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

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...

November 14, 2018

Christmas cheer at Aireys Inlet Market

THE holiday season is upon us and in what’s universally known as a stressful time for many, local artists and craftspeople are hoping to...

November 14, 2018

Taylor Henderson to play in Geelong this weekend

REALITY music star and multiplatinum Australian artist Taylor Henderson is back on the music writing wagon, releasing his first single for 2018 titled Love...

November 14, 2018

A unique medium comes to the Surf Coast Art Space

A CERAMICS exhibition titled Staging Clay: ceramic vessels and objects will showcase works by 17 ceramic artists from the Surf Coast, Bellarine and the...

November 14, 2018

Candidates for state election revealed

THE field is set for November 24’s state election, with nominations for candidates closing last Friday at noon. Eight will contest the seat of Geelong...

November 14, 2018

Optometry retains Frank Denahy’s name

MANDY Lovett of Eye Gallery Highton has launched another optometry practice in central Geelong and retained the name of long-serving and much-loved optometrist Frank...

November 14, 2018

CIRCUS IS CALIFORNIA BOUND

Circus Media owner Carly Post (pictured), will head off to California next March to not only mingle with the world’s best social media influencers...

November 14, 2018

Local concerned bypass will give trees the chop

CLIFTON Springs resident Neil McGuinness says he is concerned about 100 mature trees being cut down to construct three new sets of traffic lights...