About: James Taylor

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...

Petition urges crossing for schools in Torquay North

MORE than 400 people have signed a petition urging the Surf Coast Shire council to install a crossing in Torquay North to improve safety...

Shire extends deferral of Lorne Structure Plan review

AN UPDATE to the Lorne Structure Plan is still on pause, and the Surf Coast Shire council is waiting for an important state project...

Shire’s draft Governance Rules open for comment

THE Surf Coast Shire has released its draft Governance Rules for public comment despite the continuing objections of one of its own councillors. The Governance...

Tyson Windus returns to Torquay CC

TORQUAY Cricket Club has made its first major player signing of the off-season, with talented former junior Tyson Windus committing to a return to...

Wadawurrung oversee cultural burning to manage precious woodlands

WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners have conducted cultural burns near the You Yangs and in Teesdale as part of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Cultural Burning Project. The...

Off the bench: Footy demand to boom in Armstrong Creek

ARMSTRONG Creek and surrounds is expected to nearly double its number of footy players and field an extra 18 teams within four years, according...

Cats set membership record

THE Geelong Football Club has hit a new club membership record, reaching 66,570 as of late last month. This number surpasses the Cats’ previous membership...

Shire grants help events get moving

SURF Coast Shire events will share in $85,000 as part of the council’s Events Grants Program for the next financial year. The annual grants program...