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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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June 20, 2018

Free seminars offer valuable health tips to improve wellbeing

A GROUP of local health professionals have collaborated to offer a series of free seminars. Chiropractor and Functional Health Practitioner Dr Heidi Mueller, Rebecca Abram ...

June 20, 2018

Chess chaps on the search for more check mates

CHESS enthusiasts Stan Rusiniak and Hugh Peters menjoy playing against and learning from stronger players, as well as encouraging novices to learn the game...

June 20, 2018

Quiksilver hits plastic recycling milestone

QUIKSILVER’S recycling program has just hit a major milestone, turning 100 million bottles into boardshorts, jackets and other garments. Since the surf brand started...

June 20, 2018

New Festival of Sails chair takes the helm

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has appointed a new chair to run the 2019 Festival of Sails. Stuart Dickson, who has chaired the Wooden...

June 20, 2018

Street renaming to clear up confusion

EAST Geelong’s McNeill Court will be renamed Chapman Crescent in honour of two sisters who served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World...

June 20, 2018

Letters To The Editor – June 21, 2018

A Friday afternoon in Anglesea

Dear Editor, Typically, government’s release announcements that they know are deeply unpopular on a Friday afternoon in an attempt to avoid...

June 20, 2018

Consultation on Shipwreck Coast projects closes soon

TIME is running out for local residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on the design of three projects on the Shipwreck...

June 20, 2018

Some Otways tracks closed for the winter

SOME roads and tracks in Victoria’s forests and parks located in the Barwon South West region have been temporarily closed during winter and spring. Forest...

June 20, 2018

Massage chairs offer the best relaxation

Relaxation Station offers the largest range of massage chairs at competitive prices to suit every body. Australia’s largest and most trusted wholesalers with over 12...

June 20, 2018

Meerkat Manner is fun for the whole family

Meerkat Manner is a fantastic indoor play centre that is fun for the whole family. The centre in Ocean Grove offers an all-weather appropriate play...

June 20, 2018

A daycare where doggies rule

Blue Moon Doggie Daycaren Centre is a one-stop shop in Geelong for your energetic and social doggies. The centre in Moolap offers daycare from Monday...

June 20, 2018

New selections centre makes building a new home a breeze

After opening the doors to their refurbished Sales and Selections Centre earlier this year, Hotondo Homes Ocean Grove have received fantastic feedback from clients...

June 20, 2018

Family means everything to Bellarine Furniture

Is your family important to you? It sure if for us – in fact it is our everything! You don’t get much more “family-owned and...

June 20, 2018

Giving is key to Kyo

Every week a coloured van appears in Delhi, India to disperse 300 meals to the homeless and hungry as part of Future Hope, a...

June 20, 2018

Have your say on regional telecommunications

PUBLIC consultations for the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review have begun,b and the community has been invited to have their say. The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review...

June 20, 2018

School funding fight flares again

EDUCATION funding is on the rise again as a political issue in the Corangamite electorate, with the Australian Education Union (AEU) launching a campaign...

June 20, 2018

Grain forum coming to Derrinallum

LOCAL grain growers are being reminded of an upcoming opportunity to discuss and have input into their industry’s research, development and extension (RD&E) investments. A...

June 20, 2018

FOPA will be back this year

Lorne’s Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) is back, with organisers announcing the festival is set to return this year from August 30 to September...

June 20, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Rocking sustainability at Armstrong

DUE to deep excavation in solid ground at our Armstrong Creek community, there have been substantial amounts of rock removed from trenches and road...

June 20, 2018

Nelson focuses on the journey

SOME know it as the old Mexican restaurant, few willn remember it surviving the fires in 1940, but nowadays it is well and truly...

June 20, 2018

Christian College students make Vic swim team

A QUARTER of students from Christian College Geelong have made the grade for the Victorian state swimming team, which will compete at the Sport...

June 20, 2018

Big game for Cougars at Christian College

A TOP-of-the-table Victorian netball clash is coming to Geelong, with the Cougars set to take on Melbourne University Lightning on Friday June 22 at...

June 20, 2018

Rock up and play netball in Torquay

THE time is right for new or returning netballers to get back into netball in Torquay, with a new Rock Up Netball licensee signing...

June 13, 2018

Portarlington Demons fight Ammos and MND

THE Queen’s Birthday weekend proved a successful one for the Portarlington Demons Football Club – both on and off the field. The Demons are still...