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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 14, 2018

Geelong’s high immunisation rate celebrated

THE latest national immunisation data shows that immunisation rates in the City of Greater Geelong are higher than the national average for young children. The...

November 14, 2018

Ocean Grove builder nominated for state award

Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove was named as a finalist for the notable Professional Builder of the Year – VIC/SA/TAS at this year’s Hotondo...

November 14, 2018

MAJOR BANKS IN FAVOUR OF “CUSTOMER FIRST DUTY” FOR BROKERS

The major banks have agreed that an appropriately crafted best interests duty for brokers, different to that applied to financial advisers, could help preserve...

November 14, 2018

Apollo Bay to get better boat trailer parking

THE Apollo Bay Port will have a new boat trailer parking area next year to improve access for recreational anglers. Last week, the Colac Otway...

November 14, 2018

Deakin design with a difference

Deakin University’s graduating architecture students in Melbourne and Geelong are gearing up to have their designs displayed at an exclusive public exhibition titled PaperSpace...

November 14, 2018

Coastyle wins again, and has the local touch

Award-winning builder Coastyle loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine...

November 14, 2018

Grants to improve coastal access

ANGLESEA’S beach is one of 20 across the state that will benefit from more than $853,000 in state funding for coastal projects that reduce...

November 14, 2018

Labor pledges to fix Bellarine’s most notorious intersections

A RE-ELECTED Labor Government will upgrade dangerous intersections in Ocean Grove and Curlewis to keep local drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe. Labor will invest $5...

November 14, 2018

Students retreat to the Bellarine for some business lessons

MONASH University students recently visited Lon Retreat & Spa in Point Lonsdale as part of a three-day visit to the Great Ocean Road region....

November 14, 2018

THEbest FIREPLACES AND BARBECUES IN THE BUSINESS

Classic Fireplaces and Barbecues Geelong have been trading in the Geelong area since about 1975. The shop was predominately a woodheater outlet with the Coonara...

November 14, 2018

Bring your space to life

Dress Your Space (DYS), previously known as The Outdoor Furniture Specialists (TOFS), has seen exciting change since landing in the knowledgeable hands of family...

November 14, 2018

Colourful connection at Christian College Geelong

IN a colourful exhibition showcasing the work of Christian College Geelong students from Kindergarten through to Year 12, the college invited the public to...

November 14, 2018

St John Ambulance puts first aid first for Victorians

ST JOHN Ambulance (Vic) has been trusted to provide first aid services to the community for more than 135 years. It is thanks to the...

November 14, 2018

Coker launches petition on live sheep exports

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker has urged the Coalition to match her party’s pledge to end live sheep exports, and has launched a...

November 14, 2018

Make your bathroom look smooth WITH A SHAVING CABINET

WITH ALISON COLLINS FROM BOMBORA CUSTOM FURNITURE The humble shaving cabinet is a game changer in the bathroom. When we built our home several years ago,...

November 14, 2018

Mike Smith to speak at council’s second AGM

BELLARINE resident and owner of the historic Spray Farm Mike Smith will speak at the Bellarine Community Council’s second Annual General Meeting next week. Held...

November 14, 2018

Mute chaos and invite calm with new range

Soft, tranquil and calming are words that spring to mind when looking at Dulux’s summer colour trends for 2019. In what’s arguably a minimalist palette...

November 14, 2018

Livingetc loves Ethnicraft

A shift towards finer, detailed furniture makes the latest Ethnicraft range just perfect for Livingetc’s clients. For more than 20 years, Ethnicraft’s designers have been...

November 14, 2018

Committee continues bid for town funding

ST Leonards Beautification Committee members have estimated it would cost about $1.7 million to carry out all their requested improvements to the town. Committee convenor...

November 14, 2018

With credit tightening, it pays to be on the front foot

WITH LANIE CONQUEST FROM SURF COAST FINANCE There’s no doubt that we have a housing affordability problem in this country, and with that, we’ve had...

November 14, 2018

Incredible prices at the Old Fire Station

Just behind the main street of Ocean Grove, across from the park and Napona Restaurant, sits the Old Fire Station. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday...

November 14, 2018

Funding to fix country roads

THE state government has announced upgrades and repair works on several major councilmanaged roads across Victoria’s south-west through round one of the Fixing Country...

November 14, 2018

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AND SES MARK 10 YEARS OF SAFE PLATES

THE Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch and Torquay SES groups celebrated 10 years of working together earlier this month. This partnership held its first...

November 14, 2018

Bubbles flow at Oaks Day fundraiser at 360Q

FUNDS raised from an Oaks Day fundraising event in Queenscliff last week will help the education of disadvantaged children. The Ocean Grove Evening View Club...