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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September 12, 2018

Take a look at sustainable inspiration

Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of the Geelong region’s most environmentally progressive homes next month. The properties featured in this year’s...

September 12, 2018

Hotondo Homes Ocean Grove highlights the Andrew Hopper. Aaron Antis. value of building with locals

When it comes to building something as life-changing as a new home, you want to know right off the mark that you’ve chosen the...

September 12, 2018

2019 DESIGN TRENDS will capture stillness, simplicity, honesty

Every day we’re bombarded with new ways to shop, eat, work and be our best selves and the effect is exhausting. With so much background...

September 12, 2018

At Home with Les Watson

INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS: JAMES TAYLOR Les Watson is probably the most organised person you’ll ever meet. Les is a familiar face to small businesses across Geelong...

September 12, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Outlook remains positive

Back in July, my Rambles column talked about a potential credit squeeze. Well, it’s certainly happening. Banks are now scrutinising finance applications with a fine-toothed...

September 12, 2018

Property Management expert to set up business on the coast

Prominent local real estate identity David Priest is opening a property management business based in Ocean Grove, with his service, DJP Property Services, also...

September 12, 2018

CORELOGIC REPORTS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

CoreLogic has released the June quarter Housing Affordability Report for Australia, with results indicating that although housing affordability has recently started to improve, the...

September 12, 2018

TENNIS GEELONG’S 2018 AGM

TENNIS Geelong’s Annual General Meeting took place at Deakin Cats Community Centre on Wednesday, September 5, highlighted by the merger of the Bellarine Peninsula...

September 12, 2018

LEOPOLD, NEWCOMB CLUB MILESTONES

IT’S centenary year for Leopold Tennis Club - with Newcomb set to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Leopold will hold their 100th year function on Sunday,...

September 5, 2018

Words paint the picture

Art lovers of all forms congregated at the Bellbrae Hall for the second Words from the Surf Coast Arts Trail, an ode once again...

September 5, 2018

VTIC TOURS ITS PLAN FOR TOURISM SPENDING

The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has included several major projects for the Geelong region in its election platform that it is spruiking ahead...

September 5, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – September 06, 2018

At its meeting on Tuesday August 28, the Greater Geelong Council released a draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan for community consultation. The...

September 5, 2018

Council disappointed by funding withdrawal

THE Borough of Queenscliffe Council says it is very disappointed by Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville’s decision to withdraw funding from its Destination Queenscliff...

September 5, 2018

A fresh face for BCH

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has a fresh new image with the launch last week of a new logo, website and strategic plan for the...

September 5, 2018

Carnival of Golf another resounding success

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club’s Carnival of Golf was a resounding success with about 1,000 golfers enjoying the course from August 25 to 31. Club marketing manager...

September 5, 2018

Henderson says she hasn’t been bullied

LIBERAL MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson says she has been “subjected to some pretty terrible things from Labor” for more than a decade as...

September 5, 2018

AUTHOR MAKES SURPRISE SIGNING IN ANGLESEA

Walkley Award-winning journalist, associate editor of The Australian, and author Caroline Overington made a surprise appearance in Anglesea at the weekend. Visiting the area...

September 5, 2018

Filmmakers and scientists splash into Green Drinks

LOCAL filmmakers and scientists inspiring environmental action took the spotlight during an event hosted by Geelong Sustainability last week. Green Drinks, which was held at...

September 5, 2018

Surf Coast Century ultra marathon approaches

A COUPLE of thousand trail runners are heading to the Surf Coast next weekend for two huge events - the Surf Coast Century ultra...

September 5, 2018

Torquay Tornadoes book in grand finals

The Torquay Tornadoes has been successful in locking in three teams so far to this year’s grand finals in the Geelong Hockey Association on...

September 5, 2018

Villawood’s care worker initiative wins plaudits

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has supported a call by Villawood Properties for the business community to follow the developer’s lead in offering support packages...

September 5, 2018

Brian Crook returns to Colac Otway council

COLAC Otway Shire mayor Joe McCracken has welcomed the return of Brian Crook to the council, following last week’s VEC countback to fill the...

September 5, 2018

Neighbourhood houses get more funding

THOUSANDS of Victorians are about to reap the benefits of a record funding boost to be shared by the state’s neighbourhood houses through funding...

September 5, 2018

At a gallop: MiRunners comes to Geelong

A COMMUNITY-based thoroughbred ownership organisation has announced a new partnership with Geelong Racing Club to offer units in its seventh two year- old to...