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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

August 15, 2018

Supatramp is one big adventure for littlies

It’s a giant adventure for the smallest visitors at Supatramp! Children aged 5 and under can enjoy unlimited play throughout the centre from Monday to...

August 15, 2018

SUNDAY SALSA

The Sunday Salsa Party returns to the Aireys Pub on August 19 (last year’s event is pictured here) with lessons from 1.30pm, with instructor...

August 15, 2018

It’s a lightstation celebration

The Cape Otway Lightstation is preparing to dust off its original Fresnel lens so it can be relit for the first time in 20...

August 15, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Changes afoot in property market

THE number of people wanting to live in the Geelong region continues to grow and new estates and communities are struggling to keep up...

August 15, 2018

Anchoridge community is on the way

AS the new kid on the block, all eyes remain fixed on the innovative new community of Anchoridge, set in the surrounds of the...

August 15, 2018

Glenlee to provide 600 new home sites in Armstrong Creek

RPM Real Estate Group has unveiled a brand new estate, Glenlee, that will be proudly brought to fruition by award-winning developer ID Land. Located on...

August 15, 2018

First Home Buyer participation hits six-year high as population passes 25 million

THE latest ABS housing finance figures for June 2018 indicate that First Home Buyers accounted for 18.1 per cent of owner occupier home loans...

August 15, 2018

QUAY2 display village fuelling buyer’s imagination

Intrapac Property’s QUAY2 development at Torquay is starting to take shape, and homebuyers now have an opportunity to explore new homes on site at...

August 15, 2018

Ways to increase your home security

Home security crime in Australia is a growing problem - at least that’s what 58 per cent of Australian’s believe, according to Roy Morgan...

August 15, 2018

Mick Fanning inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame

IN the shadow of the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in early August, Surf City USA’s Main Street was blocked off to honour the...

August 9, 2018

Jarrod Lyle passes away

AUSTRALIAN PGA Tour golfer and The Sands Torquay member Jarrod Lyle has passed away at the age of 36. Lyle decided about a week ago...

August 8, 2018

Region’s roads discussed at Aireys meeting

A COMMUNITY meeting in Aireys Inlet held to consider the “simple question” of whether a barricade on Anglesea’s Coalmine Road should stay there became...

August 8, 2018

Guests join the Q for centre preview

Geelong builder Malishev celebrated the opening of its new Q Display Centre in Grovedale with a VIP event on Thursday, August 2. Guests enjoyed...

August 8, 2018

Henderson dunks shire over pool inaction

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has splashed back into the debate about a pool for Torquay, declaring that “the time is now” for the...

August 8, 2018

Gilbert Street to go greener

TORQUAY’S Gilbert Street will be greener following beautification of garden beds during the next few months. Replacing strappy Lomandra grass plants with coastal fan flowers...

August 8, 2018

Liberals’ great road plan gets good response

THE Colac Otway Shire has hailed the proposal by the state Opposition for a single Great Ocean Road Authority, while Great Ocean Road Regional...

August 8, 2018

GORCC offers cultural tour along the Surf Coast

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) and traditional owners the Wadawurrung will present a unique coastal experience for campers at caravan parks in...

August 8, 2018

Entries open for shire’s calendar art competition

ARTISTS wishing to secure exposure all year round can submit entries for Surf Coast Shire Council’s community calendar art competition. The 2019 competition is now...

August 8, 2018

Council considers report on complaints

THE Surf Coast Shire received 14 complaints in the first six months of this year, but Cr Heather Wellington believes the true figure is...

August 8, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Stepping up to help others

If you decide to take a trip out to Erskine Falls after all the rain we’ve had, don’t be surprised to see a CFA...

August 8, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – August 9, 2018

I’m not much of a television addict but occasionally I’ll tune into something that really grabs my attention and that happened recently when what...

August 8, 2018

Fifield talks up Coalition’s NBN at tower visit

THE National Broadband Network (NBN) has gone live in Moriac, Bellbrae and Mount Duneed, with three fixed wireless towers being switched on last week. The...

August 8, 2018

Bill Evans lauds Geelong’s growth

THIS year’s Westpac Economic Breakfast has delivered some good news for Geelong, with the bank’s chief economist Bill Evans upbeat about the region’s future. The...

August 8, 2018

Respect Victoria officially opens

THE doors have opened on Victoria’s first ever dedicated family violence prevention agency. Respect Victoria will work to address gender inequality as a root cause...