About: Ellie Claringbold
October 12, 2024
Councillor critiques city’s monitoring of community plan
THE City of Greater Geelong has reported considerable progress over the past 12 months as it works towards its 30-year vision to make Greater...
October 11, 2024
Local winery honoured for excellence
SITUATED in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for more than 40 years. Its award-winning wines, boutique...
October 7, 2024
Students flock to Farm My School
THE community impact of the Farm My School pilot program is continuing to rapidly expand, with schools from across the region visiting the regenerative...
October 4, 2024
Geelong rescue dog lands lead role in Australian film
GEELONG'S newest and cutest movie star is a cheeky and energetic mixed-breed terrier who goes by the name of Squid. The two-year-old is the star...
October 1, 2024
Study reveals extent of dementia discrimination
People living with dementia continue to experience discrimination and stigma, most commonly from other community members, a new study has found. Conducted by Dementia Australia,...
October 1, 2024
Growing food, growing communities: Farm My School launch free workshop series
THE acclaimed Farm My School pilot project has launched a series of free workshops to arm families with practical and affordable ways to nourish...
October 1, 2024
Government eyes social media ban for young people
THE Victorian Government has this month signalled its intention to work with its federal counterpart to introduce a minimum age limit for children to...
October 1, 2024
The Q Train’s award-winning charm
THE Bellarine Peninsula's premier rail restaurant The Q Train is no stranger to awards. Since its establishment in 2017, the purpose-built travelling restaurant has been regularly...
September 30, 2024
Perpetrator data gaps exposed in family violence sector
SUPPORT services operating in the family violence space regularly face challenges gathering data on the perpetrators of violence, with several separate collection and storage...
September 30, 2024
Major childcare reforms proposed in landmark report
FAMILIES on lower incomes should receive free, subsidised childcare, a highly anticipated inquiry into the nation's early children education and care (ECEC) services has...
September 29, 2024
Help shape the future of Victoria’s Maternal and Child Health service
The Victorian government is calling on families who have used the state's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service in the past two years to...
September 29, 2024
Share the joy of movement at GMHBA stadium next month
THE team behind the inaugural Serenity in the Stadium event has partnered with Leisure Networks to support more families to participate in the unique...
September 28, 2024
Snake season arrives
THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is encouraging the community to be prepared and stay safe as snakes become more visible...
September 26, 2024
Supermarkets under fire for allegedly misleading consumers with discount claims
AUSTRALIA'S consumer watchdog will pursue legal action against Woolworths and Coles for allegedly offering consumers misleading discounts on hundreds of everyday supermarket items. The Australian...
September 26, 2024
Cast a line and dine at coming fishing festival
PORTARLINGTON is again gearing up to host the annual Hooked on Bellarine Festival to help seafood lovers and recreational fishers celebrate next month's National...
September 26, 2024
Dog show to join Queenscliff flower show
THE community will converge on Queenscliff's St George's Church next month for its second annual flower show. A popular event prior to its discontinuation in...
September 26, 2024
State responds to petition calling for the unification of Point Lonsdale
A PETITION calling for Point Lonsdale to be unified under a single local government area has received a response from the state government, but...
September 18, 2024
Wathaurong receives sporting grant
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will share in more than $100,000 as part of the latest round of the Victorian government's Aboriginal Sport Participation Grants...
September 17, 2024
Boutique disability accommodation service recognised
HUSBAND and wife team Damian and Renee La Peyre have more than three decades of experience between them working in the disability and community...
September 16, 2024
New facilities boost Saints’ training
THE St Leonards Cricket Club is celebrating the completion of a $450,000 upgrade to the practice facilities at its home ground at the St...
September 16, 2024
Slip, slop, slap: Australians not doing enoughto protect against skin cancer
With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, the Cancer Council is reminding the community to protect themselves when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index...
September 15, 2024
National Wool Museum recognised for sustainable fashion program
LESS than a month after being named Australia's best regional museum, the National Wool Museum's biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program...
September 14, 2024
Foundation’s CEO to step down after historic term
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's long-serving chief executive officer will step down at the end of the year. After 13 years at the helm...
September 14, 2024
Geelong rapper nominated for prestigious music awards
Geelong's rising hip-hop star Fiston Baraka has been named among Victoria's hottest music acts as a nominee in this year's prestigious Music Victoria Awards. A...
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