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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December 5, 2018

Toyworld’s Top 10 toys this Christmas

1. LEGO The most well-known plastic bricks in the world are coming in hot this festive season, taking the top spot on Toyworld’s 2018 Christmas...

December 5, 2018

Torquay Music brings the beat at Bar 61

ON SUNDAY November 25, Torquay Music returned to Boardriders Bar 61 to perform their end of year concert. With roughly 40 local school-aged children performing...

December 5, 2018

Guild grows great grass

THE best grass on the Surf Coast was on show over the weekend at the judging of the annual Jan Juc Grass Growers Guild...

December 5, 2018

The Dress Up Place needs help

GEELONG’S largest costume hire operator, which is staffed entirely by volunteers, is facing closure if it can’t garner support for its valuable community service. The...

December 5, 2018

IN BRIEF

Whale carcass removed THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has exhumed and removed a humpback whale carcass that was buried at Collendina...

December 5, 2018

Bellarine organisations share in project funding

BELLARINE community and sports organisations have received more than $60,000 from the federal government to help carry out projects. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said...

December 5, 2018

Splash under the stars at Summer Nights

FOR the very first time, Adventure Park Geelong will open its gates in the evenings for Summer Nights. Summer Nights is a series of twilight...

December 5, 2018

New Ryman village planned for Ocean Grove

RYMAN Healthcare is planning to build a new retirement village in Ocean Grove. The new village on Shell Road is close to local shops and amenities...

December 5, 2018

Golf day raises more than $24,000 for BCNA

THE Pink Lady Golf Day has celebrated its 15th consecutive year at 13th Beach Golf Links. Held on Monday, the event raised more than...

December 5, 2018

BCH to launch new mobile health care bus for the Bellarine

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has revealed plans for its future, including a new mobile health care bus for the Bellarine. BCH Board Chair Margaret Belfrage...

December 5, 2018

Preferences seal the win for Cheeseman

THE full results from the Victorian state election are almost in, with new South Barwon Labor MP Darren Cheeseman behind on primary votes but...

December 5, 2018

Avalon goes international

IT’S ALL taking off at Avalon Airport, with the international terminal officially opening at the weekend and the first international flights scheduled to arrive...

December 5, 2018

Wellington takes leave from shire over information dispute

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington will step away from the council for three months, saying officers are denying her access to important information. At...

December 5, 2018

Get creative at market next week

OVER 20 creatives from the 3228 area are gathering together at Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay to showcase their talent and sell locally made...

December 5, 2018

Barwon Heads PS set to host annual fun fair

THE local community will come together tomorrow night for Barwon Heads Primary School’s annual Twilight Christmas Fair. A major fundraiser for the school, the fair...

December 5, 2018

NEXT STEPS Henderson asks borough to strike eco-cabins from project

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is calling on the Borough of Queenscliffe to rescope its Destination Queenscliff project and remove the proposed five-star eco-cabins. The...

November 28, 2018

Lorne to host national trials for surf boats

THE 2018 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) national selection trials will be held in Lorne this weekend. The Victorian Surf Rowers League (VSRL) is presenting...

November 28, 2018

That’s a wrap for the North Bellarine Film Festival

THE red carpet has been rolled up and the North Bellarine Film Festival is over for another year. Film buffs from across the Bellarine, Geelong...

November 28, 2018

Baby dolphins spotted in the Bay

BABY dolphins have arrived in Port Phillip Bay to the delight of a local tour company. Queenscliff tour operator Sea All Dolphin Swims have been...

November 28, 2018

Street library opens world of books for residents

ARCARE Portarlington residents have celebrated the opening of a street library they built, with the help of the St Leonards Men’s Shed. Located out the...

November 28, 2018

Chamber promises Geelong’s biggest business Christmas party

THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce is hosting what it is calling Geelong’s Biggest Business Christmas Party ever next month. Inspired by the success of their...

November 28, 2018

QMF rocks through another year

THOUSANDS of festival-goers converged on Queenscliff at the weekend for the 22nd annual Queenscliff Music Festival. Organisers said it was so wonderful to see lots...

November 28, 2018

Surf Coast Localised grows in numbers

THE Surf Coast branch of Localised has attracted more than 260 local businesses since its launch in August. Localised brings together local suppliers and local...

November 28, 2018

Poll reveals public’s hopes and fears about the next state government

A SNAP poll conducted in the lead-up to the state election has revealed the cynicism of voters of all political persuasions about the next...