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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 11, 2017

Rowntree leads campaign against dumping

TELEVISION personality and local resident Catriona Rowntree is heading up a new campaign to tackle dumped rubbish across Geelong. The Getway presenter will feature in...

December 11, 2017

Support the appeal and wear a poppy

OCEAN Grove-Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch is ready for this year’s Poppy Appeal, with committed volunteers manning stations in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Not only...

December 11, 2017

Remembrance Day ceremonies held across the Bellarine

RSL branches across the Bellarine will hold services to commemorate Remembrance Day on Saturday. The Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale RSL Sub-Branch respectfully ask the community and its...

December 11, 2017

Oliver’s on track for running glory

Clifton Springs Primary School pupil Oliver Ngaboyisonga, 12, recently won the 100-metre final in the State Track and Field Championships, beating a Victorian sprinting...

December 11, 2017

Arts trail launched at 360Q

The Launch of the 2017 Bellarine Arts Trail at the 360Q restaurant in Queenscliff was a great success last Friday night. More than 100...

December 11, 2017

Park Participants step out in pink

Step into Life Torquay turned the park pink with their Pink Super Session Day on Saturday, October 28. The event was run in support of...

December 11, 2017

Asthma Foundation Ball a success at Truffleduck

The 16th annual Shane O’Brien Memorial Asthma Foundation Ball was hosted by catering and events company Truffleduck over the weekend. Held at the popular Waterfront...

December 11, 2017

Saving Sun Bears with sustainability

In its fourth year, the Sun Bear Children’s Festival will continue to celebrate children’s love for animals and their passion to protect wildlife and...

December 11, 2017

Wildlife by the water

Members of the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia (WASA) from across the country are showing off their latest artworks at the By the Water...

December 11, 2017

Students can be Spectacular on Stage

Auditions for next year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular will soon get under way with registrations now open. Minister for Education James Merlino is encouraging schools...

December 11, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – November 2, 2017

FRIDAY 3/11

Paddle to the long weekend Before the craziness of the Melbourne Cup long weekend begins, enjoy your Friday night watching the region’s ocean racer,...

December 11, 2017

Day comes east for local show

Western Australian folk-rock artist Tom Day is travelling to Deans Marsh as part of his When I fall single tour. His latest single “When I...

December 11, 2017

Trot to the Globe for art show

The annual Winchelsea Art and Photography Show has been growing in strength, with a record number of entries received for the display in the...

December 11, 2017

Jules does it for the KIDS

Jules Allen is an award-winning youth advocate. For 20 years she has worked in youth support, child protection, as a school counselor and in...

December 11, 2017

Frosés in the vines

Geelong’s Toast to the Coast is fast approaching and this year there are more than just award-winning wines on the menu, with unique food...

December 11, 2017

Medals galore at Geelong Wine Show

A small producer with a vineyard on the banks of the Barwon River has taken out Wine of the Show Award at this year’s...

December 11, 2017

Local victories at Phillip Island

Jan Juc local India Robinson was crowned the Girls Junior Division winner in the Island Junior Challenge last Friday as part of the Inaugural...

December 11, 2017

Best beef on show

THE Royal Geelong Show once again attracted farmers from around the region for both on hoof and hook competition for the best beef carcase. Show...

December 8, 2017

Funds get racecourse projects past the post

GEELONG thoroughbred racing has received more than $435,000 in a state government funding injection for two major infrastructure projects at Geelong Racecourse. Minister for Racing...

December 8, 2017

Week to showcase medical research

BARWON Health and Deakin University have announced the details of this year’s Research Week. The annual week showcases the research activities of the two organisations...

December 8, 2017

River’s Gift funds breakthrough SIDS research

INTERNATIONAL research supported by Geelong-based charity River’s Gift has uncovered a developmental abnormality in babies – especially in premature babies and in boys –...

December 8, 2017

Tourism businesses report slow September quarter

THE peak body for Victoria’s tourism and event industry says businesses have reported a slower September quarter but are expecting a lift over summer. The...

December 8, 2017

Rooms still available for Geelong waterfront events

THE organisers of the Festival of Sails say plenty of accommodation is still available in Geelong during their event, despite its proximity to the...

December 8, 2017

Christian College graduates celebrate with dignity

YEAR 12 students at Christian College Geelong completed their final day at the school last week in a special event designed to encourage them...