About: Ellie Claringbold
February 22, 2024
Finding hope in a broken world: New book offers skills for turbulent times
Continuing its program of thought-provoking pop-up events, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will host an exploration into the skills needed to navigate the increasingly challenging...
February 21, 2024
Residents salty after beach toy library removed
ST LEONDARDS residents have expressed disappointment after a beach toy library set up on the town's foreshore was removed by the local land manager. The...
February 18, 2024
Geelong Portrait Photography Prize seeks entries
LOCAL photographers have an opportunity to exhibit their work and win a $3,000 cash prize thanks to the launch of a new art competition. Hosted...
February 18, 2024
Art on the Pier Queenscliff hit by vandals
THE organisers of the Art on the Pier Queenscliff exhibition, formerly the Queenscliff Art Prize, have been left devastated after part of the display...
February 17, 2024
Consultancy takes the stress out of finding your perfect piece
Metal artist Cinnamon Stephens' presence can be felt all over the region, particularly in her hometown of Anglesea. Her work adorns homes and businesses, streetlights...
February 16, 2024
Farm My School extends veggie box service to local community
FARM My School, the regenerative farm pilot program located at Drysdale's Bellarine Secondary College, has launched its veggie box service to the local community. It...
February 15, 2024
“Eat local” month proposed to showcase Bellarine’s food
LOCAL producers are hoping to launch a new month-long event to celebrate Bellarine-grown products and encourage further food production and collaboration across the peninsula. Inspired...
February 14, 2024
Handmade with love: Community knitters bring comfort to cancer patients
THE almost 200 handmade beanies that formed last year's Christmas Beanie Tree display have been donated to patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Andrew...
February 12, 2024
Government goes ahead with duck hunting, implements new measures
RECREATIONAL duck hunting will continue in Victoria with several "common-sense" changes after the Allan Government rejected the recommendation of a Labor-led inquiry to ban...
February 11, 2024
Local mum to host ADHD conference
Child behavioural specialist and Surf Coast resident Chrissie Davies wants families with neurodivergent children to know they are not alone. This month her business, Chaos...
February 10, 2024
Mental health service seeks support to help young people
LOCAL mental health service Read the Play (RTP) is calling for help to reach its goal of supporting 15,000 young players in all sporting...
February 10, 2024
Call for government intervention as childcare access dwindles
MARKET forces alone are not meeting the needs of all children and households, an Australia-wide inquiry into the childcare sector has found. After a 12-month...
February 10, 2024
Where the tea flows + conversations brew
Warm smiles and friendly greetings from the crew at Blak Brews have become a fixture at music festivals, markets and local events across the...
February 8, 2024
Runway show to support independent labels
A unique fashion show celebrating independent Victorian designers from Geelong, the Surf Coast and other coastal areas such as the Mornington Peninsula will hit...
February 7, 2024
Diverse pets of Victoria revealed
AN ESTIMATED 1.4 million households across the state have a pet, with dogs being the most popular choice of companion, according to the results...
February 7, 2024
Support group offers hope for adult survivors of child abuse
A RETIRED psychiatric nurse and counsellor has launched a support group for adult survivors of child abuse in Geelong. A survivor himself, Michael Constable has...
February 6, 2024
Murran hosts first exhibition
Kiri Tawhai has become the first artist to exhibit at Murran, a Geelong-based hub designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The exhibition,...
February 6, 2024
Victoria falls behind on social housing
VICTORIA has the lowest percentage of social housing in the country, according to a recent report from the Productivity Commission. Released last week, the report...
February 5, 2024
Church hosts free haircut event
NEARLY 60 community members in need received free haircuts this week thanks to the efforts of a local business owner. Teneal Williams, 34, spent three...
February 5, 2024
Gender pain gap exposed
A survey of Victorian women has revealed chronic pain is the reality for many, with two in five respondents indicating the ongoing pain they...
February 3, 2024
DAL under fire? Clifton Springs development sparks debate over protected areas
SOME residents in Clifton Springs are bracing for what they believe is the township's first challenge to the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) statement...
February 1, 2024
Vaping in the crosshairs
VICTORIAN teachers have been equipped with a suite of free education materials to help students understand the dangers of vaping. Developed by Quit Victoria in...
January 30, 2024
Historic steam locomotive chugs into Drysdale
BELLARINE Railway's heritage steam locomotive is set to return to Drysdale for a limited run next month, offering community members a scenic ride to...
January 28, 2024
Lending a paw: Story Dogs bridge the gap for struggling readers
GEELONG Regional Libraries has again played host to a team of dedicated canine volunteers hoping to help local children improve their literacy skills. The popular...
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