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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

Women in Business: 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 motto...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Sisters help you find your upstate – Upstate Yoga

It’s been almost 10 years since Gail and Charelle opened the doors of Upstate Yoga and Pilates, and the sisters have never been more...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Capturing the moment – Ferne Millen

Artist photographer Ferne Millen’s work covers a cross section of commercial, corporate and personal clients to tailor unique photographs to fit their image and...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Bringing out the natural beauty – Rebecca Mansfield

Rebecca Mansfield is extremely passionate about makeup and hair and especially what it can do for one’s confidence. She does full makeup applications for special...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Home is where the hair is – Indi & Co

Indi & Co owner Michelle Jones says she is looking forward to building a solid client base and meeting new people on the Surf...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Got scrap? She’s got the solution – Scrap Solutions

After launching a scrap metal business in March 2017, Jackie has been non-stop collecting scrap metal and ensuring it is recycled in the most...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Innovative company hopes business plumps up – Perfect Again

Perfect Again was the first and remains the only Australian company to manufacture lightweight, individually customised external breast forms for women who’ve had a...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Coast calls for Doctor of Chinese Medicine – Ford Wellness

Returning to the coast has always been high on the agenda for Doctor of Chinese medicine Shura Ford. Having had the pleasure of a childhood...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Sports trainer is running strong – Team Hemley Training

With more than 20 years in the industry, Michelle has successfully worked with thousands of athletes from grassroots to elite performance. Michelle founded Team Hemley...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Bookkeeper helps businesses boom – Laura Winch Bookkeeping

Laura Winch of Laura Winch Bookkeeping has been servicing businesses around the Torquay, Surf Coast and Geelong region for close to a decade. Having lived...

June 27, 2018

Women in Business: Settling the stressful transaction seamlessly – Rippleside Conveyancing

Rippleside Conveyancing was first established in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in 2009. Fiona Brech, owner and operator of the business, made the exciting sea...

June 27, 2018

Running for the rainforest this weekend

THE Surf Coast is gearing up to host a big crowd of trail runners at this weekend’s Surf Coast Trail Marathon, which will run...

June 26, 2018

Liberals pledge $8 million towards Bellbrae Primary School

THE Liberals have made a major play for the local education vote ahead of the state election, pledging to spend $8 million on Bellbrae...

June 20, 2018

Vic Open prize money jumps to $3 million

SOME of the world’s best golfers could be teeing up in anticipation at 13th Beach Golf Links next year, following the announcement that a...

June 20, 2018

Show brings art to life

Mother Nature was captured through the eyes of novice and experienced artists as part of the inaugural Blank Canvas Art Show. Crowds arrived at...

June 20, 2018

ROOS ON A HIGH

Anglesea’s strong season continued at the weekend when it thrashed Portarlington. This week they play Ocean Grove, which looms as a big game between...

June 20, 2018

Corangamite’s all right, says AEC

THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has backflipped on its plan to change Corangamite to Cox, announcing yesterday (Wednesday) it would not change the electorate’s...

June 20, 2018

Tournier seeks interest in pop-up shop on his block

TORQUAY resident Heath Tournier is canvassing interest in someone running a popup shop on his soon-to-be-bulldozed block in the near future. Mr Tournier’s house in...

June 20, 2018

Rory’s law to close cycling injury loophole

CYCLISTS injured in accidents with stationary vehicles will be able to get access to Transport Accident Commission (TAC) benefits under new legislation introduced by...

June 20, 2018

Take a look around at the TIA

THE Torquay Improvement Association (TIA) is opening its doors on Sunday and is inviting the community to take a look around, including inside its...

June 20, 2018

Davidsons talks risk with TCT

ACCOUNTING and business advisory firm Davidsons shared their learnings about business risk in an informative Bizz3228 networking event hosted by Torquay Commerce and Tourism...

June 20, 2018

Beach clean-up begins after weekend’s wild weather

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC) foreshore rangers are busy assessing the impact of a wild weekend on the coast. The committee’s coastal reserves...

June 20, 2018

Questions keep coming about Anglesea plan

THERE continues to be disquiet from some in Anglesea about what happens next at Alcoa’s mine and power station, with Monday’s Community Consultation Network...

June 20, 2018

Dates announced for free ferry trials

PORT Phillip Ferries, in partnership with the Committee for Geelong, have announced the free trial commuter services between central Geelong and Melbourne will take...