About: Ellie Claringbold
September 26, 2025
Breakfast shines light on foster care and its impact
FOSTER carers and their impact on young lives were celebrated at GMBHA Stadium last week during Meli's third annual Foster a Future Breakfast. The annual...
September 24, 2025
Geelong trial puts water-saving tech to the test
TECHNOLOGY that could cut household water use by up to 40 per cent is being put to the test in Geelong, with hopes it...
September 24, 2025
New era for Women in Local Democracy
WOMEN in Local Democracy has entered a new phase, re-launching as an incorporated association with a bigger, more diverse committee and a sharpened focus...
September 23, 2025
Shire revives Australia Day debate, backs advocacy for new date
THE Surf Coast Shire will begin advocating to the federal government for Australia Day to be moved to the last weekend in January, but...
September 23, 2025
DIY renovations may expose asbestos, Cancer Council warns
ASBESTOS continues to pose serious health risks to Australians, particularly when it is disturbed during home renovations, new data from the Australian Institute of...
September 22, 2025
Farmers invited to Tactical AGA’s Pasture Open Day
LOCAL farmers will be back at Mount Duneed next week for Tactical AGA's highly anticipated annual Pasture Open Day. Hosted by senior agronomist Wayne Firth...
September 22, 2025
Shape Your Support’s unique approach earns awards nod
SHAPE Your Support launched at the height COVID with the goal to push the standards of the disability support sector and strive for excellence...
September 22, 2025
Cosmic Psychos to hit the road
Beer-soaked punk veterans the Cosmic Psychos will hit the road on a 40-date regional tour later this year to celebrate the launch of their...
September 21, 2025
Fashion with purpose: Geelong boutique fights modern slavery
THE Offspring Collective, a pre-loved boutique store in Pakington Street, is thrifting done differently. The ethical fashion movement with Geelong roots is offering locals a...
September 19, 2025
Surf Coast councillor faces month-long suspension over conduct
A SURF Coast Shire councillor will face a month’s suspension, after an independent arbitrator found he engaged in misconduct both online and during council...
September 17, 2025
Tones and I announces Barwon Heads Hotel pop-up gig
AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Tones and I is headed to Barwon Heads next month, for an all-ages acoustic pop-up show, as she continues her We Want...
September 17, 2025
Climate justice forum puts gender front and centre
A FREE forum will bring experts and local voices together next week to explore how inclusive leadership can drive fairer, more effective solutions to...
September 16, 2025
Meli launches annual appeal for children in care
MELI'S Foster a Future Appeal has launched for another year, as the organisation works to raise much-needed funds for children and young people in...
September 16, 2025
Future leaders wanted for Geelong’s youth council
THE search for the region's next official "youth voice" has begun, as nominations open for the 2026 youth council. The City of Greater Geelong's is...
September 15, 2025
Barwon Health launches hub to streamline patient care
BARWON Health officially opened its new medical day hub this week, bringing four key services together under one roof in a bid to improve...
September 15, 2025
O’Brien Electrical sparks awards recognition
O'BRIEN Electrical North Geelong has been on a relentless journey of improvement, after a strategic shift three years ago focused its efforts on turning...
September 14, 2025
The Sound Doctor closes out 2025 with star-studded line-up
AFTER a blockbuster year of sold-out international and local acts, The Sound Doctor is ending 2025 in style with four shows at the Anglesea...
September 14, 2025
Where bold ideas find their voice
TNG Studios is the Surf Coast's new playground for podcasts, videos and big ideas. Led by Matt Worland and Molly Perrett, the purpose-built, professional space,...
September 14, 2025
Sewing circle threads care into community
ON Thursdays, the sewing room at the Vines Road Community Centre in Hamlyn Heights is a hive of activity. There, the members of the Sew...
September 12, 2025
The art movement helping people rebuild
AT ROCK bottom Levi Foster wrote a goodbye letter, then found a flyer for a local art collective. The group, Antifragile, was holding a workshop...
September 11, 2025
Witnesses sought after man found dead in Lara
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead in Lara last night. The man, who has not yet been identified, was found...
September 10, 2025
Climate inquiry calls for rollout of Geelong-led initiative
A GEELONG-led initiative providing vulnerable people and people from low-income backgrounds with a refuge from extreme weather should be expanded across the state, a...
September 10, 2025
Swimmers return with swag of medals
A PAIR of Geelong's top swimmers have returned from Thailand triumphant, bringing home a swag of medals between them. Geelong Swimming Club members Ryan McGrane...
September 10, 2025
How a former Geelong resident is changing lives in Cambodia
CAMBODIA was never on Lynn Johnston's travel list, but the former Geelong resident has spent the past 13 years calling the Southeast Asian country...
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