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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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November 14, 2018

Mute chaos and invite calm with new range

Soft, tranquil and calming are words that spring to mind when looking at Dulux’s summer colour trends for 2019. In what’s arguably a minimalist palette...

November 14, 2018

Livingetc loves Ethnicraft

A shift towards finer, detailed furniture makes the latest Ethnicraft range just perfect for Livingetc’s clients. For more than 20 years, Ethnicraft’s designers have been...

November 14, 2018

With credit tightening, it pays to be on the front foot

WITH LANIE CONQUEST FROM SURF COAST FINANCE There’s no doubt that we have a housing affordability problem in this country, and with that, we’ve had...

November 14, 2018

DUO TAKES TO THE AIR FOR SURF, SAND AND SKY PICS

The women (both in their early 60s) released their first book three years ago covering Geelong and on November 16, launched the second instalment...

November 14, 2018

Incredible prices at the Old Fire Station

Just behind the main street of Ocean Grove, across from the park and Napona Restaurant, sits the Old Fire Station. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday...

November 14, 2018

EYEING THE WEEKEND – November 15, 2018

FRIDAY 16/11

SunSets at Torquay Hotel Boo Seeka will kick off the local leg of the Coronas SunSets series today at the Torquay Hotel. Massive crowds...

November 14, 2018

Children off Nauru campaign continues

PRO-REFUGEE organisation Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) continues its fight against Australia’s offshore detention centres in a bold campaign to bring the...

November 14, 2018

Feed Geelong grants support vital food relief

THE Give Where You Live Foundation has announced the recipients of grants funded by money raised through last month’s Feed Geelong Appeal. The Feed Geelong...

November 14, 2018

Geelong’s high immunisation rate celebrated

THE latest national immunisation data shows that immunisation rates in the City of Greater Geelong are higher than the national average for young children. The...

November 14, 2018

Apollo Bay to get better boat trailer parking

THE Apollo Bay Port will have a new boat trailer parking area next year to improve access for recreational anglers. Last week, the Colac Otway...

November 14, 2018

Grants to improve coastal access

ANGLESEA’S beach is one of 20 across the state that will benefit from more than $853,000 in state funding for coastal projects that reduce...

November 14, 2018

Labor touts Armstrong Creek education spending

LABOR continues to focus on education across Geelong as the state election draws closer, emphasising Armstrong Creek will get two new schools within three...

November 14, 2018

St John Ambulance puts first aid first for Victorians

ST JOHN Ambulance (Vic) has been trusted to provide first aid services to the community for more than 135 years. It is thanks to the Victorian...

November 14, 2018

Coker launches petition on live sheep exports

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker has urged the Coalition to match her party’s pledge to end live sheep exports, and has launched a...

November 14, 2018

Funding to fix country roads

THE state government has announced upgrades and repair works on several major councilmanaged roads across Victoria’s south-westthrough round one of the Fixing Country Roads...

November 14, 2018

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AND SES MARK 10 YEARS OF SAFE PLATES

THE Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch and Torquay SES groups celebrated 10 years of working together earlier this month. This partnership held its first...

November 14, 2018

Christmas cheer at Aireys Inlet Market

THE holiday season is upon us and in what’s universally known as a stressful time for many, local artists and craftspeople are hoping to...

November 14, 2018

Taylor Henderson to play in Geelong this weekend

REALITY music star and multiplatinum Australian artist Taylor Henderson is back on the music writing wagon, releasing his first single for 2018 titled Love...

November 14, 2018

A unique medium comes to the Surf Coast Art Space

An exhibition titled Staging Clay: ceramic vessels and objects will showcase works by 18 artists from the Surf Coast, Bellarine and the Otways until ...

November 14, 2018

Candidates for state election revealed

THE field is set for November 24’s state election, with nominations for candidates closing last Friday at noon. Eight will contest the seat of Geelong...

November 14, 2018

Optometry retains Frank Denahy’s name

MANDY Lovett of Eye Gallery Highton has launched another optometry practice in central Geelong and retained the name of long-serving and much-loved optometrist Frank...

November 14, 2018

The buck stops with Buckthorn

Works to eradicate an infestation of Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) at Spring Creek in Torquay are set to begin as the Great Ocean Road...

November 14, 2018

IN BRIEF – November 15, 2018

Whyte’s closes its doors TORQUAY wine bar and restaurant Whyte’s On The Esplanade has suddenly closed, citing high rental costs and permit problems. The restaurant...

November 14, 2018

Lorne P-12 College: Meet our new Principal

We extend a warm welcome to our new Principal at Lorne P-12 College, Mr Shane Elevato. Shane has worked in education in recent years...