About: Ellie Claringbold
January 2, 2025
Geelong Gallery to host Archibald Prize
A TOURING exhibition of Australia's most celebrated portraiture prize will pass through Geelong later this year. Geelong Gallery will serve as the exclusive Victorian host...
December 31, 2024
Lights up: Ocean Grove shines brighter for junior sports
THE local sporting stars who call the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve home can now train and play under lights, thanks to a recently completed...
December 31, 2024
Billy Elliot takes the stage in Geelong
Multi-award-winning production Billy Elliot is headed to the Geelong stage for the first time. Presented by Footlight Productions, the musical will enjoy a 13-show run...
December 30, 2024
Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities
RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...
December 29, 2024
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
December 29, 2024
How biophilic design can transform your home and life
NEWTOWN artist and scientist Dr Mary-Jane Walker is on a mission to help the broader community rebuild its connection to nature by helping them...
December 28, 2024
Fireworks displays to light up the Bellarine for New Year’s Eve
THOUSANDS of people are expected to gather in Portarlington and Queenscliff next week to ring in the New Year, with three fireworks displays set...
December 27, 2024
Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected
THE federal government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...
December 27, 2024
The Potato Shed unveils 2025 season
THE Potato Shed has launched its season program for the year ahead, promising 12 months of world-class performances that will captivate audiences of all...
December 23, 2024
$50m funding push for type 1 diabetes prevention, treatment
The federal government will provide more than $50 million in funding to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) over the next five years in...
December 22, 2024
Surf Coast to host major Rotary conference
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the annual Rotary 9780 District Conference, which is slated for next year between March 21 and 23 on the Surf...
December 21, 2024
Art fills the Queenscliff Pier
THE Art on the Pier exhibition has again been installed along the Queenscliff Pier, with about 150 entries vying for honours in next year's...
December 20, 2024
Beanie Tree brings festive cheer to Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON'S crocheters and knitters have teamed up to again pay it forward this Christmas, handcrafting about 300 beanies for children and young people who...
December 19, 2024
Construction begins at Portarlington water recycling plant begins
CONSTRUCTION on the new Portarlington Water Reclamation Plant has begun. The project will involve the installation of ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis infrastructure, with the aim...
December 17, 2024
New chief to drive Give Where You Live Foundation’s mission
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has found a new chief executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Zac Lewis, a Geelong local...
December 17, 2024
School saving bonus begins rollout
THE rollout of the Victorian government's $400 school saving bonus has begun, with families across the Bellarine now able to get access to the...
December 16, 2024
First Nations groups denounce Geelong council move to acknowledge Australia Day
LOCAL First Nations groups have condemned the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to return to celebrating Australia Day on January 26, with one prominent...
December 16, 2024
A brighter future for Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve
THE highly anticipated stage two works on the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve are expected to begin in the new year, with a revised plan...
December 16, 2024
Community urged to prioritise ladder safety as hospitalisations rise
THE community is being urged to take care when climbing ladders, whether people are decorating their homes with Christmas decorations or taking advantage of...
December 15, 2024
Bellarine Peninsula Restaurant named regional Victoria’s best
THE Bellarine Peninsula's Jack Rabbit Restaurant has taken home the top gong at this year's Golden Plate Awards for its culinary excellence. It joins an...
December 15, 2024
The Pierce Brothers return to The Night Tree
Melbourne indie-folk duo the Pierce Brothers will stop by the Torquay Hotel next year as part of a national tour celebrating the 10th anniversary...
December 14, 2024
Santa’s sleigh to ride through Leopold
THE Leopold Fire Brigade will be the first in a series of Santa runs across the Bellarine starting from next week, as firefighters do...
December 14, 2024
Point Lonsdale’s Christmas tree lights up the night
COMMUNITY members of all ages gathered at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall last Saturday to welcome in the festive season. About 500 people attended...
December 12, 2024
Leon Bridges cancels A Day on the Green show
GRAMMY Award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges has cancelled his coming A Day on the Green performance at Mt Duneed Estate due to a scheduling...
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