About: James Taylor

Worst year on record: Drownings occurring at unpatrolled beaches

NEW data has emerged from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) showing a concerning trend as the state grapples with the worst season on record. LSV...

Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021

EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...

Executive reserve frontage living in quiet cul de sac

Those secret spots tucked away from the flurry of activity that makes the bustling town of Torquay what it is today are hard to...

Community generosity shines in classic result

A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...

Agency Profile – David Phillips, Sales Manager, Belle Property Geelong & Torquay

With his enthusiasm for helping people with property decisions, David Phillips brings an honest and reliable service to his role as our Sales Manager. He...

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light

THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...

Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong

Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...

Beachfront Shell service station listed for sale

Lorne is the jewel in the crown of the Surf Coast’s holiday destinations and one on the most popular resort towns on Australia’s coastline. Tourists,...

Acreage with freshwater creek frontage

Tucked away between Ocean Grove and Queenscliff, on the ocean side of the Bellarine Highway, is a secluded hinterland haven that offers the best...

Kinder program heads to the beach

A BARWON Heads marine biologist, marine educator and mother of two is sharing her passion and expertise with the launch of Sandy Feet, a...

Town by Town Snapshot: Clifton Springs

The size of Clifton Springs is about 6.2 square kilometres and has 10 parks covering nearly 1.9 per cent of the total area.

City states its position on Surf Coast DAL

THE City of Greater Geelong still wants to be left out of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) but is advocating for...

Henderson elected chair of Senate committee

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has received a promotion in her Senate duties, and is the new chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...

Sweet treats abound at ice cream festival

ICE cream lovers can now dig their spoon into 144 different flavours at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery’s (GORCI) Ice Cream...

City pushes back decision on CBD special rate

THE City of Greater Geelong council has pushed back a decision on whether the special rate charged to businesses in Geelong’s CBD will continue...

Men’s Shed carpenters partner with Landcare groups

A LOCAL Men’s Shed and a conservation group have teamed up to provide nesting shelters for wildlife amid concern over the future of natural sites. The...

Auction fever strikes as reserves are smashed

AUCTION fever is upon us once again after a hiatus in sale by auction during the heights of the pandemic. The return to selling under...

Not many homes for sale in Anglesea, but why?

It has been interesting to experience what has been an incredibly busy summer period dealing with a multitude of buyers on any new property...

Geelong Chamber gets back in business with law breakfast

GEELONG Chamber of Commerce and Harwood Andrews lawyers are once again welcoming the Geelong business community back to in-person events after moving online for...

A cheat sheet for tenants who want to get a double thumbs up at their next inspection

Last year inspections went virtual for a time, but now that it is a fresh new year, physical inspections are back in full swing.

No Pro at Easter

A LACK of quarantine spaces and the risk of a coronavirus outbreak in colder weather are being blamed for the Rip Curl Pro Bells...

Tourism campaign highlights best of the region

A COLOURFUL series of short and snappy videos celebrating different attractions within the region has been launched as part of a push to entice...

Celebrating Seniors – Special Feature

Access Your Supports turns five

GEELONG-based disability support start-up Access Your Supports (AYS) has celebrated its fifth birthday, and marked the occasion with a $10,000 donation to a local...