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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 19, 2017

Family violence services relaunch under new name

TWO Geelong-based services for people experiencing sexual assault and family violence have announced they will be forming a single new organisation. Barwon Centre Against Sexual...

December 19, 2017

Geelong groups pledge collective action

NEARLY two dozen Geelong employers and community groups have collectively declared their opposition to family violence. The 23 local organisations have signed a Statement of...

December 19, 2017

Clifton Springs Pro-Am to honour Maddie’s Vision

A CELEBRITY pro-am at Clifton Springs Golf Club next month will raise money to help find a cure for bone marrow failure. The annual summer...

December 19, 2017

Project to restore Moorabool River

A PARTNERSHIP between Barwon Water, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, the state government and the local community will restore the health of the Moorabool...

December 19, 2017

Grants support making music locally

THREE local music projects have received funding through two state government grant programs. In Anglesea, The Sound Doctor Presents is one of 12 regionally-based presenters...

December 19, 2017

GORCC and college celebrate six busy years

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) and Geelong Lutheran College have celebrated six years of rehabilitating Whites Gap in Torquay. The committee’s education team...

December 19, 2017

Colac Otway backs Commonwealth Games study

THE Colac Otway Shire is financially supporting a study into the 2030 Commonwealth Games being held across regional Victoria, but the City of Greater...

December 19, 2017

Diversitat enjoys year of educational success

DIVERSITAT is proud to announce another successful year with its School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SbAT) and Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program...

December 19, 2017

Targa Florio races through

THE first Targa Florio held outside Italy has been run and won, including along the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. The 84 touring cars participating...

December 19, 2017

Geelong developers recognised at industry awards

IT WAS a triple treat for Geelong at this year’s Victorian Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for Excellence, with three local or...

December 19, 2017

Colac Otway hands off resort decision to minister

THE Colac Otway Shire has decided against making a decision about the proposed $70 million Apollo Bay resort, and instead has sought to refer the...

December 19, 2017

Local artists create some Christmas spirit

QUEENSCLIFF artists and artisans are showcasing their skills while offering locally made gifts for Christmas. The works are on display at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House’s gallery,...

December 19, 2017

Santa to visit Gateway for a breakfast feast

THE young and young-at-heart will have the chance to sit down for a free festive breakfast with Santa at Gateway Plaza Leopold this weekend. Celebrating...

December 19, 2017

BCH’s meeting a celebration of history

BELLARINE Community Health’s (BCH) Annual General Meeting was a celebration of its history. More than 70 BCH members gathered last week to hear the presentation...

December 19, 2017

Lights shine through rain at Point Lonsdale

THE Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree and Community Celebration of Christmas attracted a great turnout at the weekend. All ages were represented in the wealth of...

December 19, 2017

Port community to celebrate Christmas by the bay

FAMILIES will get into the Christmas spirit next week during the19th Portarlington Community Carols. Held at the Port Pier Park on December 15, the event...

December 19, 2017

Hundreds of hairy men unite for annual event

ABOUT 220 hairy men converged at Flying Brick Cider House last week to raise awareness and funds for men’s health. The 14th annual Movember “Gentlemen...

December 19, 2017

Trio finishes 72 holes for worthy charity

FROM dawn until late afternoon on Monday, a trio of golfing enthusiasts traipsed the fairways of Curlewis for Cancer Council of Victoria’s (CCV) The...

December 19, 2017

Sports gurus hit 72-holes for charity

Sports presenter Andy Maher piggybacks one of Australia’s most respected golf journalists Mark Hayes, watched on by Maher’s brother-in-law Andy Coldrey, as the men...

December 19, 2017

Lights dim on successful festival, until next year

THE lights have dimmed and the North Bellarine Film Festival is over, but organisers say it will be back again next year. The inaugural festival,...

December 19, 2017

Award hails top tourism training

TOURISM Greater Geelong and The Bellarine has taken out a gold award at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards for aiming to raise professional standards...

December 19, 2017

People take to The Village

STORIES of some of the first people to call Warralily home have been preserved as part of a neighbourhood celebration for the grand opening...

December 19, 2017

Sun Bear festival shines again

Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay came alive with the Sun Bear Children’s Festival on November 12, exploring ways for the local community to remain...

December 19, 2017

NBN goes live in Belmont

THE National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout in Geelong continues, with 5,700 premises in Belmont, Connewarre, Marshall, Mount Dundeed, Grovedale, Highton and Waurn Ponds now...