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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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March 27, 2018

Coastcare joins efforts to seal the loop

LOCAL Coastcare volunteers will assist in the collection of discarded fishing line and fishing hooks, under a new partnership with Zoos Victoria to protect...

March 27, 2018

Court bookings prove a hit at Anglesea Tennis Club

THE Anglesea Tennis Club continues to open up their courts through an initiative to encourage residents and visitors to get involved in tennis. Club members,...

March 27, 2018

LORNE ENJOYS OARING SUCCESS AT STATES

The Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (LSLSC) has shown its dominance again at this year’s Surf Life Saving Open State Championships boating division. LSLSC...

March 27, 2018

Winchelsea Common clean-up to begin

WORKS to clean up the Winchelsea Common and revitalise the space for the community were scheduled to begin this week. The Department of Environment, Land,...

March 27, 2018

Torquay Lions pack in the care for those in crisis

TORQUAY Lions Club recently distributed 150 personal care packs to help people in crisis. The Lions have given the emergency toiletries packs designed for men...

March 27, 2018

Council waits on more detail before determining resort position

THE proponents of a planned resort for Apollo Bay must include more detail if it is to go ahead, and the Colac Otway Shire...

March 27, 2018

Winchelsea wind farm project powers ahead

A WIND farm under construction near Winchelsea is powering ahead, with two to three turbines being completed each week. The $258 million Mount Gellibrand Wind...

March 27, 2018

Free meningococcal vaccinations for teens extended

THERE were six meningococcal cases diagnosed in the Barwon South West region last year, and the state government has extended its free vaccination program...

March 27, 2018

Support keeps flowing after bushfires

THE state and federal governments are continuing to support people affected by the fires that swept through south-west Victoria last week. The state government will...

March 27, 2018

Creative projects seek space through grants

TWO urban renewal projects in central Geelong will share in $250,000 in state government funding to breathe new life into the city’s vacant spaces. Creative...

March 27, 2018

Grant to keep children connected

MACKILLOP Family Services, in partnership with Barwon, Child, Youth and Family, will receive more than $1 million from the federal government over five years...

March 27, 2018

Delegation seeks $152m for Shipwreck Coast projects

A DELEGATION of local leaders headed to Canberra this week to lobby the federal government to invest millions of dollars into the Shipwreck Coast. The...

March 27, 2018

Road’s governance woes outlined in issues paper

THE Great Ocean Road Taskforce has called for feedback on how the road is governed to ensure the international tourist attraction is not “loved...

March 27, 2018

Coalition pledges to buy lifesaving drones

THE Victorian Coalition is going after the lifesaving vote, pledging to buy 15 drones if it wins this year’s state election. Earlier this month, Shadow...

March 27, 2018

DELWP takes off to monitor duck hunters and sand dunes

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is taking to the skies, launching drones to keep an eye on duck hunters as...

March 27, 2018

Fanning: the final salute

Bells Beach is where it all began for Mick Fanning, and this year, it will be where it all ends. The three-time World Champion’s appearance...

March 27, 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Rip Curl Pro

On behalf of Surfing Victoria, Rip Curl and the World Surf League, I would like to welcome everyone to the 57th running of the...

March 27, 2018

Wilson and Peterson win on Gold Coast

The first stop on the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, witnessed an incredible start to the season...

March 27, 2018

Blackman’s Brew for Bells

Torquay’s independently owned brewery, Blackman’s Brewery, is brewing a beer to honour the Rip Curl Pro for the fourth year running. The “Bells Pro” is...

March 27, 2018

Enjoy the Pro at a Live Site

Fans who are unable to make it to Bells Beach for the 2018 Rip Curl Pro can still watch the world’s best surfers in...

March 27, 2018

Power your surfing and enjoy a healthy lifetime in the water

The cooler seasons are upon us and bring ideal surfing conditions to our coast. Surfers delight in the return of powerful groundswells, offshore winds and...

March 27, 2018

Surfing museum rides high on visitor boom

The Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) is riding a wave of success, with visitor numbers at an almost-20 year high. This year has seen the...

March 27, 2018

Body art passes down through generations

Lisa Kearns established Purely Piercing in 1996 and later Kustome Kulture in 2000. The Purely Piercing team of Lisa and Jack are focused on their...

March 27, 2018

Parish flies from Falcons to Werribee

THE start of the 2018 VFL season will begin in Torquay with Geelong and Werribee squaring off on Easter Sunday, and spectators may notice...