About: Ellie Claringbold
June 20, 2024
Foodie paradise: Tastes of Greater Geelong unveils biggest program yet
THE full program for this year's Tastes of Greater Geelong has dropped, promising the food festival's biggest event to date. More than 100 events spread...
June 17, 2024
Farmer-made film sparks open conversation about mental health
A FARMER and mental health advocate has turned to filmmaking to help shine a light on the critical mental health issues facing Australia's farming...
June 16, 2024
Geelong women asked to stand for election
ADVOCATES for gender parity in local government gathered on Friday last week to launch a campaign encouraging women to run for council in this...
June 16, 2024
Local advocacy group launches drive to assist asylum seekers
THE Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees (QRAR) advocacy group has launched a gift card drive to support asylum seekers living across the Geelong region. The...
June 15, 2024
Live and Local program aims to fortify Geelong’s live music scene
THE City of Greater Geelong will this month host a series of free industry development sessions for locals who work in the music industry. The...
June 15, 2024
Nightide to light up the longest night
QUEENSCLIFF is again gearing up to toast the longest night of the year with a fire- and ice-themed winter solstice celebration. Now in its second...
June 14, 2024
Friday and Saturday afternoons most dangerous for drivers
FRIDAY and Saturday afternoons are the most dangerous time on the road for motorists during the winter, Victoria Police data has revealed. New crash data...
June 14, 2024
Boronggook Drysdale Library scoops award for stunning architecture
THE $9.15 million Boronggook Drysdale Library has been celebrated for its unique, "robust" and "joyful" design with a Public Architecture Award. The library, designed by...
June 13, 2024
Remembrance tree planted to remember lives lost to violence
A MOONAH tree has been planted on the St Leonards foreshore to honour those who have lost their lives to violence. The local community gathered...
June 11, 2024
World-class cinema coming to Queenscliff
FILM lovers from across the region will converge at Queenscliff Town Hall later this month for the annual Queenscliff Film Festival. Now in its 12th...
June 10, 2024
Geelong seeks to strengthen ties with Japan for economic growth
A JAPANESE delegation visited Geelong last Thursday (May 30) to explore possible investment opportunities in the region. Led by deputy consul-general Natsuko Miguchi, the delegation...
June 10, 2024
City to create LGBTIQA+ Action Plan
THE City of Greater Geelong has confirmed it will develop a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Action Plan to better facilitate inclusion across the region. The plan will...
June 9, 2024
Bellarine Bayside CEO to step down
BELLARINE Bayside is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer. The not-for-profit's currently serving chief, Bruce Elliot, announced late last month that he...
June 9, 2024
Choose your own theatrical adventure
TICKETS are on sale for an immersive, choose-your-own-adventure styled theatre experience at Queenscliff's Vue Grand Hotel. Set at a hospital fundraiser in 1924, ROARING brings...
June 8, 2024
Local SES volunteers joins calls for more funding
MEMBERS of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) from across the region have thrown their support behind a volunteer-led campaign calling for a sustainable...
June 7, 2024
Geelong gathers for Reconciliation in the Park
GEELONG'S Johnstone Park came alive with music and dance on Sunday, as the local community gathered for Reconciliation in the Park, now in its...
June 7, 2024
Bellarine Wholefoods wins award for customer service
BELLARINE Wholefoods has been celebrated for its commitment to customer service, taking home the top prize at the Bellarine North Rotary's annual Service Excellence...
June 7, 2024
Great Ocean Road retreat named Australian Home of the Year
A luxury holiday home on the Great Ocean Road has been named this year's Australian Home of the Year. The Separation Creek property, designed by...
June 6, 2024
Portarlington Neighbourhood House hosts successful Winter Supper Dance
MORE than 130 Bellarine residents came together last weekend for the Portarlington Neighbourhood House's (PNH) inaugural Winter Supper Dance. The event was held at the...
June 6, 2024
Local asylum seekers stuck in visa limbo
TAMIL asylum seekers Sinthujan and Shyamalie have both been living in the Geelong community for more than 12 years. They fled persecution in Sri Lanka...
June 5, 2024
Inquiry calls for crackdown on supermarket price hikes
A GREENS-LED Senate inquiry into supermarket prices has called for price gouging to be made illegal after hearing "devastating evidence" from consumers about the...
June 4, 2024
Sip while you sing: Pub choir event promises inclusive and social evening
A FUN and social singalong event is set to return to Point Lonsdale next month. Named Sip & Sing, the pub choir style activity will...
June 2, 2024
Clearing the air: EPA encourages community to avoid using wood heaters
AS WINTER nears, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is urging the community to help reduce air pollution by getting their wood heaters serviced...
June 1, 2024
New toolkit levels the playing field
A new program has been launched to assist local sport and recreational clubs in welcoming, including and supporting children who are deaf or hard...
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