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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 10, 2019

Bellarine Bayside seeks community input through listening posts

BELLARINE Bayside will host community listening posts across the North Bellarine this month to gain an insight and knowledge into what is valued about...

April 10, 2019

Some of art show proceeds to go to Good Friday appeal

THE Barwon Heads Art Group will this year donate some proceeds from its annual Easter Art Show to the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. Convenor Dorothy...

April 10, 2019

Torquay pupils clean up local beaches

GRADE five and six pupils from St Therese Primary School rolled up their sleeves and participated in a beach clean-up on Thursday April 4. Teacher...

April 10, 2019

A COMMUNITY AT ‘‘Won’’ WITH NATURE

"Warralily’s Armstrong Creek is a great example of how we can bring nature back into our suburbs and is a benchmark for what can be...

April 3, 2019

Big weekend for Torquay Boardriders Club

IT’S been a massive last weekend for the Torquay Boardriders Club with TBC’s finest surfers headlining a star-studded field in the Kirra Teams Challenge...

April 3, 2019

SURFING LEGEND DROPS IN TO TORQUAY

WAVE lovers and surfing fanatics can rejoice with the launch of legendary Ian “Kanga” Cairns’ book Kanga – a sports biography, adventure and surf...

April 3, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND April 5-7, 2019

FRIDAY 5/4 OH BABY, BABY The Essential Baby and Toddler Show arrives to Melbourne this weekend. The Royal Exhibition Building will come alive with all things...

April 3, 2019

Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus comes to town

Now you can see Silvers Circus’ 2019 production for the first time in the world along with everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures all in one 90-minute international show. Don’t miss...

April 3, 2019

Nearly a fortnight of stories and fun

AVID young readers are invited to watch the magic of stories come to life at this year’s Storyfest, which is running from Saturday April...

April 3, 2019

SURF MUSIC WITH JIMI CRISP FEATURING TAMMY WALTERS

JC What is the main focus of your work? TW Making sure that artists are getting out there, getting the recognition that they deserve and...

April 3, 2019

Walk to fund counsellor

A FUNDRAISING walk for mental health will travel 159.3kms from Bendigo to Buninyong from Monday, April 8. The six-day walk, organised by Hope Assistance Local...

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...