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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

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...

December 18, 2017

Woolworth’s hampers help celebrate Christmas

EMPLOYEES from Woolworth stores across the Bellarine will soon put together 200 Christmas hampers for families in need. For the past five years local stores...

December 18, 2017

Flower power to reign as classic cars hit town

MORE than 140 classic cars will parade down the main street of Queenscliff tomorrow when Targa Florio fever hits town. The Targa Florio Australian Tribute...

December 18, 2017

Asher launches new book about inspirational footy lady

BELLARINE councillor and author Stephanie Asher will celebrate the launch of her new book this weekend with its leading lady – Melburnian of the...

December 18, 2017

HOPE SPRINGS

Locals discover secret to a dream retirement

RETIRED Bellarine Peninsula local Beverley Lewis says that deciding to move from a large family home in Ocean...

December 14, 2017

Agency Profile: Brett Swan

Sales Consultant, One Agency Shaun O’Callaghan Brett Swan joins the One Agency team as a dedicated, well-connected sales professional known for wowing clients. Extensive industry experience...

December 14, 2017

Winchelsea’s newest community releases stage five

WITH stages one, two and three sold out, and all lots in stage four either on hold or sold, stage five – the Pine...

December 14, 2017

Manna from heaven

Great Ocean Properties’ Michelle McDonald and Marty Maher are pictured with 32 Manna Gum Drive vendor Colin Smith, who sold his property in Great...

December 14, 2017

Metricon’s New Amira Display opens

THE smartly designed floorplan of the brand new Amira 28BP Metricon display at Manzene Village in Lara will be popular with stylish Geelong families...

December 12, 2017

Toast to the Coast a wine-derful weekend

Geelong’s two-day local festival Toast to the Coast was a huge success once again, with more than 5,000 wine-enthusiasts flocking to wineries across the...

December 12, 2017

Kylie on Stage at Geelong Gallery

Geelong Gallery is delighted to announce that Kylie on Stage, an exhibition celebrating magical moments from Kylie Minogue’s highly successful concert tours, will open...

December 12, 2017

Bryan’s on the green

Bryan Adams is returning to Australia for four special regional shows in January 2018, including A Day on the Green, playing for the first...

December 12, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – November 9, 2017

FRIDAY 10/11

Stevie J’s giant story AFL star Stevie J will be at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove on Friday to launch his autobiography The Cat with...