...

May 1, 2019

Brett Ince returns to lead Geelong tourism body

BRETT Ince has returned to Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB), and will move into the chair of the regional tourism organisation’s executive...

May 1, 2019

Thousands attend local Anzac Day services

TENS of thousands of people turned out to Anzac Day services across the region. The Torquay RSL and the Anzac Day Dawn Service planning group...

May 1, 2019

Voting opens for 50 Year Storm Invitational

THE first real winter swell has rolled in, heralding the start of voting for this year’s Bells Beach 50 Year Storm Invitational. The event will...

May 1, 2019

IN BRIEF

McArthur criticises shire over Winchelsea Tea Rooms MEMBER for Western Victoria Beverley McArthur has criticised the Surf Coast Shire for its handling of the Winchelsea...

May 1, 2019

Luck of the draw: Ballot order confirmed for Corangamite

CORANGAMITE candidates for next month’s federal election were confirmed on Wednesday April 24 and a random draw was held to confirm ballot order. Labor candidate...

May 1, 2019

Early voting opens

PEOPLE unable to attend a polling place on election day can now cast their vote at one of more than 500 early voting centres,...

May 1, 2019

Rotary club gives a crap about music

THE Rotary Club of Queenscliffe will launch a new community fundraiser initiative tomorrow (Friday) which will help fund musical instruments for all to use. The...

May 1, 2019

Public meeting declared off the record by Labor campaign

A PUBLIC forum was held with some of the Corangamite candidates in Torquay last week – but this reporter is unable to tell you...

May 1, 2019

Drysdale Easter art show proves another winner Art

VOLUNTEERS have worked tirelessly to organise and hold yet another successful Annual Easter Art Show in Drysdale, while raising about $17,000 for a worthy...

May 1, 2019

Shooting star of Torquay passes away

A STAR of Torquay sadly passed away on Anzac Day morning. Victoria “Tori” Marshall, 22, was born in London in January 1997. She had a...

May 1, 2019

Meet the candidates forum raises questions about the seat of Corangamite

NORTH Bellarine residents crowded into the SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre in Drysdale on Saturday April 27 to meet with three politicians campaigning for the seat...

May 1, 2019

The search is on for future LEGO master builders

QUEENSCLIFFE Bricks - Victoria’s premier regional LEGO event - is back and looking for young creative builders. The event’s new Future LEGO Master Builder competition...