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 21, 2018

Luxury Ocean Grove Chalet launches

OCEAN Grove Chalet – the newest and most luxurious hotel, and the first and only accommodation of its kind on the Bellarine – has...

November 21, 2018

The Bungalow celebrates its second birthday

THEY say don’t just count your years, make your years count, which is exactly what local foodie destination The Bungalow Restaurant is doing. Just having...

November 21, 2018

Local litter hero joins environmental feature film

STREAMLINE Media unearthed an enterprising and tenacious local litter hero when they went looking for “BayStars” as part of their innovative “Connecting your Bay”...

November 21, 2018

Planning underway for new dog parks in region

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has taken a step towards the creation of new dog parks across the region, releasing a draft set...

November 21, 2018

Local pride delivers quality and camaraderie at Bellarine Springs

WHILE many local housing developers aim to reduce costs and speed-up completion by using Melbourne-based volume builders and suppliers, Bellarine Springs Retirement Village in...

November 21, 2018

Bob hits score that beats his age, again

BOB McFarlane has been described as a “tremendous fellow and an inspiration to all at 13th Beach Golf Links”. A member of the club for...

November 21, 2018

Ogilvy talks up Victorian Open as best event in the country

PROFESSIONAL golfer Geoff Ogilvy says the Australian Open needs to follow in the footsteps of the Oates Victorian Open, which is held annually at...

November 21, 2018

Port market set to be a roaring success

THE Lions Club of Portarlington and Drysdale has taken over the running of a monthly market on the foreshore in Portarlington. Kicking off last month,...

November 21, 2018

Henderson wants Anglesea stack gone

THE power station at the Anglesea mine is gone but the chimney stack remains and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson wants it gone, calling...

November 21, 2018

Lions to go ahead with shed

THE Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads will receive a grant of $11,500 to help construct a storage shed. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson...

November 21, 2018

Candidates wrap-up series of forums

A MEET-the-candidates forum in Ocean Grove has concluded a series of five held across the Bellarine in the lead up to this weekend’s state...

November 21, 2018

Stories from bad diaries close Word For Word

THE Word For Word National Non-Fiction Festival wrapped up on Sunday with a selection of hilarious and embarrassing stories from teenagers, told live and...

November 21, 2018

Jan Juc SLSC and Torquay Boardriders sign historic MOU

THE Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club and the Torquay Boardriders Club will be working more closely together from now on, with the two...

November 21, 2018

Surfing comp postponed due to dead whale

THE Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp planned for the weekend was postponed due to a whale carcass that washed up near Ocean Grove Main Beach. Surfing...

November 21, 2018

MAYOR’S COLUMN- November 22, 2018

Shrine of Remembrance Medal Council congratulates Borough of Queenscliffe resident, Vietnam Veteran and former Councillor, Mr Graham Christie, on receiving the prestigious 2018 Shrine of...

November 21, 2018

STATE ELECTION Bellarine candidates put their pledges on the table

WITH the 2018 State Election to be decided this weekend, the Bellarine Times has compiled a wrapup of what our Bellarine candidates are pledging. The...

November 21, 2018

QMF on this weekend

THOUSANDS of festival-goers are expected to descend on Queenscliff this weekend for the 22nd annual Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF). With tickets sold out for another...

November 21, 2018

TIME TO VOTE Bellarine voters to choose their representative this weekend

BELLARINE voters will head to the polls this weekend for the 2018 state election. Five candidates are vying for the seat of Bellarine: Labor’s Lisa...

November 20, 2018

STATE ELECTION: Bellarine candidates put their pledges on the table

WITH the 2018 State Election to be decided this weekend, the Bellarine Times has compiled a wrap-up of what our Bellarine candidates are pledging. Lisa...

November 14, 2018

Angling club calls on pollies for support as election ramps up

WITH the state election looming, the Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club is calling on both governments to support its campaign for ramp access to...

November 14, 2018

THE STATE OF PLAY TODAY

WITH some elements of the media exaggerating the real estate market conditions, talking doom and gloom based on some small corrections which have occurred...

November 14, 2018

Buxton expands footprint

KNOWN for their unrivalled local knowledge and commitment to providing vendors and buyers with the most up to date information and advice in all...

November 14, 2018

OCEAN SEASON OPEN

The Victorian Ocean Racing Season opened with the Fishos Paddle Series November 2. Campbell Bohan took out the 5km open ski, closely followed by...

November 14, 2018

WING DUO TAKES TO THE AIR FOR SURF, SAND AND SKY PICS

The women (both in their early 60s) released their first book three years ago covering Geelong and on November 16, launched the second instalment...