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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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July 25, 2018

FOUR-WEEK CAMPAIGN GETS OZAN RESULT

With over 45 inspections throughout a four-week campaign, 52 Ozan Crescent Jan Juc sold at auction for $661,000 to a Melburnian who has a...

July 25, 2018

Local Builder Hamlan celebrates 35 years

Hamlan, Geelong’s biggest locally owned and operated builder, is celebrating 35 years of building homes across Geelong and the Surf Coast. Hamlan started in Anglesea...

July 25, 2018

Help plan a spectacular Christmas at Warralily

For a dedicated group of Warralily residents, July signifies the start of planning to bring a spectacular Christmas event to more than 6,000 locals...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Locals caring for locals – OPSM Waurn Ponds

Local optometrist Hayley Birch has lived in Torquay all her life and loves caring for the eyes of her community. Graduating amongst the inaugural optometry...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: For all things outdoor cooking – about barbeques & fireplaces

The about barbeques & fireplaces team has always had barbecues in place since day one. With most people now preferring to at least do the...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Don’t lose sleep and money over aged care – Muirfield Financial Services

Taking the step to move a loved one to aged care can be a draining one, emotionally, physically and financially. To make the transition as...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Making clients’ dreams on paper a reality – Torquay Select Homes

At Torquay Select Homes, building homes to suit the lifestyle sought after in the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong is all about choice and...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Creating a positive state of mind – Upstate Yoga

It’s been almost 10 years since Gail and Charelle opened their doors, and the sisters have never been more excited and passionate about their...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Community mental health and wellbeing services – Bellarine Peninsula Psychology

Bellarine Peninsula Psychology provides mental health and wellbeing services for the community in a boutique clinic in Ocean Grove. Having worked in elite sport both...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Experience prevails at Torquay Joinery – Torquay Joinery

The old saying you can’t beat experience certainly applies to the team at Torquay Joinery, led by owner John Parrello who has been in...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Simple, elegant jewellery – Silver & Sea Jewellery

Silver & Sea Jewellery markets itself on “simplicity and true elegance”. Over the years, Silver & Sea Jewellery has developed its own sense of style...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Medical Skin Clinic Australia celebrates milestone – Medical Skin Clinic

July is an exciting month for Medical Skin Clinic Australia, as they celebrate their fourth birthday they welcome back owner Dr Caroline Taylor-Walker from...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Quality kitchens you can build yourself – Kitchens U Build

Kitchens U Build offers more than just your standard, off the shelf, flat-pack system. Carol-Lynne Mitchell said the business offered a higher quality, custom and...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Offering support and quality education – Diversitat Training

Career advancement, gaining confidence, recognition and currency are all reasons for study, or returning to study, which is where Diversitat Training can help. With 21...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Coastyle’s labours of love – Coastyle Building Solutions

Coastyle Building Solutions loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Helping customers select their perfect mattress – Slumberworld

To have the best day possible, you need to achieve a great night’s sleep. It is hard to miss Slumberworld’s huge factory and retail building...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Get your brand noticed and build your profile – EmbroidMe Geelong

Are you looking for ways to get your business name out and help customers find you? Personalised apparel is an important part of your branding....

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Nelson focuses on the journey – Nelson Financial

Some know it as the old Mexican restaurant, few will remember it surviving the fires in 1940, but nowadays it is well and truly...

July 25, 2018

Business Excellence: Torquay’s trusted home of dentistry – Surfside Dental

More than four years ago, Surfside Dental opened its door to the public. Today, friends and business partners Chris van Ryswyk and Thorsten Dannheimer provide...

July 25, 2018

VALE GRAEME WILLIAMS 1936 – 2018

IT IS TENNIS In Geelong’s sad duty to acknowledge the recent passing of D. Graeme Williams, an extraordinary servant to the game of tennis...

July 25, 2018

MIDWEEK TENNIS RESUMES

July 17 was the starting date for the new season of Tennis Geelong’s midweek ladies tennis, and what a wild and windy day it...

July 25, 2018

NIGHT TENNIS COMING!

TENNIS Geelong is excited to announce the trial of an inter-club night tennis competition. Following a broad survey conducted late last year, asking players for...

July 18, 2018

Henderson announces millions for Torquay sports projects

THE Surf Coast sporting community is the big winner from the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), with two...

July 18, 2018

Players and spectators enjoy a day out in Anglesea

Anglesea Football Club held a past players day at the weekend, with the senior side continuing its stellar season with a strong win over...