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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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September 5, 2018

FISHING REPORT – September 6, 2018

ANGLESEA » Fishing conditions haven’t been great over the past week » Salmon continue being caught off local beaches » Small pinkies have been reported inshore » The...

August 29, 2018

Matthew Ryan wins Portarlington Carnival of Golf championship

MATTHEW Ryan has smashed it down the fairway, winning the Portarlington Carnival of Golf Bendigo Bank 36-Hole Event on Saturday, with a score of...

August 29, 2018

Supporters turn out at semis

Footy fever was alive and well in Portarlington at the weekend for the semi-finals of the Bellarine Football League. Barwon Heads beat Modewarre by...

August 29, 2018

New PM appoints Henderson to ministry

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has emerged as one of the winners of last week’s Liberal leadership spill, with new Prime Minister Scott Morrison...

August 29, 2018

Man drowns at Torquay back beach

A MAN drowned at Torquay back beach at the weekend. Surfers spotted the unconscious man, believed to be in his 50s, in the water...

August 29, 2018

MAYOR’S COLUMN-AUGUST 30, 2018

Destination Queenscliff Council’s Destination Queenscliff project is designed to place Shortland’s Bluff at the heart of Queenscliff’s special character, conserving the significant military, maritime, indigenous...

August 29, 2018

Petrol thefts fuel Liberal candidate into action

LIBERAL Candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick believes petrol theft is an inexcusable crime that is affecting businesses, especially small ones, on the Bellarine Peninsula. Mr...

August 29, 2018

Lions’ $2.815m den officially opens

LEOPOLD’S football, netball and cricket clubs unveiled their new $2.815 million facilities during an official opening at the weekend. City of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce...

August 29, 2018

Bus operator prosecuted after Great Ocean Road bus crash

BUS Safety Victoria (BSV) has prosecuted a bus operator after one of his vehicles was involved in a fatal crash on the Great Ocean...

August 29, 2018

Bayview Artists set to exhibit interpretations

A GROUP of enthusiastic Bellarine artists are putting the finishing touches on their artwork that will feature in an exhibition next month. The Bayview Artists...

August 29, 2018

Bop Bop kids raise $500 for the farmers

CHILDREN at the Barwon Heads Bop Bop Karrong centre have raised $500 for farmers dealing with the affects of drought. The children donned their best...

August 29, 2018

Heidi brings pancreatic cancer to a head

QUEENSCLIFF’S Heidi Waterson hosted a community forum discussing pancreatic cancer in Geelong at the weekend. Heidi lost her father to pancreatic cancer in April this...

August 29, 2018

Sporties’ “Parma for a Farmer” raises more than $4,000

THE Leopold Sporties, with help from K rock, has raised more than $4000 for the Buy-a-Bale campaign supporting drought affected farmers. The “Parma for a...

August 29, 2018

VC story enthrals local pupils

SENIOR pupils from Torquay’s four primary schools were spellbound last week as they heard about the journey taken by photographer Gordon Traill and author...

August 29, 2018

Book Week returns for another chapter

HUNDREDS of primary school pupils from across the region brought their favourite story book characters to life last week through costume. Leopold Primary School’s annual...

August 29, 2018

Barwon Coast Update – August 30, 2018

BARWON HEADS TIMBER SEAWALL & PROMENADE CONSTRUCTION Who doesn’t love a stroll along the gorgeous Barwon Heads promenade? The Barwon Heads Seawall which supports the promenade is...

August 29, 2018

Landcare group welcomes waterways action

A LANDCARE group in the Otways has welcomed the state government’s push for a legally enforceable remediation plan to protect the health of waterways affected...

August 29, 2018

Labor powers up big solar panel pledge

LABOR has pledged a massive solar panel rollout program if it wins the coming state election, saying it will help Victorians save about $890...

August 29, 2018

Regional cities launch election wishlist

VICTORIA’S 10 leading regional cities met in Melbourne last week to present a policy platform to Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy...

August 29, 2018

Upgrades at Burdoo Reserve officially opened

THE Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club has received a major boost thanks to an upgrade of the sporting facilities at Burdoo Reserve that were...

August 29, 2018

North Bellarine Film Festival program announced

THE North Bellarine Film Festival 2018 program has been announced and will comprise five feature films, along with an array of short films. A special...

August 29, 2018

Final free health and wellbeing seminar next week

THE final of a series of three free health and wellbeing seminars will be presented at Ocean Grove Community Hub next week. This seminar on...

August 29, 2018

Road safety message to be spread through footy clubs

THE Transport Accident Commission has struck a new partnership with AFL Victoria, with a stronger focus on engaging the almost 250,000 people involved in...

August 29, 2018

New roads officer to lead maintenance blitz

GEELONG engineer Paul Northey has been appointed to lead Regional Roads Victoria, a new division of VicRoads to oversee a huge road maintenance blitz. Minister...