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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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May 22, 2019

New technology enters the next phase

TECHNOLOGY that will allow sheep producers to mitigate pain in their lambs during marking is ready to be tested more extensively in commercial conditions...

May 22, 2019

Apply now for energy grants

TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan. The grants program is a...

May 22, 2019

Quarterly report tracks council’s progress

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has already delivered six priorities and aims as part of its 2018–22 Council Plan. The Plan was adopted in...

May 22, 2019

Running festival goes the distance to be a great ocean success

THE Great Ocean Road Running Festival took great strides on the weekend, as more than 8,200 runners took to the picturesque course to compete...

May 22, 2019

FC Leopold kicking goals for female inclusiveness

FC Leopold is achieving amazing leaps and bounds with their female inclusiveness. The club’s under 12 girls’ team recently played a game at GMHBA stadium,...

May 22, 2019

State winners crowned at weekend longboard titles

WINNERS were crowned at the Victorian Longboard Titles at the weekend. Held over two days in good conditions at Point Impossible, competitors throughout 16 divisions...

May 22, 2019

Young surfers to hit the water and the books

TORQUAY’S Saltwater Institute is once again hitting the waves and the classroom to deliver its innovative seven-week program to 16 budding young surfers. Based out...

May 22, 2019

Bellarine Dance Fest 2019 returns to the Potato Shed

THE Bellarine Dance Fest will return this year to give dance students from the Bellarine and wider community an opportunity to perform in a...

May 22, 2019

Local author set to inspire and help budding writers

AWARD-winning local author Dorothy Johnston will run a series of workshops at Barwon Heads Community Library next month that aim to inspire and assist...

May 22, 2019

Hooded Plover mural brightens up Ocean Grove car park

A COLOURFUL mural with a message has brightened up the Ocean Grove shopping centre car park. Painted by local Bellarine artist Alex Kineen, the hooded...

May 22, 2019

Midwinter Words is back

MIDWINTER Words, Portarlington’s annual literary weekend, returns in July with three days of activities featuring well known Australian poet, Julie Maclean. The event will be...

May 22, 2019

National Celtic Festival’s war against waste

THE National Celtic Festival (NCF) is leading the charge in event waste management this year through a large-scale Wash Against Waste initiative and the...

May 22, 2019

Repair Café launches in Port with great success

A REPAIR Café recently launched in Portarlington, with locals bringing in everything from toasters to broken stools. Tim Sheed lives on the Bellarine, is an...

May 22, 2019

Open houses on Bellarine distinctive areas to start in June

COMMUNITY engagement has started to declare Torquay, Jan-Juc and surrounds, and the Bellarine Peninsula communities as Distinctive Areas and Landscapes under the Planning and...

May 16, 2019

Metricon’s new cutting-edge Studio M Design Centre opens in Geelong

METRICON Homes is pleased to announce the recent opening of its new Studio M in Geelong. Located on Melbourne Road in North Geelong, Studio...

May 16, 2019

AVANT TOWNHOMES DISPLAY SUITE NOW OPEN AT QUAY 2

Fully furnished Avant Townhomes at Torquay are now open for public display 11am – 5pm, 7 days a week at Torquay’s popular Quay 2...

May 16, 2019

The palm tree theme continues at Seachange

Recent landscaping works at Seachange Estate in St Leonards has seen the installation of eight massive 13-metre-high Canary Island date palm trees down the...

May 15, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 17/5 MARK LANG AT NEW HALL Looking for something to do this Friday? The second instalment of Low Light Queenscliff is on every weekend until...

May 15, 2019

Thank you, Billy

Dear Billy, As a coach I’m trying to find the right words to write you, but I’m battling emotionally. I’m battling because, you are one of...

May 15, 2019

Mother’s Day at Torquay Football Club

THE Torquay Football Club (TFC) hosted a Mother’s Day function on Sunday May 12, with three of the club’s female teams taking the field...

May 15, 2019

Nature and community at Jan Juc Preschool’s heart

Embracing our environment and being part of the community are a major part of Jan Juc Preschool’s meaningful play-based kindergarten programs. Surrounded by gumtrees, the...

May 15, 2019

Explore and discover through play at TeLC

Experiencing new things, exploring their world, and encountering the joys and challenges of learning: these are the things our children do every day as...

May 15, 2019

A year of growth and opportunity at Lisieux

From humble beginnings in a former home on site at 90 South Beach Road, Lisieux Catholic Primary School has flourished as a learning community...

May 15, 2019

It’s harvest time at Ocean Grove Preschool

CHILDREN from the Whale Sharks group were involved in harvesting and preparing dishes from their spoils during Term One at Ocean Grove Preschool. They harvested...