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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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July 4, 2018

BFL finals venues confirmed

AFL Barwon has announced the venues for this year’s Bellarine Football Netball League finals series have been confirmed, including a return to Leopold for...

July 4, 2018

Torquay Golf Club – July 5, 2018

TUESDAY June 26: The ladies played par and with SQ Ross Lewis took out A Grade. +2 for Jeanette Kent won her B Grade...

June 27, 2018

Lappin talks footy before the game

A three-time AFL premiership player shared his thoughts on his career and the modern game at the Torquay Tigers’ annual “Before the Game” function...

June 27, 2018

Project scores another $200,000 for netball facilities

THE state government has kicked in an additional $200,000 to ensure the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Precinct redevelopment project includes first class netball game...

June 27, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – June 28, 2018

Play ball! Geelong has hit a home run by securing a team in the Australian Baseball League for the upcoming season. While both the Renegades (cricket)...

June 27, 2018

Push to lift Alcoa’s FOI exemption

SCRUTINY is increasing in the aftermath of Alcoa’s failed demolition in Anglesea, with the VictorianGreens trying to lift a freedom of information exemption and...

June 27, 2018

Colac Otway mayor disappointed at Corangamite redistribution

THE mayor of the Colac Otway Shire has expressed his surprise and disappointment with the Australian Electoral Commission’s decision to exclude Colac from Corangamite. The...

June 27, 2018

REFGUEE WEEK TALK HEARS FROM NAURU TEACHERS

Torquay Library marked Refugee Week last week by hosting an event with two teachers who taught on Nauru for four years. The talk, presented...

June 27, 2018

Students test their science and engineering skills

SCIENTISTS and engineers of the future tried, failed and tried again in two days of experimentation at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The 2018 Geelong...

June 27, 2018

First Glamping Fiesta proves a hit

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee will make glamping in Lorne an annual night out, following a successful initial sold-out hosting of 40 campers...

June 27, 2018

Urban scheme to bring life to Geelong’s vacant spaces

OWNERS of vacant properties in Geelong and artists are invited to connect and take part in a new initiative to reinvigorate empty spaces in...

June 27, 2018

VTA to host free forum in Geelong

THE Victorian Transport Association, representing the state’s freight and logistics industry, is hosting a forum in Geelong next month as part of a series...

June 27, 2018

Learn about parenting children who worry

A SERIES of seminars in Barwon Heads will give parents the opportunity to learn about anxiety and strategies to help their child worry less. Drummond...

June 27, 2018

North Bellarine Film Festival to announce line-up soon

THE North Bellarine Film Festival is dusting off its iconic yellow director’s chair as it finalises another line-up of quality films to be announced...

June 27, 2018

Tigers and Ammos to play for the Bethany Cup

TRADITIONAL footy rivals Torquay and Geelong Amateur will battle it out on the footy ground on Sunday, but will be united around a common...

June 27, 2018

Liberals and Labor to battle it out on tax

TAX policy is shaping up as a defining issue between the two major parties in Corangamite, with the Liberals’ Sarah Henderson praising the passage...

June 27, 2018

Henderson criticises market regulator over insurance trouble

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has taken aim at the market regulator for a lack of action following contentious insurance claims following the bushfires...

June 27, 2018

International spotlight turns to local pets and people

BELLARINE-based initiatives promoting the human-animal bond will take the spotlight tomorrow when international delegates visit the region. Cherished Pets will host delegates from the International...

June 27, 2018

Agave stands tall by the beach

NO, it’s not a prehistoric dinosaur, ostrich or emu – it’s a plant! Bells By The Beach Holiday House owner Jan Bell is very proud...

June 27, 2018

Dog of a year expressed artistically

RACHINGER Gallery is proud to present the first collaborative exhibition by students from Geelong’s four special schools, which opens tomorrow (Friday). Year of the Dog at...

June 27, 2018

Learn the story of this year’s eminent Australians

A DISTINGUISHED actor, a quantum physician and an NRL star may not at first glance have much in common but their shared career dedication...

June 27, 2018

Communities get more time to pick their project

REGIONAL communities have more time to put forward their great local ideas for funding, with the deadline for the state government’s Pick My Project...

June 27, 2018

Fire services urge action on preventable fires

FOR many Victorians, the fire season means the hot and dry days of summer, but it is winter that brings more preventable house fires...

June 27, 2018

The only sure thing is that things will change

The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the writ er exclusively and do not express the views of the editor or Surf Coast...