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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 21, 2018

FINAL BIDS Labor and Liberal parties keep pledging in election’s last days

THE state election is in its final days but the major parties have not slowed in their efforts to attract Surf Coast voters, making...

November 15, 2018

THE STATE OF PLAY TODAY

WITH some elements of the media exaggerating the real estate market conditions, talking doom and gloom based on some small corrections which have occurred...

November 15, 2018

Buxton expands footprint

KNOWN for their unrivalled local knowledge and commitment to providing vendors and buyers with the most up to date information and advice in all...

November 15, 2018

At Home With Adam Robertson

INTERVIEW: JAMES TAYLOR Adam Robertson has turned surfing from his passion into his profession. The Portland-born surfer spent eight years riding waves across the globe on...

November 15, 2018

Live a life of luxury at Lifestyle Ocean Grove

A new over 50’s community from Lifestyle Communities, the awardwinning experts in affordable resort-style living, is now under construction. Take the first step towards the over...

November 15, 2018

A solo leap INTO SMALL BUSINESS

Leopold resident Brendan Russell has been inspired to establish his own excavation business, BKR Excavations, following years of working as a carpenter since leaving...

November 14, 2018

Find time for the coastal lifestyle with a townhome

Coastal lifestyle options in Torquay are endless. From a game of golf at RACV Torquay, taking the family to brunch at a beachfront cafe, a...

November 14, 2018

Deakin design with a difference

Deakin University’s graduating architecture students in Melbourne and Geelong are gearing up to have their designs displayed at an exclusive public exhibition titled PaperSpace...

November 14, 2018

Coastyle wins again, and has the local touch

Award-winning builder Coastyle loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine...

November 14, 2018

THE best FIREPLACES AND BARBECUES IN THE BUSINESS

Classic Fireplaces and Barbecues Geelong have been trading in the Geelong area since about 1975. The shop was predominately a woodheater outlet with the Coonara...

November 14, 2018

OCEAN SEASON OPEN

The Victorian Ocean Racing Season opened with the Fishos Paddle Series November 2. Campbell Bohan took out the 5km open ski, closely followed by...

November 14, 2018

Bring your space to life

Dress Your Space (DYS), previously known as The Outdoor Furniture Specialists (TOFS), has seen exciting change since landing in the knowledgeable hands of family...

November 14, 2018

Mums taking soccer by storm

LOCAL mums are taking part in a soccer program where they are having fun, meeting new people and learning basic football skills without even...

November 14, 2018

Just how far will technology take us?

WITH CAL STEWART FROM BRAX If you watched the most recent series of The Block, you would know that all sorts of smart home automation...

November 14, 2018

Make your bathroom look smooth WITH A SHAVING CABINET

WITH ALISON COLLINS FROM BOMBORA CUSTOM FURNITURE The humble shaving cabinet is a game changer in the bathroom. When we built our home several years ago,...

November 14, 2018

MOVEMBER, IS THERE A LASTING EFFECT?

It’s Movember month – and boy have they done a wonderfully amazing job of marketing moustaches, it is everywhere! As a clinic dominated by women,...

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...