About: James Taylor

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June 26, 2019

Take a trip on the Bellarine Railway

Take a scenic journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale or Lakers Siding, travelling alongside Swan Bay and through remnant bush. Trains depart from Queenscliff and Drysdale...

June 26, 2019

Deans Marsh PS salutes diversity

DEANS Marsh Primary School hosted a “Cultural Celebration Day” on Wednesday June 19, giving students, teachers, families, and community members the opportunity to celebrate...

June 26, 2019

Geelong’s creativity goes on show

GEELONG mayor Bruce Harwood says the city “has been heard loud and clear” at the recent UNESCO conference in Italy. Cr Harwood and the city’s...

June 26, 2019

ANOTHER WIN FOR TORQUAY’S CALLUM WATSON

Torquay jazz man Callum Watson has won the Geelong Youth Award for Arts and Music, with his impact on international and local audiences landing...

June 26, 2019

Impact of fine mess debated in Parliament

THE state Opposition has criticised state Labor over the fallout of errors and delays at Fines Victoria on councils such as the City of...

June 26, 2019

Roger Grant sails away from tourism role

LONG-serving Geelong tourism boss Roger Grant was given a rousing send-off by colleagues and friends at an event in Grovedale last week. Mr Grant, the...

June 26, 2019

IN BRIEF

Work begins on Torquay North roundabout MAJOR construction began on Monday on a new roundabout at the intersection of Surf Coast Highway, Messmate Road and...

June 26, 2019

All hands on hempcrete

FRESHWATER Creek Steiner School put hempcrete to the test the weekend before last and hosted a hands-on building workshop. Conducted by Southern Hemp’s David Brian,...

June 19, 2019

Elite Taekwondo kicks to victory

STUDENTS from Torquay’s Elite Taekwondo have participated in three competitions over the last three weeks, putting their skills in sparring and patterns disciplines to...

June 19, 2019

Ocean Grove’s nature enthusiast enters business world

STEVEN Bate believes working closely with his clients through each stage of a garden project is integral to its success. Managing his own business, BlueGum...

June 19, 2019

LORD OF THE STRINGS heads for APOLLO BAY

Ten-string guitarist Matthew Fagan will journey to Apollo Bay this Sunday to perform Espana El Vito – The Spirit of Spain and Latin America...

June 19, 2019

A four-course dinner for the senses at Bird Rock

Bird Rock owner Anthony Gist is on a mission to bring Jan Juc’s iconic “Birdie” back to life. The Californian chef and restaurateur, who also...

June 19, 2019

Helping get the job done

Torquay Hire & Steel can find you the right tool for the right job. The business offers an extensive range of equipment suitable for handymen,...

June 19, 2019

Torquay’s coffee haven

Since 2013, Ocean Grind have been roasting and supplying specialty coffee for homes, cafes and shops along the Surf Coast. Over the past couple of...

June 19, 2019

CrossFit is for everyone

You don’t have to be fit to CrossFit! We’re here to explain that “being fit for CrossFit” could not be further from the truth, and...

June 19, 2019

Find the right balance on the coast

Coastal Balance is celebrating their third anniversary at their funky warehouse-turned boutique-health studio at 2 Haystacks Drive in the heart of the West Coast Business...

June 19, 2019

SNOW MAGIC TO ENCHANT Little Creatures Geelong

Little Creatures Geelong will present its Winter Wonderland carnival this July, bringing the snow to the city across two days of seasonal entertainment. Locked in...

June 19, 2019

Surf Coast’s creativity powers the region’s economy

THE Surf Coast’s creative jobs are being highlighted as an example of one of the industries that will drive the economic future of regional...

June 19, 2019

Regions talk cross-border collaboration

REGIONAL leaders from Victoria’s south west and South Australia’s eastern regions have begun conversations to prioritise greater collaboration and economic development across the Victorian...

June 19, 2019

City touts fast rail within six years

AN AMBITIOUS report being touted by the City of Greater Geelong claims a fast rail service connecting Melbourne to Geelong could be up and...

June 19, 2019

Environmental projects encouraged to nominate

PARKS Victoria has used World Environment Day to encourage community members who are undertaking projects that are dedicated towards improving the environment and human...

June 19, 2019