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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: 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...

June 20, 2018

MAYOR’S COLUMN – June 21, 2018

COUNCIL is delighted to announce the recipients of our 2018 Community Environment Alliance (CEA) grants program. Through the program we will provide $6,800 of...

June 20, 2018

Rory’s law to close cycling injury loophole

CYCLISTS injured in accidents with stationary vehicles will be able to get access to Transport Accident Commission (TAC) benefits under new legislation introduced by...

June 20, 2018

Jetty receives $320,000 cash splash

THE Clifton Springs jetty will undergo a $320,000 upgrade and double in length. The 35-metre extension will include a light at the end of the...

June 20, 2018

SBHA to show united front at City Hall

SAVE Barwon Heads Alliance members will converge at City Hall next week to show their support for keeping their town boundary. The City of Greater...

June 20, 2018

Grubbers to host indigenous games this weekend

OCEAN Grove Football Club will host a special event this weekend to mark and recognise indigenous players. All four teams competing on Saturday in the men’s...

June 20, 2018

JAKARA REVISITS SCHOOL TO MEET PINT-SIZED FANS

Barwon Heads mogul skier Jakara Anthony took some time out of her busy schedule last week to visit pupils at her former primary school....

June 20, 2018

Barton Engine fires up in Geelong

A NEW heat evaporative engine built in Geelong is being touted as a revolution in turning a waste product into power. The Barton Engine was...

June 20, 2018

Jim Molan talks tough in Geelong

SENATOR Jim Molan promised Geelong’s veterans he will not back away from his strident advocacy for their causes at a forum last week. The former...

June 20, 2018

Coryule Chorus set to warm up winter

THE Bellarine’s popular choir – the Coryule Chorus – will present their second annual concert in Drysdale today. The concert Warm Winter Songs will include...

June 20, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – June 21, 2018

FRIDAY 22/6 Head to 360Q for dining delights 360Q’s first Queenscliff Progressive Dinner sold out so fast, they’ve decided to host another one on the same...

June 20, 2018

Mako shark minimum thrown back

A SUGGESTION to protect small mako sharks in Victorian waters lauded by the state government has been thrown back, despite early indications that 99...

June 20, 2018

Learn about the coming Catholic primary school

PARENTS interested in the new Catholic primary school to be built in Armstrong Creek have been invited to an information session being held in...

June 20, 2018

Villawood’s letters stand with refugees

THE latest message on Villawood Properties’ giant letters overlooking the Geelong Ring Road spells out a message of support during Refugee Week. The corten characters...