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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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August 15, 2018

That four letter “S” word is NOT NECESSARILY NAUGHTY

There’s a little bit of naughtiness in a particular four-lettered word that can be found mentioned at times in the kitchen – S A...

August 15, 2018

Changes afoot in property market

THE number of people wanting to live in the Geelong region continues to grow and new estates and communities are struggling to keep up...

August 15, 2018

Anchoridge community is on the way

AS the new kid on the block, all eyes remain fixed on the innovative new community of Anchoridge, set in the surrounds of the...

August 15, 2018

Glenlee to provide 600 new home sites in Armstrong Creek

RPM Real Estate Group has unveiled a brand new nestate, Glenlee, that will be proudly brought to fruition by award-winning developer ID Land. Located on...

August 15, 2018

First Home Buyer participation hits six-year high as population passes 25 million

THE latest ABS housing finance figures for June 2018 indicate that First Home Buyers accounted for 18.1 per cent of owner occupier home loans...

August 15, 2018

QUAY2 display village fuelling buyer’s imagination

Intrapac Property’s QUAY2 development at Torquay is starting to take shape, and homebuyers now have an opportunity to explore new homes on site at...

August 15, 2018

Mick Fanning inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame

IN the shadow of the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in early August, Surf City USA’s Main Street was blocked off to honour the...

August 8, 2018

Guests join the Q for centre preview

Geelong builder Malishev celebrated the opening of its new Q Display Centre in Grovedale with a VIP event on Thursday, August 2. Guests enjoyed...

August 8, 2018

Coutas’ winning run continues

Queenscliff earned its sixth consecutive win at the weekend against Anglesea. The Coutas beat the Kangaroos by 18 points in front of a strong...

August 8, 2018

Bellarine Bears field first women’s team

THE Bellarine Bears Baseball Club has entered the Geelong Baseball Association’s only women’s team as part of the winter baseball competition in 2018. Member for...

August 8, 2018

Bellarine community forum to highlight local issues

LIBERAL Party representatives will host a community forum in Drysdale tonight (Thursday) to discuss issues concerning local residents. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson will be...

August 8, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN August 09, 2018

A giving community I’m constantly impressed by the selflessness and generosity of so many people in Greater Geelong. Recently I met with Tony McManus, development...

August 8, 2018

Funding helps athletes ride waves to gold

BARWON Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club won its first gold medal at the Inflatable Rescue Boat Australian Championships last month. Held at Thirroul...

August 8, 2018

Forums set to put election candidates in the spotlight

THE Combined Bellarine Community Associations (CBCA) will hold several “Meet the Candidates” forums across the Bellarine as the state election approaches on November 24. The...

August 8, 2018

Local dragons set to join thousands on MCG field

A PAIR of Bellarine women will make their way to the Melbourne Cricket Ground this weekend carrying a giant papier mache dragon. Leopold’s Dianne Twigg...

August 8, 2018

Fifield talks up Coalition’s NBN at tower visit

THE National Broadband Network (NBN) has gone live in Moriac, Bellbrae and Mount Duneed, with three fixed wireless towers being switched on last week. The...

August 8, 2018

Bill Evans lauds Geelong’s growth

THIS year’s Westpac Economic Breakfast has delivered some good news for Geelong, with the bank’s chief economist Bill Evans upbeat about the region’s future. The...

August 8, 2018

Respect Victoria officially opens

THE doors have opened on Victoria’s first ever dedicated family violence prevention agency. Respect Victoria will work to address gender inequality as a root...

August 8, 2018

Live life to the full at Kithbrooke

KITHBROOKE Park Country Club is not just about its prime location and beautiful villas set among 12 acres of parks, gardens and waterways. Its newly...

August 8, 2018

Nurdles prove major hurdle for marine life

WHAT’S a nurdle? A nurdle is a very small pellet of plastic which serves as the key material in the manufacture of plastic products....

August 8, 2018

Dental Health Week: Dump the sugary drinks

THE Dental and Healthy Communities teams at Bellarine Community Health are joining forces to share the facts about sugary drinks, water and the health...

August 8, 2018

Queenscliff celebrates past and present netballers

QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club was full of celebrations at the weekend. The Coutas celebrated all past and present netballers, coaches, partners, life members and committee...

August 8, 2018

Coker and Chesters take aim at labour hire

CORANGAMITE Labor candidate Libby Coker was joined by Shadow Assistant Minister for Workplace Relations Lisa Chesters this week for a roundtable meeting on labour...

August 8, 2018

Surf Coast Suns kick on in 2018

THE Surf Coast Suns have almost wrapped up their season, and president Mark Burgess said 2018 was the club’s biggest year yet. He said the...