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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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January 19, 2018

Traffic controls installed at Twelve Apostles

VISITORS to Victoria’s iconic Twelve Apostles can look forward to a better journey this summer, with safer, temporary parking arrangements in place. Traffic controllers will...

January 19, 2018

Authorities crack down on reckless fires

CRIME Stoppers Victoria (CSV) is urging residents and visitors in the Geelong region to confidentially report reckless and deliberate fire behaviour before it puts...

January 19, 2018

Feedback sought on city cycling routes

THE community has been invited to have their say on plans for two new major cycling routes to connect central Geelong with the city’s...

January 19, 2018

Good racing at National E’s despite unsettled weather

THE National E’s 52nd Australian Championship recently held at Portarlington Sailing Club boasted a high standard of racing across the 18 competitors. However, Commodore Harry...

January 19, 2018

Moonlight Cinema lights up The Point

POINT Lonsdale residents recently spent a night under the stars with the arrival of The Point Moonlight Cinema. Hosted by residential property developer Moremac Property...

January 19, 2018

It was sink or ski at Fishos paddle series event

THE weather was perfect for the third race of the Fishos Paddle Series earlier this month, with a packed beach of spectators and keen...

January 19, 2018

New managing principal takes reins

COULTER Roache has a new managing principal, with principal and head of litigation and dispute resolution, Martin Reid, stepping into the role on January...

January 19, 2018

Fresh and frozen bait with the press of a button

PORTARLINGTON fisherman Martin Stobnic has set up the Bellarine’s first fishing bait vending machine. Located in Portarlington Caravan Park, the BAIT’N’GO offers fresh and frozen...

January 19, 2018

Coles helps community groups through heatwave

TWO community groups got through a sweltering weekend with a little help from Coles’ Torquay supermarket. As temperatures in Torquay and surrounds soared past 40...

January 19, 2018

Teenagers take out Pier to Pub titles

JUNIOR talent triumphed at this year’s Pier to Pub, with two Queensland teenagers leaving Olympic rivals and defending champions in their wake. Hayden Cotter and...

January 19, 2018

Mountain to Surf winner narrowly misses Mona’s record

THE Mountain to Surf has been run and won, with the first placegetter coming within six seconds of the record set by Steve Moneghetti...

January 19, 2018

A summer of celebrations

Welcome to 2018! We’re well and truly already fast-tracked into the New Year, enjoying the summer sun, the spoils of the Bellarine and perhaps...

January 18, 2018

Latest Stronger Communities grants announced

MORE than $140,000 in funding for projects across the region has been approved in round three of the federal government’s Stronger Communities Program. One of...

January 18, 2018

O’Donnell pushes for a level playing field

A FAN-FRIENDLY timeslot and a welcome celebration have consolidated the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) as a major cycling event that gives...

January 18, 2018

Glass on the menu as high tea celebrates festival launch

A HIGH Tea in Drysdale recently celebrated the official launch of the 2018 Festival of Glass. Held at the The Bungalow Restaurant, the event began...

January 18, 2018

Lions den expected to be finished for 2018 season

WORK is well under way on Leopold Football Netball Club and Leopold Cricket Club’s new clubrooms at Leopold Memorial Park. The newly refurbished and extended...

January 18, 2018

Doorknock appeal raises thousands for club

MEMBERS of the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (PLSLSC) raised more than $19,200 during their doorknock appeal last month. The donations came from residents,...

January 18, 2018

Rain fails to mussel in on good time

RAIN didn’t stop the thousands of visitors who descended on the Portarlington Mussel Festival from enjoying themselves at the weekend. Organisers hailed the annual event...

January 18, 2018

PM hands out $20m funding package for region

THE details of Geelong’s long-awaited Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP) have been revealed, with $20 million to be shared between 21 projects. LeMond Composites,...

January 18, 2018

Marcus masters Maddie’s Day

AUSTRALIAN Olympian Marcus Fraser took home victory at Maddie’s Day on the Purple Pro-Am at Clifton Springs Golf Club on Sunday. The star-studded event raised...

January 18, 2018

WELL PLAYED

Maddie’s Day on the Purple Pro-Am at Clifton Springs Golf Club on Sunday raised more than $25,000 in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. Australian...

January 15, 2018

Detox needed for digital addiction

Traditionally, the New Year is a time to kick-start healthy habits, with resolutions to quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption. However, in 2018 more Australians...

January 15, 2018

By the beach in a house of beauty

The rising trend in home-based businesses is seen in Bridie Rollason’s Torquay Beauty House. For years, Bridie worked in various professional beauty salons on the...

January 15, 2018

Be smoke-free in January

Eight in 10 smokers in Victoria say they want to quit smoking, but few are likely to set themselves up for success in 2018. As...