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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 26, 2019

Geelong City of Design gets some heavy metal letters of support

GEELONG’S stature as Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design is being celebrated in heavy metal along the Geelong Ring Road at Wandana. Developer Villawood Properties...

June 26, 2019

Community discusses many paths forward regarding proposed track

ABOUT 130 people representing a variety of views attended the Southern Bellarine Coastal Forum held in Ocean Grove last Friday. Organisers hailed the forum a...

June 26, 2019

Sporting clubs share in funding to help empower girls

FOUR local sporting clubs will share in more than $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. Barwon Heads Bowls Club, Clifton Springs Bowls Club, St Leonards Yacht...

June 26, 2019

Community groups share in grants to help the environment

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has awarded three grants to community groups to help reduce carbon emissions and preserve our local environment. Queenscliff Uniting Church, the...

June 19, 2019

Investors shift away from city units

While, overall, there has been a major reduction in the number of units in the pipeline, there are still areas where the stock is...

June 19, 2019

for your renovation costs

WITH VIEW.COM.AU There’s no shortage of renovation how-to’s and shows – The Block and House Rules come to mind – but as much as we’d...

June 19, 2019

Market is sending out good vibes: the only way for prices is up

WITH HUGH MCKEWAN Hayden Ocean Grove It’s refreshing to see the news outlets reporting some positive news about the real estate market recently. A combination of...

June 19, 2019

A plea for battling carers

Carers of our most vulnerable – the acute and chronically ill, elderly, young and disabled – are battling to buy a home, with some...

June 19, 2019

Mid-weekers grand finals

A SIMPLY perfect day, weather-wise greeted players for the midweek ladies grand final matches on Tuesday, June 11. Lucky perhaps, as the following day saw...

June 19, 2019

WINTER SOLSTICE PLAYS REVOLVE AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMALS

As the Winter Solstice approaches, Theatre 3Triple2 are preparing to present two original plays at the Potato Shed in Drysdale. Now in its 11th year,...

June 19, 2019

BE AWARE OF BURNS THIS MONTH

Experts and emergency services have joined Kidsafe Australia to urge parents and carers to be vigilant and act to reduce the risks of burns...

June 19, 2019

TRY OSTEOPATHY for foot pain and dysfunction

Foot pain and dysfunction is very common. You may have been suffering from foot pain for a long time and keep shuffling around the problem. For...

June 19, 2019

Make music in Portarlington tomorrow

PUK (Portarlington Ukulele Kollective) is hosting a big free community jam “Make Music Day” tomorrow. Rug up, bring along your instrument and/or voice and celebrate...

June 19, 2019

A Winter Wonderland to pop-up in Queenscliff

A pop-up ice-skating rink and toboggan slide is coming to Queenscliff Harbour these winter school holidays. A fun activity for the whole family to enjoy...

June 19, 2019

Enjoy a Mild-Winter FILM FEAST in Queenscliff

The Low Light Festival is in full swing, and as part of the event Bellarine Lighthouse Films will present a three-day Mid-Winter Film Feast...

June 19, 2019

Sign up with Tudor.Co

Tudor.Co Custom Signage loves getting creative, mixing new and old techniques and putting smiles on the faces of its customers. The business offers graphic design,...

June 19, 2019

Don’t skip past your bin solution

Geelong & Surf Coast Skip Bin Hire has bins of all shapes and sizes. From their smallest 2m3 bins to their 10m3 hook skips, the...

June 19, 2019

Solving your clutter and storage problems

No storage? No worries! Store & More Torquay is here to help you solve your clutter and storage problems. Store & More is proud to...

June 19, 2019

Totally Amped for any job, big or small

Totally Amped Electrical is totally serious about supporting other local businesses and upholding its values. The company offers a whole range of services from maintenance...

June 19, 2019

Fire service reforms are long overdue

BY MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES LISA NEVILLE OUR fire seasons are getting longer every year. In the 2018/19 fire season, there were more than...

June 19, 2019

Where’s the grand plan?

THE 2016 Geelong Commission of Inquiry made an express recommendation that “urgent priority be given to the development of a 20 to 30-year outcome-focused...

June 19, 2019

Report shows men’s health is lagging

THE state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a new report published during Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Report...

June 19, 2019

Woman convicted over dingo escape

A WOMAN has been convicted and fined for failing to securely enclose two dingoes she had been keeping at her Geelong property. The Koroit woman...

June 19, 2019

TIO launches new website

THE Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has launched a new brand and website, and says the changes will provide a fair, independent and accessible dispute...