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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 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...

February 26, 2018

Travel the Vast world: best home options in store

Vast Interior Furniture and Homewares Geelong travel the globe in search of their renowned one-off pieces scattered throughout their store. Owners Rowan and Debbie travel...

February 26, 2018

Kitchen predictions for year ahead

A new year means a new kitchen for homeowners seeking a fresh look in 2018. At the heart of the home, the number one place...

February 26, 2018

Sofas fly from the East

At Easterly, their custom designed sofas boast the latest in modern trends or more traditional styles. Every detail can be altered to bring customers...

February 26, 2018

Personalise your bathroom with a touch of timber

Bathrooms, once merely a necessity, are now design focal points for renovators and those building their dream home. Design magazines reflect how utilitarian bathrooms of...

February 26, 2018

Striking new town residence on the park

With Barwon Heads considered to be the jewel of our coast, opportunities to purchase exclusives properties in this popular hamlet are being snapped up...

February 26, 2018

Wood styles homes with heart

Sal Wood has had a love affair with houses for as long as she can remember. From repainting her room as a child to thrift...

February 26, 2018

RT Edgar Bellarine believes in team

RT Edgar Bellarine is the only agency on the Bellarine Peninsula with offices in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale, enabling their team...

February 26, 2018

There’s no place like home, says Prestige

Prestige Inhome Care provides high-quality home-based care throughout Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, with a team driven by the philosophy “there’s no...

February 26, 2018

Westside takes the stress out of your project

At Westside Renovations and Installations, quality and service are of the utmost importance. The company’s directors have a combined experience of more than 60 years...

February 26, 2018

No limits with Anytime Fitness

Your fitness starts here. Join the club at Anytime Fitness and you’re joining Australia’s biggest fitness community. Half a million people are changing their lives...

February 26, 2018

Helping small business succeed

Bellarine Business Advisors owner Helen Butteriss focuses on helping small business succeed with one-on-one personalised service, without charging on an hourly basis. Times are changing...

February 26, 2018

Beers bring the crowds

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) celebrated its sixth anniversary last Saturday, with organisers stimulating the senses of over 3,500 festival-goers. The event ran smoothly...

February 26, 2018

Choose sport over screens teens

A new report from VicHealth has shown teenagers are struggling to do even an hour of physical activity a day and are almost five...

February 25, 2018

Soulful values to be celebrated at Bells

Local performance psychologist Richy Bennett is inviting locals to join in a gratitude celebration of the deeper soulful values of iconic Bells Beach this...

February 25, 2018

Wayne’s world offers mindful possibilities by the sea

It’s now possible for Geelong and Surf Coast residents interested in high standard personal development to undertake training to become a psychotherapist or a...

February 25, 2018

Little dinosaur a roaring success

Encounter Australia’s polar dinosaur in a ground-breaking Virtual Reality x 3D experience. A polar dinosaur who roamed the Otway Ranges some 106 million years ago...

February 25, 2018

Basils in the business of community

Basils Farm is looking forward to welcoming guests to their Many Hands Bellarine Seaside Alfresco Lunch as part of the 2018 Melbourne Food and...

February 25, 2018

Breabach to descend on Port Fairy folkie

Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots...

February 23, 2018

Ironman Geelong sees exciting finishes

IRONMAN’s 40th anniversary was celebrated in grand style with a sprint, fall, stumble, lunge finish in the women’s event between Switzerland’s Nina Derron and...