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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January 30, 2019

TARA’S DREAM OFFICIALLY OPENS

NINE local residents have received the keys to their new home – Tara's Dream in Ocean Grove. The community gathered on Friday to officially open...

January 30, 2019

Great Ocean Properties finalises record Juc sale

AFTER being marked “under offer” two weeks ago, Great Ocean Properties director Marty Maher is confirming that the record sale of 2 Ocean Boulevard...

January 24, 2019

New year, new home inspiration at fun-filled event

To commemorate the opening of their stunning Esplanade 260, the Hotondo Homes Torquay team will be hosting a fun-filled event at their display home...

January 24, 2019

Making a sea change in later life

“Our townhome is part of the limited edition ‘alfresco series’ featuring resortstyle living and a premium landscape package, as part of the 2019 Summer...

January 24, 2019

Kre8 Living launches impressive display

Just when you thought you had seen the best QUAY2 had to offer, Kre8 Living have officially opened their doors! Kre8 Living was started in...

January 24, 2019

FREE PROPERTY REPORTS DON’T ALWAYS TELL THE WHOLE STORY

Free property reports look professional and seemingly offer crucial information on the property market, but does that mean they are actually worth the paper...

January 24, 2019

Do you need a buyer’s agent?

Torquay now has its own buyer’s agent service called Surf Coast Property Search. Surf Coast Property Search director Adrian Currie, who is a fully licensed...

January 24, 2019

Shark can’t stop TBC’s fun

LAST weekend was massive for Torquay Boardriders with the first junior aggregate of the year at Jan Juc being completed on January19. Many members also...

January 24, 2019

PEPPERS THE SANDS OFFERS AFTERNOON GOLF DEAL

Peppers The Sands Torquay is offering a fantastic deal to play on the golf course after 3pm from Sunday to Thursday. Relax after the round...

January 23, 2019

RUSSIAN FILM WINS BIG AT 2019 BELLS BEACH Surf Film Festival

The Bells Beach Surf Film Festival has had another successful year, screening 10 international surf films and three Australian premieres. Priboi – the first full-length...

January 23, 2019

A journey back to the 80s IN LORNE

In an exclusive blast-from-the-past performance, 80s tribute band Absolutely 80s is headed for the Lorne hotel this weekend on their Forever Young tour in...

January 23, 2019

Be aware of the conditions as temperature rises

VICTORIANS are encouraged to stay safe and remain aware of conditions across the state’s southwest as the weather continues to heat up. Forest Fire Management...

January 23, 2019

Hunting organisation takes aim at duck season changes

AUSTRALIA’S peak body for hunters has hit out at the state government’s reasons to modify the coming duck season, labelling them as “flawed, secretive,...

January 23, 2019

Port Fairy is tops for travellers, Wotif says

PORT FAIRY has been crowned this year’s number one destination for Australian travellers by online travel site Wotif. Now in its second year, the Wotif...

January 23, 2019

Field set for Festival of Sails passage race

A FLEET of more than 270 boats will compete in the 2019 Festival of Sails, one of Australia’s biggest celebrations of sailing, which kicks...

January 23, 2019

Dancers on the beach

IN READINESS for a new year of classes, Torquay Dance Academy held a three-day dance camp where students learnt how to move and perform...

January 23, 2019

Awesome artists part of U3A course

IN A bushland acreage near Anglesea, artists Jan and Geo Francis embrace a personal and working relationship that has extended across four decades. Their owner-built...

January 23, 2019

Grants to improve response to climate change

THE state government says it is empowering regional Victorians to prepare for and adapt to the real impacts of climate change through a new...

January 23, 2019

Armstrong shows off its homes

THE weird and the wonderful turned out for Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Home Show on Saturday. Children big and small danced, bounced, nibbled and gulped as...

January 23, 2019

Aged care peak body welcomes Royal Commission

THE peak body for the aged care sector has welcomed a Royal Commission into the industry, saying aged care was “an issue of national...

January 23, 2019

Deakin makes thousands of first-round offers

DEAKIN University has made more than 6,660 offers to prospective students in last week’s first round through the Victorian Tertiarity Admissions Centre (VTAC) system. The...

January 23, 2019

Dangerfield thinks AFLX will be a bolter

forward to picking the squad for the team he will captain in this year’s AFLX season. Speaking at a training session for the Cats at...

January 23, 2019

Vivani is back and wants to win

ITALIAN cycling champion Elia Viviani will set out to continue his winning form at this Sunday’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR). Fresh from...

January 23, 2019

Dance magic at the Potato Shed with Adult Ballet on the Bellarine

IT HAS been more than a decade since Allegonda Deppe took the plunge and moved from Western Australia to Clifton Springs to enter “retirement”. After...