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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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July 25, 2019

Top four race tightens

WITH the Hells Bells competition signifying the halfway point of the competitive season, marquee divisions being the Open Men’s and Open Women’s divisions are...

July 24, 2019

Sophisticated interiors emerge during winter

This winter, interiors with a sophisticated, urban edge will come to the fore, according to Carpet Court trend forecasters. Two standout looks are Retro, which features moody blues,...

July 24, 2019

There’s never been a better time to build

Building a dream home can be one of the largest emotional and financial decisions a person will ever make and finding the right person to complete the job...

July 24, 2019

Lenders playing naughty and nice with cash rate cut

Following this month’s announcement by the RBA to cut the cash rate to a historic low of 1.00 per cent, how did lenders react to the move...

July 24, 2019

Properties selling over asking price

There’s been a big shift in buyer sentiment this past month or so. In July, I’ve had two homes that drew a lot of...

July 24, 2019

Internal migration driving the property boom

Australia’s population is booming, but it isn’t property markets in our capital cities that are benefitting the most, according to property market research firm Propertyology. New Propertyology research has...

July 24, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Queenscliff

The size of Queenscliff is approximately 3.2 square kilometres and has seven parks covering nearly 23 per cent of total area. The population of Queenscliff...

July 24, 2019

Helping you manage the changes of pregnancy

Pregnancy can be simultaneously the most beautiful and dreadfully uncomfortable period in a woman’s life. In fact, 50-80 per cent of women report experiencing significant...

July 24, 2019

LINKS BISTRO HAS YOUR DINNER TEED UP

Links Bistro at Lonsdale Golf Club is introducing monthly themed dinner nights, starting on Wednesday, July 31 with $15 Pizza Night. There will be five...

July 24, 2019

DIVE INTO DARKNESS at this year’s WinterWild

Apollo Bay’s eclectic WinterWild festival returns next month with the theme “Visions and Ecstasies”. Renowned for pushing creative boundaries, this year’s program features drumming, meditation,...

July 24, 2019

City welcomes extra time for local government reform feedback

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed an extension of the public consultation on the state government's proposed reforms to the Local Government Bill. Several...

July 24, 2019

Report predicts the jobs of the future

FORD Australia, in partnership with Deakin University and Griffith University, this week released “100 Jobs of the Future” – a new report and online...

July 24, 2019

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS INDOOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT

SOME of Geelong’s best up and coming tennis aspirants showcased their skills in the recent Bronze Level 2019 Centre Court Indoor junior tournament, a...

July 24, 2019

Coker supports increasing Newstart payments

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has thrown her support behind raising Newstart by at least $75 a week. There have been increasing calls for...

July 24, 2019

Anglers dip in to revegetate river

MORE than 40 local recreational anglers braved wet and windy conditions earlier this month to help revegetate the Barwon River. Thousands of native trees, shrubs...

July 24, 2019

Chefs seek common ground in Freshwater Creek

A NEW cafe and event space in Freshwater Creek will see Melbourne chefs plant, harvest and collect seasonal, organic produce for use in their...

July 24, 2019

Great Ocean Road centenary project seeks feedback

GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) is seeking feedback about the bench seats and QR codes to be installed along the Great Ocean Road...

July 24, 2019

Sod turned on Epworth cancer centre

A NEW $2.8 million cancer treatment centre is coming to Epworth Geelong, and the six-month build is expected to create more than 80 jobs. The...

July 24, 2019

IN BRIEF – July 25, 2019

U3A to welcome Young Diggers U3A SURF Coast’s term three program began last week, and a highlight will be a visit from Carole Doyle and...

July 24, 2019

CSIRO researcher to talk climate change over dinner

SURF Coast residents will have the chance to learn more about the future impact of climate change on our coast at a dinner hosted...

July 24, 2019

Be there to learn about B Corporations

PATAGONIA, along with B Corp, Mast Lawyers and Cherished Pets, are hosting a free community event at their Torquay store as part of next...

July 24, 2019

Fence a win for environmental and cultural heritage conservation

UNDER the guidance of Wadawurrung (Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation), a rabbit proof fence has recently been installed by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC). A...

July 24, 2019

Roving Refills returns to Torquay

GET your re-useable containers ready, as Roving Refills will be back in Torquay next week. The business will be at Torquay Community House from 9.30am-11am...

July 24, 2019

Anglesea shopping centre spruced up

THE Anglesea Shopping Centre is being spruced up with new paving, trees and seating. The Surf Coast Shire has replaced old and broken tiles with...