About: James Taylor

Tully Wylie wins spot in Pro lineup

JAN Juc's Tully Wylie and California's Alyssa Spencer have taken out the 2022 Rip Curl Pro Trials today (Monday, April 7) to gain the...

Budget to improve NBN fixed wireless, satellite

THE federal Coalition says it will improve internet speeds and downloads on the National Broadband Network (NBN) for just over 10,000 premises in the...

Foreshore film seeks investors

A FEATURE film planned to be produced and shot on the Surf Coast is seeking financial and other help to make it happen. Foreshore aims...

Coker pledges $1.9m to restore Karaaf Wetlands

LABOR will put $1.9 million towards a project to restore the Karaaf Wetlands if the party wins this year’s federal election. Corangamite Labor federal member...

Forum to quiz Corangamite candidates

CONTENDERS for the federal seat of Corangamite will be quizzed on their environmental credentials in a public event to be held today (Thursday, March...

End of watch: Neighbourhood Watch Surf Coast to wind up

AFTER nearly two decades of serving the community, an inability to find new and younger members has forced Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Surf Coast into...

G21 proposes constitution change about election candidates

THE Geelong region’s leading lobby group is proposing to change its constitution to maintain its apolitical status and force any of its directors running...

GORCAPA to scope future of Lorne’s beaches

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) says it is working on a study that will chart the future for Lorne’s beaches,...

Shire’s lane sale conditions queried

A GROUP of residents opposed to the sale of public land in Torquay to facilitate a proposed retirement village are wary of the conditions...

International Rotarians help out in Torquay

A TRIO of international Rotarians are again using their visit to the Surf Coast as an opportunity to help out at the Rotary Club...

Sculptures show Lorne’s spirit

THIS year’s Lorne Sculpture Biennale is taking inspiration from Lorne’s natural beauty, history and cultural spirit. The seventh iteration of the event officially opened on...

Little Creatures to host unique dining experience

BE TAKEN on a journey of discovery with a unique dining experience at Little Creatures, with a menu sourced locally by sustainability focused producers. Guests...

Sunflower celebration a blooming success

THE Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflowers has wrapped up formalities for this year but is encouraging people to keep posting the results of their...

Come breakfast with Commerce Torquay

COMMERCE Torquay is bringing back its popular series of business breakfasts, with the next to be held at Bomboras next week. The free event is...

Shire to plug in more EV chargers

THE Surf Coast Shire council is staying plugged into its plan to support electric vehicles (EVs), with the existing charging station in Lorne to...

Construction begins on Head to Health’s home

WORK has begun on the permanent home for Geelong’s Health to Health services. Geelong Head to Health’s Norlane centre is one of eight adult mental...

Full Surround Sounds lineup revealed

The month-long Surround Sounds program of live music has been plugged in and turned up to 11. Released in full last week, the program features...

Oils bring the power and the passion

THE power and the passion of Midnight Oil has rung out live in Geelong for the last time, with the band making a stop...

Breakout: Foo Fighters rock Geelong as concerts return

FOO Fighters has made a triumphant return to Australia in their first gig here in four years, with about 30,000 fans rocking out in...

Malcolm’s long CFA service lauded

MORE than seven decades since he signed up to volunteer with the Country Fire Authority, 88-year-old Malcolm Cameron is still helping out. Mr Cameron was...

AIDA surveys views on sharing roads

THE AIREYS Inlet and District Association (AIDA) is asking for community views on how roads are used as part of its continuing campaign to...

Ticketholders still wait for refunds to The Drop

TICKETHOLDERS to Torquay’s The Drop Festival cancelled nearly two years ago are still waiting for refunds, with organisers saying this will not happen until...

Clare Bowditch to launch Geelong Design Week

Musician and actress Clare Bowditch will launch Geelong Design Week later this month with her opening event titled “Big Dreams, creative resilience, and the...

Memory Walk to step out again in April

Locals are getting ready for the return of the Geelong Memory Walk & Jog in 2022, which will be held at Barwon Valley Park...