About: Ellie Claringbold

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May 31, 2025

Bellarine women pour support into a cause close to home

ABOUT 40 people gathered over cuppas and cake last week for the Bellarine Women's Workshop's Biggest Morning Tea, raising more than $1,600 in support...

May 30, 2025

More than a helping hand

HEALTH service provider Bellarine Community Health (BCH) marked National Volunteer Week last week with a celebration of its dedicated volunteer base at the Point...

May 30, 2025

Borough salutes service of volunteers

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has recognised the dedication and impact of its local volunteers, bringing the community together in celebration at its annual Community...

May 29, 2025

MP urges council to honour Portarlington funding commitment

AS VICTORIAN government-funded upgrades to the Portarlington Recreation Reserve near completion, Bellarine MP Alison Marchant is calling on the City of Greater Geelong to...

May 29, 2025

Fury over fire levy

A PETITION calling for the State Government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) to be overturned has reached 37,000 signatures as local firefighters,...

May 28, 2025

City of Greater Geelong to continue in-home aged care after backlash

THE City of Greater Geelong will continue providing in-home community care services, following significant pressure from the Australian Services Union (ASU), state Labor MPs...

May 28, 2025

Rotary calls for volunteers to keep life-changing project alive

A ROTARY club-led initiative giving new life to decommissioned playgrounds in disadvantaged overseas communities is in urgent need of new volunteers to ensure the...

May 27, 2025

Locals lead community bus dream

A TRIO of Portarlington businessowners are banding together to drive a grassroots push to purchase a community bus, aimed at improving local transport and...

May 27, 2025

Region’s best beers take centre stage

SOME of the Geelong region's top brewers tapped into success last week, earning recognition for their standout suds at the 2025 Australian International Beer...

May 26, 2025

Tourism ties secured

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has decided to continue its partnership with Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) for the next four years. After weeks...

May 25, 2025

Palliative care in focus at coming Bellarine Community Health event

SPECIALIST health service provider Bellarine Community Health (BCH) will next week host an information session about the palliative care supports available to the local...

May 25, 2025

AFLW star’s clothing label sparks conversations that matter

AFLW Cats player Mikayla Bowen is driven by an immense passion for mental health and resilience, one that has been shaped both by tragedy...

May 24, 2025

Ocean Grove Golf Club swings into action for mental health

OCEAN Grove Golf Club teed off a new tradition this week, launching a one-day event aimed at breaking the silence around mental health both...

May 23, 2025

Final days to apply for positive ageing grants

THERE are just four days left to apply for a positive ageing grant from the City of Greater Geelong. Grants of up to $1,000 are...

May 22, 2025

“An absolute crime”: Firefighters, farmers protest new tax

SIRENS howled through the streets of Geelong's CBD on Tuesday as farmers, firefighters and other emergency service personnel staged a rally against the Victorian...

May 22, 2025

Budget win paves way for Bellarine transport overhaul

THE Victorian government's 2025-26 budget, handed down on Tuesday, has allocated funding for a comprehensive review of the Bellarine's bus network, which locals have...

May 18, 2025

“In silence, darkness thrives”: Jelena Dokic leads call for change at vigil

LANDMARKS across Geelong turned purple last week as the community gathered to remember the lives of the women and children impacted or killed by...

May 16, 2025

Meli welcomes new CEO as inaugural leader retires

COMMUNITY service provider Meli has appointed a new chief executive officer, as its inaugural CEO prepares to retire. Robyn Hayles, a leader with more than...

May 14, 2025

Borough’s draft budget balances tight finances with community priorities

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has released its draft 2025-26 budget for public exhibition, as it works to balance the delivery of essential services with...

May 14, 2025

Optus expands 5G across Geelong

MAJOR Australian teclo Optus is forging ahead with its 5G network rollout across the nation, with10 existing Geelong towers recently upgraded to include the...

May 13, 2025

Farm My School workshop series to culminate in feast

FARM My School will this month host a communal dining experience alongside some of the region's most notable chefs to celebrate the success of...

May 12, 2025

Future leaders champion water safety in youth parliament push

A TRIO of young advocates from Geelong's Victorian youth parliament team have taken their push for improved water safety to Bellarine MP Alison Marchant...