About: Ellie Claringbold

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June 27, 2026

Timeless coastal charm, beautifully reimagined

SET in the heart of Indented Head, this timeless timber cottage has been beautifully reinvented through a stunning custom renovation, blending classic coastal charm...

June 27, 2026

Four bedroom gem, now under construction

FLAT, gravel, quiet, no through-street with walking access across the road to Anglesea Main Beach and the Anglesea River. Here's your chance to secure...

June 27, 2026

An idyllic off-grid sanctuary: 770 Hendy Main Road, Moriac

A RARE opportunity to embrace sustainable living and entrepreneurial freedom awaits you. This newly built, fully off-grid six-bedroom home sits on about 41 acres...

June 26, 2026

The Tastes roll on

I'VE received mainly positive reports from festival-participants on both sides of the hospitality-fence, with diners and venues enjoying the first spread of events from...

June 26, 2026

Diesel lets fans choose the soundtrack

AFETR a string of sold-out performances around the country, Diesel is bringing his audience-led By Request tour to Barwon Heads and Lorne, giving local...

June 26, 2026

The tee up: this week in golf

STRONG performances in stableford, par and foursomes competitions highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast. At The Sands, Matthew Carrigg (24) opened...

June 26, 2026

Everything trout under one roof

FRESHWATER fishers from across Victoria are being invited to learn more about the state’s trout fisheries at a free one-day conference to be held...

June 26, 2026

Funding local ideas that matter

COUNCIL'S next Community Grants round opens tomorrow, Saturday 27 June. With more than $2.5 million available across 12 different grants, there is funding for everything...

June 25, 2026

Geelong council signals return to draft budget process after community criticism

GEELONG councillors have conceded a controversial overhaul of the budget consultation process failed to meet expectations, as they adopted a $746 million spending plan...

June 24, 2026

Is the next Australian of the Year in Geelong?

THE search for the 2027 Australian of the Year has begun, with people encouraged to nominate people making a difference in their local area. The...

June 23, 2026

Forum promotes women in leadership

A GEELONG forum later this month will highlight opportunities for women to play a greater role in local government and the decisions that shape...

June 22, 2026

Winter school holidays get social

YOUNG people across the Surf Coast will have a place to gather, play and connect during the winter school holidays, with free drop-in sessions...

June 21, 2026

Geelong’s newest landmark ready for its debut

Deputy prime minister Richard Males has declared Geelong’s long-awaited convention centre the “missing piece” in the city’s transformation into one of Australia’s great gathering...

June 19, 2026

A library for a growing community

BIYAL-A Armstrong Creek Library has only been open for a little under two years, but it is already being recognised as one of the...

June 19, 2026

A night with The Greatest: Cat Power books Geelong return

AMERICAN singer-songwriter Cat Power will return to Geelong later this year, bringing one of the most acclaimed albums of the 2000s back to the...

June 19, 2026

The staying power of good food

FOR any hospitality business – local, or otherwise – four years of trade can feel like a long time. (Trust me, I know about this...

June 19, 2026

Perfect set: Surf Coast goes 4-0

GEELONG sporting history was made on Saturday night as Eternal MMA 107 delivered a landmark event at Geelong Arena, becoming the first professional mixed...

June 19, 2026

Anglers reel in election demands

A reminder to all the 2026 Victorian state election is not too far away from us. VRFish has developed a list of priorities to make...

June 18, 2026

Jobs spared as Deakin abandons contentious restructure proposal

Deakin University has abandoned controversial restructure plans that could have affected about 150 jobs, less than two weeks after the changes were proposed. Staff were...

June 18, 2026

Mystery music event heading to Geelong

GEELONG will become the final stage for a statewide live music tour later this month, with secret performances and surprise artists set to pop...

June 17, 2026

Applications open for new kinder

FAMILIES in Charlemont and Armstrong Creek can now apply for kindergarten places at a new community hub expected to open at the start of...

June 15, 2026

Grants back busy year of events

MORE than $84,000 has been awarded to 17 events across the Surf Coast, supporting everything from major sporting events to community festivals, live music...

June 14, 2026

Coonawarra’s best pours into Geelong for one-night

Wine lovers will have the chance to sample more than 100 wines from one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions when the Coonawarra Wine...

June 12, 2026

Not just for summer

WHOEVER said our coast dies once winter hits, couldn't have told a larger fib. In fact, if judged by the cold-embrace some towns and...