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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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July 21, 2022

Stead Park to score major upgrades for Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

July 21, 2022

Festival to educate and inspire

FROM education to inspiration, Geelong Small Business Festival is helping small businesses in our region. The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to be hosting...

July 21, 2022

A slowdown is not a collapse

Over the course of the past month, I cannot tell you how many people have asked me the same question: is the property market...

July 21, 2022

Hayeswinckle is ready to help you

The sixth edition to the Hayeswinckle Group, Hayeswinckle Armstrong Creek has secured an enviable location at the entrance to the new Armstrong Creek Town...

July 21, 2022

Starry Surf Coast nights

THE night sky has long inspired science, religion, philosophy, art and literature, yet one thing tour guides often remark on is how international visitors...

July 21, 2022

Keep things sane.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Fatigued? It might be time to take stock, strip things back and keep things simple! The average person makes about 40,000 remotely conscious decisions...

July 21, 2022

Shade solutions that exceed expectations

AT FANTASTIC Blinds & Shutters, all of the senior management has more than 10 years’ experience in the sales of high-quality blinds and shutters...

July 19, 2022

Cursed Child Dymocks Waurn Ponds

A little bit of theatrical magic appeared in Dymocks Waurn Ponds on Friday last week. Ahead of their performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed...

July 16, 2022

Get ready to run for the reef

GEELONG will be among a score of cities across Australia and New Zealand hosting a leg of what is being billed as the world’s...

July 14, 2022

Melbourne Career Expo is back, bigger and better

AUSTRALIA's largest career expo is back. The 2022 Melbourne Career Expo will be held from tomorrow (Friday, July 15) to Sunday, July 17 at the...

July 14, 2022

Emu tale goes from page to stage

Coming to Costa Hall from July 29-30, the award-winning Monkey Baa Theatre Company returns to Geelong to present a brand-new take on a much-loved...

July 14, 2022

Eating your way through a healthy pregnancy

With Epworth Geelong a healthy pregnancy means actively creating the best possible environment for you and your baby to rest, move, and grow in. Some of...

July 14, 2022

Final call : the best lots in Armstrong Creek are calling your name

JUST a handful of lots remain to be sold at Anchoridge, with the final land release now available for purchase. Occupying the most premium location...

July 12, 2022

Contracts awarded to move bulk organics

THE City of Greater Geelong has chosen a trio of contractors from across the G21 region to move bulk household and green organics throughout...

July 8, 2022

One in five homes sold for $1m or more

A record number of Australians spent $1 million or more to secure a home in the past year, CoreLogic's annual Million Dollar Markets report...

July 7, 2022

Exhibition captures the six Wadawurrung seasons

EXPERIENCE Wadawurrung Dja (Country) through the art of proud Wadawurrung woman, emerging elder, cultural educator, and award-winning visual artist Dr Deanne Gilson. The National Wool...

July 7, 2022

Enjoy seasonal delights at Echuca Moama

ECHUCA Moama is well known as a summer holiday destination – warm days by the river, swimming, skiing, taking the boat out, and having...

July 7, 2022

Follow ancient footsteps in the sand at Bells Beach

GENERATIONS of surfers have long been drawn to the limestone cliffs at Bells Beach overlooking the Southern Ocean swell, but it's not just the...

July 7, 2022

The Winter Blues are back

AFTER two years of COVID cancellations, Echuca Moama’s legendary Winter Blues Festival is back in 2022, bringing some of Australia’s best blues and roots...

July 7, 2022

Experience the delights at Little Creatures

LITTLE Creatures Geelong is a bit like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory… but for beer. The venue is the true brewery village experience with a bustling...

June 30, 2022

Shed to host dance, cabaret, tributes and mystery

DANCE, cabaret, tributes to the greats, mysteries of days gone by and a World Tour of Australia are just some of the treasures on...

June 30, 2022

Monster waves on screen at ANSM

THE Australian National Surfing Museum is proud to announce a Torquay screening of the international award-winning documentary Facing Monsters: a feature-length film that digs...

June 30, 2022

Investing in shares – winning by not losing

Share markets have endured a tumultuous start to the year, with the war in Ukraine, lockdowns in China and inflation anxieties relegating COVID-19 news...

June 30, 2022

Bringing retirement villages to the community

There can't be many independent living villages where the chief executive officer and his family play Easter bunny each year and deliver eggs to...