About: Ellie Claringbold

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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...

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...