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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 15, 2019

Part of Lake Connewarre to reopen to duck hunting

Lake Connewarre near Geelong to duck hunting. The previously closed area of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, known as Hospital Swamps, reopened to duck hunting...

May 15, 2019

Geelong artist celebrated at Ocean Grove gallery

THE Hive Gallery in Ocean Grove welcomed Geelong artist Phillip Butters as part of its “Solo Artist Exhibition Program” at the weekend before last. Since...

May 15, 2019

Bellarine schools learn of funding pledges

PRIMARY schools in St Leonards and Clifton Springs will receive $50,000 each for projects if a Labor government is elected this weekend. Labor Candidate for...

May 15, 2019

Henderson pledges to reduce firm home buyers deposit

FIRST home buyers in Corangamite and the Greater Geelong region will receive a helping hand to get into the housing market through a new...

May 15, 2019

Sparkly afternoon raises $10,000 for BCNA

A SPARKLY Afternoon in Ocean Grove at the weekend raised an impressive $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The Pink Day organised by...

May 15, 2019

Efforts to preserve local heritage sites recognised

OUTSTANDING efforts to preserve our region’s heritage buildings, gardens and places of cultural significance were recognised at a ceremony last week. The 2019 Geelong Heritage...

May 15, 2019

Bellarine reps are off to London to see the Queen

LANDMARKS from the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast will be viewed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show in...

May 15, 2019

Drysdale bypass works hit milestone

PROGRESS on the $117 million Drysdale bypass has reached a major milestone, with the completion of earthworks now allowing for work on the road...

May 15, 2019

Access for all: Pathways enhance Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

WORKS on an all abilities walking track at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve are progressing thanks to funding secured through the Victorian Government’s Pick...

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...