About: Ellie Claringbold
June 7, 2024
Geelong gathers for Reconciliation in the Park
GEELONG'S Johnstone Park came alive with music and dance on Sunday, as the local community gathered for Reconciliation in the Park, now in its...
June 7, 2024
Great Ocean Road retreat named Australian Home of the Year
A luxury holiday home on the Great Ocean Road has been named this year's Australian Home of the Year. The Separation Creek property, designed by...
June 6, 2024
Portarlington Neighbourhood House hosts successful Winter Supper Dance
MORE than 130 Bellarine residents came together last weekend for the Portarlington Neighbourhood House's (PNH) inaugural Winter Supper Dance. The event was held at the...
June 6, 2024
Local asylum seekers stuck in visa limbo
TAMIL asylum seekers Sinthujan and Shyamalie have both been living in the Geelong community for more than 12 years. They fled persecution in Sri Lanka...
June 5, 2024
Inquiry calls for crackdown on supermarket price hikes
A GREENS-LED Senate inquiry into supermarket prices has called for price gouging to be made illegal after hearing "devastating evidence" from consumers about the...
June 4, 2024
Sip while you sing: Pub choir event promises inclusive and social evening
A FUN and social singalong event is set to return to Point Lonsdale next month. Named Sip & Sing, the pub choir style activity will...
June 2, 2024
Clearing the air: EPA encourages community to avoid using wood heaters
AS WINTER nears, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is urging the community to help reduce air pollution by getting their wood heaters serviced...
June 1, 2024
New toolkit levels the playing field
A new program has been launched to assist local sport and recreational clubs in welcoming, including and supporting children who are deaf or hard...
May 31, 2024
A culinary adventure awaits: Annual Geelong food festival to return
GEELONG'S annual food festival is set to return next month with a three-week program of events celebrating the region's best food, drink and hospitality...
May 29, 2024
Reconciliation in the Park to return for 15th year
THE local community will join together next weekend for a day of music, dance and cultural learning for the annual Reconciliation in the Park. Hosted...
May 27, 2024
Barwon Health opens specialist dementia care unit
BARWON Health has launched a specialist dementia care program, offering specialised support to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The new aged...
May 25, 2024
St Leonards says ‘enough’ to gendered violence with candlelight vigil
THE St Leonards community gathered on Friday last week with flowers and candles to honour those who have lost their lives to gendered violence. The...
May 24, 2024
Salvation Army gears up for 60th Red Shield Appeal
THIS weekend marks The Salvation Army's 60th Red Shield Appeal, the country's largest and longest-running doorknock appeal. Running May 25 and May 26, the annual...
May 24, 2024
Award-winning film headed for Geelong debut
A multi-award-winning short film written by local actor Cassidy Krygger is set to make its highly anticipated Geelong debut next month. Set in the 1930s,...
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
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 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 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
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 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
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 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...
