About: Ellie Claringbold
August 4, 2025
Portarlington takes bronze in tourism awards
AUSTRALIA'S mussel capital clinched bronze last week in the annual Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, an accolade that acknowledges Portarlington's "outstanding visitor experience". The awards,...
August 4, 2025
Councillor flags watchdog referral over borough’s adoption of revised community vision
A BOROUGH of Queenscliffe councillor has pledged to refer her own council to the Local Government Inspectorate, alleging the process it followed in adopting...
August 3, 2025
A gentle antidote to loneliness
Natalie Woodfull starts her mornings on Ocean Grove Main Beach, where she and other facilitators guide up to 100 people through gentle movement and...
August 1, 2025
Clubs to rally behind youth mental health
YOUNG football and netball players across the region will lace up their boots and step onto the court this weekend to champion youth mental...
July 31, 2025
Changemakers and trailblazers up for Geelong’s top business honours
BOLD innovators, fearless risk-takers, passionate community leaders and visionary changemakers are among this year's finalists for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The Geelong Chamber of...
July 31, 2025
QMF drops third line-up
GENRE-BENDING folkstress Ally Row, the moody catharsis of Kit Genesis and the blues-infused fire of Otis Namrell Band will join an already jam-packed bill...
July 29, 2025
Grants back big ideas, local changemakers
THE City of Greater Geelong's community grants program will launch for another year this weekend, with funding available to local groups across ten different...
July 29, 2025
Fermentation workshop to explore ancient zero-waste alchemy
THE ancient practice of vegetable fermentation will be the focus of a workshop at Bellarine Secondary College next month, as Farm My School's Nourish...
July 28, 2025
Geelong council sets strategic course for the next four years
THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted its new council plan, which it says will guide its decision-making and resource allocation over the next...
July 24, 2025
Portarlington claims bronze in Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards
PORTARLINGTON has taken bronze in this year’s Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, a nod to the seaside locale’s growing reputation as one of the...
July 23, 2025
Bomb threat sparks evacuation and shuts down Marshall Station
A BOMB threat this evening (Wednesday, July 23) has halted Geelong-bound trains and trigged a police operation at Marshall Station. A spokesperson for Victoria Police...
July 23, 2025
Golf club chips in for the Bellarine
PORTARLINGTON Golf Club is celebrating a record year of community contribution, supporting local causes to the tune of more than $200,000 through donations, fundraising...
July 21, 2025
Portarlington club backs epic ride for MS awareness
THE Portarlington Football Netball Club has joined the growing number of local businesses, groups and organisations to throw their support behind a fellow resident's...
July 17, 2025
BCH salutes retiring nurse
HEALTHCARE provider Bellarine Community Health is honouring a cherished team member who retired last week after half a century of dedicated nursing service to...
July 17, 2025
Foodbank to close but support will continue
THE Drysdale Foodbank will close its doors at the end of the month after more than two decades of providing food relief to the...
July 15, 2025
Help for groups chasing grant funding
LOCAL groups and clubs hoping to secure funding to bring their projects to life are invited to join federal Corangamite MP Libby Coker at...
July 15, 2025
Steps toward safer beaches across the Bellarine
BEACHGOERS on the Bellarine will benefit from a wave of coastal upgrades, with five local projects awarded state funding to improve safety and shoreline...
July 15, 2025
Literary festival brings stories to life from Apollo Bay to Queenscliff
GEELONG Regional Libraries has unveiled the program for this year's Local Word Writers Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity, connection and literature set to...
July 14, 2025
Author talk to boost education support for disadvantaged kids
MULTI-AWARD-WINNING Australian author Jock Serong will lend his time and talent to a fundraiser in Leopold next month, helping to raise vital funds for...
July 14, 2025
Tindale brings global swim officiating experience back to Geelong
GEELONG Swimming Club committee member Peter Tindale had a front-row seat to sporting history last month while helping officiate the Canadian Swim Trials. Tindale, who...
July 11, 2025
NAIDOC celebration starts Queenscliff holiday program
THE Queenscliff Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre was a hive of activity last week, as the Victorian Fisheries Authority launched its winter school holiday...
July 11, 2025
Blak Brews’ mission to unite over tea earns national recognition
LOCAL Indigenous tea brand Blak Brews is back in the spotlight, this time earning national recognition at the NAIDOC Week Awards, presented on Saturday...
July 11, 2025
City reassures St Leonards over land sale – but facility gap remains
THE City of Greater Geelong has responded to community concern about a proposed land sale in St Leonards, assuring residents that its commitment...
July 9, 2025
Furry recruit brings calm and connection to BCH services
A NEW part-time staffer with a wagging tail and natural gift for connection, has joined the team at Bellarine Community Health, lending a paw...
Latest News
Jul 11, 2026
An outstanding country estate
Jul 11, 2026
