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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 3, 2019

Drysdale Soccer Club and FC Leopold honour club legend

DRYSDALE Soccer Club and FC Leopold have been in mourning after the sudden loss of DSC stalwart Andrew 'Shearsy' Shears. Andrew was instrumental in the...

July 3, 2019

Did you know July is National Pet Desexing Month?

DESEXING both cats and dogs is a worldwide recommendation, with July being National Pet Desexing Month. There are a range of medical and behavioural benefits...

July 3, 2019

Repair Cafe to pop up in Anglesea on Saturday

REPAIR Café Surf Coast is gearing up for their next event in Anglesea this weekend, which will include the popular Repair Kids Corner. With new...

July 3, 2019

Rain clears for celebration of community music

MUSOS celebrated World Make Music Day Portarlington! in grand style, attracting lots of smiles and laughter. PUK (Portarlington Ukulele Kollective) hosted the big free community...

July 3, 2019

Family ageing expo looking for exhibitors

BELLARINE Aged Care Association (BACA) is planning a Friendly Ageing on the Bellarine (FAB) Expo during Seniors Week, which is held during October. The expo aims...

July 3, 2019

MAYOR’S COLUMN

Council’s 2019-20 budget – what’s in it for you? Council’s 2019-20 budget, adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday June 20, delivers important projects...

July 3, 2019

Bank paints the way for successful arts trail

DRYSDALE Community Bank has jumped on board to support the inaugural Northern Bellarine Arts Trail that is to be held later this year. The bank...

June 26, 2019

Right moves lead to life-changing surprises at Mount Duneed

It’s not every day you’ll find a family willing to leave a city’s top property precinct to live in a new developing suburb. For Aimee...

June 26, 2019

That’s the spirit: distilleries boosting regional property markets

Distilleries are giving a spirited boost to the property markets in Regional Victorian towns, according to an analysis by the Real Estate Institute of...

June 26, 2019

Table Tennis Aussie Open returns to Geelong

SOME of the best table tennis players in the world are preparing to return to Geelong for the Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum...

June 26, 2019

Robertson claims first Hells Bells win

FORMER Rip Curl Pro runner-up Adam Robertson claimed an emphatic victory in the Torquay Boardriders Hells Bells comp at the weekend. Robertson was on...

June 26, 2019

HELL OF THE SOUTH GRAVEL GRIND SCRATCH RACE

Geelong and Surf Coast CyclingClub enjoyed great racing on thegravel in perfect winter conditions. Thanks to Paul Bird for refereeing,the two moto bros and all...

June 26, 2019

It’s not clean until it’s Garner clean

“IT’S not clean until it’s Garner clean” is the mantra for local cleaning business Garner Cleaning. Owned by Michael Garner, Garner Cleaning services Geelong, the...

June 26, 2019

Creating confident smiles at Ocean Grove and Drysdale Denture Services

Ryan Davies of Ocean Grove and Drysdale Denture Services says from the first consultation to the final denture fitting, his patients can feel safe...

June 26, 2019

MYOTHERAPY MIGHT BE FOR YOU

What is myotherapy? What kinds of disorders do we treat? What can you expect to receive from a consultation? When you understand what myotherapy...

June 26, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 28/6 GEELONG’S BIGGEST AFTERNOON TEA The Inn Hotel is hosting Geelong’s Biggest Afternoon Tea in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Council’s vital research,...

June 26, 2019

Let the kids go bush to play and learn in Anglesea

It may be winter but with the right clothes and know-how, YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp will get your kids active and outdoors these holidays. At...

June 26, 2019

Ditch screen time for more rink time these school holidays

How about less screen time and more rink time for the youngsters these winter school holidays? A Geelong holiday tradition for generations, active kids are...

June 26, 2019

Geemanji adventure comes to town

The Tikis have taken over Geelong and the Bellarine and have let animals run wild! Join the adventure to solve the hidden clues and collect...

June 26, 2019

Get your skates on: A winter wonderland is coming to Queenscliff

Winter Wonderland Ice Skating and Tobogganing is coming to Queenscliff Harbour these June/ July School Holidays. Queenscliff Harbour in conjunction with the State Government’s ‘Building...

June 26, 2019

Help your child learn and improve with Kip McGrath

The Kip McGrath Literacy program is based around phonics reinforcement. It caters for students who are virtual non-readers through to those who are having minor...

June 26, 2019

HOLIDAY FUN, HIGH IN THE SKY

These winter school holidays, Melbourne Star Observation Wheel will host an array of fun and free activities. These include free flights for kids, a Spy...

June 26, 2019

Art’s so cool with art’s Kool

Want to explore the artist within your child? art’sKool at 1/20 Everist Road, Ocean Grove is the place. It’s abuzz with fun and exciting school...

June 26, 2019

To market, to market for Bellarine Kids

Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market Day is on Sunday, June 30 - the first Sunday of the winter school holidays - indoors at...