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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 8, 2017

Local Hot Shots hit out in Geelong Lawn finals

HOT Shots tennis in Geelong continues to grow, with a record field of more than 180 young players taking the court at the Geelong...

December 8, 2017

Children’s book to be launched in Torquay

LOCAL author Juliet Williams will launch her new picture book, Missing Pinky, at a free event today (Thursday) at Torquay Library. Lucy’s beloved blanket Pinky,...

December 8, 2017

Mountain bike device gets funds to change gears

A CLEVER mountain bike innovation designed and made in Waurn Ponds is among six start-ups selected for SPARK Deakin’s 2017 Accelerator program. The teams of...

December 8, 2017

Think regionally to win from second: Matherly

GEELONG has much to be gained from groups that can co-ordinate and drive a region’s economic development, according to the immediate past chair of...

December 8, 2017

Kidney stone: plastic makes concrete fantastic

A BY-PRODUCT of dialysis could help improve sustainability in the construction industry, with an innovative Deakin University recycling project proposing to turn hospital waste...

December 8, 2017

Adventure in the Otway trees

Trees Adventure, the well-known outdoor adventure brand, is happy with the success of the latest attraction in the Otway ranges. Trees Adventure Otway Park officially...

December 8, 2017

Barwon Heads gullvanising women’s football

The Barwon heads Football and Netball Club (BhFNC) is proud to be one of the 10 clubs chosen to field a seniors women’s team...

December 8, 2017

Barristers’ chambers open in Geelong

GEELONG has made legal history, with the first barristers’ chambers outside Melbourne opening near the Town Hall last week. Walsh Chambers, located in the Focus...

December 8, 2017

Plants, plants and more plants – 18,000 of them!

Great Ocean road Coast Committee’s (GOrCC) conservation team has been tirelessly planting throughout the winter months. approximately 18,000 plants have gone in the ground at...

December 8, 2017

Local filmmaker to open coming festival

FILMMAKER and RMIT University academic Dr Shaun Wilson will open the North Bellarine Film Festival later this month. A Bellarine resident with two feature films...

December 8, 2017

Charity golf day to help the seafarers

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club will host the Mission to Seafarers Golf Charity Day later this month. The Reverend Noah Park and 30 volunteers provide a warm...

December 8, 2017

Weather postpones planned burns

FOREST Fire Management Victoria postponed an 80-hectare planned burn near Anglesea last week after cloud cover made conditions unsuitable for burning. On Monday last week,...

December 8, 2017

Anglesea footy strategy supported by grant

THE Anglesea Football and Netball Club is receiving $5,000 towards its strategic plan through a state government grant. The club is among those sharing in...

December 8, 2017

State to expand mobile coverage

THE Geelong region will get four new mobile phone towers as part of a Labor state government project to improve coverage across regional Victoria. The...

December 8, 2017

Riordan wants answers on wire rope barriers

NOT everyone is happy about the rollout of wire rope safety barriers (WRSB) across Victoria, with Liberal Polwarth MP Richard Riordan suggesting there were...

December 8, 2017

Spooktacular Carnival boasts all things scary

SNAKES, spiders, an electric chair, gravestones and lots of lollies – a Spooktacular Halloween Carnival in Leopold had it all at the weekend. Leopold local...

December 8, 2017

Relay For Life gets the Bellarine moving

ABOUT 400 people walked laps around Leopold Primary School’s oval at the weekend to help fight cancer. Bellarine Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday...

December 8, 2017

Hundreds converge at new Grove oval

THE launch of Devlins Road Football Oval at Ocean Grove at the weekend was a huge success, attracting about 500 guests. AFL champion and Oakdene...

December 8, 2017

Pink ladies fundraise over delicious breakfast

THE Bellarine Women’s Network inaugural Pink Ribbon Breakfast has raised almost $1,200 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. About thirty women dressed in pink enjoyed...

December 8, 2017

Borough’s Australia Day Awards nominations close soon

NOMINATIONS for the Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2018 Australia Day Awards will close in under two weeks. Borough mayor Tony Francis said the awards, which close...

December 8, 2017

Police investigate brigade burglary

POLICE are investigating the theft of a generator, chainsaw and drill kit from Barwon Heads Fire Brigade station at the weekend. Brigade captain Helen Wood...

December 8, 2017

Restored memorial opens next week

A LONG-forgotten soldiers’ memorial at Mannerim that has been restored by a group of dedicated volunteers will officially open next week. The Mannerim Memorial Opening...

December 8, 2017

Saint Ignatius farewells Year 12 students

YEAR 12 students from Saint Ignatius College at Drysdale were applauded as they attended their final school assembly. Students and families were at a graduation...

December 8, 2017

Heads community supports Jakara’s Olympic journey

A FUNDRAISING event at Barwon Heads on the weekend has raised $10,500 to support local Jakara Anthony’s Olympic journey. Barwon Grove Golf Club – also...