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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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January 4, 2018

Beach Road upgrade yet to see the light

THE newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of Beach Road and the Surf Coast Highway are in place, but are not expected to...

January 4, 2018

DANGER TIME

Ocean swim and cliff run celebrate milestones

A PAIR of events run by the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club will celebrate major milestones this...

January 2, 2018

Health of Victorian babies improves

Victorian mothers, babies and children are now healthier and safer, with a new report showing a significant improvement in their health. The Victoria’s Mothers, Babies...

January 2, 2018

Massage therapist works his magic

Equipped with four years of university training, Dr Brieuc Wilmart is no ordinary massage therapist. Born in Belgium, Brieuc recently relocated to Torquay to live...

December 29, 2017

Growing demand for volunteer disability support workers

Local disability services organisation Gateways Support Services is supporting a new campaign – Volunteer For Disability – In Geelong and Victoria’s west, to highlight...

December 29, 2017

Geelong library receives one millionth visitor

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre welcomed its one-millionth visitor last Wednesday December 20, just a little over two years since opening to the...

December 29, 2017

Surf films on the big screen

Surf films are back on the Surf Coast next month with the running of the 8th annual Bells Beach Surf Film Festival. Each year the...

December 29, 2017

Eyeing New Year’s Eve

Welcome 2018 at Terindah

Chime in the New Year at one of the Bellarine’s most beautiful vineyards, Terindah Estate, taking in the spectacular views across...

December 29, 2017

Shakespeare plays on in the vines at Leura Park

Celebrating 16 years of Shakespeare in the Vines, the highly acclaimed Essential Theatre will be staging one of the Bard’s most loved works, Twelfth...

December 29, 2017

An eye for detail in life on the coast

Ferne Millen Photography

Ferne Millen is a local photographer with a studio based in Jan Juc and 20 years’ experience capturing timeless moments. Servicing the Surf...

December 29, 2017

From fashion capital to Torquay

White Coco

For the past seven years, Pauline from White Coco has been dressing women in Melbourne -the fashion capital – and has recently relocated...

December 29, 2017

Leading the way in travel bookings

Leading Journeys

Bronwyn Zappelli, the owner of Leading Journeys, has been a travel consultant for 17 years. After consulting in offices locally and elsewhere in the...

December 29, 2017

Cocktail service shakes it up

The Ugly Cousin

The Ugly Cousin, a mobile cocktail service, is the brain child of Katie Boag and is bringing a touch of class to...

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...