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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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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...

June 26, 2019

Hilarious school holiday fun with stinky kids

Hot on the heels of a dream run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with five-star reviews and sold-out shows globally, Children are Stinky is...

June 26, 2019

Developing the mind, body and spirit

The Australian Ballet School is the national centre for elite vocational classical dance training and the school of The Australian Ballet. Entry into the School’s...

June 26, 2019

Clean-slate approach to Grenache is seeing variety resurgence

Warm-climate Pinot Noir is often how Grenache is described to those unfamiliar with the grape; wintery Pinot Noir is also a common analogy –...

June 26, 2019

Waterfront boat yard to become public park

A LONG-disused site on Geelong’s waterfront will be revitalised as a public park that celebrates the area’s history. Work on the former Western Beach boat...

June 26, 2019

Geelong celebrates World Refugee Day

THE City of Greater Geelong celebrated World Refugee Day (June 20) as part of Refugee Week, which ran until June 22. World Refugee Day and...

June 26, 2019

Wastewater analysis gives population drug use insights

A STUDY of wastewater has found Victoria has the highest average capital city consumption and second highest average regional consumption of heroin nationally, and...

June 26, 2019

Changes sail in at Port of Geelong

VICTORIAN Regional Channels Authority has moved to new headquarters in North Geelong, in a strategic move which brings the authority’s marine expertise together under...

June 26, 2019

Sign up for fun as a Junior Ranger

PARKS Victoria is hosting more than 150 fun and educational outdoor activities across Victoria as part of the Junior Ranger program these winter holidays,...

June 26, 2019

Mental health Royal Commission announces themes

SUICIDE prevention and the stigma associated with mental illness will be two of the key themes explored at next month’s public hearings as part...

June 26, 2019

A matter of priority: G21 reviews projects list

THE board of leading Geelong lobby group 21 is reviewing its priority projects list for advocacy purposes following the recent state and federal elections. In...

June 26, 2019

SENATE RESULTS IN VICTORIA FINALISED

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced that the count for the election of six Senators for Victoria has been completed. The successful candidates for...

June 26, 2019

Seagull wing inspires wind turbine design

DEAKIN University engineering researchers have been inspired by nature to design a new generation of wind turbine blade that increases the production of electricity. Using...

June 26, 2019

Learn lifesaving skills through a program with heart

BELLARINE residents will learn lifesaving skills as part of a new local initiative led by the Heart Foundation and Ambulance Victoria. The Heart Safe Community...

June 26, 2019

Program puts a focus on health outcomes for kids

A PROGRAM that supports healthy eating and active living in early childhood services and schools has been relaunched across Geelong and surrounds in a...

June 26, 2019

Selling the sizzle: Lions fundraising path paved with sausages and raffle tickets

EVERY $2.50 sausage sizzled, every $2 child’s train ticket punched and every $2 raffle ticket sold by Torquay Lions in the past 12 months...