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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

November 7, 2018

How to use your equity

When deciding whether or not to use your equity, the best thing to do is measure how the various options weigh up against your...

November 7, 2018

Paddling season opens with a wild ride

THE 2018 marathon paddling season opened at the weekend with the fourth running of the “Impossible”. Paddlers taking part in the surfski, SUP and prone...

November 7, 2018

CROOKES COUNSELLING RETURNS TO TORQUAY

I am delighted to be opening a branch of my psychology practice in Torquay, after seven years away. In that time, I began a corporate...

November 7, 2018

Spring Creek Community House turns 25

Spring Creek Community House celebrated 25 years of serving the community during two events last week. More than 100 people turned out on Thursday...

November 7, 2018

Musical biography profiles one of Australia’s literary giants

Coming to the Bellarine and timed to coincide with the Archibald Prize exhibition in Geelong is a new live-on-stage musical biography titled J F...

November 7, 2018

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 9/11 U3A artists’ inspirational art on show U3A Artists of Portarlington will launch their latest three-week exhibition tonight. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville will open...

November 7, 2018

MORTLAKE SALE DRAWS A CROWD

A large gallery of buyers and onlookers lined the rails at Mortlake this week to see this pen of wellcovered Shorthorn Bullocks sold, with...

November 7, 2018

Henderson welcomes Moss Review findings

CORANGAMITE Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson has promised to keep trying to change her party’s mind on live exports, following the release of a...

November 7, 2018

EAT, DRINK WEST

Connecting us with Western Victoria’s producers. EAT Drink West is the new buzz phrase around town, being touted as Western Victoria’s go-to source for all things...

November 7, 2018

CFA issues warning on barbecue fires

THE Melbourne Cup has been run and won, but the CFA has advised people to check their barbecues and make sure their punt isn’t...

November 7, 2018

Local organisations among the state’s highest achievers

TWO local organisations brought home awards from the prestigious 2018 Regional Achievement and Community Awards last month. More than 400 guests attended the Awards Gala...

November 7, 2018

Liberals to expand use of GPS trackers on criminals

THE Liberal Nationals are continuing their campaign on law and order as the state election campaign begins in earnest, pledging an expansion to the...

November 7, 2018

Victorian Socialists announce candidates

THE Victorian Socialists will have trade unionists nominated in all 11 lower house seats in western Victoria for this month’s state election. Tim Gooden, who...

November 7, 2018

Major parties angling for the fishing vote

THE peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers is buoyed by bipartisan support from the major parties for improving recreational fishing and boating in Victoria...

November 7, 2018

Walking charity wants action on pedestrian safety

HEALTH promotion charity Victoria Walks iscalling on both major parties ahead of this month’s state election to prioritise the road safety of senior and...

November 7, 2018

Trail offers a huge array of art for locals and visitors alike

THE cooler weather brought the crowds to arts venues rather than the beaches during the 2018 Bellarine Arts Trail (BAT). Some venues reported record crowds,...

November 7, 2018

Intern program to pair graduates with a disability with employers

DOZENS of university and TAFE students with disability in Geelong and three other Victorian regional communities will benefit from a new project funded by...

November 7, 2018

Public feedback released on coastal erosion strategy

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has released a summary of community feedback on coastal erosion strategies for Apollo Bay and...

November 7, 2018

Casson steps down as Committee for Geelong CEO

COMMITTEE for Geelong chief executive officer Rebecca Casson has announced she is leaving the position to take up the top job at the Master...

November 7, 2018

Air Asia X CEO is ready to take off from Avalon

THE chief executive officer of Air Asia X made two visits to Geelong within 24 hours last week, and is looking forward to a...

November 7, 2018

Funding drives road improvements in the borough

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has secured $495,000 funding to deliver three separate road improvement project and to plan for another. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville...

November 7, 2018

RIP CURL GIVES BACK TO THE PLANET

Staff at Torquay’s Rip Curl operations traded their boardshorts for garden gloves last month as they took part in the company’s annual Planet Day...

November 7, 2018

City Deal still not fully done yet

THERE is money on the table for Geelong’s City Deal from the Victorian and federal governments but both sides are still unresolved on the...

November 7, 2018

Alcott pushes back against stereotypes

DYLAN Alcott doesn’t think his life is inspirational, and certainly doesn’t want you to think of him that way either. The disability awareness advocate and...