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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 12, 2018

Surf Coast FC juniors taste Victory

A PAIR of youngsters from Surf Coast FC had their chance on the big stage as part of Saturday’s A-League game at GMHBA Stadium. Benson...

January 12, 2018

Sand sculptures impress at annual contest

RACING cars, hippopotamuses, a huge dragon and travel-inspired sand sculptures were among the mix at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House’s annual contest at the weekend. About 300...

January 12, 2018

Big Bash hits out in Geelong

The hard-hitting excitement of the Big Bash league officially came to geelong last week, with the Melbourne Renegades and the sydney sixers clashing in...

January 12, 2018

Hospital data reveals injury hotspots

A DECADE of Victorian emergency room data shows that older women are having serious falls on public transport, whereas those most likely to get...

January 12, 2018

Health care driving Geelong jobs growth

THE latest data from the Census shows health care and social assistance is driving employment in Geelong, with more than 20,000 residents in the...

January 12, 2018

Sailing club farewells a champion

A MUCH-appreciated member of the Torquay Sailing Club has sought moorings elsewhere. Ian Champion, a stalwart of the club for more than eight years, moved...

January 12, 2018

Henderson defends stance on international drivers

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has repeated her assertion that unskilled international drivers on the Geelong region’s roads “can be a moving time bomb”,...

January 12, 2018

Car and bike show revs up eager crowd

HUNDREDS of cars and bikes of all shapes and sizes descended on Drysdale at the weekend for the seventh annual Autopro Classic Car and...

January 12, 2018

TSV issues warning about faulty lifejacket

MARITIME Safety Victoria (MSV) is warning boaters who own or intend to buy lifejackets to be aware of a model and batch that has...

January 12, 2018

Locals concerned about welfare of development

PORTARLINGTON residents are concerned about the number of residential developments being constructed on the edge of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Celia Adams, who lives in...

January 12, 2018

Herbalife ride seeks surfers’ support

THE fifth Herbalife Family Foundation Bike Ride will again roll out of Torquay next month, and local surfers have been encouraged to get involved. Started...

January 12, 2018

Torquay sets a Nippers record

AS THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club begins celebrations for its 50th year of Nippers, its Piping Hot Summer Holiday Program, for children aged...

January 12, 2018

Crowd of Nippers comes to Cosy Corner

THOUSANDS of Nippers and spectators again swarmed to Cosy Corner on Friday for the second junior carnival of the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) season. More...

January 12, 2018

Fairhaven SLSC holds another classic

THE latest running of the Tim Gates Classic drew a combined field of more than 600 to Fairhaven’s beach on Sunday. The five-kilometre fun run/walk...

January 12, 2018

Bellarine Cup a fun day for all ages

SNAKES, bats, koalas and birds proved a hit with the children at last week’s Batman Management Group Bellarine Cup. The Australian wildlife visited Geelong Racing...

January 12, 2018

Indented Head’s history now on exhibit

INDENTED Head’s rich and diverse history is now on exhibit through a permanent display at the town’s community hall. The Indented Head Community Association received...

January 12, 2018

Arts event appoints new director as preparations begin

PREPARATIONS are under way for arts event Mountain to Mouth, with the appointment of a new artistic director and search for an artist to...

January 12, 2018

Trolls kicks off Leopold’s pop-up cinema

A MIX of family favourites and cult classics will be shown at Gateway Plaza Leopold’s free popup outdoor cinema during January and February. First to...

January 12, 2018

Brendan’s photo brings dementia to light

OCEAN Grove’s Brendan Waites is on a mission to raise awareness of dementia after coming face to face with how the awful disease has...

January 12, 2018

Wreck2Reef adds new course to line-up

THE ninth annual Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim Classic at Indented Head next month will include an exciting new 2.5-kilometre course. The much anticipated community event...

January 12, 2018

Stars here for Maddie’s Day On The Purple

CLIFTON Springs Golf Club will host Maddie’s Day On The Purple Pro-Am this weekend. The event, to be held on Sunday, January 14, will support...

January 12, 2018

Starfish Nippers join Point Lonsdale SLSC

A LIFESAVING skills program at Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is giving young people with disabilities the chance to learn about beach...

January 12, 2018

Bellarine grassfire under control

ABOUT 65 hectares of rural farmland along Swan Bay Road has been destroyed in a fire started by a suspected arson attack at about...

January 9, 2018

Falls fever hits Lorne

Falls Festival Lorne saw event-goers have a blast in varying weather conditions. Starting the festival with a bang on the Thursday, Daryl Braithwaite took...