James Taylor

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).

Posts by James Taylor

REIV says Victorian Budget delivers infrastructure and incentives

The Victorian Budget 19/20 has been adjusted to deal with the biggest write down…
Town by town snapshot Leopold

The size of Leopold is approximately 26.9 square kilometres and has 17 parks covering…
Hells Bells and 50 Year Storm coming up

THE marquee event of the Torquay Boardriders calendar is just around the corner with…
Exercising as we get older

Are you feeling less active than you used to? Is a recent injury, or…
WSL to go carbon neutral and wipe out single-serve plastics

THE World Surf League (WSL) has announced a series of sustainability commitments, including becoming…
Colac Otway wants Birregurra mobile phone tower relocated

THE Colac Otway Shire will encourage Telstra to lodge a planning application to establish…
Pasta Arrabbiata

INGREDIENTS • 3 tablespoons kosher salt • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4…
Great Ocean Food A near-perfect 24 hours in New York

I had almost a perfect 24 hours recently. Our daughter is working in New…
Community volunteers celebrated

AS PART of last month’s National Volunteer Week, the Department of Environment, Land, Water…
Liberals lobby Geelong crossbenchers over fire services bill

THE state Labor government has reintroduced its legislation to change the structure of Victoria’s…
Funding to improve after-hours care

AFTER-hours health services in the Otway and Surf Coast areas will be improved through…
Roadside planting revs up across regional Victoria

THOUSANDS of native seedlings were planted across regional Victoria to celebrate World Environment Day…
City to host more sessions about getting grants

COMMUNITY groups, organisations and landowners are invited to apply for a range of grant…
Governor-General talks up Geelong

AUSTRALIA’S Governor-General talked up Geelong’s past, present and future (though not its football team)…
Meeting offers tips on how to protect yourself from scammers

TIPS and tactics for dealing with scammers will be discussed at a meeting in…
IN BRIEF

Free grant writing workshops THE City of Greater Geelong is presenting workshops to assist…
Manolis named in Queen’s Birthday honours

GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation chief executive officer Patti Manolis is among the local people…
Townhouse packages snapped up at Armstrong

A prestige townhouse offer at Villawood Properties’ flagship Armstrong Mount Duneed has drawn a…
ARE OUR HOUSING MARKETS SET TO IGNITE?

Experienced property commentator Michael Yardney’s latest blog talks about a bright future in the…
Laying out tables with style

Metricon Homes recently held a Table Styling Masterclass for Mother’s Day at its newly…
Onshore Blinds will enhance your lifestyle

Onshore Blinds offers a range of custom blinds to suit a variety of indoor…
A focus on First Home Owners

Everyone remembers their first home purchase, it’s a big step, and one that needs…
PREMIUM QUALITY with WORLD-LEADING EFFICIENCY

In the newly developed Point Lonsdale Golf Club precinct stands the Bellarine Peninsula’s most…
Torquay townhomes showcase coastal interiors

A new era in townhome living arrived in Torquay this May, with the first…