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 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...

June 5, 2019

getting creative with landscape design

I have been landscaping for many years and when a client comes to me with a blank space it lights up the creative side...

June 5, 2019

Villawood marks three decades of innovation and community

Industry-leading Villawood Properties has marked 30 years as one of the country’s most innovative and award-winning developers. Driven by a powerful community ethos, Villawood has...

June 5, 2019

Make the most of your space

Dress Your Space (DYS) offers the very best quality in outdoor furniture and exceptional customer service but is also introducing a new collection of...

June 5, 2019

Serenity now with Christian Jenkins Landscape Design

Christian Jenkins Landscape Design is an international award-winning local company, with a spectacular showroom in Torquay Road, Grovedale. Owner Christian Jenkins started in the industry...

June 5, 2019

From My Coastal Home to yours

Welcome to this edition of My Coastal Home. Game of Thrones might have finished, but winter is still coming for the south. The coast and surrounds...

June 5, 2019

Tigers sport Macca’s On Your Team gear

THE Torquay Tigers juniors were presented with essential sporting equipment – including a coaching board and footballs – as part of the “Macca’s On...

June 5, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 7/6 CELTIC CULTURE TO HIT PORTARLINGTON The National Celtic Festival will return to Portarlington tomorrow night to deliver  Australia’s premier Celtic folk festival. Attracting over...

June 5, 2019

Shipbuilding conference in Geelong talks future jobs

SOME of Australia’s leading experts in naval shipbuilding and training gathered in Geelong last week to discuss the best way to find the thousands...

June 5, 2019

Bellarine clubs to benefit from sporting grants

SEVERAL clubs on the Bellarine will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville...