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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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June 12, 2019

Funding to improve after-hours care

AFTER-hours health services in the Otway and Surf Coast areas will be improved through a $40,000 investment. Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) has granted...

June 12, 2019

Roadside planting revs up across regional Victoria

THOUSANDS of native seedlings were planted across regional Victoria to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5 as part of a planting blitz by...

June 12, 2019

Bailey bridge to drop in at Moggs Creek

A TEMPORARY Bailey bridge was scheduled to be installed on the Great Ocean Road at Moggs Creek yesterday (Wednesday, June 12) as part of...

June 12, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Another big weekend has come and gone in Lorne as the midpoint of 2019 looms larger than life. From the expansive blue skies of...

June 12, 2019

IN BRIEF – June 13, 2019

Countback announced for Carol McGregor’s seat

THE Victorian Electoral Commission has announced it will hold a countback procedure to fill an extraordinary vacancy in the Surf...

June 12, 2019

Joeys will quadruple every donation at dream appeal day

ON June 18, something special is happening at St Joseph’s. The College is giving families, alumni and friends of the College, an opportunity to participate...

June 12, 2019

Have your say on Fairhaven-Skenes Creek trail

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has commissioned a study to assess the value, benefits and potential options of a new...

June 12, 2019

Manolis named in Queen’s Birthday honours

GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation chief executive officer Patti Manolis is among the local people to get plaudits for their years of service to the...

June 12, 2019

RED LINES – Process of setting Torquay’s boundaries questioned

LABOR’S motivations and method of locking in Torquay’s town boundaries have been questioned, with participants in a community forum grilling South Barwon MP Darren...

June 6, 2019

Townhouse packages snapped up at Armstrong

A prestige townhouse offer at Villawood Properties’ flagship Armstrong Mount Duneed has drawn a powerful market response with 18 house-and-land packages snapped up in...

June 6, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Aireys Inlet

The size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2 square kilometres and is a popular stop for travellers along the Great Ocean Road where ocean...

June 6, 2019

ARE OUR HOUSING MARKETS SET TO IGNITE?

Experienced property commentator Michael Yardney’s latest blog talks about a bright future in the property market. His experience tells him that the nation’s housing markets...

June 6, 2019

Laying out tables withstyle

Metricon Homes recently held a Table Styling Masterclass for Mother’s Day at its newly refurbished Studio M design centre on Melbourne Road in Geelong. Studio...

June 6, 2019

Onshore Blinds will enhance your lifestyle

Onshore Blinds offers a range of custom blinds to suit a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The family-owned and run business can provide...

June 6, 2019

PREMIUM QUALITY with WORLD-LEADING EFFICIENCY

In the newly developed Point Lonsdale Golf Club precinct stands the Bellarine Peninsula’s most energy-efficient and thermally comfortable home. Aphi Projects’ Point Lonsdale project has...

June 6, 2019

Getting creative with landscape design

I have been landscaping for many years and when a client comes to me with a blank space it lights up the creative side...

June 6, 2019

Brighten up your home to offset the dreary and drab weather

With winter here, many of us will be looking to retreat from the outside world – heading indoors for a little reprieve from the...

June 6, 2019

Serenity now with Christian Jenkins Landscape Design

Christian Jenkins Landscape Design is an international award-winning local company, with a spectacular showroom in Torquay Road, Grovedale. Owner Christian Jenkins started in the industry...

June 6, 2019

Award-winning builder based in the heart of the coast

Coastyle Building Solutions is a multi-award-winning builder based on the Bellarine Peninsula for more than 10 years. Having won the HIA Victorian Professional Small Builder/Renovator...

June 6, 2019

From My Coastal Home to yours

Welcome to this edition of My Coastal Home. Game of Thrones might have finished, but winter is still coming for the south. The coast and surrounds...

June 6, 2019

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – June 6, 2019

WEDNESDAY May 29 – Men played 2 Person Aggregate Stableford. Winners Scott Downey and Shane Thompson 65 points. On a countback from David McLaren...

June 6, 2019

Tigers sport Macca’s On Your Team gear

THE Torquay Tigers juniors were presented with essential sporting equipment – including a coaching board and footballs – as part of the “Macca’s On...

June 5, 2019

Incontinence: MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK

Incontinence is the term used to describe any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or bowel motion, faeces or...

June 5, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND – June 6, 2019

FRIDAY 7/6

CELTIC CULTURE TO HIT PORTARLINGTON The National Celtic Festival will return to Portarlington tomorrow night to deliver Australia’s premier Celtic folk festival. Attracting over...