About: jamestaylor

The Perfect combo

One question I’ve been asked numerous times over the years is “what blinds do you or would you have in your own home?”

Having worked...

Your outdoor oasis is waiting to be built

Ever dreamed of installing a swimming pool in your property’s backyard but not sure where to start? Ever wondered which local pool builder you would...

Colourful summer refreshments are still the order of the day

There’s nothing quite like the lively atmosphere summer brings – the ocean breeze, warm sun, balmy evenings and endless days spent with family and...

CREDIT CRACKDOWN OPENS NEW DOORS FOR WOULD-BE HOME BUYERS

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has seen some serious fall-out for prospective home buyers, with 40 per...

Coastal power combination

COASTAL Outdoor Constructions has combined forces with Coastal Landscaping and are now your one-stop service for all your outdoor an landscaping needs, under the...

CARRIAGES TO DRIVE THROUGH the weekend

A combined equestrian carriage driving event will be hosted by Inverleigh’s Geelong and District Carriage Drivers this weekend at Victoria Park. Around 30 horses will...

Eyeing The Weeekend – February 21, 2019

FRIDAY 22/2

Carry a beacon when boating

THIS month, Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is sharing the message that boaters and paddlers need to carry a distress beacon, so they can raise...

Midweek resumes!

THE new season of ladies midweek began on Tuesday, February 5, with 11 grades of players competing, right across the Greater Geelong area, from...

Neil Lamond on Honours List

GEELONG East Uniting Church Tennis Club now has its most lauded member, Neil Lamond (pictured), as a recipient of an Order of Australia in...

Lendlease is for seniors wanting a vibrant retirement

LINE dancing classes at Lendlease Retirement Villages had seniors of Geelong boot-scooting through 2018; the year ahead  promises an even more active lifestyle. “Last year...

Marand joins Vestas at Geelong wind turbine hub

MARAND Precision Engineering has seen the way the winds are blowing and has signed onto be part of Vestas’ wind turbine manufacturing facility at...

City joins campaign to improve support for asylum seekers

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has called on the federal government to provide adequate income and support to people seeking asylum. Councillors have endorsed...

Andrews says rail duplication should be on priority list

THE latest list of must-do projects from Infrastructure Australia (IA) includes a better rail connection between Geelong and Melbourne, but the state government has...

Have your say on forest management

COMMUNITIES in the Barwon South West region are invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests. Barwon South West Regional Director...

Keep your drone away from bushfires

EMERGENCY Management Victoria has issued a warning to the media and the public about flying drones near or over bushfires, as firefighters continue to...

Torquay Lions help students trek Kokoda

TORQUAY Lions Club presented Surf Coast Secondary College with $6,767 to assist students taking part in the College’s Emerging Leadership Program. The students are...

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

As we embark on the last week of summer it’s been interesting to share the experiences of local traders and visitors to the coast....

Shire homes praised for neutral action on electricity

HOUSEHOLDS in the Surf Coast Shire are among the best in the state for thinking green with their electricity, according to analysis from EnergyAustralia. The...

New off-road bridge to go over the Deep

PEDESTRIANS and cyclists will soon enjoy safer off-road access between Torquay and Torquay North via a new bridge across Deep Creek, adjacent to the...

Surf Coast recycling still green despite site closures

THE Surf Coast Shire says recycling collections will continue as usual in the municipality, despite the forced closure of two major processing facilities in...

GET READY FOR THE DROP

THE Torquay Football Club, Cricket Club and Netball Club have teamed up again for the third Torquay Tiger Drop, which will be held tomorrow...

Koori surf titles held at Urquhart Bluff

THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles were held recently at Urquhart Bluff on the Great Ocean Road. More than 100 Indigenous surfers from across the...

SCHOOL, GARDEN, FITNESS ALL KICKING ON

BUILDING continues to move apace at Armstrong’s striking new $20 million primary school on Unity Drive. The school, to be named Armstrong Creek West Primary,...