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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October 30, 2017

Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer

Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer was an Australian media tycoon and business figure who, at the time of his death in 2005, was one of...

October 30, 2017

Moggs Creek offers groovy appeal

GREAT Ocean Properties has listed a magnificent family home in tightly held Moggs Creek, which offers the tranquility of living in a hinterland environment,...

October 30, 2017

Median days drop

Regional Victoria’s property market is the strongest in seven years with homes selling in a median of just 49 days in August – the...

October 30, 2017

Bouris brings “no bull” market to Geelong

AUSSIE wealth expert Mark Bouris will join real estate guru Andrew Morello and Stuart Baker, Yellow Brick Road Geelong’s local mortgage broker, in a...

October 30, 2017

Advertising know-how

EXPERIENCED vendors usually know exactly what kind of advertising they want for their property while others, especially those who have never sold a property...

October 30, 2017

Highton PS to get new building

TWO schools in Geelong will get new buildings as part of a $4.5 million state government initiative to remove asbestos from old school buildings. Minister...

October 30, 2017

Great Ocean Road bridges get upgrade funding

BRIDGES in Moggs Creek and Wye River on the Great Ocean Road will be replaced as part of more than $7 million in funding...

October 30, 2017

Local agent shows form

THE 2017 Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Ltd (ALPA) Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition was held recently at the Victorian Livestock Exchange, Pakenham in...

October 30, 2017

Wet and Boggy Sales Sees Items Snatched Up

HR Richardson’s most recent clearing sale at Monahans Road Gnarwarre attracted a crowd of nearly 300 people in what was a successful, but wet...

October 30, 2017

Amy’s ride draws a crowd

THOUSANDS of riders got on their bikes and rode the Great Ocean Road at the weekend during the 2017 Amy’s Gran Fondo. The annual cycling...

October 30, 2017

Zeally good loaf isn’t half baked

Local business Zeally Bay sourdough has been awarded the champion Australian organic Product of the year trophy at the recent Australian Food Awards (AFA)...

October 30, 2017

Pedal-powered pizza

Domino’s Torquay is gearing up to go green and introduce electric pushbikes to their delivery fleet this week, providing an environmentally friendly and carbon-free...

October 30, 2017

National Drowning Report released

THERE were 45 drowning deaths in Victoria in the past financial year – a 15 per cent increase on 2015/16 – according to the...

October 30, 2017

Shoo pests, don’t bother me

AcAciA Pest control has been servicing the Geelong and surrounding regions for almost 18 years, assisting many local residents and business owners with their...

October 30, 2017

A buzz in the air: City ramps up mozzie management

THE city of Greater Geelong has announced it will deliver Victoria’s largest mosquito management program this spring, in response to recent rainfall that is...

October 30, 2017

Comcare crowd canvassess Canberra

THE push to relocate another large government organisation to Geelong is gathering steam, with several local business leader groups sending representatives to Canberra last...

October 30, 2017

Vision Australia gets a new look

VISION Australia clients in the Geelong region can look forward to better services with the completion of a major refurbishment of the organisation’s Geelong...

October 30, 2017

Otways animals caught on film

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is keeping a close eye on the wildlife of the Otways, taking tens of thousands of photos as it...

October 30, 2017

Farmer’s Place and GORRC praised for sustainability

THE Farmer’s Place and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) have been named as finalists in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Last week, Minister...

October 30, 2017

AGA is home to great cooking

AGA is more than just a cooker, it’s a way of life and a gentle one at that. In a world that moves at such...

October 30, 2017

Alexander offers advice on choosing councillors

THE outgoing chair of the City of Greater Geelong’s administrators has given voters some advice about they should be looking for in their new...

October 30, 2017

Anti-frackers celebrate one-year ban

ANTI-fracking supporters celebrated the one-year anniversary of Victoria’s ban on the practice at a gathering in Freshwater Creek on Thursday. The event at The...

October 30, 2017

A word from the Chairman

What a weekend it was! – Five odd thousand lycra clad cyclists descend onto town, local teams in grand finals and no power, seldom...

October 30, 2017

Community Profile

“We love walking on the beach with our two enthusiastic border collies and have come to know everyone with dogs who walk there. We...