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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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

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...

January 3, 2018

Taking good care of your cat

Torquay and Surf Coast Cattery

Darina always had ambitions of opening up a family veterinary practice after moving to Torquay with husband Denis in 1993. Despite...

January 3, 2018

A new take on a Torquay favourite

Mejavo’s Cafe

Angela and Paul Rodaughan know it what it takes to succeed in hospitality and are set to carry on the success of Torquay’s...

January 3, 2018

Aspire to service mind, body and soul

Aspire Wellbeing

Aspire Wellbeing is your one-stop destination to service your mind, body and soul. With more than 25 years’ experience in the health and wellness...

January 3, 2018

Oishi-m offers a touch of fabulousness

Oishi-m

Torquay’s favourite children’s clothing brand Oishi-m won the 2017 Geelong Business Excellence Awards - Business of the Year Award and Retail Award for the...

January 3, 2018

Your personal travel experts

Travel Managers

Donna, Tracey and Carli have nearly 60 years’ combined experience in the travel industry and are bringing their knowledge straight to you. As part...

January 3, 2018

New location, same fantastic results

Quay Osteo

After relocating to Old Torquay, Quay Osteo owner Laura Walsh is continuing the mission of attracting and expanding her team of like-minded practitioners. “Our...

January 3, 2018

Sisters’ yoga classes on the up

Upstate Yoga

Nine years ago, sisters and business partners Gail Asbell and Charelle Cuolahan opened their first yoga studio and now run more than 110...

January 3, 2018

Adult Ballet pirouettes onto the Bellarine

Adult Ballet Bellarine

Adult Ballet Bellarine, now in its third year, offers ballet classes for people who have no experience of dance as well as...

January 3, 2018

Hub celebrates female entrepreneurs

Business Hub

Career women from across the Bellarine gathered at Queenscliff Marina’s new Business Hub to hear from three successful female entrepreneurs. Those in attendance heard...

January 2, 2018

RACV Torquay Resort to host Ladbrokes Pro-Am

MORE of Australia’s rising golfing talent will be coming to Torquay in a little under a year, with RACV Torquay Resort to host a...

January 2, 2018

Registrations open for Surf Coast Trek

REGISTRATIONS have opened for the third annual Surf Coast Trek. After booking out last year, organisers have increased registrations to 850 for the 2018 event,...