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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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December 29, 2017

Carly enjoys success at Circus

Circus Media

Now heading into its third year of business, local communications agency Circus Media – which offers services in public relations, digital marketing, content...

December 29, 2017

Handpicked world-class fabrics at home

Amitié Textiles

Amitié Textiles, one of Australia’s leading fabric and quilting stores, is a reflection of owner Jen Kingwell’s passion for bright, contemporary and quirky...

December 29, 2017

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...

December 29, 2017

Award-winning business gets new look

Vitality Laser and Skin

Annette Harman from Vitality Laser and Skin in Leopold is regarded as one of Australia’s most talented and experienced dermal therapists. Running...

December 29, 2017

Sports trainer is running strong

Team Hemley Training

From working as a physical education teacher to an exercise physiologist, Michelle Hemley has spent a lifetime immersed in sport. With more than...

December 29, 2017

Unique business booms

Unique Laser

Sarah Oram’s dream to own her business became reality three years ago when she founded Unique Laser in Westfield Geelong. A corporate career that...

December 29, 2017

Torquay’s Saltair ranked Australia’s best

Saltair Spa

After providing more than 5,000 massages over the past year, anyone would think that the team at Torquay’s destination day spa, Saltair, would...

December 29, 2017

Taking good care of your cat

Torquay and Surf Coast Cattery

Darina always had ambitions of opening up a family veterinary practice after moving to Torquay with husband Denis in 1993. Despite...

December 29, 2017

A new take on a Torquay favourite

Mejavo’s Cafe

Angela and Paul Rodaughan know it what it takes to succeed in hospitality and are set to carry on the success of Torquay’s...

December 29, 2017

Aspire to service mind, body and soul

Aspire Wellbeing

Aspire Wellbeing is your one-stop destination to service your mind, body and soul. With more than 25 years’ experience in the health and wellness...

December 29, 2017

Oishi-m offers a touch of fabulousness

Oishi-m

Torquay’s favourite children’s clothing brand Oishi-m won the 2017 Geelong Business Excellence Awards - Business of the Year Award and Retail Award for the...

December 29, 2017

Your personal travel experts

Travel Managers

Donna, Tracey and Carli have nearly 60 years’ combined experience in the travel industry and are bringing their knowledge straight to you. As part...

December 29, 2017

New location, same fantastic results

Quay Osteo

After relocating to Old Torquay, Quay Osteo owner Laura Walsh is continuing the mission of attracting and expanding her team of like-minded practitioners. “Our...

December 29, 2017

Sisters’ yoga classes on the up

Upstate Yoga

Nine years ago, sisters and business partners Gail Asbell and Charelle Cuolahan opened their first yoga studio and now run more than 110...

December 29, 2017

Yoga for all

Sally Louise Yoga

Sally Louise Yoga is a boutique yoga studio situated in the heart of Torquay offering 30 classes a week of yoga, meditation...

December 29, 2017

Yoga, pilates and osteopathy in one

Sequence Osteopathy

Sequence Osteopathy is a multi-disciplinary clinic located within Yoke Yoga and founded by Dr Rebecca Burns. Having previously owned a clinic in Launceston, Rebecca...

December 29, 2017

Belinda is a furry friend specialist

Halliwell Group Pty Ltd

Belinda Halliwell from Halliwell Group Pty Ltd is your go-to woman for all things paw related. Now located on the Surf Coast,...

December 29, 2017

RACV Torquay Resort to host Ladbrokes Pro-Am

MORE of Australia’s rising golfing talent will be coming to Torquay in a little under a year, with RACV Torquay Resort to host a...

December 29, 2017

Registrations open for Surf Coast Trek

REGISTRATIONS have opened for the third annual Surf Coast Trek. After booking out last year, organisers have increased registrations to 850 for the 2018 event,...

December 28, 2017

Agency Profile: Paul Wright

Sales Professional, Barry Plant Torquay

If you’re ready to sell your home or buy your new home, you’re probably wondering where to begin, how to...

December 28, 2017

Strong Anglesea market ends year on high note

WITH 102 properties sold in 2017, Great Ocean Properties has continued leading the Anglesea market with its outstanding sales results. The Anglesea sales team consisting...

December 28, 2017

Archicentre urges home design that reduces bushfire risk

AUSTRALIA’S growing towns and cities are encroaching areas most at risk of fires, and Archicentre Australia says it is important that precautions be taken...

December 28, 2017

Grants lift Geelong businesses

A TRIO of Geelong businesses have been able to transform their operations, buy new equipment, employ extra staff and retain their workforce through $2.3...

December 28, 2017

Better mobile reception on trains gets the go-ahead

A SUCCESSFUL pilot of mobile signal repeaters has given the green light for better mobile coverage for train commuters between Geelong and Melbourne. The state...