About: Ellie Claringbold
November 19, 2024
Dell Eco Reef celebrates another design win
CLIFTON Springs' award-winning artificial reef has again been recognised for its innovative design, this time at the Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards. The Dell Eco...
November 19, 2024
A helping hand for new dads
Simon Moore, a registered nurse and the founder of the Bellarine-based men's support group Strong Dads, believes more needs to be done to support...
November 19, 2024
New exhibition explores artistic visionaries
A new exhibition exploring the artistic dialogue between two of the 20th century's most influential artists will open this weekend at Geelong Gallery. On tour...
November 18, 2024
Traditional Owners’ vision recognised
A PROJECT striving to transform a 66-hectare river plain on the banks of the Barwon River into a cultural, recreational and community precinct has...
November 17, 2024
Barwon Health springs into action to boost community wellbeing
BARWON HEALTH is this month encouraging the local workforce to "Spring into Action", with a campaign aimed at getting the community moving. The healthcare provider...
November 17, 2024
A letter from Santa, thanks to local Lions
WITH Christmas fast approaching, Santa has enlisted the help of his elves at the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads to respond to...
November 16, 2024
genU welcomes renowned business leader to board
DISABILITY support service provider genU has added a well-respected executive and community advocate to its board of directors, an appointment the organisation says is...
November 16, 2024
Children under 16 to be banned from social media
THE federal government has confirmed it will implement a minimum age of 16 to use social media, with legislation to be introduced in Parliament...
November 15, 2024
Drysdale Fire Brigade to host 80th anniversary celebration
THE Drysdale Fire Brigade will throw open its doors to the community for the first time this weekend to mark its 80th anniversary. To be...
November 14, 2024
Corpse flower’s rotten aroma captivates Geelong
TENS of thousands of people flocked to Geelong Botanic Gardens this week to get a glimpse of the rare corpse flower in bloom. With only...
November 13, 2024
Barwon Water to launch quirky display during Geelong Design Week
BARWON Water will this month unveil a new pop-up display aimed at educating the community about what happens when anything other than the "three...
November 13, 2024
CDS marks one year anniversary
VICTORIA'S Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has marked its first 12 months of operation with more than 1 billion drink containers saved from landfill. The scheme,...
November 12, 2024
Pop, rock, dance to take over Mt Duneed Estate
Geelong's Mt Duneed Estate is gearing up for one of its biggest summers yet, as Roundhouse Entertainment launches the 24th edition of its A...
November 12, 2024
Australia underprepared for pandemic, COVID review finds
MANY of the measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic are unlikely to be accepted by the Australian public in the event of another epidemic,...
November 11, 2024
Corpse flower blooms at Geelong Botanic Gardens
AFTER days of anticipation, the rare corpse flower housed at the Geelong Botanic Gardens has begun to bloom for the very first time. Famous for...
November 11, 2024
Deadline extended for Geelong Sustainability’s Electric Homes Program
EXPRESSIONS of interest for a program assisting households to make the switch from gas to renewable and energy efficient electric appliances have been extended...
November 10, 2024
State pledges ban on ‘no fault’ evictions, better protections for renters
BANS on no-fault rental evictions and caps on the cost of breaking a lease are among a raft of rental reforms last month proposed...
November 9, 2024
Wyld Work Projects needs help to grow
THE team behind Wyld Work Projects, a grassroots initiative aimed at reducing social isolation and building active citizenship through nature-based programs, has launched a...
November 9, 2024
Farm My School marks two-year anniversary
THE community last week came together to celebrate two years since the launch of the highly successful Farm My School pilot project at Bellarine...
November 8, 2024
Residents invited to help shape city’s new road management plan
THE City of Greater Geelong will next month host a series of community workshops as it works to update its approach to managing the...
November 8, 2024
A textured tribute to Anglesea
ARCHITECT John Wardle's latest project draws its inspiration from Anglesea's ochre cliffs and rugged coastline. Externally, the colour and tonality of this landscape is expressed...
November 8, 2024
Local music festivals receive $500k lifeline
FOUR of the region's favourite live music festivals will share in a funding boost of almost $500,000, as part of the federal government's Revive...
November 8, 2024
Point Lonsdale ballers seek court upgrade
A LOCAL basketball club is seeking the community's support to upgrade its court facilities and create a "home" for the sport in Point Lonsdale...
November 7, 2024
New digital licence program to teach young children about online safety
A FREE digital literacy program helping young learners to safely navigate the online world has been made available to primary school students across Australia. The...
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