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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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July 29, 2022

Liberals pledge $20m for stage 2 of North Bellarine pool

THE state Liberals have waded into the debate about the North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre (NBALC), pledging $20 million towards the project if...

July 28, 2022

Torquay Books newest sellers

The Night Ship Jess Kidd Penguin Books $32.99 1629. Embarking on a journey in search of her father, a young girl called Mayken boards the Batavia,...

July 28, 2022

Association wants fix for Indented Head erosion

THE Indented Head Community Association is worried their town’s swimmers-only beach is being lost to erosion, and want a better solution than thousands of...

July 28, 2022

Help green Geelong for National Tree Day

THE Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep and get their hands dirty to help green one of the municipality’s scenic shared path...

July 27, 2022

Studio M to host open house event

THE community has been invited to take a look inside Metricon’s Studio M this Saturday, July 30 as the purpose-built design space holds a...

July 27, 2022

Schools get funds for bushfire prep and maintenance works

SEVERAL schools in the Geelong region and beyond are receiving state government funding to improve their bushfire preparedness ahead of summer as well as...

July 27, 2022

Grace Tame to headline debut of new event series

GRACE Tame is the headliner for the first in a new series from the Give Where You Live Foundation to encourage conversations on issues...

July 26, 2022

Groups hail golf club’s grants

A QUARTET of clubs on the Bellarine Peninsula are celebrating after their applications to the Clifton Springs Golf Club’s Community Contribution Fund (CCF). Each year,...

July 24, 2022

Author tells a different story

Artist, author, resilience coach and public speaker Justine Martin has released her first children’s book, which tells a story of diversity and inclusion that...

July 24, 2022

Jack Rabbit’s dining lauded in industry awards

THE Sharp Group has another feather in its cap, with Jack Rabbit Vineyard receiving an industry award for the best restaurant in a winery...

July 24, 2022

Change starts in Geelong at Vinnies Community Sleepout

A COLD sleepout next month will help raise essential funds for the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (Vinnies Victoria), and...

July 23, 2022

Therapy restoring touch to stroke survivors

Thousands of survivors of stroke struggling with everyday tasks have an opportunity to regain their sense of touch, thanks to a world-first therapy now...

July 21, 2022

Stead Park to score major upgrades for Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

July 21, 2022

Festival to educate and inspire

FROM education to inspiration, Geelong Small Business Festival is helping small businesses in our region. The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to be hosting...

July 21, 2022

A slowdown is not a collapse

Over the course of the past month, I cannot tell you how many people have asked me the same question: is the property market...

July 21, 2022

Hayeswinckle is ready to help you

The sixth edition to the Hayeswinckle Group, Hayeswinckle Armstrong Creek has secured an enviable location at the entrance to the new Armstrong Creek Town...

July 21, 2022

Starry Surf Coast nights

THE night sky has long inspired science, religion, philosophy, art and literature, yet one thing tour guides often remark on is how international visitors...

July 21, 2022

Keep things sane.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Fatigued? It might be time to take stock, strip things back and keep things simple! The average person makes about 40,000 remotely conscious decisions...

July 21, 2022

Shade solutions that exceed expectations

AT FANTASTIC Blinds & Shutters, all of the senior management has more than 10 years’ experience in the sales of high-quality blinds and shutters...

July 19, 2022

Cursed Child Dymocks Waurn Ponds

A little bit of theatrical magic appeared in Dymocks Waurn Ponds on Friday last week. Ahead of their performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed...

July 18, 2022

Program to create more early childhood workers

A NEW partnership between The Gordon TAFE and the state government will give more training opportunities to the coming early childhood education and care...

July 18, 2022

Screening to support historical society

The North Bellarine Film Festival and the Bellarine Historical Society are presenting classic Australian film My Brilliant Career next week as a fundraiser for...

July 17, 2022

Builder chosen for school’s inclusive playground

AN INCLUSIVE playground for Ocean Grove Primary School has moved one step closer with the appointment of a builder for the $200,000 project. Bellarine MP...

July 16, 2022

Craft show returns to Geelong

CRAFT shows are back after a COVID-enforced absence, and hundreds of people are expected to attend the two-day From Picture to Page and Beyond...