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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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June 27, 2018

Letters To The Editor – June 28, 2018

Don’t touch the trees

Dear Editor, Have you ever seen the beauty of Spring Creek? We have and we strongly believe this should not be a...

June 27, 2018

Power of music helps fight Parkinson’s

BANDS, artists and enthusiastic crowds converged in Ocean Grove at the weekend, using the power of music to help defeat Parkinson’s Disease. The fifth annual...

June 27, 2018

Footpath works moving along at Eastern Beach

UPGRADE works to one of Geelong’s most loved walking paths at Eastern Beach are well on their way, with the first half scheduled to...

June 27, 2018

Take care on roads in winter

WINTER has taken hold across Victoria with the recent snap of cold weather, and VicRoads has reminded drivers that extreme weather and poor light...

June 27, 2018

One-stop shop for Bellarine kids

The Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market Day will be returning to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on July 1. Kicking off at 10...

June 27, 2018

Magic set to arrive at Bellarine Railway

MAGIC will arrive at Bellarine Railway this school holidays when Dazzling Dan performs some special shows. Join Dazzling Dan the Magic Man for a show,...

June 27, 2018

Prepare to be wiped out at surf museum

Want to be amazed, amused and stunned? Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay to catch the Wipe Out exhibition. Watch exclusive big screen footage...

June 27, 2018

Cool move to creative hub for art’sKOOL

Great news 16 years in the making for students and art enthusiasts of Bellarine’s much-loved award winning art’sKool and KAZWORKS – they have relocated...

June 27, 2018

LINKS LADIES LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE

Links Property’s Aly Boland, Lynne Hayden and Suzy Jones kicked off “Plastic bag free Torquay” by giving away their version of re-usable bags in...

June 27, 2018

Luxury Townhomes now selling at QUAY2

TWO years since launching Intrapac Property’s QUAY2 land development in Torquay, Intrapac have observed that many buyers in the Torquay area are now seeking...

June 27, 2018

Easy Money book launch inspires many

THE Easy Money book launch held Friday evening at Front Beach Taphouse was a huge success, with more than 100 people braving the cold...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Celebrating female excellence – Lisa Neville

I am very pleased and proud to support this Women in Business feature and congratulate Times News Group for the initiative. It is important that...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Competing in a different game – The Digital Athlete

The Digital Athlete was born after Geelong publicist Carly Post attended a social media marketing conference in the US, where it dawned on her...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Grow the Arizona way in your home – Arizona Living

Libby Mclean started selling plants out of her front garden back in 2015, and two years later, Arizona Living was launched in an unused...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Finding the right balance for you – Sequence Osteo

Dr Rebecca Burns is the founder of Sequence Osteopathy, a busy clinic located within Yoke Yoga with six other talented osteopaths. “It all started after...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Inspiring, educating and empowering the business community – Moore Stephens

With the support of a global network and a locally based Geelong office, Moore Stephens is ideally placed with the international reach and local...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Making wine is a labour of love – Baie Wines

Small batch and hands-on: Baie Wines wouldn’t have it any other way. Entering its 12th year as a winery on the prestigious Bellarine Peninsula, the...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Frith inspires dreams and shares beautiful things – Frith

Frith owner Victoria Cole says she lives by two mottos – “Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything”, and “If you love your...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Fun runs in the family – Adventure Park

Nearly 22 years in business has seen Adventure Park become one of Victoria’s leading family attractions. Under the leadership of sisters Leanne, Carla and Bree...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Start your fitness journey – TORQ F1T

TORQ F1T takes pride in being able to motivate, inspire and educate others about the benefits of exercising and living a healthy lifestyle. Health and...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Practical and affordable legal services – Base Legal

With more than 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, Fiona McCord started Base Legal to provide practical, affordable legal services to small business. Fiona...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Zoe has many stiches in her quilt of life – Bellarine Sewing Centre

Turning a hobby into a business has been an interesting and fun journey for Zoe Clifton. She made her first quilt 28 years ago for...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: 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...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Seeing the way to solving your vision – EyeGallery

So you don’t have health insurance – think again! Don’t let the “insurers” of the world scare you into parting with your money. There is...