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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

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...

December 19, 2017

Record numbers take flight at Avalon

BUSINESS is taking off at Avalon, with Jetstar announcing it will carry a record number of passengers through the airport this year. Jetstar Australia and...

December 19, 2017

Volunteers gear up with VESEP grants

EMERGENCY services volunteers across western Victoria are sharing in hundreds of thousands of more than a million dollars in funding for equipment though the...

December 19, 2017

Pupils building a water-wise message

WATER-wise pupils at Geelong Lutheran College have designed a Lego robotic show about reusing household shower run-off that is in the running for a...

December 19, 2017

Learning at Child’s Play

On OCTOBER 28, the newest childcare centre in torquay, Child’s Play, held a hugely successful open day. More than 100 groups of people came through...

December 19, 2017

A fundraiser for furry friends

Mt DuneeD Primary School pupil Indiana Fatone is a junior ranger at local wildlife sanctuary Jirrahlinga. At only 10 years old, Indiana organised a whole...

December 19, 2017

Artistic piano strikes a chord

AN ABANDONED piano has been given a new lease of life and spruced up for passers-by at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. The “People’s Piano”,...

December 19, 2017

Surf shop makes move

Bells Beach Surf Shop has moved 200 metres north along the Surf Coast Highway, taking pride of place opposite Quiksilver. Locally owned and operated for...

December 19, 2017

Hayden happy with buoyant market

Hayden Real Estate has experienced a year fuelled by low interest rates and increased buyer activity, which has resulted in a buoyant Ocean Grove...

December 19, 2017

Ocean Grove Home Hardware offers a taste of Italy

Locals who love pizza will be enticed by a special offer at Ocean Grove Home Hardware next week. During Christmas in the Grove on Wednesday...

December 18, 2017

Carols in the Grove to be bigger again

The 2017 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park promises to be bigger and better than ever according to stage manager Mamonski. Over 3,000 locals and...

December 18, 2017

Port harbour to kick off wooden boat celebrations

THE Wooden Boat Festival will host its pre-event opening at Portarlington Safe Harbour next March. The opening in Portarlington will take place on March 9...

December 18, 2017

Susan Salter new mayor of Queenscliffe

THE Borough of Queenscliffe council has elected Susan Salter as its new mayor. Cr Salter has taken the reins from former mayor Tony Francis as...