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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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March 13, 2019

Federal funds to support environmental projects

THE federal government has announced a new $22 million program to support practical environmental projects. The Communities Environment Program will provide up to $150,000 to...

March 13, 2019

Applications open for Solar Communities grants

COMMUNITY organisations across the region can get help to reduce their power bills through the federal government’s Solar Communities program. The $5 million program -...

March 13, 2019

Feedback invited on Colac Otway’s rating strategy

THE Colac Otway Shire council has approved its 2019-2021 Draft Rating Strategy to go on public exhibition. The strategy includes a rural-farm differential of 75...

March 13, 2019

Armstrong hangar gets first pop-up tenant

ENCOMPASS Community Services is the first group to take up use of the old Geelong Airport hangar offered gratis by Armstrong developer Villawood Properties. The...

March 13, 2019

Geelong-Melbourne water pipeline switched on

GEELONG’S water supplies will be topped up by more than a billion litres of water flowing along the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline over the...

March 13, 2019

It was ready set sail for junior sailors in Vic Open Cup

JUNIOR sailors from around the state competed in the 2019 Victorian O’pen Bic Championship (also known as the Vic Open Cup) on the weekend...

March 13, 2019

Seafood, wine, and music At The Heads

IS there anything better than fresh seafood on the beach? As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, At The Heads will present the...

March 13, 2019

McArthur says state should make haste on G21’s internet plan

NEW Liberal Member for Western Victoria Beverly McArthur has voiced her support for G21’s plan to improve the internet connections at high schools across...

March 13, 2019

Crowds roll in for annual ag fair

RECORD crowd numbers converged in Portarlington at the weekend for 29th Annual Bellarine Agricultural Show. Held at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on Sunday, one of the...

March 13, 2019

SOUL takes down South Australia

IN ITS ninth year, the Interstate Longboard Challenge between the SOUL Longboard Club (Ocean Grove) and the South Australian Longboard club “Maladjusted” took place...

March 13, 2019

Queenscliffe Literary Festival books an amazing start

TICKET sales for the Queenscliffe Literary Festival are off to an amazing start, with more than 200 sold following its launch last week. A special...

March 13, 2019

Volunteers protect waterbirds by cleaning up the wetlands

IT’S not quite time for the annual duck shooting season but wildlife rescue teams have already been on the wetland - as part of...

March 13, 2019

Robert Ingpen to reveal the mystery of Benito’s treasure

IS Benito the Pirate fact or fiction, and is there pirate’s treasure buried on the Bellarine? Barwon Heads author and artist Robert Ingpen will reveal...

March 13, 2019

Red Cross volunteers call for donations this March

DEDICATED volunteers will be out and about across the Bellarine this month fundraising for Red Cross Calling. While the number of door-knockers has decreased this...

March 13, 2019

Shire uses barometer to test business confidence

THE Surf Coast Shire is inviting traders and companies across the municipality to take part in its annual Business Barometer Survey. The shire says business...

March 13, 2019

Geelong’s City Deal is done

THE deal has finally been done for Geelong’s City Deal, with both the state and federal governments agreeing on a joint list of projects...

March 13, 2019

Ag show a family affair for the Peacocks

THE Bellarine Agricultural Show is a family affair for the Peacocks. Rick, Kerry and their children Layla, Gigi and Gabby Peacock have attended every show...

March 13, 2019

Redevelopment adds to BCH’s rich history

THE official opening of a redeveloped community health centre at Point Lonsdale has added another page to Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) rich history. During a...

February 27, 2019

Agencies seek views on bushfire management

LAND and fire management agencies are calling on the public to help inform strategic bushfire management planning for the Barwon South West region. Strategic bushfire...

February 27, 2019

Barwon Downs licence group holds first meeting

THE Barwon Downs Licence Community Reference Group (CRG) held its first meeting earlier this month. The 18-member group represents stakeholders, landowners, traditional owners and individuals...

February 27, 2019

Small-scale pig and poultry workshops

AGRICULTURE Victoria is hosting a series of workshops to help new and existing small-scale pig and poultry producers prepare a land use planning permit...

February 27, 2019

State Liberals want action on Geelong rail sooner

THE state Liberals have weighed into the debate about upgrading the Geelong-Melbourne railway line, claiming state Labor has failed to plan for Geelong’s growth. Earlier...

February 27, 2019

Business makes a difference and gives back

MARCUS Savidis from Savi Solutions started his career in a big way, being appointed the state manager for ANZ banking group at the age...

February 27, 2019

Magical outdoor theatre captivates at Leura

A MIDSUMMER Night’s Dream captivated audiences at Leura Park Estate recently during its tour as part of their 17th Shakespeare in the Vines season. Leura...