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 17, 2016

Dollars from port sale to flow to regional Victoria

REGIONAL Victoria could emerge as one of the winners in the wake of selling the Port of Melbourne, with hundreds of millions of dollars...

March 17, 2016

New technology helps track feral cats

AN INNOVATIVE feral cat mapping and reporting app is helping land managers and communities tackle the ongoing issues caused by feral cats. The “FeralCatScan”...

March 17, 2016

Community meetings about TV reception

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is hosting community meetings in Apollo Bay and Forrest tomorrow (Friday) to give an update on plans to improve...

March 17, 2016

Powerlines relocated near Winchelsea

WORK has begun to relocate powerlines and property boundary fences along the Princes Highway between Winchelsea and Colac. Power poles and lines are being...

March 17, 2016

Appointment of defence industry advocate blasted

THE state government has appointed a Defence Industry Advocate to push for more defence projects and jobs for Victoria, but Corangamite federal member Sarah...

March 17, 2016

Eggs galore at Queenscliff this Good Friday

THE Queenscliff Bowling Tennis and Croquet Club is gearing up for its third annual Good Friday Appeal fundraiser, the “Easter Eggstravaganaza”. So far this...

March 17, 2016

Good Friday home to go under the hammer

VILLAWOOD Properties has again joined forces with Henley to deliver the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Charity Home Auction. The developer has donated...

March 17, 2016

The Kelpie Show will be back again at the Apollo Bay Agricultural Show this year.

THE Apollo Bay Agricultural Show will celebrate a milestone for its committee and community with its 60th anniversary event on Saturday March 19. This...

March 17, 2016

Lions Club of Lorne’s 45th Easter Art Show

The Lions Club of Lorne was formed in 1969 and chartered in 1970. Since its establishment, the club members have worked tirelessly to provide...

March 17, 2016

Hodge appointed to mayoral panel

SURF Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge has been elected onto the Victorian Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for this year. Cr Hodge joins 11...

March 17, 2016

Mother’s Day Classic needs your help

THE Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) in Torquay is looking for “passionate and organised” people to pick up the baton and keep the event going...

March 17, 2016

Double the rainbow at the Festival of Colours

THE community will be encouraged to let their colours show at a family-friendly event in Winchelsea this weekend. The Festival of Colours, organised by Hare...

March 17, 2016

Refugee supporters want to let them stay

SUPPORTERS of refugees’ rights have held another protest in the Surf Coast as part of the #LetThemStay campaign. Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees...

March 17, 2016

Meeting to address Aireys pipeline questions

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) will hold a public forum next month to discuss issues arising from the construction of the Aireys...

March 10, 2016

IS YOUR ILL-FITTING BRA CAUSING PAIN?

I spend a lot of my day undoing and redoing bras so I can massage my client’s back. So I notice the holes in...

March 10, 2016

Music festival to support Karingal

This weekend’s Motor City Music Festival will help raise funds for the Eastern Hub that will house the ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) Clubhouse. The...

March 10, 2016

FUNDRAISER TO HELP OUR FIJIAN FRIENDS

The Surf Coast community will rally around a local family whose relatives have been affected by Fiji’s Cyclone Winston at a fundraising event next...

March 10, 2016

Lorne takes a long lunch

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival came to the foreshore on Friday with Love Lorne hosting a regional World’s Longest Lunch on Friday March...

March 10, 2016

BOOTS ON FOR BELLARINE AGRICULTURAL SHOW

The 26th annual Bellarine Agricultural Show will be jam packed with fun family activities, and good old-fashioned country values when it kicks off on...

March 10, 2016

Changing of the seasons

The water as warm as it gets and the outside temperature is pleasant without being oppressive. In the garden, it is time to think...

March 10, 2016

NANNY GOAT CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2014 ($35)

Pinot Noir can be a fickle varietal that demands absolute attention in the vineyard and the winery if you’re to bring forth its true...

March 10, 2016

WOAH NANNY!

Central Otago is a land of extremes: it is the coldest, driest part of New Zealand. The seasons are sharply defined: summers are hot...

March 10, 2016

Big ideas for small farm houses

A novel social enterprise that assists struggling farmers and introduces city dwellers to country living is under development. “Shacky” is part of the worldwide...

March 10, 2016

Find your treasure at Antique Fair

One of the country’s largest assortments of antique and collectable treasures from around the world will be on show at the Ballarat Antique Fair...