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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

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...

May 1, 2019

Borough improves roads and shared paths near Fisherman’s Wharf

THE Borough of Queenscliffe is complementing the Fisherman’s Wharf redevelopment project with a range of land management activities in nearby streets. These activities have four...

May 1, 2019

Wellington takes issue with shire’s media policy

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington has taken serious exception to her own council’s new policy for dealing with the media and social media,...

May 1, 2019

Sacrededge festival to present sixth year of stories, music and art

LOCALS who want to dig deep into the diversity of their local communities will have the chance to do so this weekend during the...

May 1, 2019

Pivot Summit preps for launch

IN ITS fourth year, Pivot Summit will look at the balance between technology and humanity. The annual business, entrepreneurship and tech conference is expanding to...

May 1, 2019

ON POINT Both parties commit funds to Point Lonsdale SLSC clubhouse

MEMBERS and supporters at the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club will be able to finish their clubhouse renovations regardless of who wins the...

April 25, 2019

JACK FREESTONE DROPS IN ON OCEAN MIND SESSION

Australian WSL surfer Jack Freestone gave a score of Ocean Mind kids a thrill as they surfed with him at Anglesea last week. Conditions were...

April 25, 2019

There is too much butter on those trays!

Marty @ Oakdene will play host to world-class theatrical event “Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience” on May 10. A tribute to the 12-episode sitcom, Fawlty Towers, Faulty...

April 25, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 26/4 THE PERFECT BREW Want to drink beer on the same day it’s packaged? Blackman’s Brewery has teamed up with 20 Victorian venues to bring...

April 25, 2019

Rating review – too little, too late, any hope?

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is frustrated by the delayed timeline and the lack of a rates freeze following the recent announcement of a...

April 25, 2019

Strengthening Australian farmers’ privacy

THE Coalition Government has brought the Aussie Farms website under the Privacy Act, exposing it to potential penalties of more than $400,000 if it...

April 25, 2019

EPA approves abalone farm near Portland

ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has given the nod for a new abalone farm to be built near Portland. The application from Yumbah Nyamat is...

April 25, 2019

Emergency sand works carried out to protect Apollo Bay foreshore

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) carried out emergency works last week to replenish sand along...

April 25, 2019

VCGLR backs city’s refusal of more White Eagle pokies

THE City of Greater Geelong’s bid to prevent an increase in pokies at White Eagle House in Breakwater has been successful, with the Victorian...

April 25, 2019

Junior Cats members flock to clinic

THE Cats were playing away this week but about 500 people took the chance to come through the gates of GMHBA Stadium for the...

April 25, 2019

The Pulse to quiz election candidates

FM The Pulse is inviting people in the Corio and Corangamite electorates to put their questions forward to candidates in two Q&A-style forums later...

April 25, 2019

Off-leash dog areas change from May 1

FROM May 1, the Seasonal Dog Controls for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads foreshore areas will change, as they have done at this...

April 25, 2019

Blue carbon project aims to help save Great Barrier Reef

A PROJECT led by Deakin University will soon begin mapping Queensland’s blue carbon resources to provide scientists with a new weapon in the fight...

April 25, 2019

Federal funds to improve four bridges

BRIDGES in the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires will be replaced or upgraded through federal government funding. Last week, Corangamite Liberal federal member Sarah...