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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May 16, 2019

Discover endless possibilities at Kids Club Torquay

Every day is a new opportunity for discovery and growth at Kids Club Torquay. By creating a supportive, caring and curiosity-igniting environment, our passionate team...

May 16, 2019

Living and learning by the Sea

Torquay College is a safe and supportive environment with strong links between home, school and the local community. The P-6 school is a place where...

May 16, 2019

Explore and discover through play at TeLC

Experiencing new things, exploring their world, and encountering the joys and challenges of learning: these are the things our children do every day as...

May 16, 2019

The Geelong College offers excellent start in learning and life

The Geelong College Junior School at Campbell House offers excellence in learning through a Reggio Emilia inspiredprogram. Chinese and French language classes are offered...

May 15, 2019

Kip McGrath Torquay goes from strength to strength

Week One, Term Two, 2016, saw eight students through the door of Kip McGrath Torquay. Three years later we have 10 times that number! Five...

May 15, 2019

Nazareth Catholic Primary celebrates 40th anniversary

It’s time to celebrate! Nazareth Catholic Primary School’s 40th Anniversary. Nazareth school has been at the heart of the Grovedale community since 1979. We are now...

May 15, 2019

Life worthy learning at Christian College Geelong

Whether you are young, old or somewhere in between, your school days will have, almost without exception, included the study of English, Maths and...

May 15, 2019

A year of growth and opportunity at Lisieux

From humble beginnings in a former home on site at 90 South Beach Road, Lisieux Catholic Primary School has flourished as a learning community...

May 15, 2019

Sense of community and student wellbeing unites campuses

Despite being 47 years apart in age, the same sense of community and student wellbeing unites Geelong Lutheran College’s two campuses at St John’s...

May 15, 2019

Feedback sought at heritage workshop in Queenscliffe

PROTECTING and enhancing Queenscliffe’s significant and unique heritage will be the focus of a community workshop to be held in the Borough next week. Residents...

May 15, 2019

Part of Lake Connewarre to reopen to duck hunting

THE Victorian Government has reopened part of Lake Connewarre near Geelong to duck hunting. The previously closed area of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, known...

May 15, 2019

Geelong artist celebrated at Ocean Grove gallery

THE Hive Gallery in Ocean Grove welcomed Geelong artist Phillip Butters as part of its “Solo Artist Exhibition Program” at the weekend before last. Since...

May 15, 2019

Bellarine schools learn of funding pledges

PRIMARY schools in St Leonards and Clifton Springs will receive $50,000 each for projects if a Labor government is elected this weekend. Labor Candidate for...

May 15, 2019

Henderson pledges to reduce firm home buyers deposit

FIRST home buyers in Corangamite and the Greater Geelong region will receive a helping hand to get into the housing market through a new...

May 15, 2019

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

A big weekend coming up in what is otherwise a quieter month on the annual calendar with the staging of the 2019 Great Ocean...

May 15, 2019

Committee for Lorne – LORNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Shape our future and build a healthy active community.

Lorne Community Hospital’s Annual Appeal aims to raise much needed funds for areas and priorities that we cannot fund in other ways. It is...

May 15, 2019

Big guns turn out for Anglesea Netball Club fundraiser

THE Anglesea Lions Club coordinated a sportsperson night recently at the Anglesea Hotel to raise money for new seating and shelters at the Anglesea...

May 15, 2019

Historic collaboration leads to new society look

A LORNE project has laid the foundations for how locals can work together to strengthen a community asset. Lorne Historical Society will update the façade...

May 9, 2019

Redefining THE ART OF FIREPLACE + INTERIOR DESIGN

Coastal Fireplaces and Design are Geelong and the coast’s only fireplace and interior design store offering a range of wood fireplaces, gas fireplaces and...

May 9, 2019

Add style + efficiency to your space

Dress Your Space is the exclusive stockist for Euro Fireplaces, the future of wood heating. Dress Your Space showcases the latest in indoor and outdoor...

May 9, 2019

Warm up THIS WINTER

At Barbeques Galore Grovedale, they don’t just deal with barbeques and outdoor furniture – they’re your one-stop heating shop. Their family-owned-and-operated business started out as...

May 9, 2019

Exceeding your expectations

Whether you are looking to stay cool during the summer or keep warm during the colder months, National Heating & Cooling is fully stocked...

May 9, 2019

MAKE THE classic CHOICE

Classic Fireplaces & Barbecues has been around the Geelong region for nearly 45 years and has been under the ownership of John and Jeanette...

May 9, 2019

ABOUT BARBEQUES KEEPS you warm

With the colder months fast approaching, gas and wood heating specialists Bruce Dargavel and Michael Craft have the expertise to beat the cold as...