About: Ellie Claringbold
November 12, 2024
Australia underprepared for pandemic, COVID review finds
MANY of the measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic are unlikely to be accepted by the Australian public in the event of another epidemic,...
November 12, 2024
Pop, rock, dance to take over Mt Duneed Estate
Geelong's Mt Duneed Estate is gearing up for one of its biggest summers yet, as Roundhouse Entertainment launches the 24th edition of its A...
November 11, 2024
Corpse flower blooms at Geelong Botanic Gardens
AFTER days of anticipation, the rare corpse flower housed at the Geelong Botanic Gardens has begun to bloom for the very first time. Famous for...
November 11, 2024
Deadline extended for Geelong Sustainability’s Electric Homes Program
EXPRESSIONS of interest for a program assisting households to make the switch from gas to renewable and energy efficient electric appliances have been extended...
November 10, 2024
State pledges ban on ‘no fault’ evictions, better protections for renters
BANS on no-fault rental evictions and caps on the cost of breaking a lease are among a raft of rental reforms last month proposed...
November 9, 2024
Wyld Work Projects needs help to grow
THE team behind Wyld Work Projects, a grassroots initiative aimed at reducing social isolation and building active citizenship through nature-based programs, has launched a...
November 9, 2024
Farm My School marks two-year anniversary
THE community last week came together to celebrate two years since the launch of the highly successful Farm My School pilot project at Bellarine...
November 8, 2024
Residents invited to help shape city’s new road management plan
THE City of Greater Geelong will next month host a series of community workshops as it works to update its approach to managing the...
November 8, 2024
Point Lonsdale ballers seek court upgrade
A LOCAL basketball club is seeking the community's support to upgrade its court facilities and create a "home" for the sport in Point Lonsdale...
November 8, 2024
Local music festivals receive $500k lifeline
FOUR of the region's favourite live music festivals will share in a funding boost of almost $500,000, as part of the federal government's Revive...
November 8, 2024
A textured tribute to Anglesea
ARCHITECT John Wardle's latest project draws its inspiration from Anglesea's ochre cliffs and rugged coastline. Externally, the colour and tonality of this landscape is expressed...
November 7, 2024
New digital licence program to teach young children about online safety
A FREE digital literacy program helping young learners to safely navigate the online world has been made available to primary school students across Australia. The...
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 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
Inhaler switch could reduce carbon footprint
Asthma Australia and Deakin University have launched a roadmap to improve asthma management while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from respiratory inhalers. Australian inhalers cause the...
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
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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