About: Ellie Claringbold
March 25, 2026
Call for experts to lead Geelong business workshops
LOCAL entrepreneurs and industry experts are invited to help design the 16th annual Geelong Small Business Festival as the council begins its search for...
March 24, 2026
Writers festival debut to bring national authors to Surf Coast
The Surf Coast will host one of Australia’s most recognisable finance journalists this June, with Chris Kohler confirmed as the headline speaker at a...
March 24, 2026
Health authorities urge vaccinations as measles risk grows
HEALTH authorities are urging residents across the Barwon South West region to check their measles vaccination status as cases continue to rise across the...
March 24, 2026
Scholarships launched to support women’s leadership
A NEW scholarship program aimed at helping women to grow their leadership skills was launched last week as part of the region's International Women's...
March 23, 2026
Geelong Travel earns top honours for luxury cruise travel
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised among the leading agencies in Australia after a standout year helping travellers book luxury cruise experiences. Geelong Travel,...
March 23, 2026
Councils examine planning controls as Coles debate continues
PLANNING controls for Point Lonsdale will be reviewed by the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe amid ongoing debate over a...
March 22, 2026
On board the boom: The Q Train and a region gaining momentum
GEELONG and the Bellarine are entering a new era as tourism destinations and few operators are better placed to see it than The Q...
March 21, 2026
Dual-wing beach house among the Moonahs: 22 Cameron Road, Anglesea
SET in a coveted position in the tightly held pocket of Cameron Road, this exceptional four-bedroom home is the quintessential modern beach residence that...
March 21, 2026
Game on: next generation of football stars invited to hone their skills
AN April school holiday development camp will give young footballers across Geelong and the Surf Coast a chance to sharpen their skills. Run by Coerver...
March 20, 2026
Queenscliff Hotel reopens after major restoration
THE Queenscliff Hotel has reopened its doors, bringing one of the town's most recognisable landmarks back into use after seven years. Owners Rob and Tammy...
March 19, 2026
Final plans released for St Leonards Pier rebuild
The final design for the St Leonards Pier rebuild was released on Tuesday this week. While the pier's larger footprint and revised layout were confirmed...
March 16, 2026
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
March 15, 2026
Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay
Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...
March 15, 2026
Stuart Coffield-led Geelong Travel crowned nation’s best
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised as the best in the country after a standout year delivering premium touring experiences. Geelong Travel, led by...
March 14, 2026
Monica Hayes Award honours Bellarine volunteer
A long-serving member of the Portarlington Football Netball Club has been named the recipient of the 2026 Monica Hayes Award. Club secretary Anne Mathieson received the...
March 13, 2026
Ocean Grove author spins wild orangutan tale
SIBLING squabbles take a wild turn in Ocean Grove author Heather Gallagher's new children's novel My Brother, The Orangutan. The story, which Gallagher will launch...
March 13, 2026
Local family adopts kitten injured in January bushfires
A KITTEN found injured in northern Victoria after the January bushfires has found a new home with a local family. The young cat, now named...
March 12, 2026
Music fundraiser to support Auslan learning
A Geelong father has organised a community fundraiser this weekend inspired by his three-year-old daughter, who uses Auslan as she navigates complex health challenges. The...
March 11, 2026
Roaming cats targeted in new discount scheme
CAT owners who commit to keeping their pets contained at all times will be rewarded with at least 50 per cent off their annual...
March 11, 2026
Borough joins push to delay mandatory glass bin
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will join a growing coalition of Victorian councils opposing the state's proposed four-bin waste system, aligning itself with the neighbouring...
March 10, 2026
Review targets Bellarine bus gaps
BUS services across the Bellarine Peninsula are under review, as the state government opens consultation on how the network should adapt to the region's...
March 9, 2026
Mayor, deputy clash over campaign rules
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has stopped short of adopting a formal policy governing how elected members campaign for state or federal office, instead endorsing...
March 8, 2026
The Queenscliff lifeboat that searched for Harold Holt turns 100
When Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared off Cheviot Beach in 1967, the search for him stretched across land, air and sea. Among those sent into...
March 7, 2026
Elevated Lorne classic with ocean views: 98 Smith Street, Lorne
HELD by the one family for over 50 years, this elevated four-bedroom brick residence occupies a prized position within Lorne's most tightly held residential...
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