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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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February 6, 2019

Changes to improve job prospects for NDIS participants

ASSISTANT Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson is talking up the latest changes to the National...

February 6, 2019

Multicultural festival approaches

DIVERSITAT Pako Festa, established in 1983, is held annually on the last Saturday in February on Pakington Street, Geelong West. It has become an important...

February 6, 2019

Hundreds have a fun Summer by the Sea

MORE than 1,900 people took part in Summer by the Sea along the region’s coastline this year. Participants snorkelled, dived, surfed, paddled and strolled through...

February 6, 2019

Pauline serves up a donation for GAWS

ANIMAL lovers from the Bellarine Keen- Agers Table Tennis Club gathered for a breakfast on Australia Day to help raise funds for the Geelong...

February 6, 2019

Barwon Heads triathlon entries open

ENTRIES are now open for the 13th Beach Health Services Barwon Heads Triathlon, which takes place in March this year. This great local event, which...

February 6, 2019

Kites grace the sky in Ocean Grove on Australia Day

EACH Australia Day, the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads help local kids make their own kites to set off at Ocean Grove’s...

February 6, 2019

Queenscliff Kinder joins expanding services

BETHANY Kindergarten Services (BKS) has recently expanded the number of kindergartens within its network, with Queenscliff Kindergarten joining the group. The initiative presents an opportunity...

February 6, 2019

Club launches campaign to cool stadium

BELLARINE Storm Basketball has launched a campaign for much-needed air-conditioning at the Bellarine Sports Centre in Drysdale. The association is aiming to raise $25,000 to...

February 6, 2019

VEC to review Borough of Queenscliffe structure

THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has begun a review on the structure of the Borough of Queenscliffe. For the first time since 2008, the community...

February 6, 2019

New environmental ranger heads into the woods

BEACHES and reserves across Greater Geelong will now be patrolled by an environmental ranger. Employed jointly by the City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Coast,...

February 6, 2019

Investigation reveals no cancer cluster on the Bellarine

AN INVESTIGATION has found that there is no evidence of a higher rate of cancer overall in any geographical areas of the Bellarine than...

February 6, 2019

Community invited to have say on Bellarine pool

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is inviting community members to have their say on a new pool for the Bellarine at a meeting later...

February 6, 2019

Pothole repair times cut in half

POTHOLE repair times will be cut by more than half across the Bellarine thanks to new mobile technology and processes being rolled out across...

February 6, 2019

Proceeds from swim helps youngsters set sail

THE 10th annual Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim this weekend will help raise much-needed funds for the Indented Head Yacht Club and the sailing program...

February 6, 2019

Thousands to run or walk into the sunset this weekend

RUNNERS and walkers are expected to once again flock to the Northern Bellarine this weekend for what has become one of the region’s most...

February 6, 2019

IN BRIEF

Connewarre fire under control A GRASSFIRE that burnt 37 hectares of swampland on the Bellarine was declared safe at the weekend. The blaze, which was...

February 6, 2019

Into The Sunset

Runners and walkers are expected to once again flock to the Northern Bellarine this Saturday for the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run at Portarlington,...

January 30, 2019

Sustainable energy included in every Hamlan home

Using reliable, renewable energy to power your home can be easier than you think with the state-of-the-art Bradford Solar ChargePack, which includes Tesla Powerwall...

January 30, 2019

Get the very best result for you and your property

It’s that time of the year. Everyone and their dog are down here on the coast and they’re after three things; sun, sand and...

January 30, 2019

New wave breaks for SOUL surfers

THE Southern Ocean Union of Longboarders (SOUL) will celebrate its 15th year since formation in 2004. It has been part of the local surf...

January 30, 2019

GREEN ORANGES AND SOME FENNEL fun in summer

Slip slop slap – you know the drill and while we should protect our skins from harmful UV all year round, we’re more onto...

January 30, 2019

Get kids asthma READY FOR SCHOOL

Asthma Australia have introduced a new three-step checklist for parents to get their kids asthma ready upon returning to school after the summer break. According...

January 30, 2019

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SOME of Victoria’s oldest flavours will soon be accessible to dining tables across the world, through a state government grant to expand the bush...

January 30, 2019

New NDIS website launches

THE National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has officially launched a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website to improve users’ experiences online. Speaking last week,...