About: Ellie Claringbold
May 23, 2024
Barwon Heads Hotel staffer lauded as Local Legend
THE Grovedale Hotel was one of four local watering holes recognised on Monday night at Victoria's most prestigious hospitality awards, which each year identifies...
May 23, 2024
Textiles take centre stage in new Anglesea art exhibition
AN ANGLESEA-BASED textile artist has team up with three local ceramicists for a new exhibition with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Entitled Cloth + Clay, the show...
May 15, 2024
Nominations open for Victoria’s top manufacturing awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards and manufacturers across the state are encouraged to enter. The annual awards are...
May 15, 2024
Meli celebrates first birthday
COMMUNITY service organisation Meli last month celebrated one year since it was formed through the merger of Barwon Child, Youth & Family and the...
May 12, 2024
Community urged to use strong passwords to protect their information online
THE Victorian government has this month launched a new campaign to encourage community members to strengthen their passwords in the wake of increasing reports...
May 10, 2024
Construction begins on new roundabout in Clifton Springs
WORKS have begun in Clifton Springs on a new roundabout. Located at the intersection of Bay Shore Avenue and Jetty Road, the roundabout will feature...
May 10, 2024
Games inquiry finds government rushed costs consideration
THE Victorian government rushed its decision to host the Commonwealth Games and did not allow time for an appropriate consideration of the costs involved,...
May 10, 2024
Inclusive, innovative, and lots of fun.
From Portarlington to Lara, to Colac and everywhere in between, there is a Meli kindergarten close by. Next week, families can visit their local Meli...
May 10, 2024
Life is about relationships
More than ever, educating the next generation requires an all-encompassing approach to teaching and learning, one that emphasises the importance of personal and social...
May 9, 2024
Pelican spikes spark outrage
BELLARINE Bayside has defended its decision to install bird spikes on light poles at the St Leonards and Indented Head boat ramps, stating the...
May 6, 2024
‘Compost Warriors’ tackle food waste with new initiative
TWO Bellarine locals with a knack for making compost have launched an initiative to help the community reduce food waste and its impact on...
May 5, 2024
Geelong Mums announces name change
GEELONG Mums has announced a change to its name, recognising the role the community plays in the local charity's mission to help the region's...
May 5, 2024
Community feedback sought on local laws
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a wide range of local laws within the municipality ahead of the expiration of...
May 5, 2024
State government injects $10 million into live music
VICTORIA'S live music venues and festivals are set to receive a financial boost of $10 million from the state government over the next four...
May 4, 2024
Coker backs strong action on supermarket chains
FEDERAL Corangamite MP Libby Coker has thrown her support behind tough action on supermarket retailers who engage in bad behaviour. It follows the release last...
May 4, 2024
Geelong gets groovy with free live music festival
A NEW music festival will hit Geelong and the Bellarine next month, offering a series of free performances from homegrown talent across a range...
May 4, 2024
Greens get tough on housing with new leadership
A SHAKEUP to the Victorian Greens leadership has seen Western Victorian upper house MP Sarah Mansfield assume the role of co-deputy. She steps into the...
May 4, 2024
A bookshop with a difference
AN ARMSTRONG Creek local and her sister have launched an online second-hand bookstore, with the aim of saving books from landfill and giving them...
May 3, 2024
Entries open to Geelong’s most prestigious awards program
GEELONG’S business leaders, young entrepreneurs and organisations gathered yesterday (Thursday, May 2) to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The sold-out...
May 3, 2024
Blak Brews wins big on Food Stars
A GEELONG man has scored the opportunity of a lifetime, winning a 12-month mentorship with Gordon Ramsay and $250,000 to support his small business...
May 3, 2024
Business bores its way to the top
More than six months after winning the region's most prestigious business prize, DirectBor director Aaron Finch is still on a high. A first-time entrant in...
May 3, 2024
Awards showcase brilliance of business community
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the red carpet and inviting the region's businesses, visionary leaders and brightest young minds to step...
May 3, 2024
Awards offer growth and recognition
Win or otherwise, this year's chair of judging Simon Flowers says the Geelong Business Excellence Awards provide an invaluable opportunity for local businesses to...
May 3, 2024
Celebrating the region’s best
Entries for the highly anticipated 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) have officially opened, paving the way for a celebration of the region's best...
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