About: Ellie Claringbold
March 9, 2025
Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...
March 9, 2025
Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable
An estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...
March 9, 2025
200 metres and counting: Longest book project ramps up
PORTARLINGTON artist Fern Smith has set the ambitious goal of completing her Guinness World Record breaking art project by November. Dubbed the "longest book in...
March 9, 2025
Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats
A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...
March 9, 2025
Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands
THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...
March 7, 2025
Eliminating the guesswork
MANY individuals and families have experiences where they are actively seeking support, resources and guidance ensuring their loved ones have the tools to navigate...
March 7, 2025
Striving for continued excellence
RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...
March 7, 2025
New masterclass aims to transform food systems
FARM My School will host regenerative farming pioneer and educator Dan Kittredge next month, for the local launch of a world-first masterclass aimed at...
March 7, 2025
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
March 7, 2025
The woman changing the future of Australian home building
IN an industry long dominated by men, Jessica Farrell is proving that leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence are what truly define success. As...
March 7, 2025
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
March 6, 2025
Structural issues force immediate closure of North Geelong waste facility
SAFETY concerns have led to the immediate closure of a North Geelong waste facility. In a statement issued on Wednesday (March 5) evening, City of...
March 5, 2025
Geelong’s environmental strategy: Progress report shows 94% of goals on track
THE City of Greater Geelong has released a report detailing its progress since the council adopted a 10-year environmental strategy in 2020. At its meeting...
March 4, 2025
Public consultation to begin on proposed Ocean Grove land sale
THE City of Greater Geelong is considering the sale of two council-owned sites in Ocean Grove. At its February meeting earlier this week, the council...
March 4, 2025
Barwon Heads community rallies to support volunteer firefighters
REPRESENTATIVES from the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, and the Barwon Heads cricket and football clubs gathered last weekend to deliver a $1,500...
March 3, 2025
St Leonards author explores masculinity and fatherhood in debut novel
ST LEONARDS author and youth worker Zeb Granger has self-published his debut fantasy novel, an epic story tackling fatherhood and mental health that he...
March 2, 2025
Finding life’s vintage: A journey from finance to wine-making
When John White was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at the age of 51, his wife asked him a simple question that proved to...
March 1, 2025
Diverse events mark IWD on Bellarine
THE Bellarine Peninsula will mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a wide range of events inspiring the community to "march forward" together...
March 1, 2025
Purple poppies and paws: Portarlington remembers service animals
DOGS of all sizes and breeds joined with members of the community on Sunday for a special commemorative walk honouring the deeds and sacrifices...
February 28, 2025
Joyful crowd embraces Festival of Colours in new location
OCEAN Grove Park exploded in a sea of colour last Sunday, as the community gathered for the annual Festival of Colours. The event, which is...
February 28, 2025
Bellarine Link draws mixed response from Corangamite candidates
THE City of Greater Geelong's calls last week for all candidates running in Corangamite in the coming federal election to commit funding to the...
February 28, 2025
Clare Reilly to take on epic Munda Biddi challenge
PORTARLINGTON resident and multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate Clare Reilly is on a mission to show the world that living with a disability doesn't define...
February 27, 2025
Queenscliff fisheries station faces closure in proposed workforce restructure
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has proposed a significant restructure to its operations that could see its station in Queenscliff close and the size...
February 24, 2025
$573m pledge to improve women’s health
THE Albanese Government has pledged a $573 million funding boost to improve women's access to long-term contraceptives, menopause support and endometriosis and pelvic pain...
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