About: James Taylor
June 19, 2019
Bellarine Railway services to return later this month following major works
THE Bellarine Railway is undergoing major works that will see the heritage service return at the end of this month with a new timetable. Acting...
June 19, 2019
Shire encourages people to power up with solar
WITH the Victorian Government re-opening rebates for rooftop solar next month, the Surf Coast Shire says it’s an ideal time for residents and businesses...
June 19, 2019
Bellarine Peninsula Coastal Trail forum on tomorrow
THE future development in the “green wedge” between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove will be the focus of a public forum tomorrow (Friday). Organised by...
June 12, 2019
Welsh Homes goes
Need to re-visit the display home but can’t make the time? Or, looking to plan your trip before you head out? Innovative 3D tours from...
June 12, 2019
VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES TURN 30!
It’s Villawood’s birthday! If you’ve driven along the Geelong Ring Road the past few weeks, you may have noticed our new letters on the...
June 12, 2019
Working with Surf Coast Landscapes leads to great outdoors
A LOVE of the outdoors has seen husband and wife Steve Carnell and Nina Ethell take on their own landscaping venture, Surf Coast Landscapes. Based...
June 12, 2019
Reasons to go dry THIS JULY
The Cancer Council is calling on Victorians to temporarily quit booze next month to raise funds for its 13 11 20 support line which...
June 12, 2019
QUEEN of COLOUR ready for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail
Exaggerated brush strokes, vivid colours and sinuous linework each play a fundamental role in the development of Rowena Martinich’s large-scale public artworks. Whether her pieces...
June 12, 2019
Torquay baker crowned WEDDING CAKE Designer of the Year
Zoe Corstorphan has never considered herself as a creative person, but since winning Wedding Cake Designer of the Year at the Geelong Wedding Business...
June 12, 2019
FRANKIE VALLI AND BEACH BOYS HEAD FOR 360Q
A new entertainment experience titled Frankie Valli and Beach Boys will delight audiences at Queenscliff’s 360Q on Saturday June 22. After spending many decades taking...
June 12, 2019
EYEING THE WEEKEND
FRIDAY 14/6 KITES FLY IN Geelong band The Kite Machine will perform at the Barwon Club Hotel this Friday to celebrate the release of their...
June 12, 2019
ARTISTS EMERGE: MDRN LOVE encourages local artists to apply for grants
The Queenscliff Music Festival’s “Emerging Artist Grant” (EAG) is returning for its ninth year, offering local talents the opportunity to expand their reach and...
June 12, 2019
Sustainability and fashion ARE IN THE BAG AT PROJECT TEN
Geelong sustainability brand Project Ten has launched its inaugural range of reusable bags made using plastic bottles retrieved from landfill. Dubbed the “Recycled Range”, Project...
June 12, 2019
Funding to reform recycling industry
THE state government has announced a Recycling Industry Reform package of $34.9 million to further strengthen the waste and recycling sector. The package came in...
June 12, 2019
Online tool to help collate whale sightings
A NEW online tool has been launched for citizen scientists and casual whale watchers along the Victorian coast to contribute sightings and photographs to...
June 12, 2019
The wait begins for the 50-Year Storm
THE wait is officially on for this year’s Bells Beach 50-Year Storm Invitational, with voting closed and a line-up of 30 surfers chosen. Organisers received...
June 12, 2019
Thousands head to Portarlington to share Celtic spirit
THE Celtic spirit was alive and well at the weekend when thousands of people converged on Portarlington to share music and laughter. The National Celtic...
June 12, 2019
Artists show and discuss their works during Low Light
FIVE creative artisans opened their studios and galleries to discuss what’s behind their work as part of the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale winter Low...
June 12, 2019
Geelong Highway Patrol rolls out new technology
UNAUTHORISED drivers in the Geelong area will find it much harder to flout the law now a Highway Patrol car equipped with Victoria Police’s...
June 12, 2019
Coker officially wins Corangamite
LABOR’S Libby Coker is officially the new federal member for Corangamite. The former Surf Coast Shire councillor was declared the winner of the seat over...
June 12, 2019
Town identity key to future Port developments, says group
THE Park Street Group has a vision for Portarlington - to preserve its valued sense of identity and character, community spirit and the coastal...
June 6, 2019
Town by town snapshot Aireys Inlet
The size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2 square kilometres and is a popular stop for travellers along the Great Ocean Road where ocean...
June 5, 2019
Brighten up your home to offset the dreary and drab weather
With winter here, many of us will be looking to retreat from the outside world – heading indoors for a little reprieve from the...
June 5, 2019
Award-winning builder based in the heart of the coast
Coastyle Building Solutions is a multi-award-winning builder based on the Bellarine Peninsula for more than 10 years. Having won the HIA Victorian Professional Small Builder/Renovator...
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