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 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...

June 5, 2019

Shipbuilding conference in Geelong talks future jobs

SOME of Australia’s leading experts in naval shipbuilding and training gathered in Geelong last week to discuss the best way to find the thousands...

June 5, 2019

Citizen Scientists thanked for their work

AS PART of National Volunteer Week, the Corangamite CMA said “thank you” to environmental volunteers who work with them in Citizen Science programs across...

June 5, 2019

Budget’s regional and tourism measures welcomed

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed the 2019-20 Victorian budget, noting its continued infrastructure investment and steps to lower business...

June 5, 2019

HEMP BUILDING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN FRESHWATER CREEK

FRESHWATER Creek Steiner School will host a hemp building workshop later this month. Presented by David Brian (seen here) from Southern Hemp, the hands-on...

June 5, 2019

Deakin research lab considers how to heal Anglesea scar

HEALING the scar of the Anglesea mine and predicting the effects of sea level rise along the Surf Coast are among the challenges being...

June 5, 2019

McArthur backs Wellington on FOI request

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington’s campaign for more transparency from her own council has found a supporter in state Parliament, with Liberal Member...

June 5, 2019

Art of the Minds nominated for regional award

SURF Coast mental health and wellbeing charity Art of the Minds has been nominated for this year’s Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards (VRACA). The...

June 5, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Those close to Lorne will have continued to notice the works going on at the Stribling Reserve Oval with the erection of the steel...

June 5, 2019

Committee for Lorne: FOPA is back in October

The Lorne Business and Tourism Association (LBTA), in conjunction with Lorne Community Arts and Culture Foundation (LCACF) is pleased to announce that the Festival...

June 5, 2019

Torquay stadium images released

THE Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium is moving closer to construction, with people now able to view images of what it will look like. The...