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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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February 28, 2018

Letters To The Editor – March 1, 2018

Tackle head-on problem quickly

Dear Editor, As head-on collisions on the Great Ocean Road are becoming too numerous a quick remedy is needed. Surely the fastest, easiest,...

February 28, 2018

Bennett holds soul session at Bells, launches book

RICHY Bennett has made another dawn visit to Bells Beach, greeting the day with a soul gathering. As part of the launch of his book...

February 28, 2018

Fest-goers seas the day in new seafood format

THE Apollo Bay Seafood Festival ran a new three-day format at a new location two weekends ago. The festival moved from its original grounds on...

February 28, 2018

On the rocks: new plan for local lobster

A NEW fishery management plan for rock lobsters was launched two Saturdays ago at the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Chair Gail...

February 28, 2018

Stars align for Twilight Concert

Australian music icon, John Farnham, is set to perform in Geelong with a stellar line-up, in what promises to be a highly-memorable show. He will...

February 28, 2018

The Reyne-ing number one tribute show

Aussie Crawl tribute band Reckless has come together to pay homage to one of Australia’s most iconic bands at the Torquay Bowls Club on...

February 28, 2018

Treehouse grows taller on stage in Geelong

The stage adaptation of The 78-Storey Treehouse is coming to Geelong Performing Arts Centre on March 2-3. Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing....

February 28, 2018

Good people speak at Queenscliff

Alison Corke and Para Paheer are the authors of The Power of Good People and will be speaking at a literary event, Sri Lanka...

February 28, 2018

Seek and Slide added to slip slop slap

SunSmart is releasing a modern makeover of its iconic jingle aimed at early childhood services and young families. The new song, “You’ve Gotta Be SunSmart”...

February 28, 2018

Otway Odyssey

THOUSANDs or riders descended on Forrest for an action-packed weekend of bike racing at Otway Odyssey. Peta Mullens and Jay Vine clinched King and Queen...

February 28, 2018

Barwon Region youngsters team up

FORTY keen junior players met up at Grovedale Tennis Club on Sunday February 18 for what was the first of 10 consecutive Sundays of...

February 28, 2018

VALE, DES BATH

A lifetime of service to tennis

THE recent passing of former association president Des Bath closes a special chapter in the long history of tennis...

February 28, 2018

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG

IT’S AN exciting time right now at Armstrong where developer Villawood Properties is still basking in the after-glow of winning the Best Masterplanned Community...

February 28, 2018

New lots hit the market at Villawood’s Wandana and Armstrong projects

There was a hive of activity at Villawood Properties Wandana and Armstrong Mount Duneed estates recently, with home buyers flocking to these two premium...

February 26, 2018

At home with Andrew Flitton

Torquay Boardriders life member Andrew Flitton has been involved with the club for nearly 40 years and despite moving to Torquay as a 17-year-old,...

February 26, 2018

It’s now or never for Blvd Torquay as final release approaches

With Blvd Torquay’s fifth and final release auction just around the corner – Friday, March 2 – it is now crunch time for potential...

February 26, 2018

Warralily Grange registers strong interest

Geelong’s picturesque Corio Bay, along with the areas many elevated attributes, were on display at a builder’s event held at the Warralily Grange estate...

February 26, 2018

Getting the full picture with Hotondo Homes Ocean Grove

After working with Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove for over four years, draftsperson Rachael and her partner Ash, decided it was time to build...

February 26, 2018

Batteries help keep Australia’s grid fully charged

Australia’s love affair with clean energy and battery storage is only just beginning, with the nation on the verge of an energy storage boom,...

February 26, 2018

Earth of Salt a step closer to sustainable excellence

In a first for a water utility in Australia, Barwon Water has recently embraced the One Planet Living framework, becoming a Bioregional Australia Member...

February 26, 2018

Construction of a new play park for kids under way at Sanctuary

With construction in full swing, kids will soon be able to swing and skate, jump and dunk, and run, kick and climb in an...

February 26, 2018

Surf Coast property rise means residents reap benefits

Surf Coast residents are reaping rewards from steady growth in property prices, tapping into their properties value for financial freedom. Between October 2013 and October...

February 26, 2018

Gabell’s gardens grow great veggies

Mark Gabell has been landscaping, designing and managing landscape projects in Victoria for more than 20 years. As head of Mark Gabell and Associates (MGA),...

February 26, 2018

Berkowitz quality stands time’s test

Since 1896, the Berkowitz name has been synonymous with quality furniture. Fourth generation owner and managing director Peter Berkowitz said the Berkowitz family had always...

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