About: Ellie Claringbold
July 8, 2025
Lions farewell devoted volunteer of five decades
THE Portarlington-Drysdale Lions Club is honouring the legacy of a long-time member, whose five decades of service has left a lasting impact on communities...
July 8, 2025
New road rule rolls out
ROAD users are being reminded lower speed limits are now in effect when passing stationary or slow-moving incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights of...
July 8, 2025
St Leonards wants promised facilities before land sale
THE City of Greater Geelong is looking to sell of a parcel of vacant and "under-utilised" land in St Leonards, but locals are pushing...
July 7, 2025
Public urged to stay clear as shark risk lingers near decomposing whale
AUTHORITIES are again urging beachgoers to steer clear of the coastline where the carcass of a 10-metre humpback whale washed up along the Great...
July 7, 2025
Geelong event to spotlight progress on gender equality
AN EVENT focused on advancing gender equality will take place in Geelong next week, with a keynote address from Victoria's public sector gender equality...
July 7, 2025
Club that gives back calls for fresh faces
A ROTARY Club with a 50-year history of service is calling for new members to help secure its future and keep its community legacy...
July 5, 2025
New solar system to cut costs, emissions for Bellarine Railway
THE Bellarine Railway has flipped the switch on a new solar system at its Queenscliff workshop, thanks to a local partnership aimed at cutting...
July 5, 2025
Bellarine turkey’s search for love begins
LOVE is in the air – and possibly the paddock – as Bellarine Farmgate launches an unconventional matchmaking mission to find a life partner...
July 4, 2025
Ocean Grove man airlifted after vehicle crashes into Belmont building
A 54-year-old Ocean Grove man has been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital this morning after being stuck by a vehicle in Belmont. Emergency services...
July 4, 2025
Borough mayor pushes back on ESVF
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe mayor Di Rule has blasted the Victorian government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, suggesting the state should do its own "dirty...
July 4, 2025
Claribeaux to serve up a slice of Paris for Bastille Day
AWARD-WINNING French fusion restaurant Claribeaux will roll out the red, white and bleu next weekend for a Bastille Day celebration that promises to bring...
July 4, 2025
Deadline looms for region’s most prestigious business prize
THERE is just one week left to submit your entry to this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for Friday, July...
July 3, 2025
Celebration of screen lights up Queenscliff Town Hall
A NEAR full house packed the Queenscliff Town Hall last Friday for the opening of the township's annual celebration of all things film and...
July 3, 2025
Final borough budget delivers wins for museum, environment, signage
THE Borough of Queenscliffe adopted its final budget for the coming financial year last week, with the local maritime museum among the late-stage winners. After...
July 2, 2025
Regional boom: Geelong leads the great escape
CITY slickers are packing their bags and heading for Geelong, with the region knocking Queensland's Sunshine Coast off its perch to become the most...
June 29, 2025
Steps toward permanency for asylum seekers
A COMMUNITY-LED walk in Queenscliff has called for urgent action to grant permanent visas to the thousands of asylum seekers who have spent more...
June 29, 2025
Café revival marks new chapter
A MUCH-LOVED Grovedale café nestled among the gumtrees on the Surf Coast Highway has reopened its doors to the community, and a familiar face...
June 28, 2025
Mint delivers a taste of childhood memories
A SLICE of childhood nostalgia is being served up in coin form, as the Royal Australian Mint honours one of Australia's most treasured cookbooks...
June 27, 2025
Sunrise yoga event to shine light on mental health
UP TO 2,000 people are expected to roll out their mats at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session later this year in support...
June 26, 2025
Wins for some, delays for others as city releases final budget
THE City of Greater Geelong adopted its final budget for the coming financial year this week, one it says "strikes the right balance" between...
June 25, 2025
Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west
ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south-west are uniting to raise funds for drought-affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock feed threaten...
June 24, 2025
Nankervis brings the wit to Lit Fest trivia
TICKETS are on sale for the Queenscliffe Literary Festival's second annual trivia night, with the event to raise funds to support the running of...
June 24, 2025
Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year
AN AWARD-WINNING program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...
June 23, 2025
Tasting, tunes and terroir: A night of Geelong indulgence
THREE of Geelong's premier hospitality venues are teaming up to deliver an evening of cool jazz, award-winning local beverages and a tasting menu that...
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