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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 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...

December 12, 2017

Grove cricket club bats up girls’ teams

THE Ocean Grove Cricket Club (OGCC) says the addition of its girls’ cricket teams has created a fantastic atmosphere at the club. The OGCC will...

December 12, 2017

Fishos entrants enjoy a paddle

THE Fishos Paddle Series kicked off last Friday night in typical cold Victorian conditions. There was a great turn out for the race across all...

December 12, 2017

STEM sell needed to keep girls involved in sciences

A NEW report co-created by Deakin University has found the number of girls taking part in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects has...

December 12, 2017

Bright sparks finalists in fire awards

TWO local projects have been named as finalists in this year’s Fire Awareness Awards. Run by Victoria’s fire agencies – Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic),...

December 12, 2017

Offshore thing: flights search sea for Otway gas

As the debate about Australia’s energy future rolls on, the state government will take to the sky to map Victoria’s gas resources and open...

December 12, 2017

Otways tracks and roads re-open

Forest and park tracks and roads across the otway District re-opened last week, just in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend. Forest Fire Management Victoria...

December 12, 2017

Modom takes three for the beach

MODOM Surf is pleased to announce it has partnered with Take 3 for its mid October release of the Take 3 Traction Collection. Take 3...

December 12, 2017

Imaginations take flight for adventure name comp

WHAT would you name the new $2.6 million adventure playground at Armstrong Mount Duneed? Villawood Properties is calling on the community to come up with...

December 12, 2017

West Gate project invites Geelong tenders

BUSINESSES from the Geelong region have been invited to be part of the team that builds the West Gate Tunnel Project. Construction will start in...

December 12, 2017

Making noise on ambulance response times

THE Labor state government is touting the latest ambulance response times as the best first quarter in eight years, but the state Opposition have...

December 12, 2017

Teens, get your meningococcal vaccine

WITH six meningococcal cases diagnosed in the Geelong region in the past 12 months, the state government is urging teenagers aged 15-19 years old...

December 12, 2017

More coaches of the night to run to Geelong

MORE late-night coach services will be introduced later this month from Melbourne to Geelong and other major regional centres on Friday and Saturday nights. The...