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 1, 2018

Child immunisation rates continue to increase

The number of Australian children who are fully immunised continues to increase to record levels, with new data showing more parents are getting the...

November 1, 2018

Town by town snapshot: Lorne

The size of Lorne for ABS data collection purposes is approximately 104.7 square kilometres stretching from Big Hill to Mount Cowley and the Cumberland...

November 1, 2018

Downturn in new home sales pauses

A downturn in new home sales paused in September following declines in the order of three per cent in each of the previous two...

November 1, 2018

Rebooting retirement living

Robots and artificial intelligence, wearable technology and telehealth will help people stay in their homes for longer, says CoreLogic’s chief technology officer Greg Dickason. Around 15...

November 1, 2018

Surf industry’s best awarded

SURFING'S leading brands, products and retailers were recognised for their outstanding achievements in front of more than 200 industry retailers and brand executives at...

November 1, 2018

Storm enjoys strong start

BELLARINE Storm has continued its strong start to the CBL men’s summer competition with a 93 to 84 win over Bacchus Marsh. The Lions led...

October 25, 2018

The Hive proves a popular venue on Bellarine Arts Trail

THE Hive Gallery in Ocean Grove is busily preparing for its involvement in the third annual Bellarine Arts Trail. One of the most popular venues...

October 25, 2018

Cadel cheers on Surf Coast cyclists

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will keep rolling though Geelong, Barwon Heads and Torquay for some time yet, with the state...

October 25, 2018

Torquay community farewells Peter “Drafty” McIvor

THE Torquay community turned out in force to farewell Peter “Drafty” McIvor, who passed away suddenly earlier this month. A crowd of at least 400...

October 25, 2018

Art group celebrates 15 years of shows

THE Barwon Heads Art Group is this year celebrating 15 years of presenting art shows to the community. This group started 20 years ago by...

October 25, 2018

Funding helps schools become even more inclusive

TWO Bellarine primary schools have received funding to build sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs. Bellarine MP...

October 25, 2018

Locals ready to relay this weekend

THE Bellarine Relay for Life this weekend will be packed full of entertainment for the whole family. Held at Leopold Primary School on Saturday, October...

October 25, 2018

Labor shines light on sports at Barwon Heads

A RE-ELECTED Labor Government will inject $225,000 into Barwon Heads Football Netball Club and Barwon Heads Cricket Club. The funding will go towards new lighting,...

October 25, 2018

Solar upgrade pledge for Clifton Springs Primary School

CLIFTON Springs Primary School will receive $50,000 to become more energy efficient if the Liberals are voted into power at the state election next...

October 25, 2018

Pink Ribbon Breakfast serves up $1,700

THE Bellarine Women’s Network’s second Pink Ribbon Breakfast in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation has raised $1,700. Held at Rockwall @ The Pier...

October 25, 2018

Plants galore on offer in Leopold

THE Leopold Uniting Chuch Op-Shop will host a Plant and Garden Sale next Friday November 2 to help raise money for community projects and...

October 25, 2018

Leopold lights will come on

LEOPOLD’s Estuary Reserve is guaranteed lights after Labor pledged $225,000 earlier this week if it was re-elected. The announcement comes after the Liberal Nationals promised...

October 25, 2018

Walk the red carpet when film festival returns

IF YOU have never walked the red carpet before, you’ll have your chance when the North Bellarine Film Festival returns to Drysdale next month. This...

October 25, 2018

Protest group remains proactive

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

October 25, 2018

New body to manage Great Ocean Road

FROM THE DESK OF G21 CEO ELAINE CARBINES A new body will be established to manage the Great Ocean Road and its surrounds, regardless of who wins...

October 25, 2018

Election pledge frenzy in full swing

Both sides of the State’s party political divide have been busily promising projects they would implement if in government after the November election. Melbourne-Geelong fast-rail...

October 25, 2018

Epworth Geelong pushes for MRI licence

A PRIVATE hospital in Waurn Ponds has launched a campaign to secure one of the Medicare-eligible licences for its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. Last...

October 25, 2018

PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY TO THE PANEL

Locals attended a Bellarine Planning Panel last week to have their say about the future of planning on the Bellarine. Liberal candidate for Bellarine...

October 25, 2018

Neighbourhood Watch leader receives award

A MEMBER of Torquay and Jan Juc's Neighbourhood Watch was recognised for his service at the 2018 Neighbourhood Watch State Awards, which were announced...