James Taylor

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).

Posts by James Taylor

Welsh Homes goes 3D

Need to re-visit the display home but can’t make the time? Or, looking to…
REIV says Victorian Budget delivers infrastructure and incentives

The Victorian Budget 19/20 has been adjusted to deal with the biggest write down…
AGENCY PROFILE: Simon Bogdanov Sales consultant Hayden Real Estate Torquay

Heavily embedded in the Surf Coast real estate market, Simon Bogdanov’s genuine and personal…
VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES TURN 30!

It’s Villawood’s birthday! If you’ve driven along the Geelong Ring Road the past few…
Town by town snapshot: Leopold

The size of Leopold is approximately 26.9 square kilometres and has 17 parks covering…
Exercising as we get older

Are you feeling less active than you used to? Is a recent injury, or…
Torquay baker crowned WEDDING CAKE Designer of the Year

Zoe Corstorphan has never considered herself as a creative person, but since winning Wedding…
EYEING the WEEKEND – June 13, 2019

FRIDAY 14/6 KITES FLY IN Geelong band The Kite Machine will perform at the…
WSL to go carbon neutral and wipe out single-serve plastics

THE World Surf League (WSL) has announced a series of sustainability commitments, including becoming…
Colac Otway wants Birregurra mobile phone tower relocated

THE Colac Otway Shire will encourage Telstra to lodge a planning application to establish…
Funding to reform recycling industry

THE state government has announced a Recycling Industry Reform package of $34.9 million to…
Deakin students awarded engineering scholarships

VICTORIAN energy network business AusNet Services has awarded scholarships to two female engineering students…
The wait begins for the 50-Year Storm

THE wait is officially on for this year’s Bells Beach 50-Year Storm Invitational, with…
Liberals lobby Geelong crossbenchers over fire services bill

THE state Labor government has reintroduced its legislation to change the structure of Victoria’s…
Funding to improve after-hours care

AFTER-hours health services in the Otway and Surf Coast areas will be improved through…
Roadside planting revs up across regional Victoria

THOUSANDS of native seedlings were planted across regional Victoria to celebrate World Environment Day…
Bailey bridge to drop in at Moggs Creek

A TEMPORARY Bailey bridge was scheduled to be installed on the Great Ocean Road…
Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Another big weekend has come and gone in Lorne as the midpoint of 2019…
IN BRIEF – June 13, 2019

Countback announced for Carol McGregor’s seat THE Victorian Electoral Commission has announced it will hold…
Joeys will quadruple every donation at dream appeal day

ON June 18, something special is happening at St Joseph’s. The College is giving…
Have your say on Fairhaven-Skenes Creek trail

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has commissioned a study to…
Manolis named in Queen’s Birthday honours

GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation chief executive officer Patti Manolis is among the local people…
RED LINES Process of setting Torquay’s boundaries questioned

LABOR’S motivations and method of locking in Torquay’s town boundaries have been questioned, with…
Townhouse packages snapped up at Armstrong

A prestige townhouse offer at Villawood Properties’ flagship Armstrong Mount Duneed has drawn a…