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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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December 5, 2018

Timberset home in Jan Juc open for viewing

TIMBERSET is inviting residents to view their latest home build in Jan Juc this month. Under a revamp by a father and son duo and their...

December 5, 2018

IN BRIEF

Campaign asks community to Dob in a Dealer GEELONG residents are being asked to help Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Victoria Police disrupt the manufacture and...

December 5, 2018

Anglesea drivers get wiser

OLDER drivers in Anglesea refreshed their skills at a course at Anglesea Community House last month. More than 20 people took part in the fourweek...

December 5, 2018

Book showcases surfing and mental health to help raise awareness

LOCAL Ian Duckworth has published a book about the history of surfing on the Bellarine and Surf Coast, which also aims to shine a...

December 5, 2018

ELLA program to expand into more schools

MORE of the youngest learners across the Geelong region will get the opportunity to learn a foreign language with an expansion to the Early Learning Languages...

December 5, 2018

Anglesea Lions run camp at Aireys Inlet

THE Anglesea Lions Club has again run its Indigenous Education Project Camp, inviting 40 students with an Indigenous background to Angahook Holiday Camp in...

December 5, 2018

Surf Coast Freemasons give generously

FREEMASONS along the Surf Coast have again given generously as they marked their first official meeting in their new Torquay home. The Lodge of the...

December 5, 2018

Toyworld’s Top 10 toys this Christmas

1. LEGO The most well-known plastic bricks in the world are coming in hot this festive season, taking the top spot on Toyworld’s 2018 Christmas...

December 5, 2018

Torquay Music brings the beat at Bar 61

ON SUNDAY November 25, Torquay Music returned to Boardriders Bar 61 to perform their end of year concert. With roughly 40 local school-aged children performing...

December 5, 2018

Guild grows great grass

THE best grass on the Surf Coast was on show over the weekend at the judging of the annual Jan Juc Grass Growers Guild...

December 5, 2018

The Dress Up Place needs help

GEELONG’S largest costume hire operator, which is staffed entirely by volunteers, is facing closure if it can’t garner support for its valuable community service. The...

December 5, 2018

IN BRIEF

Whale carcass removed THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has exhumed and removed a humpback whale carcass that was buried at Collendina...

December 5, 2018

Bellarine organisations share in project funding

BELLARINE community and sports organisations have received more than $60,000 from the federal government to help carry out projects. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said...

December 5, 2018

Splash under the stars at Summer Nights

FOR the very first time, Adventure Park Geelong will open its gates in the evenings for Summer Nights. Summer Nights is a series of twilight...

December 5, 2018

New Ryman village planned for Ocean Grove

RYMAN Healthcare is planning to build a new retirement village in Ocean Grove. The new village on Shell Road is close to local shops and amenities...

December 5, 2018

Golf day raises more than $24,000 for BCNA

THE Pink Lady Golf Day has celebrated its 15th consecutive year at 13th Beach Golf Links. Held on Monday, the event raised more than...

December 5, 2018

BCH to launch new mobile health care bus for the Bellarine

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has revealed plans for its future, including a new mobile health care bus for the Bellarine. BCH Board Chair Margaret Belfrage...

December 5, 2018

Preferences seal the win for Cheeseman

THE full results from the Victorian state election are almost in, with new South Barwon Labor MP Darren Cheeseman behind on primary votes but...

December 5, 2018

Avalon goes international

IT’S ALL taking off at Avalon Airport, with the international terminal officially opening at the weekend and the first international flights scheduled to arrive...

December 5, 2018

Wellington takes leave from shire over information dispute

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington will step away from the council for three months, saying officers are denying her access to important information. At...

December 5, 2018

Get creative at market next week

OVER 20 creatives from the 3228 area are gathering together at Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay to showcase their talent and sell locally made...

December 5, 2018

Barwon Heads PS set to host annual fun fair

THE local community will come together tomorrow night for Barwon Heads Primary School’s annual Twilight Christmas Fair. A major fundraiser for the school, the fair...

December 5, 2018

NEXT STEPS Henderson asks borough to strike eco-cabins from project

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson is calling on the Borough of Queenscliffe to rescope its Destination Queenscliff project and remove the proposed five-star eco-cabins. The...

November 28, 2018

Lorne to host national trials for surf boats

THE 2018 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) national selection trials will be held in Lorne this weekend. The Victorian Surf Rowers League (VSRL) is presenting...