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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

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...

December 20, 2017

No higher than five on Barwon estuary

THE Port of Barwon Heads are working with other groups and agencies to create awareness of the five knot speed limit applying to the...

December 20, 2017

The best of the best combine for first Christmas market

THE best of local food and craft will combine this weekend in Ocean Grove for the first Christmas Makers’ Market. After six years of running...

December 20, 2017

So this is Christmas

It’s definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on the Bellarine, and I for one am on the silly-season bandwagon. The street...

December 20, 2017

Through the looking grass

The City of Greater Geelong’s fire prevention team has started inspecting potential fire risks on the Bellarine. Pictured is fire prevention team leader David...

December 20, 2017

Officers reduce fire risk across the Bellarine

THE City of Greater Geelong’s fire prevention team is inspecting potential fire risks on the Bellarine, as the region faces an above average fire...

December 20, 2017

Firefighting recruits train for summer

SOME of Forest Fire Management Victoria’s newest recruits have completed a tough and informative training camp in preparation for the summer fire season. The 20...

December 20, 2017

Keep clear of resting seals

LOCAL beachgoers can expect to see more young seals in the coming months, as an influx of juvenile seals come ashore along the coast. Summer...

December 20, 2017

Storm brings spate of ladder accidents

A DOZEN people were hospitalised in 12 hours due to ladder falls on Thursday, and paramedics have warned people to take care on ladders. Many...

December 20, 2017

Case of the vapours forces Leisurelink evacuation

LEISURELINK is operating as normal following an incident last week that forced it to be evacuated. Several people were taken to hospital after “irritating vapours”...

December 20, 2017

Apollo Bay gets into the Christmas spirit

APOLLO Bay will be getting into the Christmas spirit with the placement of the WildWood Christmas tree on the town’s foreshore on Monday In response...

December 20, 2017

Geelong Heritage Centre welcomes 100,000th visitor

THE Geelong Heritage Centre has marked its 100,000th visitor since opening in its new location in central Geelong two years ago. Since moving “under the...

December 19, 2017

Floating their boats: Crowds make Christmas tree tradition

THE first night of Geelong’s floating Christmas tree is becoming an annual tradition for some families, with an increasing number of people returning for...