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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 1, 2018

2 WORLDS FESTIVAL TO BRING CULTURES TOGETHER

THE 2 Worlds Festival returns to the Fyansford Paper Mills on October 20. After a highly successful inaugural event which saw 1,500 people attend...

August 1, 2018

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG – August 2, 2018

Building works Anyone driving, cycling or walking along Unity Drive will have seen the site huts, fencing and tradies’ vehicles opposite Club Armstrong. Preliminary works for...

August 1, 2018

Christian College Eagles enjoy 25 years of playing basketball

THE Christian College Geelong (CCG) Eagles Basketball Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at the weekend with a family-fun afternoon. Attending the celebrations at AWA Stadium...

August 1, 2018

Yachting championships and Festival of Sails form ultimate double bill

TWO of Australia’s favourite yachting regattas, the prestigious Australian Yachting Championships and traditional Festival of Sails, have joined forces to create a week-long celebration...

July 25, 2018

Action packed day supports PDFNC

Saturday marked a significant day in Portarlington Football and Netball Club’s events calendar. The club held its annual Free Family Fun Day, Sponsors Day...

July 25, 2018

Demon family fun for all

Portarlington Football and Netball Club held its annual Free Family Fun Day, Sponsors Day and Goods and Service Auction at the weekend. Lots of...

July 25, 2018

Simon Ramsay won’t recontest his seat at election

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay announced this week that he will not contest November’s state election, following reports that he had been...

July 25, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – July 26, 2018

Major projects gaining traction THE next few months will be exciting for Greater Geelong, with the Council team working hard alongside our new CEO Martin...

July 25, 2018

Restored shellfish reefs bring hope for a better bay

AS part of the Port Phillip reef restoration project in Victoria, The Nature Conservancy is building 500 square metres of mussel reefs in Corio...

July 25, 2018

Grove pupils become junior journos

GRADE four pupils at Ocean Grove Primary School received some insight into publishing a newspaper during a visit from the Bellarine Times last week. Photo...

July 25, 2018

Leopold library to open by year’s end

THE Leopold Community Hub and Library development is expected to be complete in about four months. City of Greater Geelong director of city services Guy...

July 25, 2018

Mayor on a mission to share cancer research findings

BOROUGH of Queenscliffe Mayor Susan Salter is on a mission to raise awareness of Cancer Council Victoria’s findings that one third of cancers can...

July 25, 2018

BARWON COAST UPDATE – July 26, 2018

LOCALLY ENDANGERED ORCHID DESTROYED BY DUNE PARTIES Early in July a disappointing act of sand dune vandalism ruined one of the last remaining sites of...

July 25, 2018

Region assembles again to focus on needs

PEOPLE from across the Geelong region assembled again to fine-tune the list of the region’s needs that will be delivered to the state government. The...

July 25, 2018

Choristers sing to help save lives

THE Sydney Welsh Choir will join local choristers when it performs in Drysdale to help save the lives of children suffering cancer. After extensive tours...

July 25, 2018

Midwinter Words a sell-out

PORTARLINGTON’S annual literary event, Midwinter Words, sold out at the weekend. The challenging subjects of developing the writer’s voice and publishing were covered by Dr...

July 25, 2018

Media greats on the sofa for inaugural luncheon

RENOWNED AFL journalist Mike Sheahan was the highlight of Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club’s inaugural “Captains Club” luncheon at the weekend. A big crowd...

July 25, 2018

Committee floats its plan for second city

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) says the time is now for policy that will create the framework for the “second city” status of not...

July 25, 2018

Pop-up sessions to gather feedback on Bells management

THE Community has been invited to contribute to an update of the Bells Beach Recreation Reserve Coastal Management Plan 2015-25 (CMP) within its guiding...

July 25, 2018

Geelong Racing Club gets funding and award nominations

THE Geelong Racing Club (GRC) is in the box seat for a big year, receiving a tranche of state government funding as well as...

July 25, 2018

Players’ Garden opens at GMHBA Stadium

THE Geelong Cats have a new place to relax at home, with the Players’ Garden officially opening at GMHBA Stadium last week. The garden at...

July 25, 2018

“Dud” short film may become a TV series

PEOPLE with disability will be given a new platform to share a message of inclusion after award winning British comedy television company Baby Cow...

July 25, 2018

Play takes audiences on emotional roller-coaster ride

Think of me on Thursdays is an Australian contemporary play written over a four-week period during an intense and unrelenting time of grief. Playwright...

July 25, 2018

Benetas takes over veterans’ community nursing

VICTORIAN aged care provider Benetas has expanded its services into Geelong, taking on the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) community nursing services previously provided...