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: The traveling bank moves around the Surf Coast

Surf Coast ANZ Mobile Lending is a small independently owned business franchise in its sixth year of operation, with a collective industry experience of...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Your summer fitness goals on a 4-star platter!

Being healthy shouldn’t be a fad or a trend, it should be a lifestyle choice. With summer just around the corner now is the...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Luxury from start to finish at Lux Spa

Quality is everything in the day spa industry, which is why Lux Spa in Anglesea boast a perfect 5-star rating on Facebook. Located in the...

October 25, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: See the difference Deck Doc can make

Deck Doc specialises in the development and manufacture of the finest blends of timber preserving oils and waxes to seal and protect the beauty...

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Standby Security are locally owned and operated security professionals – breaking away from an outdated industry that relies heavily on expensive, inefficient technology and...

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, hand-printing 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 pre-season training squad, which features a host of young football talent from across the Geelong region. The...

October 18, 2018

Liberals pledge new fire station for Modewarre

THE Liberal Nationals are bringing a little more heat to next month’s state election, pledging $2 million for the redevelopment of the Modewarre fire...

October 18, 2018

Katos pledges another half a million to Jan Juc SLSC

CONSTRUCTION is under way on the Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club’s new building, but the Liberal Nationals have made an election commitment to tip...

October 18, 2018

Tigers farewell “Drafty” McIver

THE executive committee, players, staff and members of the Torquay Football, Netball and Cricket Clubs have extended their sincere condolences to the family and...

October 18, 2018

Developer of proposed hotel answers questions

THE proponent for a five-storey hotel at the start of the Great Ocean Road attended a community meeting in Torquay North last week to...

October 18, 2018

Final Anglesea Land Use Framework released

THE final version of the long-term plan for the future of Anglesea’s coal mine and power station has been revealed, but the Anglesea Bike...

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

Committee For Lorne: MANTRA GARDEN PARTY – Celebrating 150 Years

The township of Lorne, originally settled in the 1840s by Europeans for its timber and grazing potential, soon became a popular resort for fishing,...