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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 8, 2018

Funding helps athletes ride waves to gold

BARWON Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club won its first gold medal at the Inflatable Rescue Boat Australian Championships last month. Held at Thirroul...

August 8, 2018

Forums set to put election candidates in the spotlight

THE Combined Bellarine Community Associations (CBCA) will hold several “Meet the Candidates” forums across the Bellarine as the state election approaches on November 24. The...

August 8, 2018

Local dragons set to join thousands on MCG field

A PAIR of Bellarine women will make their way to the Melbourne Cricket Ground this weekend carrying a giant papier mache dragon. Leopold’s Dianne Twigg...

August 8, 2018

Fifield talks up Coalition’s NBN at tower visit

THE National Broadband Network (NBN) has gone live in Moriac, Bellbrae and Mount Duneed, with three fixed wireless towers being switched on last week. The...

August 8, 2018

Bill Evans lauds Geelong’s growth

THIS year’s Westpac Economic Breakfast has delivered some good news for Geelong, with the bank’s chief economist Bill Evans upbeat about the region’s future. The...

August 8, 2018

Respect Victoria officially opens

THE doors have opened on Victoria’s first ever dedicated family violence prevention agency. Respect Victoria will work to address gender inequality as a root...

August 8, 2018

Live life to the full at Kithbrooke

KITHBROOKE Park Country Club is not just about its prime location and beautiful villas set among 12 acres of parks, gardens and waterways. Its newly...

August 8, 2018

Nurdles prove major hurdle for marine life

WHAT’S a nurdle? A nurdle is a very small pellet of plastic which serves as the key material in the manufacture of plastic products....

August 8, 2018

Dental Health Week: Dump the sugary drinks

THE Dental and Healthy Communities teams at Bellarine Community Health are joining forces to share the facts about sugary drinks, water and the health...

August 8, 2018

Queenscliff celebrates past and present netballers

QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club was full of celebrations at the weekend. The Coutas celebrated all past and present netballers, coaches, partners, life members and committee...

August 8, 2018

Coker and Chesters take aim at labour hire

CORANGAMITE Labor candidate Libby Coker was joined by Shadow Assistant Minister for Workplace Relations Lisa Chesters this week for a roundtable meeting on labour...

August 8, 2018

Surf Coast Suns kick on in 2018

THE Surf Coast Suns have almost wrapped up their season, and president Mark Burgess said 2018 was the club’s biggest year yet. He said the...

August 8, 2018

Lit cigarettes get Victorians hot under the collar

THE most annoying kind of litter to Victorians is them lit cigarette, according to Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), which issued 12,000 litter fines...

August 8, 2018

Kids Plus to build new centre at Deakin

KIDS Plus is looking forward to moving into a home that is three times larger, announcing their new $3 million facility will be located...

August 8, 2018

Terry Woodcroft resigns from Colac Otway council

COLAC Otway Shire councillor Terry Woodcroft has resigned from the council to focus on his work commitments as a Police Youth Officer. Cr Woodcroft officially...

August 8, 2018

Survey finds Victorians fine with pushing the limit

AN INCREASING number of Victorians believe they should be able to exceed speed limits, according to the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) annual survey of...

August 8, 2018

Bellarine Quilters donate to thread of worthy causes

THE Bellarine Quilters are proud to contribute to worthy causes and will next month hold a show to raise money for the National Trust. The...

August 8, 2018

Support pours in for dairy’s crowdfunding idea

SCHULZ Organic Dairy has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to purchase the equipment required to package more of their milk in glass. The...

August 8, 2018

Solutions to coastal erosion to be presented soon

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has announced it will present the community with a range of options to address coastal...

August 8, 2018

WILD WOMEN HAND OVER THE MONEY

MEMBERS of the Surf Coast longboarders Club presented Bethany Community Support Inc. with a cheque for $1,200 at its June 2 competition at Point...

August 8, 2018

Page turners gear up as MS Readathon begins

THE 2018 MS Readathon is now on, and is celebrating 40 years of raising money for families living with multiple sclerosis. Students raise money for...

August 8, 2018

FFMVic staff to fight fires in the US

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) staff from the Geelong region have flown to the United States to assist with the firefighting effort in Oregon,...

August 8, 2018

Extra flu vaccine rolls out

MORE Victorians now have greater access to influenza vaccines as extra supplies are available, according to the state’s Chief Health Officer. Professor Charles Guest said...

August 8, 2018

Local Lincoln development marks YMCA’s first retirement community

FOLLOWING a highly successful expression of interest campaign, YMCA Victoria will soon launch its first ever retirement community to the public: Lincoln on the...