About: Ellie Claringbold
April 5, 2026
Geelong Sustainability CEO resigns after 16 months
A local sustainability organisation has confirmed its chief executive has stepped down after just over a year in the role. Geelong Sustainability advised supporters via...
April 5, 2026
Nova’s year without a home
Nova, a four-year-old husky mix with a cheeky personality, has been in care for almost a year and is still waiting for the right...
April 4, 2026
A historic home reimagined for modern living: 8 Grandview Parade, Barwon Heads
JUST metres from the river beach and moments from the town centre – where shops, cafes and restaurants, health services and the local supermarket...
April 4, 2026
Buy the position, unlock the potential: 64 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads
RERRESENTING an exclusive opportunity to claim a premium residential and commercial position in the heart of Barwon Heads’ vibrant and tightly held main street,...
April 4, 2026
Combat Corner column
OWNER, Bones MMA The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay's...
April 4, 2026
Torquay and Jan Juc market stays active
THE Torquay and Jan Juc property market continues to show solid activity, with strong buyer interest balanced by ongoing price sensitivity. Speaking on the latest...
April 4, 2026
A Hamptons home with heart: 18 Wellington Crescent, Torquay
STEP into a beautifully crafted Hamptons-style home where natural light, soft textures and refined finishes create an immediate sense of calm across two thoughtfully...
April 3, 2026
Carving life from timber
NANCY-May weighs 350kg, but it's her quietness that draws people in. A baby humpback whale, carved from a single length of cedar, she carries both...
April 2, 2026
Don’t be alarmed by low-flying choppers
Don’t be surprised if you hear the steady thrum of helicopters overhead in the coming weeks. Aircraft will be scanning powerlines across the Surf Coast,...
April 1, 2026
Speed limits shift as Barwon Heads works near finish
NEW speed limits and traffic changes are being rolled out across Barwon Heads as a series of road safety upgrades near completion. New signage is...
April 1, 2026
Art expo brings colour to Easter weekend
THE Bellarine North Rotary Club will mark 47 years of its annual Easter Art Expo next weekend when the popular event returns to Drysdale. The...
March 31, 2026
Federal journalism fund proving critical for regional news
Regional newspaper publishers say a federal funding program has become critical to maintaining local journalism, with new survey data suggesting many outlets would be...
March 31, 2026
Investigation underway after woman dies in Norlane fire
A woman has died following a house fire in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called to a block of units...
March 31, 2026
Geelong naming policy sparks debate, heads to consultation
A proposed overhaul of how places are named across Greater Geelong has divided councillors ahead of its release for community consultation. Councillors voted on Tuesday...
March 31, 2026
Uniform support reaches 22,700 students across Geelong
MORE than 22,700 free school uniforms and essential items have been distributed to students across the Geelong region as part of a state government...
March 31, 2026
Drop zone, bike hub added at Leopold Primary School
A new park-and-drop zone has been launched at Leopold Primary School to support safer travel for students. The zone, on Melaluka Road forms part of...
March 30, 2026
Final piece falls into place at Oxley Estate
A decade after first welcoming guests, Portarlington's Oxley Estate has opened a purpose-built event centre. For owners Pauline and Peter Phillipou, the addition is the...
March 28, 2026
Blue water outlook in Old Torquay: 5 Follett Street, Torquay
SET in a tightly held Old Torquay pocket, this solid coastal home captures sweeping blue-water outlooks and effortless indoor-outdoor living, with generous spaces designed...
March 28, 2026
Seclusion on Summerhills: 8 Summerhills Avenue, Lorne
THIS well-designed coastal home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a powder room, multiple living zones and four separate decks, creating a spacious and...
March 28, 2026
Rising talent puts Surf Coast on the combat sports map
LOCAL amateur boxer Emily Biram continued her strong run of form with a win over the weekend, adding another polished performance to her growing...
March 28, 2026
Kayak legend returns to Queenscliff
MORE than four decades after pushing off from Queenscliff on what is still regarded as one of the most extraordinary small-boat journeys ever attempted,...
March 28, 2026
Modern comfort, effortless living
PERFECTLY positioned in a quiet pocket of Mount Duneed, this beautifully presented home offers a seamless blend of contemporary style, spacious living and effortless...
March 26, 2026
Restoration begins on Queenscliff wreck bell
FOR generations of Queenscliff residents, the sound of the wreck bell carried a single unmistakable meaning: trouble at sea. Long before radios and sirens, the...
March 25, 2026
Funding available for Landcare projects
LANDCARE and environmental volunteer groups across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian...
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New big box retail in Ocean Grove hits the market
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