About: Ellie Claringbold

Music, Markets, Magic: Immerse yourself in the Nightjar Festival

In a triumphant return, the Nightjar Festival will kick off next month with a new format.

The event will run from...

Surf, sand and surf life saving

MORE THAN 1,000 swimmers took part in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club’s Rock2Ramp event at Point Roadknight Beach yesterday. The ocean swim and family...

A greener heart for Geelong: Phase 3 of Malop Street Green Spine completed

THE third stage of the Malop Street Green Spine project is finished, extending the botanic walk and separated bicycle lanes completed in previous stages...

Portarlington and Queenscliff to light up for New Year’s Eve

LOCALS and visitors across the Bellarine Peninsula are preparing to celebrate the coming of the new year with friends, family and fireworks displays. In Portarlington,...

Make a splash, not a tragedy: Unregistered pools pose risk to children

THE City of Greater Geelong (COGG) is reminding community members to register their new swimming pools and spas and have their safety barriers inspected...

The fruits of love

What do you do when you find yourself with 32 hectares in a premium wine growing region blessed with iron-rich black volcanic soil? For Toby...

Jolly jaunt: Santa to hit the road with local firefighters

SANTA will make a special visit to children across the Bellarine Peninsula on Christmas Eve with the help of the region's local CFA fire...

A step back in time

A GATSBY-INSPIRED bar has opened in the heart of Geelong's CBD, offering up vintage spirits and innovative cocktails in an intimate and upscale Art...

Supermarket profits soar: Is price gouging at play?

SARAH Mansfield, Greens Member for Western Victoria, along with the Australian Greens have set their sights on the rising cost of groceries, accusing the...

Ocean Grove Nature Reserve prepares for bushfire season

FUEL management measures will be completed at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve over the next month by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) in preparation for...

One 3225: Borough open to boundary change

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has responded to a petition calling for Point Lonsdale to be unified under a single local government area, expressing its...

Portarlington Community Carols: Festive cheer returns to the foreshore

COMMUNITY Carols will once again grace the Portarlington foreshore for a night of singing and festive fun. The beloved event will be held tonight (Friday,...

Beyond the canvas

Painter Nic Everist is fascinated by the stories behind the landscapes that surround us. Some of these stories are historic. Others are rooted in our own...

Bellarine women raise vital funds for breast cancer research

THE Bellarine Women's Network (BWN) raised more than $14,000 for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) at its sixth annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast, doubling its...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...