About: Ellie Claringbold
August 29, 2024
New classical duo to grace St George’s
ST GEORGE'S Anglican Church will host an intimate recital next month in aid of its ongoing restoration appeal. Cecilia's Daughters, a newly formed classical...
August 28, 2024
3G shutdown delayed until October
TELSTRA and Optus have postponed the shutdown of their 3G mobile networks until October, after a Senate inquiry found the country was "inadequately prepared"...
August 27, 2024
Deakin trial explores links between food and mood
Can diet changes and an increase in enjoyable physical activity help to improve the wellbeing of those experiencing serious mental health struggles? A clinical trial...
August 27, 2024
Community input sought for heritage strategy
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking the community's help to identify instances of rich history, culture and tradition across the region, as it...
August 27, 2024
Local firm’s passion for adventure recognised
TRAILBLAZING outdoor adventure provider Geelong Adventure Specialists (GAS) first launched onto the scene more than 10 years ago after co-owners Jeremy and Shelley Wright...
August 26, 2024
Equality in gold: Women shine in Paris
From swimmer Kaylee McKeown's back-to-back titles in the 100m and 200m backstroke events to BMX rider Saya Sakakibara's emotional win after a horror crash...
August 26, 2024
Homelessness network demands action on housing
THE Barwon & South West Homelessness Network (BSWHN) is urging the state government to begin moving on the 1,300 new social and affordable homes...
August 25, 2024
Help choose Westfield Geelong’s Local Hero
WESTFIELD Geelong is encouraging the community to cast their vote to help determine this year's Westfield Local Hero and the recipient of a $20,000 grant. Now...
August 23, 2024
Sunrise yoga for mental health: 2,000 to take to GMHBA Stadium
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium is set to host a unique and uplifting sunrise yoga session, bringing 2,000 people together...
August 21, 2024
Community encouraged to use free mental health, wellbeing support
A COMMUNITY event seeking to inform local residents about a free mental health and social connection service operating in the region was held in...
August 21, 2024
Study reveals extent of tradie pain
More than nine in 10 tradies have experienced some form of pain or injury in the past 12 months, with the majority experiencing, on...
August 21, 2024
One in four Aussies battle long-term loneliness
Australians who are single, unemployed, living with disability, experiencing financial hardship or poor health are more likely to be persistently lonely, a new study...
August 19, 2024
Major health shake-up for Barwon South West
THE health services operating in the Barwon South West region will be brought together to form a local health service network, the Victorian government...
August 16, 2024
Premier visits Bellarine Secondary College
VICTORIAN Premier Jacinta Allan dropped by the Drysdale campus of Bellarine Secondary College on Friday last week for a tour of its thriving regenerative...
August 16, 2024
Child protection program visits Geelong
CHILD protection organisation Bravehearts visited a childcare centre in Geelong West earlier this week to arm kindergarten students with a raft of safety skills...
August 15, 2024
Community campaign seeks to improve Bellarine’s look, feel and function
A FORMER City of Greater Geelong councillor has reinvigorated his grassroots campaign to "protect, preserve and enhance" the quality of life for community members...
August 15, 2024
Geelong filmmaker up for AACTA award
A short film written by Geelong actor Cassidy Krygger has been named a contender in the 2025 AACTA Awards, Australia's most prestigious film and...
August 15, 2024
Childcare workers get 15 per cent pay rise
EARLY childhood education workers are set to receive a 15 per cent wage increase, as part of a $3.6 billion investment into the sector...
August 14, 2024
Study shows the extent of period poverty in Australia
About three in five, or 64 per cent, of Australians have struggled to afford basic menstruation products, with nearly one in five resorting to...
August 12, 2024
City targets growth
THE City of Greater Geelong has adopted a new 10-year economic development plan that seeks to launch the city onto the national and international...
August 12, 2024
Ocean Grove’s youngest business mogul
AN 11-year-old Ocean Grove resident has launched a skincare business, and she has big plans for the future. Inspired by the entrepreneurial efforts of a...
August 11, 2024
Homelessness agencies demand 60,000 new social homes
HOMELESSNESS services and agencies operating as part of the Victorian Homelessness Network last week gathered on Spring Street to call on the Victorian government...
August 9, 2024
City seeks health snapshot
HOUSEHOLDS across Greater Geelong might receive an email, letter or phone call over the next month as the City of Greater Geelong runs this...
August 8, 2024
Students learn about food waste
STUDENTS at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School in Queenscliff are well on their way to becoming food waste warriors after participating in a series...
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