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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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December 25, 2025

Surf Coast Classic joins UCI ProSeries

THE opening events in the next edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has been upgraded in status and is now...

December 25, 2025

New renders for Point Grey released

NEW renders for the Point Grey precinct in Lorne have been released, showing the proposed looks for the Co-Op building and Lorne Aquatic and...

December 21, 2025

Simple salt swap could cut high blood pressure risk

Australians are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce...

December 20, 2025

McCartney Real Estate expands leadership with new co-directors

Torquay agency McCartney Real Estate is having a refresh in the new year, with Tim Carson welcoming Matt Kavenagh and Brent Hartigan as...

December 19, 2025

Better facilities for Mount Duneed

WITH Christmas just around the corner, I'm thrilled to share some fantastic news for Mount Duneed residents. Last Tuesday we voted to adopt the Sovereign...

December 17, 2025

Beware of locking kids or pets in cars

RACV says it has responded to more than 1,100 lockout emergencies across Victoria since January, and is urging drivers to keep their keys close...

December 17, 2025

V/Line urges planning on extremely hot days

WITH the arrival of summer, passengers travelling on the V/Line network to and from Geelong as well as across Victoria are being encouraged to...

December 16, 2025

Motor show to rev up with supercars

NEXT year's edition of the Torquay Rotary Motor Show has added some serious horsepower, with supercars to be added to the program. There is also...

December 15, 2025

Groups say permit offer ignores community views on gas

A PAIR of environmental groups say the Victorian government is ignoring strong community sentiment about fossil fuel projects, following the continued offering of two...

December 15, 2025

Increases to ESVF levy frozen

VICTORIAN ratepayers will not experience a hike to the contentious Emergency Services Volunteers Fund (ESVF), with the Victorian government pausing increases to the levy...

December 14, 2025

Refresh first aid skills before Christmas

Despite being known as the festive season, Christmas comes with an increased risk of injury, in both the workplace and at home, and first...

December 12, 2025

Third hockey pitch officially opened

HOCKEY has scored a major goal on the Surf Coast with the opening of a third pitch at Banyul Warri Fields in Torquay North. The...

December 10, 2025

With less than a year to go, VEC preps for election

THERE is less than a year to go until the state election and the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has released its draft service plan,...

December 8, 2025

Shire to phase out its single-use plastics

MANY single-use plastic items will be phased out over the next three years at all Surf Coast Shire facilities, official shire events and anything...

December 8, 2025

Final shire calendar to be released soon

THE latest and last edition of the Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar will be available to pick up from Monday, December 8. People can collect...

December 7, 2025

Geelong Wine Show results

THE top drops from across the Geelong region have been recognised in the 2025 Geelong Wine Awards. This year's edition of the awards began with...

December 3, 2025

Bushfire refuge in Lorne to temporarily close

ONE of Lorne's two Bushfire Places of Last Resort (BPLR) will be off-limits early next year as part of development works at Point Grey. At...

December 3, 2025

City racks up completed capital works

THE City of Greater Geelong completed 22 capital works in the previous financial year, according to the city's annual report. In 2024-25, the city allocated...

December 2, 2025

Provider chosen for hub, kinder

NATIONAL childcare provider KU Children's Services has been chosen to run services at the Bloinks Community Hub (interim name) and Biyala Primary School Kindergarten...

December 2, 2025

Community centre supports women overcoming addiction

IN AUSTRALIA, one in six people presently have a drug addiction. This includes both legal and illegal drugs and prescription medications. One in 10 people...

December 1, 2025

New bridge at Wye River completed

MAJOR works to replace the Wye River Bridge are complete, mproving safety and travel along the Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Apollo Bay. The...

November 30, 2025

Safe at Home trial makes progress

MORE than 64 people from 17 households in the Geelong region are participating in the Safe at Home trial, a Victorian-first early intervention response...

November 30, 2025

Report finds ageism perceptions in healthcare

OLDER Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report...

November 30, 2025

Geelong Arts Centre lifts curtain on 2026 program

GEELONG Arts Centre has lifted the curtain on its program for next year, describing it as offering moments that shift perspective, stir old memories...