About: Ellie Claringbold

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January 8, 2026

Evacuations underway as fire danger reaches catastrophic level

Caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road are being evacuated as the region braces for a day of catastrophic fire danger, with authorities warning...

January 8, 2026

Childcare activity test scrapped as new three-day guarantee starts

A FEDERAL election commitment to guarantee three days of subsidised childcare a week has taken effect, with changes introduced on Monday expanding access to...

January 8, 2026

Cliff collapse near Point Addis triggers warning

A RECENT cliff collapse at Addiscot Beach has prompted renewed warnings about coastal safety, with authorities urging beachgoers to keep well clear of cliff...

January 7, 2026

Ferry terminal to host summer movie nights

A PAIR of outdoor movie nights will bring cinema to the Queenscliff waterfront this month, with film screenings locked in beside Port Phillip Bay...

January 7, 2026

Wadawurrung-led Pilk Purriyn to return on January 26

WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners will again lead a sunrise truth-telling gathering at Cosy Corner in Torquay on January 26. The Pilk Purriyn event, which is now...

January 6, 2026

Relief as missing Portarlington man found safe

Missing Portarlington man Alan has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The 82-year-old was located on Tuesday morning after being spotted by air...

January 6, 2026

Rhythm shifts up for Nightjar Festival’s second night

The second night of Torquay’s Nightjar Festival will lean into the strength of its line-up, bringing together soul, indie songwriting, funk-disco and late-night dance...

January 6, 2026

Lights back in sight for busy Torquay intersection

WORKS to install traffic lights at the Surf Coast Highway and Bristol Road intersection in Torquay will restart in February, ending a construction pause...

January 6, 2026

Concerns held for missing Portarlington man

Police are urgently searching for an 82-year-old Portarlington man, with concerns growing for his welfare. Alan was last seen about 9am on January 5 on...

January 4, 2026

Salt and graphite: A practice shaped by the sea

Emily Wright's days are shaped by two constants: making art and getting into the ocean. The Torquay-based artist, whose practice is built around graphite pencil...

January 3, 2026

Underquoting crackdown puts reserves on display

The Victorian government will introduce new laws this year to tighten rules around underquoting, requiring real estate agents to publish reserve prices at least...

January 3, 2026

Vegetables as art in new photography exhibition

A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition featuring vegetables reimagined as playful characters will be on display in Queenscliff this month. Sydney-based artist Marie-Hélène Clauzon's photographs present everyday vegetables...

January 3, 2026

Surf Coast puts housing, sport on state agenda

THE Surf Coast Shire has locked in its advocacy priorities for the 2026 state election, targeting housing, transport and community infrastructure projects it says...

January 2, 2026

Youth myki unlocks free trips on trains, trams, buses

MORE than one million young Victorians can now travel for free on public transport, with the state's new youth myki officially active. The Victorian government...

January 2, 2026

Elle Woods steps into the spotlight

FOOTLIGHT Productions will return to the Geelong Arts Centre stage this month with the feel-good musical Legally Blonde, bringing the much-loved story of Elle...

January 2, 2026