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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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July 18, 2018

Great Ocean Report – end of financial year roundup

The 2017/18 financial year saw a very active coastal market once again and it is interesting to see the contrast in price and volume...

July 18, 2018

Madison showcases the best of Malishev

If you have been around Geelong long enough, you are bound to have heard the name Malishev. The Malishev family has been building homes in...

July 18, 2018

Life Saving Victoria announces junior carnival changes

LIFE Saving Victoria has announced significant changes to the way junior surf carnivals and competitions will be conducted next season and into the future. A...

July 11, 2018

Wine lovers enjoy wintery weekend

This year’s Winter Shiraz weekend saw wine lovers converge on wineries across the Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool Valley and Bellarine Peninsula regions. The unique...

July 11, 2018

Dorothy is 104 not out

Dorothy Treyvaud celebrated her 104th birthday with family and friends at Clifton Springs Golf Club on Sunday. Son Geoff said his mum, a resident...

July 11, 2018

Pie takes the cake at competition

ROLLING Pin Pies and Cakes’ Country Lamb and Rosemary Pie is proving to be a competition stalwart. In late June, the pie was judged Australia's...

July 11, 2018

One servo opens but two others are going slow

THE first of the three planned service stations for  the wider Surf Coast area is up and running and the second is seeking tenants,...

July 11, 2018

Cougars coach achieves top accreditation

GEELONG Netball Club coach Gerard Murphy has reached the highest level of coaching qualification in Australia, achieving his High Performance Coaching Accreditation (HPCA). Murphy, who...

July 11, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – July 12, 2018

Armstrong Creek community facilities taking shape With Armstrong Creek continuing to expand, Council is well aware of the need to provide great facilities for the growing...

July 11, 2018

Orchids take the spotlight at annual show

ORCHID clubs from across the state shared their show stopping plants with the public during a show in Leopold at the weekend. More than 930...

July 11, 2018

Lifestyle awaits where the city meets the surf at Mt Duneed

MAKE a life where the city meets the surf at Lifestyle Mount Duneed. Take the perfect first step into a life made just for you...

July 11, 2018

WorkSafe officially opens in Geelong

WORKSAFE has officially arrived in Geelong, with the statutory body for workplace safety moving into its new headquarters last week. Last Thursday’s official opening by...

July 11, 2018

Geelong mayor says overseas trip will inspire the city

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood has made a spirited defence of Geelong becoming a UNESCO City of Design, saying the costs incurred so...

July 11, 2018

Villawood’s letters calls out family violence

THE latest arrangement of Villawood Properties’ giant letters in Highton has shown its support for a campaign against family violence. The “call it out” message...

July 11, 2018

Community initiative to give away free solar systems

SHINEHUB and Geelong Sustainability have announced they will be holding a ‘solar giveaway’ as part of the Geelong Community Solar Program. For every 50 households...

July 11, 2018

Filmmakers invited to submit works

CUT the shackles and let your imagination run free - that's the message to filmmakers on the Bellarine, Geelong and Surf Coast regions from...

July 11, 2018

Word is tickets are still available for Port event

TICKETS are still available for Portarlington’s annual literary event Midwinter Words, which is on July 21 and 22. The weekend will feature a full-day writing...

July 11, 2018

Neighbourhood house supporting the local community

WHILE the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House is a unique place for learning, the centre also supports a number of initiatives throughout the community. These initiatives include...

July 11, 2018

Out of This World fun at the Potato Shed

DROP into the Potato Shed these school holidays for Theatre 3222 4 Kids’ fantastic all new and original production of 3… 2… 1… Blast...

July 11, 2018

Fundraising items to go under the hammer for club

THE Portarlington Demons Football and Netball Club will later this month host its single biggest fundraising event of the year. The club’s annual Goods and...

July 11, 2018

Hear how dogs support mental health

A PASSIONATE dog lover and qualified dog trainer will speak in Portarlington later this month to share how the animals’ can support mental health. Melanie...

July 11, 2018

Free cat desexing offered this month

THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with local vets and Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS), will offer discount cat desexing, flea and worming...

July 11, 2018

Deakin project creates new reality at Eastern Beach

A NEW vision of Eastern Beach Reserve has been created by Deakin University and a group of visiting students from Colombia through a virtual...

July 11, 2018

Authorities warn locals to stay away from stranded whales

LOCALS are being asked to leave whale rescues to authorities after a stranded whale on the Bellarine was pushed out to sea. The Department of...