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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November 27, 2017

Pop-up bar gets permit

BOMBORAS’ pop-up bar at Fishermans Beach has finally been given the green light to open again, but with stricter noise conditions. Surf Coast Shire councillors...

November 27, 2017

Fashion makes it a strong finish

Despite the cloudy and windy weather, the Geelong Cup was a huge success with many racegoers taking part in Westfield’s Fashions on the Field...

November 27, 2017

Spring Creek PSP accepted

THE ultimate vision for housing in Spring Creek has moved one step closer, with the Surf Coast Shire accepting the final Precinct Structure Plan...

November 27, 2017

Emotions unmasked at exhibition launch

All Aboard Disability Support Services had the opening of their Emotions Unmasked exhibition at the Surf Coast Art Space in Anglesea, located at Shop...

November 21, 2017

Bald Archy Prize opens

The opening of the Bald Archy Prize exhibition was held at Geelong’s National Wool Museum on Friday night, with a “Cats Versus Culture, that...

November 21, 2017

The Cost of Lost Sleep

Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have highlighted the importance of sleep for mental health and wellbeing, with 40 per cent of Australians not...

November 21, 2017

Clean message on good Handwashing Habits

As the region’s residents enjoy the spring weather and recover from a record 2017 flu season, research by Palmolive has revealed a worrying lack...

November 21, 2017

Gardening: the physical perks and perils

It’s a great time of year to get your hands dirty. As an osteopath, I love to see people outside, moving and motivated. The...

November 21, 2017

Swinging into the Seniors Festival

Over 65s tilted, turned and tapped their toes into the 2017 Victorian Seniors Festival, with a local event that brought together older people from...

November 21, 2017

Aireys market a marvellous success

The Aireys Inlet Market thrived at its first event for the season earlier this month, with hundreds attending the community market. New owners Libby and...

November 21, 2017

SUPPORT Christmas Spectacular

The Warralily Christmas Spectacular Trivia night has been organised to gather community support for the continuation of the Warralily Community Christmas Spectacular. The Community Residents...

November 21, 2017

An abundance of fresh fun at fair

The Freshwater Creek Steiner School fair is on again Saturday October 28 from 10am to 3pm, showcasing local music, arts and crafts and the...

November 21, 2017

Eyeing The Weekend – October 19, 2017

FRIDAY 20/10

The sound of hope The Hope Song is a new theatre project by local award winning writer Janet Brown, presented by Anglesea Performing Arts...

November 21, 2017

Spring Racing Season Returns To Geelong

The Geelong Racing Club is delighted to welcome back Lucy and Ruby Brownless as ambassadors of the 2017 bet365 Geelong Cup. In 2016, Lucy and...

November 21, 2017

SUP? Coasting health program to launch in November

SURFING Victoria and VicHealth have this week launched the third year of Coasting: Stand Up Paddleboarding for Women, a program that aims to increase...

November 21, 2017

Demand for seaside land continues

THE demand for quality coastal land continues with another huge land sale success at Seachange Estate St leonards, with 40 lots in the most...

November 21, 2017

Amelia Wright

Solid Melbourne sales and marketing experience combined with exceptional service and organisational skills have augmented Amelia’s highly regarded award-winning career in property sales. Amelia is...

November 21, 2017

Sanctuary tree-change unfolds at Armstrong

A TREE-CHANGE is unfolding rapidly at Villawood Properties Armstrong Mount Duneed Sanctuary, with stage five of the precinct released over the weekend. The new release...

November 21, 2017

Armstrong’s District Park is just super

ABOUT 600 children and parents donned their superhero best and headed to Villawood Properties’ new $2.6 million District Park in the Armstrong estate for...

November 21, 2017

Meet your Kardinia candidates

THE field of candidates is set, and voters in Kardinia Ward should have received their ballot packs for the City of Greater Geelong elections...

November 21, 2017

Carers celebrated in Geelong

CARERS were honoured in Geelong on Monday with the launch of a carers’ art and craft exhibition and a new book titled Honouring Carers. The...

November 21, 2017

CORE project powers up solar investment

GEELONG Sustainability’s Community Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) project is powering up with a $140,000 state government grant. The funding will establish the first replicable community...

November 21, 2017

Geelong’s libraries once again rated as the state’s best

FOR the fourth year running, the Geelong Regional Library Corporation has been rated as Victoria’s highest ranking public library service. An independent analysis of the...

November 21, 2017

Wye and Sep rebuilding forum set for Sunday

THE Colac Otway Shire is hosting an event in Geelong this Sunday for landowners in Wye River, Separation Creek and Kennett River that are...