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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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February 26, 2018

Berkowitz quality stands time’s test

Since 1896, the Berkowitz name has been synonymous with quality furniture. Fourth generation owner and managing director Peter Berkowitz said the Berkowitz family had always...

February 26, 2018

Travel the Vast world: best home options in store

Vast Interior Furniture and Homewares Geelong travel the globe in search of their renowned one-off pieces scattered throughout their store. Owners Rowan and Debbie travel...

February 26, 2018

Kitchen predictions for year ahead

A new year means a new kitchen for homeowners seeking a fresh look in 2018. At the heart of the home, the number one place...

February 26, 2018

Sofas fly from the East

At Easterly, their custom designed sofas boast the latest in modern trends or more traditional styles. Every detail can be altered to bring customers...

February 26, 2018

Personalise your bathroom with a touch of timber

Bathrooms, once merely a necessity, are now design focal points for renovators and those building their dream home. Design magazines reflect how utilitarian bathrooms of...

February 26, 2018

Striking new town residence on the park

With Barwon Heads considered to be the jewel of our coast, opportunities to purchase exclusives properties in this popular hamlet are being snapped up...

February 23, 2018

Giving families a road to respite

TWO Australian charities have formed a partnership to enable families living with a terminally ill child the opportunity to get access to respite care,...

February 23, 2018

Beers bring the crowds

Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) celebrated its sixth anniversary last Saturday, with organisers stimulating the senses of over 3,500 festival-goers. The event ran smoothly...

February 23, 2018

Choose sport over screens teens

A new report from VicHealth has shown teenagers are struggling to do even an hour of physical activity a day and are almost five...

February 23, 2018

MINE MATTERS

Anglesea business group weighs in on Alcoa mine plan

A LEADING Anglesea business association has given qualified support to Alcoa’s proposed vision for the future...

February 23, 2018

Soulful values to be celebrated at Bells

Local performance psychologist Richy Bennett is inviting locals to join in a gratitude celebration of the deeper soulful values of iconic Bells Beach this...

February 23, 2018

Wayne’s world offers mindful possibilities by the sea

It’s now possible for Geelong and Surf Coast residents interested in high standard personal development to undertake training to become a psychotherapist or a...

February 22, 2018

Little dinosaur a roaring success

Encounter Australia’s polar dinosaur in a ground-breaking Virtual Reality x 3D experience. A polar dinosaur who roamed the Otway Ranges some 106 million years ago...

February 22, 2018

Basils in the business of community

Basils Farm is looking forward to welcoming guests to their Many Hands Bellarine Seaside Alfresco Lunch as part of the 2018 Melbourne Food and...

February 22, 2018

Breabach to descend on Port Fairy folkie

Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots...

February 22, 2018

Ironman Geelong sees exciting finishes

IRONMAN’s 40th anniversary was celebrated in grand style with a sprint, fall, stumble, lunge finish in the women’s event between Switzerland’s Nina Derron and...

February 22, 2018

Ocean Grove team bowls up a winner

The Ocean Grove Probus Club team took out the annual Tuckers Funeral harry Kirkland Shield Bowls competition recently held at Werribee. The team of Jim...

February 22, 2018

Koori surf titles enjoy great conditions

The Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles were held over the weekend at Urquhart Bluff on the Great Ocean Road. More than 120 indigenous surfers from...

February 22, 2018

JM Homes boldly thinks outside the square

JM HOMES is proud to announce the release of two new display homes: The Torquay, which is specifically designed with smarter blocks in mind;...

February 22, 2018

Hayden Real Estate’s summer of sales

WITH the peak summer season having come and gone, and with the weather staying nice and warm most of the time, it was a...

February 22, 2018

City to set up rural advisory committee

THE City of Greater Geelong has taken steps towards setting up a committee focused on matters in the city’s rural areas. The council held its...

February 22, 2018

Geelong councils not yet affected by recycling ban

LOCAL councils have assured residents that their recycling will be unaffected by a recent ban from China, but the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)...

February 22, 2018

Schools choose tap water

AS THE 2018 school year begins, Barwon Water is encouraging students to “Choose Tap” as an easy way to stay cool, hydrated and healthy. Keeping...

February 22, 2018

Get a youth grant for a powerful project

GRANTS of up to $1,000 are now up for grabs for schools, childcare centres and youth groups in Victoria looking to work on a...