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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March 31, 2016

DEANS MARSH FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO GROW

Deans Marsh Festival was held on Easter Sunday with more than 3,000 people enjoying the family day out and showing their support for this...

March 31, 2016

HUNTINGTON ESTATE MUDGEE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 ($26)

Sourced from Huntington Estate’s “Block 9” vineyard, which was planted in the early 70s, this is affordable Mudgee magic and best suits a roast...

March 31, 2016

AS CLEAR AS MUDGEE

AS WE head deeper into autumn with a noticeable chill in the air, it’s nice to pour a glass of red with dinner that’s...

March 31, 2016

CHOCOLATE WITH CHOCOLATE THE PERFECT MATCH

Talk about city rivalry – the classic case of Melbourne vs Sydney has nothing on the clash between Geelong and Vancouver in the weather...

March 31, 2016

OUR ENVIRONMENT IS NOT OUR DUMPING GROUND

Every now and then something I learn totally pulls the rug out from underneath me. I feel like sometimes my focus is so inward,...

March 31, 2016

SPRINGING INTO STYLE

INTO STYLE Sleek, chic, and sophisticated, the Clifton Springs Golf Club has had a stunning makeover. But even with a fresh look, chef and...

March 31, 2016

Beach party to get a boat on the bay

A family fun day is coming to Torquay, set to raise money for the protection and monitoring of local marine sanctuaries and wildlife. The...

March 31, 2016

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 1/4 Cricket scandal comes to the stage The Underarm is the story of two brothers ripped apart by the most infamous act in...

March 31, 2016

Have a beer with Mick

If you didn’t bump into Mick Fanning at the Rip Curl Pro, you still have a chance to meet the former three-time world champion...

March 31, 2016

Oklahoma!

CenterStage Geelong is presenting Broadway classic Oklahoma! at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from April 7-9. The high-spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys provides the colourful...

March 31, 2016

Swooning over the land

Jennifer Riddle’s exhibition, Swoon – Song of the Land is open now at Queenscliff’s Salt Contemporary Art. The exhibition features paintings of the land...

March 31, 2016

CLEANING THE COAST WITH STONE AND WOOD

Byron Bay brewers Stone and Wood along with the Clean Coast Collective (CCC) will tidy up Jan Juc’s coast, check out local produce and...

March 31, 2016

Under 19s on way to nationals

FOLLOWING a successful raid on the Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships in Lorne a couple of weekends ago, where they won three gold and...

March 31, 2016

Union doorknocks for Gonski

WITH an election earmarked for July 2, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is not wasting time drumming up support for the Gonski education reforms,...

March 31, 2016

Active April begins tomorrow

ACTIVE April kicks off tomorrow (Friday), and all Victorians have been urged to take part. Premier’s Active April encourages people across the state to...

March 31, 2016

Help shape local health care policy

WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is seeking community members and health professionals to join their Clinical and Community Councils. Trethowan said he was...

March 31, 2016

Childcare centre pledges to support families

A GROVEDALE childcare centre has spoken out about proposed changes to the childcare rebate system, saying it is standing by families with young children....

March 31, 2016

Good Friday auction gives again for RCH

VILLAWOOD and Henley Properties have handed a $633,000 cheque to the Royal Children’s Hospital after again auctioning a house for the hospital’s Good Friday...

March 31, 2016

Contract awarded to build bridge

A CONTRACT has been awarded to rebuild an important bridge for the Separation Creek community on the Great Ocean Road. The $1.5 million works...

March 31, 2016

US trade delegation to visit Geelong

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) will host a high-level US delegation in Geelong in May. At CfG’s 2016 USA election event earlier this month,...

March 31, 2016

Green scene set for Hook and Vine

FOOD, fun, and environmentally friendly practices will be the focus at Torquay’s Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival next weekend. Innovative and eco-friendly brand Earth Bottles...

March 31, 2016

Dream homes with Ausworx

AUSWORX is a locally owned and operated business in Grovedale that carries out home improvement trade works, on an easy-pay, interestfree payment plan, working...

March 31, 2016

Musical mums bring Mini Maestros to the Bellarine

ONE of Australia’s leading music education programs Mini Maestros will start classes on the Bellarine next month. Liz Davis and Kate Rice, who began...

March 31, 2016

Guidelines to ease heavy vehicle confusion

MORE than 400 local councils and six state and territory governments will now have access to new guidelines to better assess and apply conditions...