About: Ellie Claringbold
August 12, 2024
City targets growth
THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted a new 10-year economic development plan that seeks to launch the city onto the national and international...
August 11, 2024
Homelessness agencies demand 60,000 new social homes
HOMELESSNESS services and agencies operating as part of the Victorian Homelessness Network last week gathered on Spring Street to call on the Victorian government...
August 9, 2024
City seeks health snapshot
HOUSEHOLDS across Greater Geelong might receive an email, letter or phone call over the next month as the City of Greater Geelong runs this...
August 8, 2024
Students learn about food waste
STUDENTS at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School in Queenscliff are well on their way to becoming food waste warriors after participating in a series...
August 8, 2024
Major overhaul to Victoria’s health system announced
THE Victorian government has today (Thursday, August 8) confirmed an additional $1.5 billion in funding will be injected into Victoria’s health system, but forced...
August 8, 2024
Untether: A new chapter for Geelong arts
A new gallery space dedicated to exhibitions and events that explore the human experience has opened at the entry of the Centrepoint Arcade.Founded by...
August 7, 2024
Group advocating for mental health reform launches in Geelong
A COMMUNITY-LED organisation advocating for substantial reform to Australia's mental healthcare system has established its first local chapter in Geelong. Established in 2014, Australians for...
August 7, 2024
Shorter, safer treatment for Buruli ulcer on trial
A world-first clinical trial, conducted by Barwon Health's Infectious Disease Unit, is hoping to reduce the time required to treat Buruli ulcer. Buruli ulcer is...
August 6, 2024
Women candidates to speak at forum
THE community will have the chance to meet the women candidates running in this year's City of Greater Geelong council elections at a forum...
August 5, 2024
Thousands of women, girls reveal struggle with pain
More than 12,000 women and girls have shared their personal experiences of pain and the impact it has on their daily lives as part...
August 4, 2024
Critically acclaimed play arrives in Geelong
A critically acclaimed theatre show based on the best-selling memoir of award-winning Sydney journalist Shannon Molloy will hit the Geelong stage this month. Produced by...
August 3, 2024
Music for a cause in Queenscliff
RENOWNED Melbourne-based choir Living Out Loud is headed to Queenscliff this month for a unique workshop and concert event to help raise funds to...
August 2, 2024
Action demanded on gendered violence
NEITHER icy conditions nor rain could deter hundreds of community members coming together on Sunday to demand stronger political action against gendered violence. The rally,...
August 1, 2024
Portarlington Recreation Reserve gets scoreboard boost
THE first stage of the $3.75 million redevelopment of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve has been completed, delivering new electronic scoreboards for the football ground...
July 31, 2024
Bellarine attractions earn Tripadvisor honours
FOUR attractions on the Bellarine Peninsula have been recognised for their consistently favourable reviews on the world's largest travel platform. Searoad Ferries, Scotchmans Hill winery...
July 31, 2024
Geelong unveils five-year plan to grow major events scene
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking to cement the region as Australia's premier regional events destination, adopting a new roadmap to guide the...
July 30, 2024
Police urge caution after spike in road deaths
VICTORIA POLICE has issued an urgent plea to all motorists to take extra care on the road, following a surge in road deaths this...
July 30, 2024
City seeks feedback to improve customer experience
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking to understand how it is perceived by the local community, with everyone who lives, works or visits...
July 30, 2024
Accessible facilities coming to Portarlington foreshore
THE public toilet and amenity building at Portarlington's Henderson Reserve has been tapped for an upgrade, with the land manager striving to make the...
July 29, 2024
Aussies warned of soaring money recovery scams
COMMUNITY members who have had money stolen by scammers are being urged to be wary of offers to recover that money for an upfront...
July 28, 2024
Vaccination recommended as flu cases rise
Barwon Health is urging the community to get the flu vaccination, following a rapid increase in flu cases and a spike in hospitalisations. Last week,...
July 26, 2024
Coker takes democracy on the road for local students
A FEDERAL parliamentarian is bringing parliament to schools across the region, delivering an educational program that aims to bolster students’ civics and citizenship studies. Corangamite...
July 26, 2024
Fine felines: Charity receives grant to expand kitten nursery
A CHARITY offering a low-cost and free cat desexing program to the Greater Geelong community has received funding from the state government to refurbish...
July 25, 2024
Chainsaw artist gives new life to hazardous tree stump
A PORTARLINGTON tree felled for public safety has been given a new life as a striking piece of art. Crafted by talented chainsaw carver Rob...
