fbpx

About: jamestaylor

Profile
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: jamestaylor

June 6, 2018

MAYOR’S COLUMN: June 7, 2018

Council has been delighted by the number of people who have visited our Destination Queenscliff open house sessions to learn more about the draft...

June 6, 2018

Liberals pledge upgrade to Queens Park lights

THE Liberals have made a play for the sporting vote ahead of November’s state election, pledging to install better lights at Queens Park if...

June 6, 2018

Countdown to Surf Coast Century begins

THE 100-day countdown to the 2018 Surf Coast Century begins today (Thursday). The 100-kilometre ultra-marathon will be held on the Surf Coast on September 15,...

June 6, 2018

FUNDING PUTS A SPRING IN THEIR STEP

REPRESENTATIVES from Spring Creek Community House were delighted to receive their $10,000 cheque from the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup last week. The annual...

June 6, 2018

AirAsia eyes fourth quarter takeoff at Avalon

INTERNATIONAL flights to and from Avalon Airport could start as soon as October, with AirAsia announcing it will move its Victorian operations from Tullamarine...

June 6, 2018

Eyeing the Weekend – June 7, 2018

FRIDAY 8/6

Celtic Festival The Portarlington foreshore will see massive crowds converge for the opening night of the three-day National Celtic festival. The festival draws the...

June 6, 2018

Sherry, the real stuff

Ahh, Sherry, one of the world’s great wines. It may no longer be so fashionable in Oz, but it is making a comeback in many...

June 6, 2018

A winter feast at Aireys Food Market this Sunday

A celebration of food is in store for locals and visitors to Aireys Inlet over the long weekend, with a special “Foodies” market being...

June 6, 2018

Sequence Osteo loves babies

Osteopathy can support you and your baby post birth and beyond. Welcoming a new baby home is an exciting and sometimes daunting time for the...

June 6, 2018

Park Your Pet app gets plaudits

The City of Greater Geelong’s Health and Local Laws team has been highly commended at the National Awards for Local Government for developing the...

June 6, 2018

What’s on at Armstrong: Starlight family fundraiser

Dozens of kids descended on Armstrong’s Burbank Homes last Saturday to help them help out the Starlight Children’s Foundation with its work for sick...

June 6, 2018

Anglesea market ends financial year on another strong note

AS the end of the financial year approaches, the Anglesea Real Estate market and Great Ocean Properties have both had a strong 2017/18 financial...

June 6, 2018

From My Coastal Home to yours – June 7, 2018

Welcome to this edition of My Coastal Home. Unlike a certain long-awaited novel ,from a series that has been turned into a wildly popular TV...

June 6, 2018

Stu Baker’s new financial tome is on the money

Local wealth manager and business owner Stuart Baker has released a finance book, Easy Money: The Secret Path to Automated Riches in the 21st...

June 6, 2018

Taking elevator excellence to the next level

Next Level Elevators have grown from strength to strength since starting out six years ago, installing between 200-250 lifts across Victoria and NSW in...

June 6, 2018

Gen Fyansford has something for everyone

Gen Fyansford is a master planned residential and mixed-use community located within Fyansford on the western end of metropolitan Geelong. At completion, the project is...

June 6, 2018

Geelong projects Victorian Architecture Awards shortlisted

Three projects in the Geelong region have been shortlisted in the 2018 Victorian Architecture Awards. The awards program, run by the Victorian Chapter of the...

June 6, 2018

It’s all about the customer at About

About Barbeques and Fireplaces is the place to go to get fired up, with the Torquay-based business securing the distribution of a number of...

June 6, 2018

Selling in style

A lifestyle property purchase is an emotional decision. People generally buy coastal property to enhance their lifestyle. They are emotional decisions and first impressions will...

June 6, 2018

explore the Modernist movement in Fyansford

Inspired by the iconic designs and concepts of the mid-20th century, Metricon have launched their latest LookBook theme, Modernism, to provide interior enthusiasts with...

June 6, 2018

Phillip island Pro returning this year

FOLLOWING a successful 2017 event, the Phillip Island Pro will be returning in 2018 for the second running of the annual competition that brings...

June 6, 2018

Tigers gear up with equipment from McDonald’s

JUNIOR footy players at the Torquay Tigers have received a welcome boost of more than $2,000 worth of AFL equipment thanks to Macca’s On...

May 30, 2018

Lady Hawks lead the way in women’s footy

TIME TO SOAR

DRYSDALE Football Club is paving the way for women’s football. The inaugural Lady Hawks Senior Women’s team competed in the Goldfields league last year,...

May 30, 2018

Mayor’s Column – May 31, 2018

AS OUR council group reachesthe seven-month mark in office, we’re pleased to be able toconnect with residents in the Bellarine and Armstrong Creek areas...