About: Ellie Claringbold
February 19, 2025
More funding needed for family violence support
COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...
February 17, 2025
Farm My School launches fundraiser
THE team behind the Farm My School pilot program at Bellarine Secondary College has started a new fundraiser, as they work towards launching the...
February 16, 2025
Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria
The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...
February 15, 2025
Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland
Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...
February 15, 2025
Bellarine teen leads charge for Tones and I gig
A BELLARINE teenager is hoping to bring Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I to the region for an intimate acoustic show as part of the...
February 15, 2025
TAC hosts golf clinic for Victorians recovering from road trauma
GOLFING enthusiasts living with a disability or recovering from injury took to the fairways ahead of the Vic Open last week for an all...
February 14, 2025
Colourful celebration moves to Ocean Grove
THE annual Festival of Colours will move from the Torquay foreshore to Ocean Grove when it returns for its 10th edition next week. Organised by...
February 10, 2025
Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme
LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...
February 10, 2025
Work starts on Wedge Street beach access upgrade
WORKS have begun in Ocean Grove this week to replace the ageing beach access stairs at Wedge Street. In recent years, the stairs have sustained...
February 8, 2025
Ocean Grove beach to get creative for climate
SANDY creations of all shapes and sizes will take over Ocean Grove main beach next weekend when families across the Bellarine gather for a...
February 7, 2025
Portarlington food relief service desperately seeks new home
A PORTARLINGTON food relief service is fighting to keep its much-needed community program afloat as it faces the prospect of losing its home of...
February 7, 2025
Council votes to reinstate Australia Day celebrations
THE City of Greater Geelong will return to celebrating Australia Day on January 26 and stop all advocacy to the federal government that the...
February 6, 2025
Budget concerns stall borough’s reconciliation action plan
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has put its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on hold, as its newly elected council grapples with a "tight budget" and...
February 6, 2025
Geelong Rainbow Festival cancelled
THE 2025 edition of the annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will not go ahead next week, with organisers citing limited resources and stretched finances among...
February 5, 2025
New pottery studio opens in Drysdale
CERAMIC artist and pottery teacher Leanne Doble says the best thing about creating art is the freedom. "It's not about right or wrong – it's...
February 5, 2025
Op shops forced to dispose of tonnes of unsaleable items
OPPORTUNITY shops across the region are struggling to keep up with the ongoing issue of illegal rubbish dumping at their volunteer-run collection sites. For All...
February 4, 2025
Cultura CEO to retire
LOCAL multicultural organisation Cultura is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer, following current chief Joy Leggo's decision to retire later this...
February 4, 2025
2,419 portraits to shine a light on men’s mental health
THE team behind Geelong's Liminal Gallery has launched a new fundraising initiative aimed at raising $100,000 for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Motivated by...
February 4, 2025
Major upgrade for Geelong’s water supply underway
MAJOR upgrade works have begun on the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline (MGP) to increase its capacity and expand its reach, with the aim of...
February 4, 2025
‘A lot of cricket’: Newcomb Bulls veteran hits 450 game milestone
NEWCOMB Bulls Cricket Club veteran Frank Canadillas marked his 450th senior game earlier this month in a Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Round 11 club...
February 3, 2025
Recycling revolution: Community effort supports children’s charity
LOCAL retiree Mark Gingell is turning empty bottles into hope for disadvantaged children across the country. With the help of Searoad Ferries, in mid-November last...
February 3, 2025
Australia launches national autism strategy
The federal government has launched its first-ever national autism strategy, a seven-year plan aimed at improving support and life outcomes for the almost 300,000...
February 1, 2025
Community to walk, run, jog for dementia awareness
Runners, walkers and joggers across the region will lace up their shoes later this year to support the more than 5000 people living with...
February 1, 2025
Instagram star brings classic cinema to life in Geelong
Local actor and award-winning filmmaker Cassidy Krygger will this year bring her love of classic cinema to audiences across the region with a series...
