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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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December 20, 2017

Adult incontinence products at your doorstep

Holistic Incontinence Geelong is conveniently located at 25 Slevin Street in North Geelong. Their location is easily accessible from all locations around Geelong, the Bellarine...

December 20, 2017

Corangamite seniors have a voice

A new, free support network is now available to stand up for the rights older people in need in Corangamite. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson...

December 20, 2017

Support your body as you age

In my line of work, far too commonly I hear arthritis or age used as acceptable reasons to feel limited on a day-to-day basis. I...

December 20, 2017

Make friends with textiles at Amitie

Amitie Textiles in Torquay carries a huge range of inspiring fabrics suitable for patchwork, dress making, quilting, home décor and other craft and sewing...

December 20, 2017

Pupils perform Peter Pan to a packed house

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School pupils were proud to present their whole school production of Peter Pan on Friday. All pupils at the school were challenged to...

December 20, 2017

Team dives on invasive seaweed

DIVERS have removed two tonnes of highly invasive seaweed from Pope’s Eye in the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. The team from Parks Victoria...

December 20, 2017

Jan Juc Playgroup celebrates Christmas

THE Jan Juc Playgroup has enjoyed its last celebration for the year – its Christmas Party. Held at Bob Pettit Reserve on Thursday, mums, dads...

December 20, 2017

Gantry gives Apollo Bay fishers a lift

APOLLO Bay’s reputation as a destination for game fishing has received a boost with the installation of a new $24,500 gantry to weigh catches...

December 20, 2017

MegaRail makes it to next stage of prospectus

PROPONENTS of a $15 billion bid to cut travel times between Geelong and Melbourne to 17 minutes has made it to the second stage...

December 20, 2017

Institute touts Melbourne airport rail for Geelong travellers

THE Rail Futures Institute (RFI) is talking up a railway line to Melbourne Airport, saying its plan would also have benefits for Geelong travellers. In...

December 20, 2017

Christmas cheer overflows at Warralily

A LARGE crowd gathered for Warralily’s fourth annual Christmas Spectacular at the weekend. ARIA-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Nathaniel Willemse joined Michael Stangel (The Voice)...

December 20, 2017

Disruptive ideas aired at Pivot Summit

DISRUPTION was the order of the day at the 2017 Pivot Summit, with several of the speakers praising the virtues of transformative change. The annual...

December 20, 2017

Wozniak talks a life in technology

CREATIVITY and jokes go hand-in-hand, according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The headliner at last week’s Pivot Summit, Mr Wozniak shared stories about the formative...

December 20, 2017

Barwon Heads PS fair creates Christmas vibe

ORGANISERS of Barwon Heads Primary School’s Christmas Fair say it drew a massive crowd on Friday. After postponing the event for a week due to...

December 20, 2017

EstuaryWatch celebrates a decade of good work

ESTUARYWATCH has celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking its growth from a pilot program monitoring four estuaries along the Great Ocean Road in the Corangamite...

December 20, 2017

Local groups set to compete in Caroloke

GATEWAY Plaza Leopold has given traditional carols a fun twist with a “Caroloke” event tomorrow (Friday) night. Local community groups and schools will show off...

December 20, 2017

Santa Claus and carols come to Ocean Grove Park

THOUSANDS of locals filled Ocean Grove Park at the weekend to share in the Christmas spirit. Ocean Grove Carols in the Park organiser Jon Mamonski...

December 20, 2017

Painkalac Reservoir stocked with perch

BARWON Water and the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) have joined forces to stock Painkalac Reservoir with 7,000 native estuary perch. The reservoir was opened for...

December 20, 2017

Nobel ceremony a mix of emotions for Gisela

GISELA Gardener says the Nobel Peace Prize awards ceremony honouring the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) provoked mixed emotions for her. Ms Gardener...

December 20, 2017

Oates Vic Open tees off

THE countdown to the 2018 Oates Vic Open is on, with Friday’s launch breakfast at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong signalling less than eight weeks...

December 20, 2017

Community spirit alive in Grove as thousands shop up

UP to 2,000 people packed into Ocean Grove’s main street for this year’s Christmas in the Grove. Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said...

December 20, 2017

Pop-Up Summer Series returns to surf club

POINT Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (PLSLSC) will transform the lawn of its clubhouse into a pop-up restaurant and lawn bar for about two...

December 20, 2017

Bellarine events share in $50,000 funding

PORTARLINTON’S Celtic festival has received a $20,000 funding grant for next year’s event, while Queenscliff is set to host the Queenscliff Winter Weekends thanks...

December 20, 2017

Music returns to the Portarlington Bandstand

A BEAUTIFUL sunny day provided the perfect opportunity for the Portarlington Rotunda to shine in Christmas splendour. About 200 people came to hear the music...