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

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...

July 11, 2018

EOFY Reporting is not just about minimising tax

Tightened credit conditions for small businesses increases the importance of debt reviews and smart planning. The 2018 financial year is done and the results are...

July 11, 2018

How to get the right nest egg for you

Superannuation is all about setting you up for your future and providing you with a nest egg large enough to retire comfortably, making it...

July 11, 2018

It’s more than tax at STS Accounting Group

The expression “find out early what matters” was heard and learnt many years ago at a business conference run by one of Australia’s business...

July 11, 2018

An ATO guide to the 5 most common tax time mistakes

As tax time 2018 kicks off, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has profiled the five most common mistakes and the personalities most likely to...

July 11, 2018

Downsize your home and boost your super

As of July 1, older Australians may be able to boost their super by selling their main residence. The “downsizer contribution” scheme allows individuals aged...

July 11, 2018

Taking accounting to the Next Level

Next Level Accountants enjoy working with and achieving positive results for small businesses and their financial situations. Unlike many accountants, Next Level offers the whole...

July 11, 2018

Don’t just survive – thrive

Kelly Clifford is a chartered accountant and registered tax agent operating as a sole practitioner based in Ocean Grove. Kelly has focused on building her...

July 11, 2018

Tax office helping taxpayers

This Tax Time the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is helping taxpayers to get their tax returns right through pop-up shops and the Tax Help...

July 11, 2018

Inspirational advice to achieve the life you want

For more than 16 years, Coastline Advice has been helping put people from the Surf Coast in a better financial position. In recent years, they...

July 11, 2018

Big tennis day to remember Jim

MOOLAP Tennis Club recently held its inaugural Jim Abrahams Memorial Tournament, to honour the memory of a much-loved club member, who passed away just...

July 11, 2018

League Manager – the future of recording

TENNIS Geelong has moved a step closer to the changeover of results recording as the midweek competition embraces the League Manager system. The program is...

July 11, 2018

Runners hit the training track ahead of Surf Coast Century

RUNNERS from across Victoria gathered last month for the second of four training runs on the official Surf Coast Century 100km ultra marathon course...

July 4, 2018

Quiksilver HQ to leave Torquay

SPECULATION about the future of Quiksilver in Torquay has finally been answered, with parent company Boardriders Inc announcing the surf label's national headquarters will...

July 4, 2018

Minister visits for update on City Deal

THE federal government says it could have Geelong’s City Deal done within as little as two months, but is being cagey about the details. Federal...

July 4, 2018

A flaming good night for about barbeques & fireplaces

After opening their doors to the Surf Coast and Geelong region three months ago, about barbeques & fireplaces celebrated their official opening on June...

July 4, 2018

DEADLY DANCERS TO PERFORM

The Deadly Dancers, seen here performing in front of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race women’s race cyclists earlier this year, will be...

July 4, 2018

Shire to celebrate NAIDOC Week on Sunday

THIS Sunday’s NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Surf Coast Shire will feature a four-strong panel of local women embodying the 2018 theme “Because of...

July 4, 2018

Wind farm causing a flap for some

THE Surf Coast Shire says there is not much it can do about concerns from some in the community about the proposed wind farm...