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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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October 3, 2018

Community forums aim to encourage respect for all beach users

BARWON Coast will run two free community forums for all beach users during October and November. Under the Share our Shores – Respect Responsibilities and...

October 3, 2018

Port townhouse application withdrawn

RESIDENTS campaigning against a proposal for five three-storey townhouses in Portarlington welcomed news last week that the developer had withdrawn its application. Peninsula Planning Consultants...

October 3, 2018

Retired tram to find new home on the Bellarine

ONE of Victoria’s retired W-Class trams will be given a new lease of life on the Bellarine. The state government has announced it will restore...

October 3, 2018

Friends and family farewell Jarrod Lyle

AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle was memorialised last week as an open-hearted, gregarious guy who loved life, golf and his friends and family. Friday’s memorial service...

October 3, 2018

Liberals match Labor’s pledge to protect coastal towns

THE state Opposition has responded to Labor pledges about limiting growth in the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, saying its commitment will similarly block...

October 3, 2018

Meet some of the Humans in Geelong this weekend

THE diverse talent and stories of Geelong’s people will be on show this Sunday. The Humans in Geelong Expo 2018, to be held at Deakin...

October 3, 2018

Frothers charge at Drainos Charity Surf Classic

ON Grand Final morning, 18 of Torquay’s mediocre and untrained surfers took to the water for the annual Drainos Charity Surf Classic. The event is...

October 3, 2018

Planning for new water ride at Adventure Park underway

FOLLOWING on from the successful launch of the Tornado waterslide in 2017-18, anticipation is building for the second stage of Adventure Park’s future planned...

October 3, 2018

Share our Shores goes coast to coast

THE Barwon Coast Committee of Management and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) have joined forces with a simple message for visitors of...

October 3, 2018

Exciting times ahead as Royal Geelong Show nears

THE excitement is building in the lead up to the 2018 Royal Geelong Show to be held October 18-21. Royal Geelong maintains the country show...

October 3, 2018

Mural highlights need to defend natural habitats

A BELLARINE-based artist has joined the world-wide chorus to defend natural habitats against the palm oil industry and the subsequent devastation of rainforests, with...

October 3, 2018

Get fit in under an hour with F45 in Ocean Grove

FOR time-poor people wanting to lead an active lifestyle, F45 in Ocean Grove provides a high-intensity workout class in just 45 minutes. Running for almost two...

October 3, 2018

Budget delivers $5 billion aged care boost

THE Morrison Government’s $5 billion aged care budget boost will deliver significant benefits for Corangamite, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt...

October 3, 2018

U3A offers collaboration for the arts

U3A Surf Coast, Torquay Theatre Troupe and Torquay Books will be collaborating in October to present an event sure to be of interest to...

October 3, 2018

New U3A office

On October 9, as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, the new U3aSurfCoast office will be opened at the Senior Citizens, 16 Price Street...

October 3, 2018

Community donation gives old gym equipment new life

THE activity and gymnasium space at Bellarine Community Health’s Portarlington site has received a major upgrade of equipment. The upgrade was made possible thanks to...

October 3, 2018

Bell enters the ring for Reason Party

REASON Party candidate Michael Bell will launch his campaign for election to the Victorian Parliament at bookgrove in Ocean Grove next week. A long-term resident...

October 3, 2018

Big Day Out for volunteers

A GROUP of 27 hardy locals braved cool and breezy conditions last month to participate in Bushcare’s Big Day Out, organised by Ocean Grove...

October 3, 2018

Henderson opens aged care centre

CORANGMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has made one of her first local appearances representing her new ministerial portfolio, opening an aged care centre in...

October 3, 2018

Groups raise funds for Barwon Health Foundation

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) has dug deep to help out youth from across the Geelong region, donating at least $10,000 to the Barwon Health...

October 3, 2018

The ups and downs of royal life

THE Princess, The Pea and The Yo Yo takes a traditional fairy tale and turns the mattress on its head this school holidays at...

October 3, 2018

Chorus set to ‘Sing into Spring’ at the shed

PROUD once again to be part of this year’s Senior Festival, Geelong Harmony Chorus will present an afternoon of fun and musical dexterity next...

October 3, 2018

Fast rail reference group seeks members

EXPRESSIONS of interest have opened for a reference group on the proposed Geelong Fast Rail project. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited Marshall and Geelong...

October 3, 2018

State to keep pushing Waurn Ponds duplication

PIC: VLine

THE state government believes its business case for the Waurn Ponds rail duplication is good enough, despite a critical assessment by...