About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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

October 11, 2018

Grove residents encouraged to get online this October

OCEAN Grove & District Men’s Shed will help locals aged over 50 improve their digital skills next week, thanks to the international campaign Get...

October 11, 2018

SES gets new set of wheels

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville officially handed over a new utility vehicle to the Bellarine SES last week, where she thanked members for their...

October 11, 2018

Group raises concerns about road issues

THE Combined Bellarine Community Associations (CBCA), representing the voice of the nine community associations across the Bellarine, recently met with Regional Roads Victoria (RRV). Newly...

October 11, 2018

TORQUAY’S ALDI OPENS

Shoppers flocked to Torquay’s newest supermarket as Aldi officially opened on Wednesday last week. The supermarket, located in Winki Way in Torquay North, features...

October 11, 2018

New film tells an impossible story

A NEW documentary explores the people and character of a unique surf beach near Torquay under increasing pressure from tourism and development. Respect Point Impossible...

October 11, 2018

Win passes to the Royal Geelong Show

THE excitement is building in the lead up to the 2018 Royal Geelong Show to be held October 18-21, and the Times News Group...

October 11, 2018

Get prepared during fire action week

VICTORIANS are being urged to prepare early for the upcoming summer-fire season, with Fire Action Week underway. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister...

October 11, 2018

Get your home fire ready with Surfcoast Tree Services

WITH summer quickly approaching, now is the time to book Surfcoast Tree Services to help prepare your home or business for the upcoming fire...

October 11, 2018

Build with timber in a BAL-rated location? Yes, you can

WITH bushfire season approaching, thoughts turn to designing and building to minimise the potential risk of damage to homes in areas that may be...

October 11, 2018

Carbon Nexus director to receive award

THE director of Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus research centre will be honoured at the 2018 Advance Awards for his contribution to Australia’s place on...

October 11, 2018

Labor holds roundtable on banking Royal Commission

LABOR is pushing to extend the Royal Commission into the banking sector, and held a public roundtable to hear stories from affected bank customers...

October 11, 2018

Sharks fall short of glory

AFTER guaranteeing promotion to Division 2 for the 2019 season, the Bellarine Sharks had their shot at further glory by claiming the premiership cup. But...

October 11, 2018

The Geelong Wine Show celebrates 20th anniversary Comedian, MC,

THE 20th anniversary of the Geelong Wine Show is being held from October 16-17 at Waurn Ponds Estate, bringing together producers from across the...

October 11, 2018

Torquay College’s International Food Festival is coming

THE annual Torquay College Festival is on again next weekend with a new theme this year: International Food. For the first time in school fete...

October 11, 2018

Geelong’s humans shine at expo

THE region’s breadth and depth of talent took centre stage at the weekend at the Humans In Geelong Expo. The free event, held across Deakin...

October 11, 2018

Labor pledges $2 million towards Grove school

A RE-ELECTED Labor Government will contribute $2 million towards an upgrade at Our Lady Star of Sea School in Ocean Grove. The $3 million project...

October 11, 2018

G21 welcomes pledges to toughen planning laws

GEELONG advocacy group G21 has welcomed the bipartisan approach to stronger planning laws for the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula, saying it was...

October 11, 2018

Epworth promotes veterans’ health

A RECENT morning tea at Epworth Geelong promoted the good health and wellbeing of veterans and ex-servicepeople from across the Geelong region. The event at...

October 11, 2018