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

Locals form group to improve look of public toilets

ST Leonards residents have formed a mural planning group in the hope of beautifying the exterior of the town’s dull-looking public toilets. While in its...

April 10, 2019

Expert panel discusses justice for refugees

ABOUT 300 people gathered to hear an expert panel discuss ways to create justice for refugees during a forum last month. The Changing Times: Creating...

April 10, 2019

IN BRIEF

Asphalting works at night on Anglesea Road VICROADS has announced important night asphalting works on Anglesea Road and the Mt Duneed Road roundabout from April...

April 10, 2019

Anglesea residents bind together in protest

A GROUP of Anglesea pet owners are considering launching a petition urging Surf Coast Shire council to revoke its decision to increase pet registration...

April 10, 2019

Vibrant and colourful abstract transforms wall

A WELL-KNOWN Melbourne artist has created a masterpiece that has transformed a large dull concrete wall in St Leonards into one that has brought...

April 10, 2019

Railway on track to support Good Friday Appeal

THE Bellarine Railway will be holding its annual fundraising trips on Good Friday to help raise much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good...

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...