About: Ellie Claringbold
June 27, 2026
An idyllic off-grid sanctuary: 770 Hendy Main Road, Moriac
A RARE opportunity to embrace sustainable living and entrepreneurial freedom awaits you. This newly built, fully off-grid six-bedroom home sits on about 41 acres...
June 26, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
STRONG performances in stableford, par and foursomes competitions highlighted another busy week of golf across the Surf Coast. At The Sands, Matthew Carrigg (24) opened...
June 26, 2026
Everything trout under one roof
FRESHWATER fishers from across Victoria are being invited to learn more about the state’s trout fisheries at a free one-day conference to be held...
June 26, 2026
Diesel lets fans choose the soundtrack
AFETR a string of sold-out performances around the country, Diesel is bringing his audience-led By Request tour to Barwon Heads and Lorne, giving local...
June 25, 2026
Geelong council signals return to draft budget process after community criticism
GEELONG councillors have conceded a controversial overhaul of the budget consultation process failed to meet expectations, as they adopted a $746 million spending plan...
June 24, 2026
Is the next Australian of the Year in Geelong?
THE search for the 2027 Australian of the Year has begun, with people encouraged to nominate people making a difference in their local area. The...
June 23, 2026
Forum promotes women in leadership
A GEELONG forum later this month will highlight opportunities for women to play a greater role in local government and the decisions that shape...
June 21, 2026
Geelong’s newest landmark ready for its debut
Deputy prime minister Richard Males has declared Geelong’s long-awaited convention centre the “missing piece” in the city’s transformation into one of Australia’s great gathering...
June 19, 2026
A night with The Greatest: Cat Power books Geelong return
AMERICAN singer-songwriter Cat Power will return to Geelong later this year, bringing one of the most acclaimed albums of the 2000s back to the...
June 19, 2026
Perfect set: Surf Coast goes 4-0
GEELONG sporting history was made on Saturday night as Eternal MMA 107 delivered a landmark event at Geelong Arena, becoming the first professional mixed...
June 19, 2026
Anglers reel in election demands
A reminder to all the 2026 Victorian state election is not too far away from us. VRFish has developed a list of priorities to make...
June 18, 2026
Community advocacy secures sauna, steam room for Northern Bellarine Aquatic Centre
Northern Bellarine residents will get the sauna and steam room they've long pushed for, with the facilities now confirmed as part of the next...
June 18, 2026
Jobs spared as Deakin abandons contentious restructure proposal
Deakin University has abandoned controversial restructure plans that could have affected about 150 jobs, less than two weeks after the changes were proposed. Staff were...
June 18, 2026
Mystery music event heading to Geelong
GEELONG will become the final stage for a statewide live music tour later this month, with secret performances and surprise artists set to pop...
June 14, 2026
Coonawarra’s best pours into Geelong for one-night
Wine lovers will have the chance to sample more than 100 wines from one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions when the Coonawarra Wine...
June 12, 2026
What it’s really like at a World Cup
MATTHEW Spiranovic is one of Geelong's most celebrated Socceroos, earning 36 caps for the national team. Matt represented Australia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup...
June 12, 2026
20 years serving the community
IN 2006, a single pharmacy opened in Werribee with a simple idea: local pharmacies can help keep communities healthier by making care easier to...
June 12, 2026
Geelong enters the cage
OWNER, Bones MMA Eternal MMA sent waves through the Australian combat sports community when it announced its debut event in Geelong, and the promotion has...
June 12, 2026
Bonus trout boost fishing prospects
***MY Big Catch banner, please*** Around 200,000 extra rainbow trout are being released into Victorian waterways, providing a boost to new and experienced fishers seeking...
June 12, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
WINTER weather finally made its presence felt across the region, with rain washing out some competitions but plenty of strong scoring still emerging at...
June 11, 2026
Exhibition puts homelessness in focus
AN exhibition revealing the hidden face of women's homelessness has arrived in Geelong as new figures show almost 62,000 Victorian women and girls sought...
June 10, 2026
Cats rally fans for White Out match
GEELONG fans will once again be asked to turn GMHBA Stadium into a sea of white when the Cats host the Gold Coast Suns...
June 9, 2026
Draft master plan maps coast’s next 15 years
A draft plan that will help shape the future of the Bellarine coastline over the next 15 years has been released for community feedback. Barwon...
June 7, 2026
Call for compassion as homelessness rises
ENDURANCE athlete and philanthropist Nedd Brockmann has urged Geelong residents to see the humanity behind homelessness. More than 300 people attended the Give Where You...
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