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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October 18, 2018

Pivot Summit moves to May

THIS year’s Pivot Summit has been pushed back by five months, but organisers say the move has been done to better tie it in...

October 18, 2018

Dogs and their owners enjoy a day out

HUNDREDS of people and their four-legged friends took part in a jam-packed Dog Day Out at Wallington's WRG on the weekend. The event, which celebrated...

October 18, 2018

Barefoot Bowls aims to attract younger veterans

THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads (OGBH) RSL Sub-Branch is holding a Barefoot Bowls Veteran’s Family Day next month to help attract a younger crowd. The...

October 18, 2018

Trivia night to support Christmas Spectacular

THE organisers of the popular Warralily Christmas Spectacular are holding a fundraising trivia night next week. All are welcome to get their thinking caps on...

October 18, 2018

Geelong and Warrnambool railway work tenders released

EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for major upgrades to the Warrnambool and Geelong railway line. The multi-million-dollar contract would include a major upgrade to...

October 18, 2018

Letters To The Editor – October 18, 2018

Ball committee says thank you

Dear Editor, The Torquay Kindergarten Committee would like to warmly thank sponsors of the 2018 Torquay Kinder Winter Ball. Without the continued...

October 18, 2018

PROPERTY MAG SHOWS OFF SOUTH-WEST

The annual Charles Stewart Spring Property Portfolio is out now. It offers 35 of the latest quality cropping, grazing, dairy, lifestyle investment and residential properties...

October 18, 2018

Town by town snapshot: Jan Juc

The size of Jan Juc is approximately 6.2 square kilometres with four notable parks covering nearly...

October 18, 2018

Home building beats expectations in 2017/18

Recently released ABS building activity data for the June quarter of 2018 has shown better-thanexpected results. HIA Economist Diwa Hopkins said that Australia’s home building...

October 18, 2018

QUAY2 display village a hit with homebuyers

Intrapac Property’s muchanticipated QUAY2 display village was launched last weekend with an impressive turnout coming to see the great range of new home designs...

October 18, 2018

Sustainable homes go on show

The Geelong region Sustainable House Day was another great success over the weekend with the unique event giving many homeowners the chance to inspect properties...

October 18, 2018

Surf Coast FC award winners

Surf Coast FC held its presentation night recently. Award winners were as follows and are pictured on this page U12 Girls Best & Fairest Jessamy Bennett R/U...

October 18, 2018

Women’s football set to soar at Drysdale

VFLW star and Ocean Grove local Lauren Bazeley has been announced as the inaugural Under 18’s women’s coach for 2019 at the Drysdale Football...

October 18, 2018

FROM THE MAT WITH TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB

THE greens are open and there is a real buzz around the club for the start of the new season. With top quality bowls, great...

October 18, 2018

Torquay Groms go “bang” interstate

IT’S that time of year when the groms come out of the booties and hoods they wear during our long Victorian winter and head...

October 18, 2018

Coastyle’s labours of love

COASTYLE loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine for more...

October 18, 2018

Kids get hooked on fishing at Port

Pint-sized fishing enthusiasts converged on the Portarlington Safe Harbour Foreshore at the weekend for the Gone Fishing Day – Hooked on Bellarine. Hosted by...

October 18, 2018

Looking for the next trend is a PINOT GREY AREA

If you ask anyone in the wine industry what the next big trend will be, they will almost always have an opinion, and they...

October 18, 2018

Dutch travel show passing through

Dutch Travel Show 3 Op Reis, translated to Channel 3 Travels, is coming to Australia in November to film six episodes along the southern...

October 18, 2018

Big Name Writers Heading for Geelong

Australian literary powerhouse Helen Garner, distinguished advocate for Indigenous Australia Professor Marcia Langton, sixtime Walkley Award winner Kerry O’Brien, feminist icon Clementine Ford, renowned...

October 17, 2018

Get lucky with CLINT EASTWOOD FILM FESTIVAL

Do you feel lucky? Well, do you? Film lovers are in luck with the Barwon Heads Film Society's Biennial Film Festival. “Clint Eastwood - a fistful...

October 17, 2018

Eyeing The WEEKEND – October 18, 2018

FRIDAY 19/10

Live music Head to the Torquay Hotel and enjoy live music to end your working week. Enjoy the sound of acoustic master Craig Sayer...

October 17, 2018

Minister calls in solar farm application

VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has agreed to the Surf Coast Shire’s request to jointly consider two related renewable energy projects near Inverleigh. The shire...

October 17, 2018

Geelong renewable energy hub to support region’s wind farms

A NEW renewable energy hub in Geelong will support two new major wind farm projects in western Victoria. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio visited Geelong...