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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July 11, 2018

Opposition pledges boost to Youth Parliament

THE Opposition has made a pitch to Victoria’s youngest voters ahead of November’s election, pledging to raise the amount of money spent on the...

July 11, 2018

Drone used to assess storm damage at Apollo Bay

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has reviewed drone footage of the Apollo Bay foreshore, where recent storms caused significant erosion. Drone...

July 11, 2018

Parties pushed to do more for state’s homeless

VICTORIA’S peak body for homeless people has called on both major parties ahead of the state election to commit to major investment in housing...

July 11, 2018

Shire celebrates NAIDOC Week

PANELLISTS shared tears and laughter amid inspiring stories of strength at the Surf Coast Shire’s NAIDOC Week celebration at Anglesea. Corrina Eccles, Aunty Colleen Howell,...

July 11, 2018

Deakin students lend a hand to childcare design in India

DEAKIN architecture students will this month present proposals for a series of Indian maternal care and children’s early learning centres, designed in collaboration with...

July 11, 2018

Feedback sought on sustainable water

COMMUNITIES in Victoria’s central regions are encouraged to contribute to the Central Region Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS) review. Sustainable Water Strategies are long-term plans for...

July 11, 2018

Leisurelink wins at state aquatic awards

THE Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre has claimed two of the state’s top awards at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. Leisurelink duty...

July 11, 2018

City invites applications to community grants program

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Community Investment and Support Fund grants for 2018-19 are now open. The grants are open to not-for-profit community groups and...

July 11, 2018

Preparing young people for the future

This is the next in a series of editorials from members of the Barwon Regional Partnership in the lead-up to the next Barwon Regional...

July 11, 2018

Letters To The Editor – July 12, 2018

Fair wages

Dear Editor, The Corangamite electorate is home to many hospitality businesses, both in the holiday visitor areas of the Great Ocean Road and the...

July 11, 2018

Torquay’s Star of the Sea makes sense for locals

Choosing the best aged care for a loved one is a big decision Community nurse Suzanne Tatnell said that even though her job put her...

July 11, 2018

First whale calf of the season spotted

Planning (DELWP) has confirmed sightings of the first southern right whale calf of the season. DELWP has reviewed photographs of the calf and its mother,...

July 11, 2018

VTIC lobbies for tourism infrastructure

TOURISM continues to make a huge contribution to Victoria’s economy, according to the latest figures released by Tourism Research Australia. The Regional Tourism Satellite Account...

July 11, 2018

Cape Otway Lightstation to celebrate its 170th

THE Cape Otway Lightstation will celebrate its 170th year next month, marking the occasion with a range of free festivities and events open to...

July 11, 2018

New plan to improve Victoria’s recycling sector

THE state government has announced a $37 million package that will increase the quality of recycled materials in Victoria and develop new markets for...

July 11, 2018

City’s new CEO to speak at breakfast

THE next breakfast forum hosted by the Geelong Business Network (GBN) will feature the new chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong,...

July 11, 2018

The Bungalow joins campaign to suck fewer straws

The Bungalow has joined the Last Straw campaign’s fight against plastic straws by encouraging customers to drink their favourite cocktail, soft-drink or milkshake without...

July 11, 2018

Re-discover your dance dreams with Adult Ballet on the Bellarine

Adulthood doesn’t signal the end of the road for childhood dreams, instead it can be the perfect opportunity to re-embrace them and for dancing,...

July 11, 2018

Murphys opens rooftop bar

The rooftop bar at Murphys is officially open, heralding the final stage of renovations for the Geelong West venue. Built in 1855, Geelong’s only Irish...

July 11, 2018

Sentimental Torquay sale brings in $800,000

ANOTHER home in Torquay has been sold for a big price at auction, with the hammer coming down at 72 Fischer Street for $800,000. The...

July 11, 2018

Bullish or bearish: Investor activity now drives housing markets

A SIGNIFICANT reduction in bullish activity from investors has turned prospective owner-occupiers bearish in the housing market. Bull markets and bear markets are terms normally...

July 11, 2018

Four costs that people tend to overlook when investing in property

IT IS ALL about the money when it comes to investing in property, and preparing yourself financially is absolutely essential and will save you...

July 11, 2018

Sinclair’s Building Concepts on a winner

Local Torquay-based builder Sinclair's Building Concepts received their first award at the recent Regional Building Awards for their Torquay display home “Skye”, which was...

July 11, 2018

Get to know the Hudson Ridge family

Hudson Ridge is a family business formed by Darren Fraser, building homes throughout Ballarat and also Geelong and the Surf Coast regions over the...