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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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October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Building design firm has long list of satisfied customers

The Mike Higgins Building Design (MHBD) office was established in 2003 after Mike Higgins had worked for Queenscliff Architect Bill Reynolds for the preceding...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Motel brings family to Grove

Riverside Ocean Grove Motel and Cabins located on Wallington Road changed ownership in April 2017, bringing Elise, Michael and their four children to Ocean...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Big Swedish Store Run is your flat-pack specialist

Big Swedish Store Run owners Luke and Sarah Pastyn are proud to service all of regional Victoria. While based in Torquay, Big Swedish services areas...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Luxury hand-picked adventure getaways

Artisan Adventures loves experiencing all the great outdoors has to offer. The agency specialises in boutique adventure travel such as hiking or cycling trips, with...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Delivering superior security solutions

Standby Security are locally owned and operated security professionals – breaking away from an outdated industry that relies heavily on expensive, inefficient technology and monitoring. Established...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: New and exciting enterprise lands on the coast

Coastal Grain is a new and exciting enterprise to join the Surf Coast, offering you all things timber! Specialising in timber flooring, timber feature walls,...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Landmark transformation underway

A new era is dawning for the arts in Geelong and leading the charge is the city’s performing arts centre where a major redevelopment...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: McCartney contributes to the community

There is no doubt that McCartney Real Estate’s success has been achieved through hard work and constant communication together with getting outstanding results. A lot...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Dancing between abstract and realism

For the past 10 years, Heylie Morris has been the owner of Paragon Screen Printing, handprinting for more than 15 years during which she...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for Saltair

Torquay’s iconic Saltair Spa has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame accolade in recognition of their consistently high standards of service. The...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: EmbroidMe has become Fully Promoted Geelong

To be in line with becoming the one stop shop that can deliver a complete business promotion service to suit your brand and marketing...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Reclaim your space with Indeco

Indeco is an Australian-owned company that provides interior door systems, wardrobes, room dividers, furniture hardware and accessories. The range of products are European designed and...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Supporting residents to live their fullest lives

Star of the Sea is a 96-bed aged care residence that is co-located with VMCH’s Star of the Sea Retirement Village. It uses the Montessori...

October 25, 2018

Geelong Junior Marlins growing in strength and numbers

AFTER two successful junior come try/play clinics, the mixed under 12s junior Marlins water polo team has formed. The team recently competed at the Ballarat...

October 25, 2018

Geelong Falcons name training squad

THE Geelong Falcons have announced their 2019 preseason training squad, which features a host of young football talent from across the Geelong region. The list...

October 25, 2018

From the mat WITH THE ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB

THE Twilight Social League (Great Ocean Properties) got off to a flying start with 22 teams competing each Wednesday for eight rounds of community...

October 18, 2018

Protest at Bells opposes oil drilling in the Bight

LOCAL environmentalists are calling on the Surf Coast Shire to join opposition to the development of a deep-water oil field in the Great Australian...

October 18, 2018

FUSED program reaches out to the Surf Coast

AN ANONYMOUS donor has helped support a program that will be rolled out for the Surf Coast’s young people as of next week. Torquay Community...

October 18, 2018

Plan for region’s future housing and development moves forward

THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted a strategy that will see the Bellarine’s contribution to housing supply decline over time. One of the focuses...

October 18, 2018

Family Fun Day celebrates 10th anniversary this weekend

GATHER your young (and young at heart) to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Potato Shed’s free Family Fun Day this Sunday. Kick off...

October 18, 2018

Kye celebrates a decade at Adventure Park

AT just 24 years of age, Clifton Springs’ Kye Olsen will celebrate a major milestone reaching his 10th anniversary working at Adventure Park later...

October 18, 2018

Great Ocean Road Action Plan released

INITIAL reaction to a plan to improve governance along the Great Ocean Road has been mixed, with the Colac Otway Shire and the Victoria...

October 18, 2018

Hip, hip, array! Barwon Water’s Torquay solar ready to go

BARWON Water is ready to plug in its latest solar project that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of about 80 homes...

October 18, 2018

Liberals pledge big education spend for Geelong

THE Liberal Nationals have unveiled nearly $90 million in new funding commitments to schools across the Geelong region if they win November’s state election. Opposition...