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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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July 18, 2018

Open day at Torquay’s Star of the Sea this weekend

Receive some personalised advice or join one of the regular tours at the Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care Open Day on Saturday...

July 18, 2018

WorkSafe urges farmers to think about safety

FARMERS are being warned that a simple choice can have tragic consequences and that they must plan ahead and prioritise safety in each and...

July 18, 2018

ATO finds $8.7 billion tax shortfall

THE Australian Tax Office (ATO) estimates individual Australians are collectively underpaying their taxes by $8.7 billion, and will take measures to close the gap. Last...

July 18, 2018

Movies and music make up Sounds of Silent

LOCALS enjoyed a vibrant and entertaining musical and movie event recently at Uniting Church in Queenscliff. The Sounds of Silent are a five-piece ensemble...

July 18, 2018

Letters To The Editor – July 19, 2018

Lions has a commitment to affordable aged accommodation

Dear Editor, Diane Roberts, in her letter (“More needs to be done to help elderly renters”, Letters, June...

July 18, 2018

Borough of Queenscliffe wins gold

THE Borough of Queenscliffe council has received a Gold Award for its 2016-17 annual report at the 2018 Australasian Reporting Awards. Borough of Queenscliffe mayor...

July 18, 2018

Talk highlights Captain Cole’s ties to the Bellarine

CAPTAIN George Ward Cole, who established the town of St Leonards, will be the focus of a talk in Queenscliff later this month. La Trobe...

July 18, 2018

Mossy Bottom heifers shine

The Barber’s of “Mossy Bottom” had the best-presented pen of heifers with these 10 Speckled Park heifers, which sold for 310 cents per kilogram...

July 18, 2018

Market Highlights – July 19, 2018

Ballarat Sheep: Lambs yarded 16,000 Sheep yarded 5,000 Heavy export lambs to $271 Heavy trade lamb to $220 Light processor lambs to $120 Heavy mutton to $170 Light mutton to $100 Mortlake...

July 18, 2018

Funding boost to fuel regional startups

THE state government will invest $2.4 million to boost access and participation in the state’s booming startup sector, with a focus on regional Victorian...

July 18, 2018

Show celebrating MARJORIE LAWRENCE returns to Winchelsea

Wendy Grose and Len Vorster are returning to Winchelsea, Sunday July 29 at 2pm, with their production A Different Hat, which celebrates the life...

July 18, 2018

CODE Club seeks children for tomorrow’s Moonhack

CODE Club Australia has called on children from across the Geelong region to sign up to tomorrow’s (Friday) Moonhack hackathon, a global event encouraging...

July 18, 2018

The osteopathic approach to sinusitis treatment with SEQUENCE OSTEO

Are you suffering with sinusitis? Common symptoms can include headache, facial pain, pressure and tenderness, swelling of the face, yellow or green coloured mucus from...

July 18, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Finance is changing

FINANCE in the property world is certainly changing rapidly right now. One of the key drivers in this has been the Royal Commission into Australia’s...

July 18, 2018

Should you sell or rent your home

SHOULD you sell or rent your home – that is the big question many homeowners are asking themselves. But there are other ways to build...

July 18, 2018

Agency Profile: Michaela Miller – Senior Sales Consultant Hayeswinckle Drysdale

As a Bellarine local, Michaela knows the Bellarine market like the back of her hand. Knowledgeable, driven, hard-working and passionate, you know you’re in the...

July 18, 2018

Great Ocean Report – end of financial year roundup

The 2017/18 financial year saw a very active coastal market once again and it is interesting to see the contrast in price and volume...

July 18, 2018

Madison showcases the best of Malishev

If you have been around Geelong long enough, you are bound to have heard the name Malishev. The Malishev family has been building homes in...

July 18, 2018

Life Saving Victoria announces junior carnival changes

LIFE Saving Victoria has announced significant changes to the way junior surf carnivals and competitions will be conducted next season and into the future. A...

July 16, 2018

Torquay sports projects score federal grants

THE Surf Coast sporting community is the big winner from the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund, with two Torquay...

July 13, 2018

Energy comparison website offers $50 incentive

VICTORIANS have been invited to register for the state government’s $50 Power Saving Bonus when they visit the Victorian Energy Compare website and search...

July 11, 2018

Wine lovers enjoy wintery weekend

This year’s Winter Shiraz weekend saw wine lovers converge on wineries across the Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool Valley and Bellarine Peninsula regions. The unique...

July 11, 2018

CORA proposal cuts wave pool

THE proponents behind the $350 million CORA (Cape Otway Road) proposal for Modewarre have scaled back their ambitions, announcing they have made a number...

July 11, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – July 12, 2018

As part of Alcoa of Australia’s decommissioning of the Anglesea power station and mine, the main power station building was scheduled to be felled...