About: Ellie Claringbold
December 14, 2023
Summer starts here: Torquay’s Nightjar Festival is back
AFTER a four-year hiatus, the Nightjar Festival is set to return next month with a new format and jam-packed roster of live music and...
December 14, 2023
Community spirit shines at Bellarine Springs Retirement Village
RESIDENTS at the Bellarine Springs Retirement Village have rallied around the Drysdale Family Support Foodbank, donating more than $4,000 to those in need. Funds were...
December 14, 2023
Industry legend inducted into hall of fame
ROBIN Brockett, chief winemaker at Scotchmans Hill winery located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, has been inducted into the Geelong Wine Show's...
December 11, 2023
Bellarine’s culinary gems Claribeaux and Surfside Café bask in Golden Plate glory
SEVERAL of the Bellarine's prized culinary hot spots have been recognised at this year's Golden Plate Regional Hospitality Awards. The Golden Plate Awards were established...
December 11, 2023
Young filmmakers tackle tough topic in award-winning smartphone film
A PAIR of 12-year-old boys from the Bellarine Peninsula have won awards at an international film festival for a short war-themed film they made...
December 9, 2023
Petition calls for unified LGA
A PETITION calling for the unification of Point Lonsdale under a single local government area has been circulating around the town, stirring up both...
December 8, 2023
A voice for the voiceless
Kgshak Akec's life has changed seemingly overnight. Earlier this year, the Lara local's debut novel, Hopeless Kingdom, was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. The prize...
November 24, 2023
Indelible Bella
A shift in creative direction marks a new beginning for seasoned performer, Isabella Losi, and she wants you to know, she is just getting...
November 21, 2023
Victorian government urged to implement drug testing to save lives
MELI, along with 76 other peak bodies and health organisations, are calling on the Victorian government to implement drug checking services to reduce the...
November 19, 2023
Program fosters friendships between young and old
BELLARINE Community Health has launched a pilot intergenerational initiative bringing together clients from its Social Support program and students from Point Lonsdale Primary School...
November 19, 2023
Woman on mission to reunite with husband in Australia, one plastic bottle at a time
THE OWNER of a Geelong-based counselling service is seeking plastic bottle donations from the local community to help bring her husband to Australia. Indi Leigh,...
November 18, 2023
Dream big, write often
An English teacher at Newcomb Secondary College has released a new young adult novel exploring relationships, deception and love. Titled Summer Change, the coming-of-age story...
November 18, 2023
Marathon mission for men’s health
AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident is taking on a marathon a week for the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research and...
November 18, 2023
New lease on life
The shift from optometry to refurbishing furniture destined for landfill might seem large to most, but it's a choice that has paid off for...
November 18, 2023
Give a gift of dignity this Christmas
VOLUNTEERS are seeking donations of toiletries and sanitary items for women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough this Christmas. The...
November 14, 2023
Breaking bread and breaking down barriers
A PEER support initiative for men spearheaded by not-for-profit organisation, the Men's Table, has launched in Queenscliff, providing local men the opportunity to develop...
November 12, 2023
Free TAFE program targets skill gaps
MORE than 80 tuition-free TAFE qualifications and short courses targeting a range of in-demand industries are available to individuals looking to upskill or change...
November 11, 2023
Puppy love: Detector dogs in urgent need of foster homes
AS MANY as 70 future Australian Border Force (ABF) detector dogs are in desperate need of foster homes across the Greater Geelong region to...
November 11, 2023
Point of difference
Interior stylist Kate Webber has one key piece of advice: curate your home slowly. A lifetime of experience has taught her to resist the temptation...
November 11, 2023
A match made in heaven: Geelong gets a taste of Melbourne’s best lobster roll
The team behind Melbourne's favourite lobster roll has arrived in Geelong. Until the end of January, Austin's Wines in Sutherlands Creek will host Pinchy's for...
November 11, 2023
Santa in need of Christmas helpers
IF YOU ask Patrick Sheean what he enjoys most about donning a Santa Claus suit every year for Christmas, he will tell you it's...
November 9, 2023
Local change-makers win big
ENVIRONMENTAL innovators and trailblazers have been recognised at this year's Tidy Towns and Sustainable Cities Awards with three local initiatives taking out prizes. Now in...
November 5, 2023
North Bellarine artists on show
The Bellarine Peninsula Arts Association are gearing up for this year's four-day North Bellarine Arts Trail, with the event set to be filled with...
November 5, 2023
‘Our own little village’: New support group for dads hits the Bellarine
A FREE support group for new fathers navigating the transition to parenthood has launched on the Bellarine Peninsula, providing the opportunity for dads to...
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