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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

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...

December 8, 2017

Authorities urge people to stay away from whales

THE sighting of a large whale in the south channel near Port Phillip heads recently has reaffirmed advice from authorities to stay clear of...

December 8, 2017

Show your support to end violence

BELLARINE Community Health is asking the community to help them recommit to White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day is part of the Barwon Month of...

December 8, 2017

Drysdale soccer women win cup against state’s best

THE Drysdale women’s soccer team recorded a well-deserved victory in the inaugural Victorian Country Challenge Cup at the weekend. Despite being in the middle of...

December 7, 2017

A look at auction strategies

No two auctions are ever alike; they’re like snowflakes, and that’s why there are a range of common strategies for auctions that you can...

December 7, 2017

Keith adds to growing Great Ocean Properties’ team

THE Great Ocean Properties team of professionals is continuously striving to provide the best customer experience to their ever-expanding list of real estate clients,...

December 7, 2017

Ho ho ho!

Get into the festive spirit with the Geelong Cats’ 6.5-metre charity Christmas tree that Villawood Properties is sponsoring this year. The tree is located beside...

December 7, 2017

Anglesea market going from strength to strength

REIV-trained and accredited licensed estate agent Trent Ludlow from McCartney Real Estate says the Anglesea market conditions are unprecedented, having been involved in the...

December 7, 2017

Seabank auction sees seachangers buy

RT Edgar’s auction of 13 Seabank Drive Barwon Heads got off to a great start despite the forecast storm event, with an opening bid...

December 7, 2017

Blvd Torquay release four on its way

With the first three stages sold out in spectacular fashion, release four at the highly-coveted Blvd Torquay community is officially on the market. Release four...

November 29, 2017

Barwon Coast takes direct steps in wildlife preservation

BARWON Coast is introducing exclusion zones on beaches along the coast to strengthen wildlife protection measures this spring and summer. The Temporary Exclusion Zones will...

November 23, 2017

Foundation celebrates 10 years

The Cotton On Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday with a photographic exhibition at the Cotton On head office to celebrate. The exhibition featured...

November 23, 2017

Choir sings on: 10 years of Hard Knocks

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Choir of Hard Knocks will perform for Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s Musical Mornings audiences next month. Now in its 10th...