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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 27, 2018

Women in Business: A daycare where doggies rule – Blue Moon Doggie Daycare Centre

Blue Moon Doggie Daycare Centre is a one stop shop in Geelong for your energetic and social doggies. The centre in Moolap offers daycare from...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Inspiring, educating and empowering the business community – Moore Stephens

With the support of a global network and a locally based Geelong office, Moore Stephens is ideally placed with the international reach and local...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Making wine is a labour of love – Baie Wines

Small batch and hands-on: Baie Wines wouldn’t have it any other way. Entering its 12th year as a winery on the prestigious Bellarine Peninsula, the...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Frith inspires dreams and shares beautiful things – Frith

Frith owner Victoria Cole says she lives by two mottos – “Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything”, and “If you love your...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Fun runs in the family – Adventure Park

Nearly 22 years in business has seen Adventure Park become one of Victoria’s leading family attractions. Under the leadership of sisters Leanne, Carla and Bree...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Where times stands still – Timeless Skin Laser & Beauty

When experienced business owner Vicki McGinty took over the management of Timeless Skin Laser & Beauty Spa, time started standing still. “In today’s hectic world,...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Real estate that leads the way – Ocean Grove Real Estate

Ocean Grove Real Estate prides itself on operating under the leadership of women, and is determined to provide a service that blends the core...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Zoe has many stiches in her quilt of life – Bellarine Sewing Centre

Turning a hobby into a business has been an interesting and fun journey for Zoe Clifton. She made her first quilt 28 years ago for...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Locals caring for locals – OPSM Waurn Ponds

Local optometrist Hayley Birch has lived in Torquay all her life and loves caring for the eyes of her community. Graduating amongst the inaugural optometry...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Seeing the way to solving your vision – EyeGallery

So you don’t have health insurance – think again! Don’t let the “insurers” of the world scare you into parting with your money. There is...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Leap of faith into finance – Loan Market

Sarah Thomson took a leap of faith entering into the finance industry as a committed mortgage broker, moving through her career with the motto...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: A bustling hub at Queenscliff Marina – Business Hub

Business Hub At Queenscliff Marina (BHQM) is a bustling collective of successful business owners, entrepreneurs and scale-ups, and has a powerful group of local...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: The fast way to a freshly made salad – Belly Bowls

Belly Bowls was the brainchild of a professional catering team at Bellarine Catering in Ocean Grove. Working day and night to feed more than 500-900...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Bringing out the natural beauty – Rebecca Mansfield

Rebecca Mansfield is extremely passionate about makeup and hair and especially what it can do for one’s confidence. She does full makeup applications for special...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Home is where the hair is – Indi & Co

Indi & Co owner Michelle Jones says she is looking forward to building a solid client base and meeting new people on the Surf...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Got scrap? She’s got the solution – Scrap Solutions

After launching a scrap metal business in March 2017, Jackie has been non-stop collecting scrap metal and ensuring it is recycled in the most...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Innovative company hopes business plumps up – Perfect Again

Perfect Again was the first and remains the only Australian company to manufacture lightweight, individually customised external breast forms for women who’ve had a...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Coast calls for Doctor of Chinese Medicine – Ford Wellness

Returning to the coast has always been high on the agenda for Doctor of Chinese medicine Shura Ford. Having had the pleasure of a childhood...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Sports trainer is running strong – Team Hemley Training

With more than 20 years in the industry, Michelle has successfully worked with thousands of athletes from grassroots to elite performance. Michelle founded Team Hemley...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Bookkeeper helps businesses boom – Laura Winch Bookkeeping

Laura Winch of Laura Winch Bookkeeping has been servicing businesses around the Torquay, Surf Coast and Geelong region for close to a decade. Having lived...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Settling the stressful transaction seamlessly – Rippleside Conveyancing

Rippleside Conveyancing was first established in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in 2009. Fiona Brech, owner and operator of the business, made the exciting sea...

June 27, 2018

Running for the rainforest this weekend

THE Surf Coast is gearing up to host a big crowd of trail runners at this weekend’s Surf Coast Trail Marathon, which will run...

June 20, 2018

Show brings art to life

Mother Nature was captured through the eyes of novice and experienced artists as part of the inaugural Blank Canvas Art Show. Crowds arrived at...

June 20, 2018

Corangamite’s all right, says AEC

THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has backflipped on its plan to change Corangamite to Cox, announcing yesterday (Wednesday) it would not change the electorate’s...