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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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November 7, 2018

Queenscliff students take Melbourne by storm

ST ALOYSIUS Primary School pupils have enjoyed a wild ride in Melbourne – not just on the train but the whole Melbourne Water Kids...

November 7, 2018

Libs pledge $3 million to upgrade Our Lady Star of the Sea

AN elected Liberal Nationals Government will invest $3 million to upgrade Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School in Ocean Grove. Liberal Candidate for...

November 7, 2018

LEST WE FORGET

Bellarine set to host Remembrance Day ceremonies and events THE Bellarine will host a number of Remembrance Day ceremonies this Sunday to commemorate the centenary...

November 1, 2018

Architects appointed for Wallington PS upgrade

COTTER Reid Architects has been appointed to design the $400,000 upgrade to Wallington Primary School. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville visited the school last week to...

November 1, 2018

Labor pledges ambulance commitments for the Bellarine

A RE-ELECTED Labor government will upgrade Ocean Grove Ambulance Station, deliver MICA officers to the Bellarine and fund 90 extra paramedics across the state. Bellarine...

November 1, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – November 1, 2018

Fast rail Council, with the Victorian government, has recently announced a huge body of work that has been done with an international consortium who specialise...

November 1, 2018

Relay raises almost $19,500 to help fight cancer

THE 2018 Bellarine Relay For Life has raised almost $19,500 for Cancer Council's research, prevention and support services. More than 140 participants took up the...

November 1, 2018

Community gives sailing a go at Port

CHILDREN and adults alike gave sailing a go as part of National Discover Sailing Day 2018 at Portarlington Sailing Club on Sunday. The aim of...

November 1, 2018

South Barwon candidates face the voters

CANDIDATES trying to win the state seat of South Barwon faced some of their voters at an election forum last month. Torquay Commerce and Tourism...

November 1, 2018

Liberals pledge to cut regional payroll tax

THE Liberal Nationals have pledged to cut the existing payroll tax rate of 2.425 per cent for qualifying businesses in regional Victoria to just...

November 1, 2018

Labor answers the call from Portarlington Neighbourhood House

PORTARLINGTON Neighbourhood House will receive $5237 to install an integrated telephone system and closed circuit wireless camera to monitor after hours access to the...

November 1, 2018

Bellarine SES is recruiting now

HAVE you ever thought about a future in volunteering? If so, now is your chance to make a difference and support your community with the...

November 1, 2018

Menopause musical is back, and it’s on fire

WHAT’S a hot flush between friends? Find out at the Potato Shed this weekend when Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire, the award winning,...

November 1, 2018

Coastguard opens its doors for the first time

THE Queenscliff Coastguard will throw its doors open for the first time later this month to promote boating safety. Held on November 18, the Queenscliff...

November 1, 2018

Salvation Army band to join Torquay’s Remembrance Day service

THE Salvation Army will bring a musical touch to this year's Remembrance Day commemorations, with the Salvation Army Staff Band to join the Torquay...

November 1, 2018

Riding club launches new environmentally-friendly clubrooms

THE Anglesea Riding Club is more than 30 years old and has long been a relaxed and friendly horse riding club for members to...

November 1, 2018

Labor pledges hospital services in Torquay

LABOR has pledged to upgrade the Torquay Community Health Centre into a community hospital in six years if it is re elected, but is...

November 1, 2018

SURF COAST TIMES HAS HOUSE’S NEW ROOM ALL SEWN UP

MONEY raised at the Torquay Cup (sponsored by the Surf Coast Times) has helped renovate the Multipurpose Hub at Spring Creek Community House. The...

November 1, 2018

Clifton Springs Primary wins SRC of the Year

CLIFTON Springs Primary School’s Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken out Primary School SRC of the Year in Victoria. The announcement was made at the...

November 1, 2018

Protest group remains proactive

RESIDENTS supporting the Park Street Development Protest Group in Portarlington will continue to stay proactive in their fight against inappropriate planning permit applications on...

November 1, 2018

Bizz3228 event discusses workplace disputes

LAW firm Coulter Roache guided some of Torquay's small business owners through the intricacies of dispute resolution with sick and injured workers at the...

November 1, 2018

Adventure Race comes to Anglesea

MORE than 100 outdoor enthusiasts headed to Anglesea recently to take part in an adventure odyssey. This year was the first time the Sprint Series...

November 1, 2018

Experienced chiro joins Quay team

DR Steve Cunneen has been a chiropractor since 2001. After graduating from RMIT, he worked extensively throughout Victoria and New South Wales before starting...

November 1, 2018

Feedback sought on the region’s cricket future

PUBLIC feedback is being sought on the G21 and Cricket Victoria Barwon Regional Cricket Strategy. The strategy has been developed by local government authorities within...