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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February 13, 2019

Show you care for the earth at new festival

OUR Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove will host a new twilight community event – Earth Fest – in Ocean Grove Park tomorrow...

February 13, 2019

Glass festival adds a shimmer to summer

THE ninth annual Festival of Glass will add a shimmer to summer in the north Bellarine this weekend, boasting festival favourites and fresh features. International...

February 13, 2019

Gardening for wildlife in Ocean Grove

GARDENS for Wildlife (G4W) is an exciting environmental initiative that is making its way to the Bellarine with the aim to increase habitat and...

February 13, 2019

Music legends rock at Leura

AUSTRALIAN rock music legends hit the stage at Leura Park Estate at the weekend, with almost 5,000 people in attendance. The bands Icehouse, Sunnyboys, The...

February 13, 2019

IN BRIEF

Community information session THE state government is investing $2.5 million to improve safety at the intersection of Orton Street and Presidents Avenue in Ocean Grove....

February 13, 2019

‘WE JUST ‘ love LIVING HERE! LIVE IN GEELONGS MOST AWARDED COMMUNITY

That’s the word from Warralily – Geelong’s most awarded community. A few kilometers from the Geelong CBD and just minutes from the Surf Coast and...

February 6, 2019

Eyeing The Weekend

FRIDAY 8/2 WIND DOWN AT THE RANGE Wind down the week and head to Curlewis Golf Club and The Range at Curlewis. Enjoy a hit with...

February 6, 2019

Geelong’s Kids Plus Foundation makes a splash at Fishos

HIGH school and university students as well as volunteers from Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club gathered at Fishos in late January to supervise the...

February 6, 2019

Colac Otway diverts funds to stay on carbon neutral target

THE Colac Otway Shire is redirecting funds toward energy efficiency upgrades at council facilities to reduce energy costs as part of its plan to...

February 6, 2019

Human exclusion zones the best for shark populations

NEW research from a Deakin University ecologist has found no-take marine reserves are failing to restore the Great Barrier Reef’s shark populations back to...

February 6, 2019

Aireys Inlet Twilight Market to return to Surf Coast calendar

THE first Aireys Inlet Twilight Market on Saturday January 19 was a great success, with more than 3,000 visitors attending to sample a selection...

February 6, 2019

A boatload of fun: Tackers enjoy sailing in Barwon Heads

THE Barwon Heads Sailing Association’s first summer tackers sailing program on the Barwon River was a boatload of fun, with the 20 available places...

February 6, 2019

Adventure Park hosts fastest watersliders on Australia Day

OVER 3,000 people took to Adventure Park on Australia Day to witness some of the fastest watersliders compete for the Aqua Racer Champion title,...

February 6, 2019

Experience all that Uganda has to offer in an authentic tour

WHEN Archie Gubbins began working for the Cotton On Foundation in Mannya, Uganda, he developed an idea that blossomed into a business venture. His time...

February 6, 2019

Stay safe on the internet

TUESDAY was Safer Internet Day – an annual worldwide event that aims to create a safer internet for all – and headspace says young...

February 6, 2019

Great conditions helps Let’s Go Surfing celebrate 10 years

DISABLED Surfers Association Ocean Grove (DSAOG) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Let’s Go Surfing day at the weekend. A forecast of extreme heat on...

February 6, 2019

Rods on the run in Queenscliff

HUNDREDS of rods, customs and classics were out in force for the Queenscliff Rod Run 2019 at the weekend. From Friday night’s massive turnout for...

February 6, 2019

Changes to improve job prospects for NDIS participants

ASSISTANT Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson is talking up the latest changes to the National...

February 6, 2019

Multicultural festival approaches

DIVERSITAT Pako Festa, established in 1983, is held annually on the last Saturday in February on Pakington Street, Geelong West. It has become an important...

February 6, 2019

Hundreds have a fun Summer by the Sea

MORE than 1,900 people took part in Summer by the Sea along the region’s coastline this year. Participants snorkelled, dived, surfed, paddled and strolled through...

February 6, 2019

Pauline serves up a donation for GAWS

ANIMAL lovers from the Bellarine Keen- Agers Table Tennis Club gathered for a breakfast on Australia Day to help raise funds for the Geelong...

February 6, 2019

Barwon Heads triathlon entries open

ENTRIES are now open for the 13th Beach Health Services Barwon Heads Triathlon, which takes place in March this year. This great local event, which...

February 6, 2019

Kites grace the sky in Ocean Grove on Australia Day

EACH Australia Day, the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads help local kids make their own kites to set off at Ocean Grove’s...

February 6, 2019

Queenscliff Kinder joins expanding services

BETHANY Kindergarten Services (BKS) has recently expanded the number of kindergartens within its network, with Queenscliff Kindergarten joining the group. The initiative presents an opportunity...