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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 4, 2018

Car catches fire after hitting pole in Wallington

THOUSANDS of Bellarine residents sand businesses were without power on Tuesday morning after a car hit a power pole in Wallington. Sergeant Sean Drew from...

January 4, 2018

Celebrity chefs cook for Challenge

Don’t miss out on the biggest night of Oates Vic Open week by securing a table for the Celebrity Chef Charity Dinner for Challenge. Back...

January 4, 2018

Final Winchelsea-Colac duplication works begin

WORKS have started on the last stage of duplicating the Princes Highway between Winchelsea and Colac. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said last month that...

January 4, 2018

Preparing for take-off? You need a permit in a park

WITH an influx of drones expecting to take off in the days and weeks after Christmas, Parks Victoria has reminded visitors that launching and...

January 4, 2018

EPA watching out for pollution over the holidays

WITH many industries shutting down for the holiday season, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has warned all businesses to secure possible pollution threats while...

January 4, 2018

Funding set to engage young Grovers

YOUNG people in Ocean Grove will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community thanks to a $150,000 grant. The...

January 4, 2018

Competitors ride out the waves at regatta

MORE than 30 state and national competitors have taken to the water for the 53rd Hartley TS16 Australian Championship Regatta at Portarlington Sailing Club. Held...

January 4, 2018

Iconic film festival comes to Queenscliff

WELL-KNOWN Australia actor Steve Bastoni says extending the Peninsula Film Festival to the Bellarine is the fruition of a long-held dream. In an exciting coup...

January 4, 2018

Sold-out New Year’s Eve event goes off

QUEENSCLIFF’S first fireworks display in what is believed to be about 30 years has proved to be a cracking event. The fireworks were part of...

January 4, 2018

Team Mortgage Choice wins fishing classic

THE fourth Riverview Fishing Classic last week raised more than $5,000 for the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Held at the St Leonards boat...

January 4, 2018

Rip ready for race day heat

OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will continue to monitor extreme heat forecast for this weekend in the lead up to its RT Edgar...

January 3, 2018

NICE FIGURES

Visitor numbers to the Bellarine exceed expectations

VISITOR numbers to the Bellarine have soared during the past year, along with the amount of money people...

January 3, 2018

Creative sculptors to hit the sand

The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House will host its 20th Sand Sculpture Contest this Sunday (January 7) between 10am and noon. Pictured are Bailey and Mitch...

January 3, 2018

Sea of sand sculptures set for Queenscliff

QUEENSCLIFF beach will transform into a sea of sand sculptures this Sunday. Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House volunteers will host their 20th Sand Sculpture Contest between 10am...

January 3, 2018

Health of Victorian babies improves

Victorian mothers, babies and children are now healthier and safer, with a new report showing a significant improvement in their health. The Victoria’s Mothers, Babies...

January 3, 2018

Summer activity stretches out in the sun

Summer holidays are here, the days are getting warmer and daylight is plentiful, it’s the perfect time to make a commitment to being physically...

January 3, 2018

Growing demand for volunteer disability support workers

Local disability services organisation Gateways Support Services is supporting a new campaign – Volunteer For Disability – In Geelong and Victoria’s west, to highlight...

January 3, 2018

Geelong library receives one millionth visitor

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre welcomed its one-millionth visitor last Wednesday December 20, just a little over two years since opening to the...

January 3, 2018

Surf films on the big screen

Surf films are back on the Surf Coast next month with the running of the 8th annual Bells Beach Surf Film Festival. Each year the...

January 3, 2018

Eyeing New Year’s Eve

Welcome 2018 at Terindah

Chime in the New Year at one of the Bellarine’s most beautiful vineyards, Terindah Estate, taking in the spectacular views across...

January 3, 2018

Shakespeare plays on in the vines at Leura Park

Celebrating 16 years of Shakespeare in the Vines, the highly acclaimed Essential Theatre will be staging one of the Bard’s most loved works, Twelfth...

January 3, 2018

An eye for detail in life on the coast

Ferne Millen Photography

Ferne Millen is a local photographer with a studio based in Jan Juc and 20 years’ experience capturing timeless moments. Servicing the Surf...

January 3, 2018

From fashion capital to Torquay

White Coco

For the past seven years, Pauline from White Coco has been dressing women in Melbourne -the fashion capital – and has recently relocated...

January 3, 2018

Leading the way in travel bookings

Leading Journeys

Bronwyn Zappelli, the owner of Leading Journeys, has been a travel consultant for 17 years. After consulting in offices locally and elsewhere in the...