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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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October 31, 2017

Deakin starts its pollen watch

VICTORIANS will for the first time receive thunderstorm asthma alerts via the Bureau of Meteorology thanks to data from Deakin University’s annual AIRwatch pollen...

October 31, 2017

More measles cases confirmed

The number of cases in Victoria’s measles outbreak has risen to 11, with four more confirmations over the weekend. The Department of Health and Human...

October 31, 2017

Working tirelessly for you

I LOVE Geelong, where I have lived and worked for more than 40 years. I will fight for the council to deliver its core responsibilities:...

October 31, 2017

Safer Communities Fund applications open again

GRANT applications for round two of the federal government’s Safer Communities Fund program are now open. Local councils and community organisations are invited to apply...

October 31, 2017

Sustainable houses showcased

A MOUNT Duneed home with a remarkable 8.2-star energy rating is among the 10 houses across the Geelong region that will open their doors...

October 31, 2017

Fundraising lunch supports life after stroke

A THREE-course lunch at Terindah Estate Winery next week will raise funds for the Barwon Stroke Support Centre (BSSC). In July 2016, the BSSC opened...

October 31, 2017

Draft strategy open for comment

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has released its draft Economic Development Strategy for community review and feedback. An online feedback form has been prepared to gather...

October 31, 2017

Meet Our Child Health and Development Team

Do you know who to talk to if you have concerns about your child's development? Bellarine Community Health has an amazing team of highly...

October 31, 2017

Plumbtec shows colours to help fight cancer

Drysdale Plumbtec got behind Footy Colours Day in support of the Fight Cancer Foundation last week. The Ocean Grove, Drysdale, Grovedale and Geelong stores...

October 31, 2017

History set to come alive at Queenscliff

QUEENSCLIFF will host a week of stories and a book launch as it celebrates the borough’s history. The Queenscliffe Historical Museum in conjunction with The...

October 31, 2017

Rotary lifts the lid on mental illness

LOCAL Rotary members will be popping up on the Bellarine during the next week to help raise awareness of mental heath issues. The Rotary Club...

October 31, 2017

Bellarine photographers to exhibit work

IMAGES captured by talented photographers from the Bellarine will be on display in Drysdale next week. The Bellarine Camera Club will host its 6th Annual...

October 31, 2017

People power to protest Adani at Bells

A SURF Coast beach will host another human sign this Sunday as environmentalists entwine their bodies at Bells Beach to send an anti-Adani coal...

October 31, 2017

Henderson backs conventional gas in Victoria

THE Coalition federal government continues to apply pressure to Victoria on gas, and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson has called for the state’s moratorium...

October 31, 2017

Community ready to meet the candidates

BELLARINE candidates vying for the coming City of Greater Geelong elections will be put through a series of questions during forums held across the...

October 31, 2017

Warm your life with colour, excitement, style

After six years in the highly competitive homewares industry, House Warming – Bell Street’s newest vendor – knows what it takes to thrive year-round. Owners...

October 31, 2017

Toasting the wine-dark sea

Captain Craig Ballinger, aboard the Portarlington ferry, will join event ambassador Alex Hecker and Jacqui from BAIE wines for the November 4-5 Toast to...

October 31, 2017

WORLD TRAVEL EXPO

Award-winning travel agency Geelong Travel is holding its highly anticipated Travel and Cruise World Expo on October 8 at Novotel Geelong. The travel extravaganza is...

October 27, 2017

RISING TIDE

THE Bellarine Aquatic Sports Centre’s Learn to Swim program is experiencing record numbers of enrolments as drowning deaths Australia-wide continue to rise. Latest figures from...

October 26, 2017

Coast calling all artists

The 20th annual ArtSpot exhibition will be held September 27 - October 15. Organisers at Surf Coast Arts Inc are now looking for artworks in...

October 26, 2017

hopes and dreams on display in art exhibition

During September, an exhibition of artworks developed by students from Point Lonsdale Primary School, Queenscliff Primary School, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and the...

October 26, 2017

Celebrate Torquay, party style

Drink Arts Food Torquay is a fun filled weekend held from October 6-8. The not-for-profit community event celebrates everything local, including products, food, art and...

October 25, 2017

Torquay boxing triad wins fights

Torquay Coastal Boxing Gym had huge success at the Victorian amateur Boxing League (VaBL) event in Sunshine earlier this month, with all three 15-year-old...

October 25, 2017

Tony tells a porky

the food I enjoy most when travelling is the unexpected (and sometimes out of the way) places that are not necessarily obvious. Take the porchetta...