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 19, 2018

Seagulls to install new lighting at oval and courts

BARWON Heads Football Netball Club will install new lighting at its home ground thanks to a $370,000 grant from the Morrison Liberal Government. Corangamite federal member...

December 19, 2018

Maintenance blitz aims to keep people safe on the roads

A HIGH number of recent car crashes on local roads has led to a Regional Roads Victoria warning that serious road accidents on regional...

December 19, 2018

WRECK’S LAP TEN Wreck2Reef splashes into a decade of swims

REGISTRATIONS are now open for Indented Head Yacht Club’s 10th annual Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim early next year. Held in the stunning, protected waters of...

December 19, 2018

BOB CHEQUES IN WITH CHARITIES

Business on Bellarine (BOB) presented a donation of $4,000 to local charitable organisations The Salvation Army and Kinship Carers on Tuesday. BOB launched in...

December 12, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Building a sustainable community

Sustainability in a new community is not just about water and energy. They’re very important factors, and as a developer you take them quite seriously,...

December 12, 2018

A flexible alternative to property management

Own an investment property? The new era of Property Management is here. Living in the current financial climate, it’s really not the time to be...

December 12, 2018

Birregurra

The size of Birregurra for ABS data collection purposes is approximately 126.4 square kilometres. The population of Birregurra in 2011 was 741 people and by...

December 12, 2018

Resource to combat YOUNG AUSTRALIANS DRINKING

With many young Aussies in end of year celebration mode, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation have released a new online resource called Alcohol and...

December 12, 2018

28th Meredith Music Festival heat up

Roughly 15,000 festival-goers braved the heat to attend the 28th annual Meredith Music Festival over the weekend. The Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre played host to many...

December 12, 2018

Pollyman coming to Torquay

George Wilson has been releasing music under 'Pollyman' for over four years now. I remember listening to him singing, gobsmacked behind the counter at the...

December 12, 2018

Potato City: Shed launches 2019 season in style

MELBOURNE Theatre Company’s The Violent Outburst that Drew Me to You and Melbourne City Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland has been announced as part of...

December 12, 2018

Part-time jobs may trap young workers, report finds

IN 2018, young Australians are far more likely to work part-time than 40 years ago, according to new analysis by the national anti-poverty group...

December 12, 2018

More than 40 million printer cartridges recycled

PLANET Ark is thanking Australians for returning more than 40 million printer cartridges to collection boxes at businesses and workplaces across the country since the...

December 12, 2018

WorkSafe to run blitz on site falls

WORKSAFE inspectors are focusing on the risk of falls during construction work when they visit building sites across the state between now and Christmas. This...

December 12, 2018

Another spectacular celebration at Warralily

THE Warralily Christmas Spectacular saw thousands arrive at the Mirambeena Play Park on Saturday December 8, with many locals in attendance enjoying the free...

December 12, 2018

Thousands support local business in the Grove

CHRISTMAS in the Grove has been hailed a wonderful success, with up to 2,500 people attending. Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said the...

December 12, 2018

Rotary Club has donations in the bag

THE Rotary Club of Queenscliffe has donated more than 100 handbags packed with toiletries and sanitary items to the It’s in the Bag project. Organised...

December 12, 2018

Free outdoor movie at the Waterfront

A FAMILY movie is being screened at Steampacket Gardens on the Geelong Waterfront for free tomorrow (Friday, December 14). Family favourite Cars and Christmas...

December 12, 2018

Community campaign kicks off for health bus

BELLARINE Community Health’s (BCH) bid to establish a mobile ‘HealthCare Bus’ for the Bellarine is off to a flying start thanks to a local...

December 12, 2018

Recognition grows for school passionate about gardens

AN Ocean Grove school has been celebrated for its gardening achievements. Surfside Primary School recently won the regional garden award for the south western region at...

December 12, 2018

Hector helps older drivers

DEAKIN University engineers have developed a mixed reality driving simulator designed to help older drivers make informed decisions about their safety on the road. The...

December 12, 2018

Drive safe and avoid the “death knock”

THE devastating “death knock” that police make when a person is killed on Victorian roads is at the heart of a new Transport Accident...

December 12, 2018

New Mercedes showroom shining brightly

AFTER 20 months of renovating, the new Mercedes-Benz Geelong showroom is finally up and running, breathing new life for the internationally recognised three-point star. Designed...

December 12, 2018

Children’s ocean swim series to come to Anglesea

THE Rock 2 Ramp swim in Anglesea later this month will include a leg of Australia’s first ocean swim series exclusively for children. Banana Boat has...