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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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November 7, 2017

Mechanics on the move

GeelonG and Beyond Mechanics owners Joshua newling and nathan Fisher love being able to service the town they’ve lived in their whole lives. Born in...

November 7, 2017

Lifestyle Ocean Grove offers perfect downsizing option

FOR over 50s looking to downsize into a secure and social community, Lifestyle Ocean Grove offers the ideal local solution. With brand-new, low-maintenance homes...

November 7, 2017

The heart of the local community

If you ask anyone living in or around the Torquay area, they’ll tell you it’s the kind of place where there’s a strong sense...

November 7, 2017

Trent Ludlow

Trent Ludlow is Anglesea’s most experienced and knowledgeable licensed estate agent who has assisted more than 580 families with their personal real estate requirements...

November 6, 2017

Buying property with your super

Hotly-contested changes in the 2017 budget have promised to open the property market to first home buyers by allowing property seekers to access their...

November 6, 2017

Survey finds distress in fishing industry

A NATIONWIDE Deakin University survey of health and wellbeing in Australia’s fishing industry has found fishers are enduring levels of psychological distress almost double...

November 6, 2017

Firefighters return from mission to Canada

VICTORIAN emergency management personnel sent to Canada to assist in the management of out-of-control fires have returned home. A total of 26 people were deployed...

November 6, 2017

Great South Coast assembles again next week

PEOPLE living and working in Victoria’s Great South Coast are being encouraged to continue their conversation with the state government. Community consultation began last week...

November 6, 2017

Dream factory brings you quality beds

FOR generations, The Sandman Mattress Factory has been delivering the highest quality mattresses to its Geelong and Surf Coast customers. The company has more than...

November 6, 2017

Service remembers fallen police

POLICE officers killed in the line of duty have been remembered as part of the National Police Remembrance Day memorial service at Kings Domain...

November 6, 2017

STS ACCOUNTING HAS MOVED

"Torquay and the surfcoast is growing...and so are we", explains Martin Kavanagh, Business Development Manager for The Group. "After more than 20 years we are...

November 6, 2017

Money to support Torquay archives project

THE Torquay and District Historical Society is one of the organisations set to share in grant funding from the state government for community projects...

November 6, 2017

Torquay Community Enterprise grants now open

THE Torquay Community Enterprise has been established to support local sporting organisations, not-for-profit organisations, events, the arts, disability, youth, aged, the environment, community safety...

November 6, 2017

Remembering Harold George Bell

ON SUNDAY, it will be 100 years since a Surf Coast boy was killed on a far-away battlefield. Harold George Bell, always known to his...

November 6, 2017

Lions give generously to Foundation 61

THE Torquay Lions Club has confirmed its support for Foundation 61, presenting $10,000 to the Mount Duneed rehabilitation centre in the second year of...

November 6, 2017

YMCA centre eats healthily with local traders

THE new Torquay YMCA Early Learning Centre is holding an open day on Saturday, and has just announced it will purchase all its fresh...

November 6, 2017

Shorter car rego options announced

THE state government has announced the introduction of flexible, short-term options for vehicle registration payments. From January 1, 2018 owners of cars, utes, vans, motorcycles...

November 6, 2017

EMV and Airbnb prepare for fire season

EMERGENCY Management Victoria and Airbnb have encouraged Victorians to prepare for the summer season, including considering opening their Airbnb-listed homes in the event of...

November 6, 2017

Deakin starts its pollen watch

VICTORIANS will for the first time receive thunderstorm asthma alerts via the Bureau of Meteorology thanks to data from Deakin University’s annual AIRwatch pollen...

November 6, 2017

More measles cases confirmed

The number of cases in Victoria’s measles outbreak has risen to 11, with four more confirmations over the weekend. The Department of Health and Human...

November 6, 2017

Working tirelessly for you

I LOVE Geelong, where I have lived and worked for more than 40 years. I will fight for the council to deliver its core responsibilities:...

November 6, 2017

Safer Communities Fund applications open again

GRANT applications for round two of the federal government’s Safer Communities Fund program are now open. Local councils and community organisations are invited to apply...

November 6, 2017

Sustainable houses showcased

A MOUNT Duneed home with a remarkable 8.2-star energy rating is among the 10 houses across the Geelong region that will open their doors...

November 6, 2017

Ramsay wants Midland Highway made safer

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay says the recent death of footballer Amy Gorell in a car accident highlights the need for upgrades...