About: Ellie Claringbold
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
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 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 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...
February 23, 2025
Heel prick test expanded for newborns
Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...
February 23, 2025
Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis
BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...
February 22, 2025
Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision
Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...
February 22, 2025
Beach art for climate action
MORE than 30 families gathered in Ocean Grove on Sunday to craft sandy masterpieces along the beach and encourage conversations about protecting the environment. The...
February 22, 2025
Purple Poppy Walk debuts in Portarlington
THE Bellarine community and their four-legged friends will gather at Portarlington's Henderson Reserve ahead of National Day for War Animals this weekend to honour...
February 21, 2025
City seeks bipartisan support to deliver long-awaited Bellarine Link
THE City of Greater Geelong has named the long-awaited Geelong Ring Road extension as a key priority for the region, as the federal election...
February 21, 2025
Panoramic treasure unveiled at QMM
A VIBRANT mural celebrating the borough and its maritime history has found a new home at the Gil Allbutt Boat Shed, located within the...
February 20, 2025
Borough reconsiders G21 membership
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance may shrink in size, as one of its member councils reconsiders its membership with the lobby group. This masthead understands...
February 20, 2025
Young voices rise up in climate documentary
A DOCUMENTARY investigating the impacts of plastic pollution and the climate crisis in communities like Bali, Samoa and Tuvalu will screen this weekend in...
February 20, 2025
Exploring grief through art
SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...
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 19, 2025
Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women
THE community is encouraged to help recognise women who have made a significant and lasting contribution in Victoria, as nominations for the Victorian Honour...
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
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 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 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
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...
Latest News
May 6, 2025
Geelong Business Excellence Awards launched
May 6, 2025
Ambulance upgrades complete in Ocean Grove
May 6, 2025
