About: Ellie Claringbold

Posts by: Ellie Claringbold

February 23, 2025

Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis

BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...

February 23, 2025

Heel prick test expanded for newborns

Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...

February 22, 2025

Beach art for climate action

MORE than 30 families gathered in Ocean Grove on Sunday to craft sandy masterpieces along the beach and encourage conversations about protecting the environment. The...

February 22, 2025

Purple Poppy Walk debuts in Portarlington

THE Bellarine community and their four-legged friends will gather at Portarlington's Henderson Reserve ahead of National Day for War Animals this weekend to honour...

February 22, 2025

Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision

Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...

February 21, 2025

Panoramic treasure unveiled at QMM

A VIBRANT mural celebrating the borough and its maritime history has found a new home at the Gil Allbutt Boat Shed, located within the...

February 21, 2025

City seeks bipartisan support to deliver long-awaited Bellarine Link

THE City of Greater Geelong has named the long-awaited Geelong Ring Road extension as a key priority for the region, as the federal election...

February 20, 2025

Borough reconsiders G21 membership

THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance may shrink in size, as one of its member councils reconsiders its membership with the lobby group. This masthead understands...

February 20, 2025

Young voices rise up in climate documentary

A DOCUMENTARY investigating the impacts of plastic pollution and the climate crisis in communities like Bali, Samoa and Tuvalu will screen this weekend in...

February 20, 2025

Exploring grief through art

SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...

February 19, 2025

Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women

THE community is encouraged to help recognise women who have made a significant and lasting contribution in Victoria, as nominations for the Victorian Honour...

February 19, 2025

More funding needed for family violence support

COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...

February 17, 2025

Farm My School launches fundraiser

THE team behind the Farm My School pilot program at Bellarine Secondary College has started a new fundraiser, as they work towards launching the...

February 16, 2025

Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria

The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...

February 15, 2025

Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland

Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...

February 15, 2025

TAC hosts golf clinic for Victorians recovering from road trauma

GOLFING enthusiasts living with a disability or recovering from injury took to the fairways ahead of the Vic Open last week for an all...

February 15, 2025

Bellarine teen leads charge for Tones and I gig

A BELLARINE teenager is hoping to bring Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I to the region for an intimate acoustic show as part of the...

February 14, 2025

Colourful celebration moves to Ocean Grove

THE annual Festival of Colours will move from the Torquay foreshore to Ocean Grove when it returns for its 10th edition next week. Organised by...

February 10, 2025

Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme

LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...

February 10, 2025