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 23, 2019

PIPA LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT ON MUCH-NEEDED LEGISLATION

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is looking forward to working with a Coalition Government on behalf of its members and the wider...

May 23, 2019

Making the most of the Aussie backyard

When we think of the traditional Aussie backyard, many of us conjure up images of hot summers, a Hills Hoist, BBQs and a friendly...

May 23, 2019

Don’t deny kids outdoor adventure

I was in Southbank recently and saw two large branches had fallen off gum trees. A group of kids picked them up and were...

May 23, 2019

Links Property paints the Surf Coast pink

For the sixth consecutive year, Links Property will paint the Surf Coast PINK starting this month through July 31, 2019, in support of Breast...

May 22, 2019

Torquay boxer proves unstoppable in the ring

RISING Torquay champion Amy Turner scored another impressive win in Lilydale on Saturday May 18. The up-and-coming 17-year-old boxer from Coastal Boxing took on Jaala...

May 22, 2019

Bellarine Bears starting to find form

IT was a fairly successful weekend for the Bears in this week’s baseball, with A-grade back in the winner’s circle and season first wins...

May 22, 2019

New technology enters the next phase

TECHNOLOGY that will allow sheep producers to mitigate pain in their lambs during marking is ready to be tested more extensively in commercial conditions...

May 22, 2019

Apply now for energy grants

TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan. The grants program is a...

May 22, 2019

Quarterly report tracks council’s progress

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has already delivered six priorities and aims as part of its 2018–22 Council Plan. The Plan was adopted in...

May 22, 2019

Running festival goes the distance to be a great ocean success

THE Great Ocean Road Running Festival took great strides on the weekend, as more than 8,200 runners took to the picturesque course to compete...

May 22, 2019

FC Leopold kicking goals for female inclusiveness

FC Leopold is achieving amazing leaps and bounds with their female inclusiveness. The club’s under 12 girls’ team recently played a game at GMHBA stadium,...

May 22, 2019

State winners crowned at weekend longboard titles

WINNERS were crowned at the Victorian Longboard Titles at the weekend. Held over two days in good conditions at Point Impossible, competitors throughout 16 divisions...

May 22, 2019

Young surfers to hit the water and the books

TORQUAY’S Saltwater Institute is once again hitting the waves and the classroom to deliver its innovative seven-week program to 16 budding young surfers. Based out...

May 22, 2019

Bellarine Dance Fest 2019 returns to the Potato Shed

THE Bellarine Dance Fest will return this year to give dance students from the Bellarine and wider community an opportunity to perform in a...

May 22, 2019

Local author set to inspire and help budding writers

AWARD-winning local author Dorothy Johnston will run a series of workshops at Barwon Heads Community Library next month that aim to inspire and assist...

May 22, 2019

Hooded Plover mural brightens up Ocean Grove car park

A COLOURFUL mural with a message has brightened up the Ocean Grove shopping centre car park. Painted by local Bellarine artist Alex Kineen, the hooded...

May 22, 2019

Midwinter Words is back

MIDWINTER Words, Portarlington’s annual literary weekend, returns in July with three days of activities featuring well known Australian poet, Julie Maclean. The event will be...

May 22, 2019

National Celtic Festival’s war against waste

THE National Celtic Festival (NCF) is leading the charge in event waste management this year through a large-scale Wash Against Waste initiative and the...

May 22, 2019

Repair Café launches in Port with great success

A REPAIR Café recently launched in Portarlington, with locals bringing in everything from toasters to broken stools. Tim Sheed lives on the Bellarine, is an...

May 22, 2019

Open houses on Bellarine distinctive areas to start in June

COMMUNITY engagement has started to declare Torquay, Jan-Juc and surrounds, and the Bellarine Peninsula communities as Distinctive Areas and Landscapes under the Planning and...

May 16, 2019

Metricon’s new cutting-edge Studio M Design Centre opens in Geelong

METRICON Homes is pleased to announce the recent opening of its new Studio M in Geelong. Located on Melbourne Road in North Geelong, Studio...

May 16, 2019

AVANT TOWNHOMES DISPLAY SUITE NOW OPEN AT QUAY 2

Fully furnished Avant Townhomes at Torquay are now open for public display 11am – 5pm, 7 days a week at Torquay’s popular Quay 2...

May 16, 2019

The palm tree theme continues at Seachange

Recent landscaping works at Seachange Estate in St Leonards has seen the installation of eight massive 13-metre-high Canary Island date palm trees down the...

May 15, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 17/5 MARK LANG AT NEW HALL Looking for something to do this Friday? The second instalment of Low Light Queenscliff is on every weekend until...