About: Ellie Claringbold
November 6, 2024
Bird flu threat looms: Community urged to watch for signs
GOVERNMENT bodies and local environmental groups have begun warning the community about the increasing possibility of a highly infectious strain of avian influenza reaching...
November 6, 2024
Forum empowers parents with tools to protect children online
NAVIGATING online spaces safely was the focus of a forum held at Clifton Springs Primary School earlier this week. Hosted by Corangamite federal member Libby...
November 5, 2024
Communities shaping change
REPRESENTATIVES from Geelong's refugee groups have this month taken part in a national conference that brought together more than 100 activists from across the...
November 5, 2024
New building watchdog to crackdown on poor work and unethical behaviour
THE Victorian government will overhaul its building regulator and launch a new watchdog to oversee the state's building and plumbing industries, as part of...
November 3, 2024
genU takes a hit, eyes long-term sustainability
EMBATTLED disability and community support provider genU has recorded an almost $30 million loss over the 2023-24 financial year in its latest annual report,...
November 3, 2024
Honouring those who care
MORE than 25 unpaid carers living in the Barwon region were honoured for their selfless contributions earlier this month at an event hosted by...
November 3, 2024
More local kids to benefit from sports vouchers
THOUSANDS more $200 sporting vouchers are now up for grabs, after the Victorian government this week announced a funding boost to an initiative intended...
October 31, 2024
City seeks licensee for Ocean Grove pavilion
THE City of Greater Geelong is calling on those interested in the opportunity to licence the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve pavilion to submit a...
October 31, 2024
Accessibility upgrades begin in Portarlington
WITH VINNIE VAN OORSCHOT CONSTRUCTION has begun on a new accessible public toilet and amenity building in Portarlington, providing a much-needed infrastructure boost at one...
October 29, 2024
Bellarine live music gets a tune-up
THE Victorian government has announced an almost $4 million boost for the state's live music industry, with funding going to venues, musicians and festivals...
October 29, 2024
Survey reveals family mental health anxiety
About one in five family members don't feel confident asking a professional for support with their young person's mental health, new research has found. Conducted...
October 28, 2024
Stay safe during thunderstorm asthma season
Asthma Australia is urging community members with asthma and hay fever to be prepared and take thunderstorm asthma seriously, with ryegrass pollen season well...
October 26, 2024
3G shutdown looms, check your devices
COMMUNITY members are being urged to check the compatibility of their devices, as Telstra and Optus prepare to officially shutdown their 3G networks next...
October 26, 2024
Local champion’s years of service honoured
A GEELONG woman well known across the region for her work with high risk and homeless young people has been inducted into the Victorian...
October 26, 2024
Overdose deaths prompt calls for Geelong safe injecting room
THE Victorian Greens are calling on the State Government to open a safe injecting room in Geelong to curb the rising number of unintentional...
October 24, 2024
Thomas Mayo to launch new book in Queenscliff
BESTSELLING First Nations author and leading Voice to Parliament referendum "Yes" campaigner Thomas Mayo will visit Queenscliff this weekend as part of a national...
October 24, 2024
The Butterfly Effect to rock Torquay
Aussie rockers The Butterfly Effect will hit the road next year for a massive regional tour to celebrate 21 years since the release of...
October 21, 2024
Voucher program to boost kids’ participation in sports
THOUSANDS of $200 vouchers have been made available to eligible families, as part of a state government initiative to give more kids the opportunity...
October 20, 2024
genU initiative offers free mental health training
DISABILITY support provider genU is this month offering new volunteers who sign up to support Geelong's ageing community the opportunity to gain free mental...
October 19, 2024
RACV calls for lower speed limits near roadside assistance workers
RACV is calling on the Victorian government to introduce lower speed limits for road users when passing roadside assistance vans and tow trucks, after...
October 18, 2024
Be bold, be heard: A year of empowerment
AN INNOVATIVE school program designed to foster confidence in Geelong's young women and encourage them to speak up at school and within their community...
October 18, 2024
City delivers budget surplus despite operating deficit
THE City of Greater Geelong has posted a comprehensive 2023-24 budget result of an almost $180 million surplus, according to documents tabled at the...
October 18, 2024
Safety questions remain about Tivoli Drive
A GROUP of Curlewis residents have turned their attention back to the City of Greater Geelong after the Planning Minister failed to alleviate their...
October 18, 2024
Trail transforms Clifton Springs’ Beacon Point Reserve
CONSTRUCTION of a new shared walking and cycling path at Clifton Springs' Beacon Point Reserve has been completed. Officially opened by Minister for Regional Development...
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