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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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January 9, 2019

Ewan claims debut win in Geelong during Bay Crits

CYCLING’S elite battled it out in Geelong during two stages of the Lexus Blackburn Bay Crits last week. The event kicked off the cycling year...

January 9, 2019

Hundreds bring in New Year with Port parkrun

PORTARLINGTON parkrun celebrated its 67th event on New Year’s Day, when 200 people walked, jogged, and ran along the stunning Portarlington foreshore. Numbers varied during...

January 9, 2019

Visual art and written word on show

THE North Bellarine Arts Initiative (NBAI) will open the St Leonards Memorial Hall doors next week for its third January art show. Artists from across...

January 9, 2019

Three little pigs join Bellarine’s building boom

THE timeless fun of the Three Little Pigs story takes over the Potato Shed in Drysdale these school holidays. Theatre 3222 will combine classic storytelling...

January 9, 2019

Father Bob to make Australia Day address in Portarlington

PORTARLINGTON will celebrate Australia Day with an address by Father Bob Maguire, followed by a free community fair. One of Australia’s best-loved priests, the irrepressible...

January 9, 2019

Chief health officer looks into Bellarine cancer data

VICTORIA’S acting Chief Health Officer is conducting an analysis of publicly available cancer data for the Bellarine to provide local residents further assurances there...

January 9, 2019

Mussel fest offers lots of family fun this weekend

A POPULAR festival in Portarlington this weekend will mussel up on family fun, with an increased number of children’s activities on offer. Held on Saturday January...

January 2, 2019

Sheppard and Scott score Rock2Ramp wins

THE 24th staging of the Rock2Ramp swim at Point Roadknight beach was held in sunny conditions last week. Sam Sheppard took home the Porthole Cup...

January 2, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 4/1 MOONLIGHT CINEMA AT THE POINT Enjoy a beautiful summer’s night at the fourth annual Moonlight Cinema at The Point. Walt Disney animated Big Hero...

January 2, 2019

Aged care services get extra funding

SENIOR Australians living in the Geelong region will receive more support through half a billion dollars of extra funding from the federal Coalition. Corangamite federal...

January 2, 2019

Christmas decorations may blunt shopping complaints

CHRISTMAS decorations encourage Christianraised shoppers to be more forgiving of bad service, according to research from Deakin University. Geelong-based Dr Riza Casidy from Deakin’s Business...

January 2, 2019

New app to help learner drivers

THE state government is making it easier for families to help their children become safer drivers, launching a new app that allows learner drivers...

January 2, 2019

Shifting sands: Apollo Bay erosion report released, works underway

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and the Otway Coast Committee (OCC) recently started works to reinstate access along the Apollo...

January 2, 2019

Year 12 graduates should consider all their options

VICTORIA’S graduating high school students have received their year 12 results, but the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) says students should not panic...

January 2, 2019

Athletes need more help with mental health

A GEELONG-based publicist is supporting calls for the AFL to implement a stronger mental health plan for its players, following last month’s incident involving...

January 2, 2019

Junior cricketers join pros for Boxing Day test

ASPIRING junior cricketers from Barwon Heads Cricket Club (BHCC) showcased their skills in front of a crowd of more than 74,000 at the Melbourne...

January 2, 2019

Keepers of the camping flame need to follow the rules

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has launched a campaign to remind campers in the Barwon South West region to follow the rules when it...

January 2, 2019

Forrest Skills Park open for summer holidays

MOUNTAIN bikers of all ages and abilities can sharpen their skills following the opening of a new skills park at Forrest in the Otways. Forest...

January 2, 2019

Rate rises capped at 2.5 per cent

THE state government has set the cap on Victorian council rate rises at 2.5 per cent, matching the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2019-20....

January 2, 2019

Neville praises police for drop in local crime rate

LABOR says strong local policing and crime prevention programs are behind a drop in crime across Geelong and the Bellarine. Minister for Police and Emergency...

January 2, 2019

Hepatitis A vaccine program extended

A FREE two-dose hepatitis A vaccination program has been extended to further control cases of hepatitis A in Victoria. The vaccination will now be free...

January 2, 2019

Stronger laws for pool fences welcomed

A PROMINENT Victorian legal firm has supported calls for Victorians to check the fences of their pools and spas. Last month, Planning Minister Richard Wynne...

January 2, 2019

IN BRIEF

Three-quarters of us resolve to do better in 2019 THREE quarters of Australians (73 per cent) have made New Year’s resolutions for 2019, according to...

January 2, 2019

The pros and cons of property investment

Many people have made their fortune building a portfolio of quality investment properties. My focus in this article is investing in property to generate a...