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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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November 28, 2018

Shire workshop marks White Ribbon Day

THE Surf Coast Shire Council marked White Ribbon Day last week with a breakfast and workshop raising awareness of factors which might influence men’s...

November 28, 2018

G21 prioritises health & wellbeing

Supporting good health, wellbeing and an active lifestyle among people living across Geelong and the G21 region is a high priority for G21. While G21’s long-term...

November 28, 2018

Estuaries get legal protection

THE Humane Society is praising the recent legal protection of a number of estuaries on Victoria’s coast, including several in the Geelong region. Earlier this...

November 28, 2018

Millie makes generous donation to support the coast

MILLIE Cust, 9, is dedicated to looking after the environment and has generously donated $250 to Ocean Grove Coastcare. The Ballarat youngster is very interested...

November 28, 2018

Mayor Merriman ready to get on with the job

THE Borough of Queenscliffe’s newly elected mayor has highlighted the importance of achieving a number of key projects as critical activities for council. Cr Bob Merriman...

November 28, 2018

Successful recipients share in more than $28,300

A COMMUNITY organisation dedicated to supporting the growth and enhancement of Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff has handed out more than $28,300 in grants and...

November 28, 2018

Another successful drive for Team Monica Hayes

PORTARLINGTON-based entry “Team Monica Hayes” has raised a record amount in this year’s recent Daniher’s Drive. Local identity Monica Hayes succumbed to the fatal and...

November 28, 2018

Anglesea community discusses its bushfire plan

THE Anglesea community has been urged to be self-sufficient and to have more than one plan about what to do when a natural disaster...

November 28, 2018

Anglesea’s Men’s Shed welcomes federal grant

THE Anglesea and District Men’s Shed have welcomed a $10,000 grant from the federal government, and will use the funding to further improve their...

November 28, 2018

Art prints galore arrive in Grove

MORE than 2,000 trendy art prints delivered by three semi-trailers have rolled into the old fire station in Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove Home Hardware owner...

November 28, 2018

Christmas trees on sale from this weekend, scout’s honour

THE Ocean Grove Scout Group has experienced an increase in pre-order sales for their Christmas trees compared to the same time last year. The scout...

November 28, 2018

Edmanson wins golf championship for second time

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club’s six-time club champion and local Jenny Edmanson took out the SWGA Championship event in Colac last week. Edmanson won the 27-hole event,...

November 28, 2018

In Brief

Corangamite Seniors Forum to discuss Labor’s “retiree tax” CORANGAMITE residents are invited to a Seniors Forum in Grovedale tomorrow (Friday, November 30) with federal Minister...

November 28, 2018

SPUD FEST Frawleys bringing Anchorage Bellarine Festival to Port this summer

A FESTIVAL in Portarlington this summer will highlight local business and wineries, while offering entertainment options for the thousands of people who flock to...

November 28, 2018

Villawood launches playtime at new Sanctuary Park

Mums, dads, kids and neighbours mixed it with music, food and play in the new Sanctuary community at Armstrong recently. The Villawood Properties project, a...

November 28, 2018

EXPERIENCED LOCAL AGENT JOINS THE GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES TEAM

Great Ocean Properties is very proud to announce the appointment of experienced local real estate agent Nick Kearsey to the Torquay team. Agency director Marty...

November 28, 2018

Fixed-rate loans remain popular choice

Demand for fixed rate loans is on the rise, according to new data from Mortgage Choice. According to the company’s latest national home-loan approval data,...

November 28, 2018

Town by town snapshot: Leopold

THE size of Leopold is approximately 26.9 square kilometres with 17 parks covering nearly 2.7 per cent of total area. The population of Leopold in...

November 22, 2018

Labor hits $38,000 pledge into Ocean Grove Golf Club

A RE-ELECTED Andrews Labor Government will repair and replace two bridge crossings at Ocean Grove Golf Club to make sure the club can tee...

November 21, 2018

CHEESEMAN PLEDGES MONEY TO JAN JUC SLSC

SOUTH Barwon Labor candidate Darren Cheeseman matched the Liberals’ earlier pledge of $500,000 towards the construction of a new clubhouse for the Jan Juc...

November 21, 2018

Water polo players make a splash in Geelong

THE Geelong Marlins club hosted 28 teams from Melbourne for double rounds of Water Polo Victoria’s Junior competition at Kardinia Aquatic Centre at the...

November 21, 2018

TBC celebrates another successful year

WITH TORQUAY BOARDRIDERS CLUB THIS year was the 40th in the history of the Torquay Boardriders Club. In March we celebrated in fine TBC style...

November 21, 2018

PSOAS COULD BE SOURCE OF LOWER BACK PAIN

The psoas muscle (pronounced so-as) is one of the major muscles in a group called the hip flexors, but similarly to most of the muscles in the human...

November 21, 2018

LANDLORD AND INVESTOR INFORMATION EVENING LOADED WITH EXPERTS

RT Edgar Bellarine has an experienced line-up of industry experts to talk about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act and the current investor environment at...