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 29, 2018

Osteopathy may help to improve your cold and flu symptoms

It is the season for respiratory issues! Coughs, colds, sinusitis, flu, pneumonia and the like. There are lots of bugs to catch and symptoms that...

August 29, 2018

COLOURFUL CHARACTERS ASSOCIATED WITH INDIAN CURRY

There’s no doubt in my mind that our wild and windy weather of late necessitates hearty, spicy, warming food toward off the winter blues. A...

August 29, 2018

A Ninja Cats challenge

CHILDREN and parents who came to the School of Greatness at Armstrong Oval back in April will remember putting their Geelong Cats fan skills...

August 29, 2018

Agency Profile: Wayne Wrigley – Property Consultant, Fletchers Ocean Grove

A well-known local resident, Wayne has a great understanding of the local market and the opportunities it provides. A fully licensed agent committed to a...

August 29, 2018

Sunset clauses for off-the-plan contracts restricted

THE state government has moved to protect Victorians buying property off-the-plan from delay tactics used by some property developers to rip people off, with...

August 29, 2018

Victorian rental vacancy rates at record lows

THE REIV’s latest data show that Victoria’s rental vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level of 1.8 per cent since they began collecting...

August 29, 2018

Finding financial freedom through property

WITH VIEW.COM.AU INVESTING in property can be a great way to find financial freedom later in life, this is why, according to the Australian Taxation...

August 29, 2018

Highly talented players make their senior debut

BHFNC is proud of its Junior Football Program (for girls and boys). Here is a brief snapshot of five of our junior players who have transitioned...

August 29, 2018

BHFNC grateful for support as grand final approaches

BARWON Heads Football & Netball Club (BHFNC) would like to thank the community for its fantastic support. BHFNC aims to provide the best possible environment...

August 29, 2018

Barwon Heads netball reaches new heights

WITH a very strong year across the board, we asked one of our senior netball players to reflect on the BHFNC Netball Program in...

August 29, 2018

Senior women’s football boasts sportsmanship and friendship

New to the club and to football? We asked one of our senior women’s footballers to share her perspective on the first season of...

August 29, 2018

Final aggregate approaches

WITH TORQUAY BOARDRIDERS CLUB IT’S not long now until the final aggregate of the Torquay Boardriders Club senior season. This one is going to be...

August 22, 2018

Grove house fire claims father and son

A SECOND house fire in Ocean Grove in just over a month has claimed the lives of a father and son. The bodies of Paul...

August 22, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – August 23, 2018

Northern visitors Last week we received some very positive feedback about where we’re headed as a region. A group of staff and councillors from Coffs Harbour...

August 22, 2018

Andrews wants Portarlington ferry passengers safe and dry

A RE-ELECTED Andrews Labor Government will invest $550,000 to build a new covered walkway from the beachfront to the ferry berths on Portarlington Pier. This...

August 22, 2018

Soccer mums having a ball

SIXTEEN local mums have been learning the basics of soccer through a supportive program run by FC Leopold, which has three sessions to go. Senior...

August 22, 2018

Leopold dominates this year’s Let’s Kick Cancer Cup games

LEOPOLD’S senior football and netball teams brought home both Let’s Kick Cancer Cups at the weekend. The Leopold senior team beat Grovedale easily by 87...

August 22, 2018

Torquay SES celebrates another year

THE Victoria State Emergency Service Torquay Unit has celebrated the efforts of its volunteers at the unit’s annual dinner. The VICSES Torquay Unit volunteers and...

August 22, 2018

Colac Otway resolves not to support “too big” Apollo Bay resort

COLAC Otway Shire Council opposed the development of a tourist resort near Apollo Bay at its meeting last week, citing its size and visual...

August 22, 2018

Outdoor fitness project in need of votes

The Rotary Club has applied for State Government “Pick my Project” funding to install the fitness stations in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, and voting...

August 22, 2018

Local playgroups to get funding

THE state government has announced funding for new community playgroups across the state. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jennyn Mikakos last week announced 50 playgroups...

August 22, 2018

The “Sporties” has something for everyone

AFTER undergoing a $2 million renovation, the Leopold Sportsmans Club is the place that offers something for everyone. The “Sporties” has expanded to cater for...

August 22, 2018

New laneways for central Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the Laneways Action Plan for implementation by the Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership. The action plan identifies new laneways...

August 22, 2018

Loved local principal to be first of Iona

THE much-loved and respected principal of Clonard College, Damian McKew, has been chosen as the foundation principal of Iona College, set to open in Geelong...