About: James Taylor

Floored: Winchelsea’s Leisure Time Centre still in need of repairs

THE Winchelsea community has been waiting four years for get back into the Leisure Time Centre (LTC), and will have to keep waiting until...

Torquay, Jan Juc to still switch state seats in proposed boundaries

TORQUAY, Jan Juc and Bellbrae will still be dropped from the seat of South Barwon, according to the latest version of the proposed state...

Upgraded site to help with whale spotting

AN UPGRADED website for the community to record local whale sightings was launched last week to mark World Oceans Day. WhaleFace is a citizen science...

Raise your voice: Thousands of signatures wanted for petitions on Spring Creek promise

THE public hearing into the planning future of Torquay, Jan Juc and surrounds has officially closed, and a community group is calling for thousands...

On the page: City considers feedback about proposal to build library in Armstrong Creek

THE City of Greater Geelong is working on its plan to design and build Armstrong Creek’s first library, and has revealed some of the...

Proposed 4G tower in Torquay North yet to be built

A 4G TELECOMMUNICATIONS tower in Torquay North is yet to be built despite the Surf Coast Shire council giving the project the green light...

TLC Healthcare to help speed up aged care vaccinations in Geelong

TLC Healthcare has been appointed by the Department of Health to vaccinate thousands of aged care residents across Geelong and Melbourne who were unable...

Anne Howard takes job as new CEO of Colac Otway Shire

THE Surf Coast Shire's acting chief executive officer Anne Howard will shift councils later this year and become the new CEO of the neighbouring...

Torquay car wash site sold

A CAR wash described as a “a rare corner allotment that is perfectly positioned for redevelopment” in Torquay has been sold, and the listing...

Site chosen for Torquay’s new hospital

THE Victorian Government has revealed the site for the coming Torquay Community Hospital. Today (Wednesday, June 16), South Barwon Labor MP Darren Cheeseman announced a...

Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again

COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...

Alcoa wants CCN meetings to eventually return

THE Community Consultation Network (CCN) meetings about the future of Anglesea’s former coal mine have not been held in more than a year, but...

Community panel unveils its vision for the shire

COMMUNITY members have set down their vision for the Surf Coast Shire through the council’s People Place Future project. The 35-member Community Panel was selected...

AIRAR accepts artistic donation

THE Anglesea Performing Arts Group has shown its support for Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) with a generous donation. The independent theatre company...

Documentary in works about Deans Marsh soprano

A FILM about Surf Coast-born international opera star Marjorie Lawrence is in production, and the team behind the film hopes the documentary will have...

Traffic lights proposed for Bristol Road intersection

TORQUAY will get another set of traffic lights, with the Surf Coast Shire revealing its proposal for an upgrade to the intersection of Bristol...

Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event

MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...

Interest warming up for Little Athletics on Surf Coast

INTEREST is being gauged in setting up a dedicated branch of Little Athletics on the Surf Coast. Torquay mother Claire Osborn is working with state...

A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help

GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...

Change the rules: Tourism industry wants COVID-19 restrictions eased further

CORONAVIRUS restrictions may have eased in regional Victoria compared to Melbourne, but the local tourism industry says the state government's "one size fits all"...

COVID-19 restrictions to ease again for regional Victoria

THE state government will again ease its coronavirus restrictions for regional Victoria this Friday, June 11. Acting Premier James Merlino announced the changes this morning...

Book tells the story of Bellbrae’s cemetery

THE Torquay and District Historical Society is inviting readers to take a trip back in time with a new book about the Bellbrae Cemetery. Society...

The time for vaccine hesitancy is over, Deakin expert says

The sense of hesitancy in Victorians about getting their coronavirus vaccination has dropped sharply, with tens of thousands rushing to get their first jab...

Trail through Anglesea Heath opens

PEOPLE can now get up close and personal to the Anglesea Heath section of the Great Otway National Park following the completion of the...