About: James Taylor

COGG mayor posts letters calling for recycling action

PRESSURE on local councils to rectify the recycling crisis is mounting, with the City of Greater Geelong voting to accelerate its calls on both...

Pako Festa gets three-year deal

PAKO Festa will enliven the Geelong streetscape for the next three years thanks to the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to renew its partnership...

Deakin digs for sustainability

STAFF and students from Deakin University helped plant 3,000 trees at the institution’s Waurn Ponds campus last week as part of its annual “Tree...

Thumbs up from Grimley

STUART Grimley MP has thanked community members who donated to his office’s St Vinnies Winter Appeal blanket drive. Mr Grimley, who opened the doors...

Aireysistible breaks fundraising record

A SOLD-OUT crowd of 150 people attended Aireysistible at the weekend, an annual fundraising event hosted by Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR)...

Skye’s not the limit at Sound Doctor this Saturday

Wergaia songwriter Alice Skye will journey to Anglesea this Saturday to perform alongside fellow artist and friend, Emily Wurramara. Hailing from Horsham, Alice released her...

Pick your own produce in Leopold

THE Paddock in Leopold is calling on the community to get down and “Pick Your Own Produce” until the end of this month. Encompass Community...

Grovedale College teachers honoured for their service

A PAIR of Grovedale teachers were among more than 400 Victorians lauded for their commitment and dedication to public education last week. The Recognition of...

Pricey proposal suggests using recycled water to improve lakes

THE Colac Otway Shire is considering a nine-figure proposal to pump recycled water from Black Rock to improve the quality of lakes such as...

Warralily links both sides of estate with shared pathway

PEOPLE can now walk or cycle from one side of the Warralily development to the other with the completion of a 4.9-kilometre shared pathway. The...

Home Instead Senior Care Geelong celebrates first year

LOCALLY owned and managed in-home care provider Home Instead Senior Care Geelong is celebrating a year of providing home care to over 140 seniors. Impressed...

Tree of local knowledge bears fruit as Eden Project releases feedback

THE Eden Project says there is strong support from the community and stakeholders for its proposal for Alcoa’s Anglesea mine, according to its analysis...

IN BRIEF – August 1, 2019

Deakin team investigates impact of microplastics NEW research from Deakin University has found plastic in waste streams is breaking down into tiny particles and causing potentially...

SURF COAST ARTS TRAIL MAP GOES DIGITAL

THIS year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail will be at people’s fingertips in more ways than one this year, with the event launching an online...

Surf Coast lifesavers feature heavily at Awards of Excellence

LIFESAVERS and clubs on the Surf Coast received many of the major awards at Life Saving Victoria’s annual Awards of Excellence. The event, held at...

BIG PLAN: Permit lodged for $22 million commercial development in Torquay

A SECOND proposal has been put forward to transform a prominent vacant block in Torquay into a major commercial development, with the lodgement of...

Candidates revealed for Anglesea Ward by-election

HALF a dozen people have thrown their hats in the ring to be the new councillor in the Surf Coast Shire’s Anglesea Ward. Yesterday (Wednesday),...

Keep recycling as normal, shire says

SURF Coast Shire residents will see their recyclables sent straight to landfill, following SKM's announcement today to councils across the state that it has...

Towards Zero Round to be held state-wide next week

FOOTBALL and netball clubs across Victoria will go the extra mile to tackle road safety next month, as they help kick off the inaugural...

The reliable Armstrong Creek sparky

SCOTT Ashdown prides himself on offering an honest and reliable service. Operating his own electrical business, Swell Electrical, Scott began his career in the fire...

Keep your property under control

It can be shocking how quickly your management fees can get away from you. You initially agree to a percentage and then over the years, as your...

Werribee Mansion opens doors for Open House Melbourne

Guests will enjoy free yet exclusive access to Werribee Mansion during Open House Melbourne Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The heritage-listed building, which housed the...

EYEING THE WEEKEND – July 25, 2019

FRIDAY 26/7

Wire rope safety barriers to be audited

THE Victorian Auditor-General's Office is carrying out a state-wide audit on wire rope safety barriers in regional areas, which has been welcomed by Liberal...