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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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May 30, 2018

Get value from your home valuation

Valuing your home by a professional usually costs between $300-$500 and can be done for a number of reasons. The most prominent of these are...

May 30, 2018

Dale McDonald to coach Torquay Cricket Club

THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club has announced the appointment of Dale McDonald as its captain/coach for the next two years. After three years leading sub-district...

May 30, 2018

Cordner wins again for Torquay Coastal Boxing

FIGHTERS from Torquay Coastal Boxing have found some success after a trip up north, winning two of their four fights at about in Wodonga. Michael...

May 30, 2018

Elite Taekwondo fights it out at invitational

SIX members of Torquay-based Elite Taekwondo fought it out at the Melbourne Taekwondo Invitational on Sunday. The event, held at Doncaster Secondary College, saw a...

May 23, 2018

Trung shares Bellarine’s beauty at Basils

Trung Truong is showcasing his artworks, which are as diverse as the cultural influence of places he has lived, at Basils Farm in Swan...

May 23, 2018

Raise your cup for the Salvos

A Floral High Tea at Portarlington Football Netball Club on Saturday, May 26 will raise money for the Salvos Bellarine Outreach Van. Pictured is...

May 23, 2018

Greater protection for the Bellarine’s Ramsar wetland

A NEW seven-year blueprint will protect and enhance one of Victoria’s acclaimed wetlands, the Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar site. Minister...

May 23, 2018

FC Leopold girls’ team kicks off

FC LEOPOLD fielded a girls under 9s team at the weekend for the first time. The club has been striving to have a team in...

May 23, 2018

Floral High Tea to support the salvos

A FLORAL High Tea at Portarlington Football Netball Club this weekend will support the Bellarine Salvation Army. The Ladies Day event hosted by the netball...

May 23, 2018

OWEN MARKS ANOTHER ANZAC BIRTHDAY

This newspaper’s recent Anzac Day coverage included this picture of Owen Nichol (first from right, in tweed jacket) at Point Lonsdale, who happened to...

May 23, 2018

Rotary on the right track to better health in the Borough

QUEENSCLIFFE Rotary Club is aiming to raise $120,000 over two years for an exercise trail in Point Lonsdale and a pod of equipment in...

May 23, 2018

Lions look to community to fund shortfall

LEOPOLD Lions Football Netball Club is calling for community donations to cover a $50,000 shortfall needed to buy equipment for its new redevelopment. The 40-year-old...

May 23, 2018

Getting the Bert Alsop Track back on track

THE Bert Alsop Track is a scenic walking track along the Lorne foreshore, linking North Lorne to the town’s centre and offering views across...

May 23, 2018

Have a swing at getting some funding

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club is inviting local not-for-profit community and sporting organisations to apply for funding to the value of up to $10,000. The Portarlington Golf...

May 23, 2018

Saint Ignatius students win sporting glory

LOCAL Saint Ignatius College students have been making waves in the surf and on the netball court. The Drysdale school’s girls surf team took out...

May 23, 2018

Some local fire brigades fail to meet response target

THE Country Fire Authority has released its response times for the third quarter of 2017-18, which have revealed the Torquay, Lara and Geelong West...

May 23, 2018

Geelong Private Hospital to close

HUNDREDS of doctors, nurses and other staff in Geelong will be out of a job following the sudden news that Geelong Private Hospital will...

May 23, 2018

Understanding the value of a funeral plan

WE OFTEN plan for different milestones in our lives such as weddings, careers and even retirement - planning for our final goodbye makes just...

May 23, 2018

Volunteers keep the kitchen going at Torquay College

VOLUNTEERS help make the world go round, and at Torquay College, they keep the kitchen garden growing as well. To mark National Volunteer Week, the...

May 23, 2018

Xavier’s mako protection plan snapped up

A TEENAGE fisher from the Geelong region has made a proposal for sustainable fishing that is on the verge of becoming state government policy. Xavier...

May 23, 2018

Roundabout to be built at dangerous Birregurra intersection

NEARLY $5 million will be spent on upgrading a dangerous intersection near Birregurra that was the site of three crashes in five days last...

May 23, 2018

Lead found in some drinking fountains

THE City of Greater Geelong has switched off about 30 public drinking fountains while it investigates reports of high levels of lead. In March, the...

May 23, 2018

XAVIER HUXTABLE DOES WELL IN VICTORIAN YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS

JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has been officially presented with his award as a finalist in this year’s Victorian Young Achiever Awards. The 15-yearold,...

May 23, 2018

Shire urges residents to keep up the recycling effort

SURF Coast Shire residents have one of the cleanest recycling records in the state but the council has stressed the need to maintain export...