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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 8, 2019

Bellarine Bears lose a close one to Deakin but retain top spot

Not a great weekend of Baseball for the Bears with all five senior teams finishing down. A Grade missed an opportunity to go 1 game...

May 8, 2019

Seagulls smash Demons to hold top spot

Anglesea vs. Queenscliff @ Alcoa Oval - Saturday, 2:10pm ANGLESEA will be rueing a missed opportunity to stay in touch with the BFL’s top three...

May 8, 2019

Local boxers fight it out

Congratulations Euan Kennedy on a superb performance win by 3rd round KO at the Ukranian Club in Essendon. He showed good long-range strategy, perfect timing,...

May 8, 2019

Are you the next Rachael Lynch?

TORQUAY Hockey Club continues to flourish with 10 teams in women’s, men’s and mixed juniors as new members flock to the relatively young club. The...

May 8, 2019

HOSPITALITY SKILLS GAP filled by disruptor

Belinda Eden launched Troop Employment to brand hospitality as an industry people want to stay in as a career rather than a stepping stone...

May 8, 2019

Diversitat puts asylum stories on the big screen

NEXT time you go to the movies, you’re going to see a story that comes from Geelong. Diversitat has commissioned three short films to be...

May 8, 2019

SacredEdge festival a celebration of cultural diversity

The SacredEdge festival embraced Queenscliff’s dynamic community at the weekend, with many people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories with other locals and visitors. Hosted...

May 8, 2019

Pivot Summit ponders technology versus humanity

THIS year’s Pivot Summit took a closer look at the collision between technology and humanity and its consequences. Held for the first time in a...

May 8, 2019

Surf Coast Relay for Life raises $60,000

THE Surf Coast community’s contribution for the fight against cancer have reached $579,133, when donations of $60,407 from this year’s event are added in. Organising...

May 8, 2019

Coker will put some spark in Barwon Heads scoreboard

Labor Candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker visited Barwon Heads Football Netball Club on Saturday to make an election pledge. She said a Shorten Labor Government...

May 2, 2019

Hayeswinckle Drysdale is in the pink two years on

After establishing one of the Geelong region’s most recognisable real estate agencies, Daniel Hayes and Michelle Winckle have accomplished another great milestone with Hayeswinckle...

May 2, 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...

May 2, 2019

CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEARING?

Are you concerned your hearing might be on the decline? Do you need to have your hearing aids updated, tested or changed? Waurn Ponds Hearing...

May 2, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND May 03-05, 2019

FRIDAY 3/5 GEELONG AFTER DARK Geelong will transform into a hub of creativity and artistic exploration, with this year’s instalment of Geelong After Dark set to grace...

May 2, 2019

Bipartisan funds pledged to Apollo Bay sports facilities

THE Apollo Bay Football Netball Club will score an upgrade to its facilities no matter who wins the federal election, with both the Labor...

May 2, 2019

Gallery’s print exchange coincides with festival

MYTHS and “mythopeias” are the focus of an annual print exchange being held at Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop. Whether it’s the dreamtime Rainbow Serpent of...

May 2, 2019

Henderson pledges to help save the hoodies

CORANGAMITE Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson has pledged up to $100,000 in recovery programs for the hooded plover if her party retains government. Ms Henderson...

May 2, 2019

Moggs Creek hoodie chick fledges

HOODED plover watchers along the Surf Coast celebrated the fledging of a hooded plover chick at Moggs Creek in March. The chick was five weeks...

May 2, 2019

Good Friday Appeal raises a record $18 million

COMMUNITIES from Victoria and beyond have dug deep, producing another recordbreaking total for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with a total of...

May 2, 2019

Star of the Sea and Ocean Mist to get flagpoles

STAR of the Sea Village and Ocean Mist Aged Care will both receive a flagpole to fly the Australian flag on days of commemoration...

May 2, 2019

New energy deal to keep water bills down

BARWON Water will join 12 other Victorian water corporations in a new energy partnership that will help minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable...

May 2, 2019

RV TV series takes a ride into the Danger zone

GEELONG Cats star Patrick Dangerfield has hit the road with his family to explore the best of the Great Ocean Road. Mobile Living with Patrick...

May 2, 2019

Ocean Grove charity shortlisted for $5,000 grant

OCEAN Grove charity Cherished Pets Foundation has a dream to make the world a better place and they need the community’s vote to make...

May 2, 2019

Dates for Cadel’s 2020 race announced

TWO of the dates for next year’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) are locked in. The Elite Men’s Race will take place on...