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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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January 4, 2018

Sold-out New Year’s Eve event goes off

QUEENSCLIFF’S first fireworks display in what is believed to be about 30 years has proved to be a cracking event. The fireworks were part of...

January 4, 2018

Team Mortgage Choice wins fishing classic

THE fourth Riverview Fishing Classic last week raised more than $5,000 for the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Held at the St Leonards boat...

January 4, 2018

Rip ready for race day heat

OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will continue to monitor extreme heat forecast for this weekend in the lead up to its RT Edgar...

January 3, 2018

NICE FIGURES

Visitor numbers to the Bellarine exceed expectations

VISITOR numbers to the Bellarine have soared during the past year, along with the amount of money people...

January 3, 2018

Creative sculptors to hit the sand

The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House will host its 20th Sand Sculpture Contest this Sunday (January 7) between 10am and noon. Pictured are Bailey and Mitch...

January 3, 2018

Sea of sand sculptures set for Queenscliff

QUEENSCLIFF beach will transform into a sea of sand sculptures this Sunday. Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House volunteers will host their 20th Sand Sculpture Contest between 10am...

January 3, 2018

Health of Victorian babies improves

Victorian mothers, babies and children are now healthier and safer, with a new report showing a significant improvement in their health. The Victoria’s Mothers, Babies...

January 3, 2018

Summer activity stretches out in the sun

Summer holidays are here, the days are getting warmer and daylight is plentiful, it’s the perfect time to make a commitment to being physically...

January 3, 2018

Growing demand for volunteer disability support workers

Local disability services organisation Gateways Support Services is supporting a new campaign – Volunteer For Disability – In Geelong and Victoria’s west, to highlight...

January 3, 2018

Geelong library receives one millionth visitor

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre welcomed its one-millionth visitor last Wednesday December 20, just a little over two years since opening to the...

January 3, 2018

Surf films on the big screen

Surf films are back on the Surf Coast next month with the running of the 8th annual Bells Beach Surf Film Festival. Each year the...

January 3, 2018

Eyeing New Year’s Eve

Welcome 2018 at Terindah

Chime in the New Year at one of the Bellarine’s most beautiful vineyards, Terindah Estate, taking in the spectacular views across...

January 3, 2018

Shakespeare plays on in the vines at Leura Park

Celebrating 16 years of Shakespeare in the Vines, the highly acclaimed Essential Theatre will be staging one of the Bard’s most loved works, Twelfth...

January 3, 2018

An eye for detail in life on the coast

Ferne Millen Photography

Ferne Millen is a local photographer with a studio based in Jan Juc and 20 years’ experience capturing timeless moments. Servicing the Surf...

January 3, 2018

From fashion capital to Torquay

White Coco

For the past seven years, Pauline from White Coco has been dressing women in Melbourne -the fashion capital – and has recently relocated...

January 3, 2018

Leading the way in travel bookings

Leading Journeys

Bronwyn Zappelli, the owner of Leading Journeys, has been a travel consultant for 17 years. After consulting in offices locally and elsewhere in the...

January 3, 2018

Cocktail service shakes it up

The Ugly Cousin

The Ugly Cousin, a mobile cocktail service, is the brain child of Katie Boag and is bringing a touch of class to...

January 3, 2018

Carly enjoys success at Circus

Circus Media

Now heading into its third year of business, local communications agency Circus Media – which offers services in public relations, digital marketing, content...

January 3, 2018

Handpicked world-class fabrics at home

Amitié Textiles

Amitié Textiles, one of Australia’s leading fabric and quilting stores, is a reflection of owner Jen Kingwell’s passion for bright, contemporary and quirky...

January 3, 2018

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...

January 3, 2018

Award-winning business gets new look

Vitality Laser and Skin

Annette Harman from Vitality Laser and Skin in Leopold is regarded as one of Australia’s most talented and experienced dermal therapists. Running...

January 3, 2018

Sports trainer is running strong

Team Hemley Training

From working as a physical education teacher to an exercise physiologist, Michelle Hemley has spent a lifetime immersed in sport. With more than...

January 3, 2018

Unique business booms

Unique Laser

Sarah Oram’s dream to own her business became reality three years ago when she founded Unique Laser in Westfield Geelong. A corporate career that...

January 3, 2018

Torquay’s Saltair ranked Australia’s best

Saltair Spa

After providing more than 5,000 massages over the past year, anyone would think that the team at Torquay’s destination day spa, Saltair, would...

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