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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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April 3, 2019

Carbon Revolution to get a state government loan

WAURN Ponds advanced manufacturer Carbon Revolution will get a loan of up to $20 million from the state government as the company raises capital...

April 3, 2019

Fyansford quarry to become a lake

A QUARRY near Fyansford will be allowed to be filled with water to create a large freshwater lake. The Batesford limestone quarry was established in...

April 3, 2019

ARGONAUT NESTLED UP INSIDE PAPER NAUTILUS

AFTER reading “Nautilus discovery no. 3” in last week’s edition, Dave Cartin called in to say he found a female argonaut inside a nautilus...

April 3, 2019

Winchelsea intersection gets $6 million for roundabout

THE federal Coalition has committed up to $6 million to install a roundabout at a dangerous intersection south of Winchelsea. Last week, Corangamite Liberal federal...

April 3, 2019

Filmmaking award promotes young talent

THE North Bellarine Film Festival is supporting the next generation of filmmakers with an award that promotes young talent. The inaugural Emerging Victorian Filmmaker Award...

April 3, 2019

Seagulls launch 2019 season with family day

BARWON Heads Football and Netball Club hosted their Season Launch Family Day at the weekend. The Seagulls’ netballers took on Cobden Football Netball Club...

April 3, 2019

Local Lions donate to volunteer-operated tourist railway

THE Lions Club of Clifton Springs/Curlewis has successfully been feeding the Bellarine Railway’s ‘Day Out With Thomas’ patrons and railway volunteers since 2013. The popular...

April 3, 2019

IN BRIEF

ANGAIR to celebrate 50 years ANGAIR (Anglesea Aireys Inlet Society for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna) begins its 50th year celebrations with the launch...

April 3, 2019

Win a family pass to Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus

DO you love the exciting atmosphere at Silver’s Circus? Are you keen to go again or experience your first spectacular alongside your loved ones?...

April 3, 2019

Bellarine cricket wraps up for the season

OCEAN GROVE defeated Anglesea in a celebrated win at Winchelsea Reserve the weekend before last, marking the end of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association’s...

April 3, 2019

Artwork installation set to enhance Hesse Street

ARTWORK will revitalise a commercial precinct located at the northern end of Hesse Street in Queenscliff thanks to $10,200 funding from the council. The Borough...

March 29, 2019

Complete Times News Group survey and win 1 of 10 double pass movie tickets to Village Cinemas

AT THE Times News Group, we are improving our online news content by redesigning our website and reassessing how we interact with readers online. We...

March 27, 2019

Autumn styling for your home in time for the colder months

As the leaves start to fall, it’s still warm enough outside to kid you that the coming winter might be just a figment of your imagination? Many people fall...

March 27, 2019

Farmers can buy permits to carry out burns

FARMERS across the City of Greater Geelong are now able to secure strict permits to carry out essential burns. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) have...

March 27, 2019

Safer Communities Fund increased

THE federal government has increased funding for grants from the Safer Communities Fund following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. Religious and community organisations and...

March 27, 2019

Supermarkets raise cost of milk to help farmers

COLES and Aldi have increased the price of milk by 10 cents a litre to help farmers affected by the drought. The supermarket chains were...

March 27, 2019

Wye River and Teesdale to get better mobile coverage

WYE River and Teesdale are among the towns in Victoria to get better mobile reception under the latest round of the federal government's Mobile...

March 27, 2019

Pension payments increased

THE federal government has increased the payment rates for pension and allowance recipients as of last week. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said that as...

March 27, 2019

Shire’s plastic policy makes finals of local government awards

THE Surf Coast Shire has been named a finalist in a prestigious local government award for its efforts to cut down on plastic. Earlier this...

March 27, 2019

State to improve support for regional tourism

THE state government says it is trying to find new ways to grow tourism and support regional Victoria through a review into the regional...

March 27, 2019

Put Business Day Out in your calendar

BUSINESS Day Out is an annual one-day event, organised by Commerce Ballarat, presenting world class speakers to Ballarat and regional Victoria at a cost...

March 27, 2019

Coker lights up Port sporting clubs with $455,000 pledge

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker has shined a light on the Portarlington Football Netball Club with a pledge of $455,000 if her government...

March 27, 2019

Put some mussel into it with Port Phillip Ferries

YOU asked, they listened. By popular demand, Port Phillip Ferries have released a new run of “Mussels, Wine and Bay Cruise” events for April...

March 27, 2019

Sheree talks all things underwater environment

ONE of Australia’s most passionate and dynamic marine ambassadors will speak at Bellarine Community Council’s coming public meeting this weekend. Sheree Marris, noted author, marine...