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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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November 28, 2018

In Brief

Corangamite Seniors Forum to discuss Labor’s “retiree tax” CORANGAMITE residents are invited to a Seniors Forum in Grovedale tomorrow (Friday, November 30) with federal Minister...

November 28, 2018

SPUD FEST Frawleys bringing Anchorage Bellarine Festival to Port this summer

A FESTIVAL in Portarlington this summer will highlight local business and wineries, while offering entertainment options for the thousands of people who flock to...

November 28, 2018

Villawood launches playtime at new Sanctuary Park

Mums, dads, kids and neighbours mixed it with music, food and play in the new Sanctuary community at Armstrong recently. The Villawood Properties project, a...

November 28, 2018

EXPERIENCED LOCAL AGENT JOINS THE GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES TEAM

Great Ocean Properties is very proud to announce the appointment of experienced local real estate agent Nick Kearsey to the Torquay team. Agency director Marty...

November 28, 2018

Fixed-rate loans remain popular choice

Demand for fixed rate loans is on the rise, according to new data from Mortgage Choice. According to the company’s latest national home-loan approval data,...

November 28, 2018

Town by town snapshot: Leopold

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

November 22, 2018

Labor hits $38,000 pledge into Ocean Grove Golf Club

A RE-ELECTED Andrews Labor Government will repair and replace two bridge crossings at Ocean Grove Golf Club to make sure the club can tee...

November 21, 2018

CHEESEMAN PLEDGES MONEY TO JAN JUC SLSC

SOUTH Barwon Labor candidate Darren Cheeseman matched the Liberals’ earlier pledge of $500,000 towards the construction of a new clubhouse for the Jan Juc...

November 21, 2018

Water polo players make a splash in Geelong

THE Geelong Marlins club hosted 28 teams from Melbourne for double rounds of Water Polo Victoria’s Junior competition at Kardinia Aquatic Centre at the...

November 21, 2018

TBC celebrates another successful year

WITH TORQUAY BOARDRIDERS CLUB THIS year was the 40th in the history of the Torquay Boardriders Club. In March we celebrated in fine TBC style...

November 21, 2018

PSOAS COULD BE SOURCE OF LOWER BACK PAIN

The psoas muscle (pronounced so-as) is one of the major muscles in a group called the hip flexors, but similarly to most of the muscles in the human...

November 21, 2018

LANDLORD AND INVESTOR INFORMATION EVENING LOADED WITH EXPERTS

RT Edgar Bellarine has an experienced line-up of industry experts to talk about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act and the current investor environment at...

November 21, 2018

The changing face of Mt Duneed

The skyline at Armstrong Mount Duneed is changing as works progress on the new primary school in Unity Drive. The school is one more piece...

November 21, 2018

EYEING THE WEEKEND- November 22, 2018

FRIDAY 23/11 QUEENSCLIFF FESTIVAL KICKS OFF The highly anticipated and sold out Queenscliff Music Festival has finally arrived drawing yet again an impressive list of international and...

November 21, 2018

Town by town snapshot: Aireys Inlet

The size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2 square kilometres with the Painkalac Creek separating the town from Fairhaven. The population of Aireys Inlet in...

November 21, 2018

ON THE PLATE: Things are getting chilli in the kitchen

You’ve got to be intrigued by a man who can grow enough chillies in his backyard to produce 100 bottles of gourmet sauces per...

November 21, 2018

Making smart farming ideas a reality

MORE than $9 million is available under Round two of Smart Farms Small Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 to assist farmers and groups...

November 21, 2018

Europe comes to Torquay

EUROPE took over Bell Street recently with a local event attracting a crowd of 80 people. The European Summer Nights first event in the...

November 21, 2018

GRAPEVINE: A splash of Grenache as summer approaches

While Australia doesn’t have any native varieties like the famed ‘old world’ countries of Europe, we do now have a couple of hundred years growing grapes for wine production. That...

November 21, 2018

City extends funding offer for Safe Harbour works

THE City of Greater Geelong has extended its funding offer of $3 million towards stage one of the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct project...

November 21, 2018

District Park is now Bunjil’s Nest

A MAJOR park in the Armstrong Creek growth area has been renamed in honour of Bunjil, the creator spirit of the Wadawurrung and Kulin...

November 21, 2018

Geelong’s Christmas night of nights

GEELONG’S iconic floating Christmas tree attracted an estimated 15,000 people at Friday November 9’s tree lighting ceremony, a special event for the community. The 25-metre-high...

November 21, 2018

Christmas trees pop up in Little Malop Street

LITTLE Malop Street Central has been transformed into a colourful Christmas wonderland thanks to the artistic talents of local primary school students. As part of...

November 21, 2018

Geelong Mums to hold their first open day

LOCAL not-for-profit organisation Geelong Mums is throwing open its doors to the public for the first time to host a Community Open Day on...