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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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August 22, 2018

Friends of Punch comes to play

The current drought situation in Northern Victoria and New South Wales has brought back memories of the last years of the first decade of...

August 22, 2018

Setting bidding limits

GETTING a little carried away on an eBay auction may not put you in too much trouble, but getting a little carried away at...

August 22, 2018

Gen Fyansford has something for all

ICD Property and joint-venture partner Supalai are developing a modern 1000-lot residential estate in the Geelong region. Located just an eight-minute drive from the district’s...

August 22, 2018

More stages to title at the green

Stage three and four purchasers at The Green Winchelsea are getting excited and eager to build, with titles for both Stages expected to beissued...

August 15, 2018

COAST UNVEILS ARTISTIC TREASURES

The Surf Coast’s artistic community welcomed crowds into their studios across the coast to the hinterlands as part of this year’s Surf Coast Arts...

August 15, 2018

Grants support community involvement

ELEVEN local organisations have shared in more than $19,000 funding to support community, art and cultural projects and activities that enhance the quality of...

August 15, 2018

Pool tour aimed to sway shire’s support

ADVOCATES for a pool in Torquay have taken a Surf Coast Shire delegation on a tour of Melbourne aquatic centres, and hope the experience...

August 15, 2018

MAYOR’S COLUMN

Community Planting Day 10th anniversary Council thanks everyone who rugged up to volunteer their services at the 10th annual Community Planting Day in spite of overnight...

August 15, 2018

Albanese pitches a better deal for Geelong

LABOR says it will not throw out Geelong’s City Deal if it wins the next federal election, but will “enhance” any commitments that have...

August 15, 2018

Community to have say on playground’s concept design

THE local community is invited to have its say on the concept design and ‘feature piece’ of one of Ocean Grove’s most well-loved playgrounds. Kingston...

August 15, 2018

Queenscliff pupils lead the way in water savings

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School pupils and teachers are leading the way in water savings. The Bellarine school has become the 1,100th school across the state to...

August 15, 2018

Preps celebrate 100 days “old school”

PREPS at Clifton Springs Primary School celebrated their 100th day of school last week by going old school. Pupils and teachers dressed up as 100-year-olds...

August 15, 2018

St Ignatius proves best for language skills

STUDENTS from St Ignatius College’s Drysdale campus recently put their English skills to the test during a competition, ranking number one in the state. The...

August 15, 2018

Neville connects with business community at luncheon

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Election Luncheon with Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville in Queenscliff on Friday. About 50 guests attended the...

August 15, 2018

Vote for shortlisted Qii House in Lorne

LOCAL Lorne property, Qii House, owned by Heather McFarlane-Kolb, was shortlisted in the 2018 HomeAway Holiday Rental Awards in the Unique category. HomeAway, the new...

August 15, 2018

Marian Smedley to stand in South Barwon

ANOTHER face familiar to local voters has thrown their hat in the ring again, with Marian Smedley announcing she had been endorsed as the...

August 15, 2018

Tudge talks immigration in Drysdale

IMMIGRATION and human rights were on the agenda inside and outside a meeting in Drysdale last week hosted by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson,...

August 15, 2018

Coastcare movie night delves into the blue

OCEAN Grove Coastcare will host a movie night later this month featuring a film about marine conservation called Blue. To be shown at the Piping...

August 15, 2018

Jarrod Lyle passes away

AUSTRALIAN PGA Tour golfer and The Sands Torquay member Jarrod Lyle passed away last week at the age of 36. Lyle decided about two weeks...

August 15, 2018

Torquay lifesaver named volunteer of the year

THE Surf Coast and Bellarine’s best and brightest in the aquatic community were recognised at the 15th annual Awards of Excellence at the weekend. The...

August 15, 2018

Planting day marks the arrival of spring

SHAKE off the winter blues and put a ‘spring’ in your step at the 2018 The Point community planting day. With spring just around the...

August 15, 2018

Geelong-Melbourne ferry backed for three years

THE state government has backed a regular ferry between central Geelong and Melbourne for the next three years, with services expected to start early...

August 15, 2018

Northern ARC plans opened for comment

THE Northern ARC Health and Wellbeing Hub is set to be the biggest capital project build in the City of Greater Geelong's history, and...

August 15, 2018

Kardinia Park to host Festival of Sport

KARDINIA Park will be the number one destination for all keen and aspiring sportspeople later this year, with the precinct to host the inaugural...