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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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June 19, 2019

Sir Elton to rocket back to Geelong

THE Rocket Man is rocketing back to Geelong later this year. Sir Elton John will return to the Mt Duneed Estate winery on December 7...

June 12, 2019

REIV says Victorian Budget delivers infrastructure and incentives

The Victorian Budget 19/20 has been adjusted to deal with the biggest write down in revenue in Victoria’s history. REIV President Robyn Waters said this...

June 12, 2019

Town by town snapshot Leopold

The size of Leopold is approximately 26.9 square kilometres and has 17 parks covering nearly 2.7 per cent of total area. The population of Leopold...

June 12, 2019

Hells Bells and 50 Year Storm coming up

THE marquee event of the Torquay Boardriders calendar is just around the corner with the annual Hells Bells event gathering the best surfers in...

June 12, 2019

Exercising as we get older

Are you feeling less active than you used to? Is a recent injury, or stiff joints encouraging you to spend more time on the couch...

June 12, 2019

WSL to go carbon neutral and wipe out single-serve plastics

THE World Surf League (WSL) has announced a series of sustainability commitments, including becoming carbon neutral globally and eliminating single-serve plastics by the end...

June 12, 2019

Colac Otway wants Birregurra mobile phone tower relocated

THE Colac Otway Shire will encourage Telstra to lodge a planning application to establish a new mobile phone tower at a location that does...

June 12, 2019

Pasta Arrabbiata

INGREDIENTS • 3 tablespoons kosher salt • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons • Half cup tomato paste • 1 tablespoon hot red-pepper flakes • 1...

June 12, 2019

Community volunteers celebrated

AS PART of last month’s National Volunteer Week, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Barwon South West region is celebrating the...

June 12, 2019

Liberals lobby Geelong crossbenchers over fire services bill

THE state Labor government has reintroduced its legislation to change the structure of Victoria’s firefighting services, and Liberal and Nationalb MPs in western Victoria...

June 12, 2019

Funding to improve after-hours care

AFTER-hours health services in the Otway and Surf Coast areas will be improved through a $40,000 investment. Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) has granted...

June 12, 2019

Roadside planting revs up across regional Victoria

THOUSANDS of native seedlings were planted across regional Victoria to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5 as part of a planting blitz by...

June 12, 2019

City to host more sessions about getting grants

COMMUNITY groups, organisations and landowners are invited to apply for a range of grant programs through the City of Greater Geelong. The city is supporting...

June 12, 2019

Governor-General talks up Geelong

AUSTRALIA’S Governor-General talked up Geelong’s past, present and future (though not its football team) during an official visit to the city on Friday. General Sir...

June 12, 2019

Meeting offers tips on how to protect yourself from scammers

TIPS and tactics for dealing with scammers will be discussed at a meeting in Portarlington next week. Organised by positive ageing advocacy group Staying-in-Portarlington (SIP),...

June 12, 2019

IN BRIEF

Free grant writing workshops THE City of Greater Geelong is presenting workshops to assist community groups with applications for grant funding. A local session will be...

June 12, 2019

Manolis named in Queen’s Birthday honours

GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation chief executive officer Patti Manolis is among the local people to get plaudits for their years of service to the...

June 6, 2019

Townhouse packages snapped up at Armstrong

A prestige townhouse offer at Villawood Properties’ flagship Armstrong Mount Duneed has drawn a powerful market response with 18 house-and-land packages snapped up in...

June 5, 2019

ARE OUR HOUSING MARKETS SET TO IGNITE?

Experienced property commentator Michael Yardney’s latest blog talks about a bright future in the property market. His experience tells him that the nation’s housing markets...

June 5, 2019

Laying out tables with style

Metricon Homes recently held a Table Styling Masterclass for Mother’s Day at its newly refurbished Studio M design centre on Melbourne Road in Geelong. Studio...

June 5, 2019

Onshore Blinds will enhance your lifestyle

Onshore Blinds offers a range of custom blinds to suit a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The family-owned and run business can provide...

June 5, 2019

A focus on First Home Owners

Everyone remembers their first home purchase, it’s a big step, and one that needs to be thought through with considerable care. Hotondo Homes Torquay understand...

June 5, 2019

PREMIUM QUALITY with WORLD-LEADING EFFICIENCY

In the newly developed Point Lonsdale Golf Club precinct stands the Bellarine Peninsula’s most energy-efficient and thermally comfortable home. Aphi Projects’ Point Lonsdale project has...

June 5, 2019

Torquay townhomes showcase coastal interiors

A new era in townhome living arrived in Torquay this May, with the first four Avant Townhomes open for inspection at QUAY2. As part of...