About: Ellie Claringbold
September 4, 2025
Archibald finalist’s work lands on waterfront
AS ARCHIBALD Prize fever sweeps across Geelong, an installation inspired by a first-time finalist has popped up on the Geelong Waterfront, inviting passers-by an...
September 3, 2025
Geelong council pressed to prioritise homes over debt
LOCAL housing advocates are calling on the City of Greater Geelong to abandon a proposal to sell off two parcels of land previously earmarked...
September 3, 2025
Geelong council adopts first Rainbow Action Plan
THE City of Greater Geelong unanimously adopted its first Rainbow Action Plan last week, a document that has been more than 18 months...
September 2, 2025
$6m upgrade takes shape at Geelong specialist school
WORKS are under way to upgrade the learning facilities for the senior students at a Geelong specialist school. In June, construction began at Nelson Park...
September 1, 2025
Energy bonus offers $100 relief for eligible households
APPLICATIONS have opened for the latest round of Victoria’s Power Saving Bonus and concession card holders are invited to apply to have $100 slash...
September 1, 2025
Licence setback adds heat to Lara incinerator fight
CALLS for the Victorian Government to refuse a planning permit for the waste-to-energy incinerator proposed for Lara have increased in volume after the project...
September 1, 2025
Cultura turns to familiar face as CEO transition stalls
GEELONG multicultural organisation Cultura is facing another leadership shake-up, following the retirement of its inaugural chief executive last month.
In April, the organisation
September 1, 2025
Geelong maps waterfront future
GEELONG'S jewel by the bay is set for a polish, with a fresh vision unveiled to shape the waterfront's future. Released for public consultation...
September 1, 2025
Sports Courts Victoria’s winning formula
SPORTS Courts Victoria's journey from industry newcomer to one of the state's biggest suppliers of modular sports courts has been defined by innovation and...
August 31, 2025
Local breakthrough trial for flesh-eating disease extended
A WORLD-FIRST clinical trial aimed at reducing the time required to treat a flesh-eating disease will be extended, following promising preliminary results.
Last year,
August 29, 2025
SES issues urgent warning as wild winds loom
The SES is urging people across the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions to prepare to take shelter, with severe weather expected to batter...
August 29, 2025
Community concerns persist as sanctuary works advance
REPAIRS to Serendip Sanctuary's much-loved display pond are now under way, as works on the site's new sensory garden near completion. The pond was closed...
August 28, 2025
Community mourns loss of young student after school bus tragedy
THE young victim of a horror school bus crash on the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong yesterday (Wednesday, August 27), has been remembered for her...
August 28, 2025
Business community gathers to toast 2025 award contenders
GEELONG'S business community gathered in Fyansford last week to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEAs). The awards program, hosted annually...
August 20, 2025
Art project connects community in shared grief
When Newtown artist Melissa Laffy lost her brother to suicide eight years ago, she threw herself into her work – a refuge she returned...
August 17, 2025
Local wildlife rescuer launches fundraiser to help dogs in need
A LOCAL wildlife rescuer has launched a fundraising initiative to support the desexing, vaccination and care of dogs living on the street in a...
August 15, 2025
Geelong swimmers among Australia’s elite at Virtus World Championships
GEELONG will be represented on the world stage later this month, when two of the region's top swimmers don the green and gold to...
August 15, 2025
Bartley passes the gavel
AFTER more than 20 years shaking up the Bellarine property scene with his innovative – and at times unorthodox – sales approach, Christian Bartley...
August 12, 2025
Barwon Health volunteer honoured for decade of giving back
BARWON Health volunteer Heather Miller is this year's Volunteer of the Year. The annual awards program, delivered by Volunteering Geelong in partnership with the Rotary...
August 12, 2025
Lara incinerator legal challenge fails
A LEGAL bid to overturn environmental approval for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Lara has been rejected by the state's planning tribunal. The Victorian Civil...
August 11, 2025
Aldershot Reserve set for playful transformation
FAMILIES in Geelong's east will soon have a new place to play, with a fresh playground planned for Aldershot Reserve. Billed as a "district-level facility",...
August 10, 2025
Free online women’s health service launches statewide
WOMEN and girls of all ages now have access to free, expert medical advice and care from the comfort of their own homes, with...
August 10, 2025
Australian Chamber Choir brings choral masterworks to the Basilica
AN acclaimed vocal ensemble known for its flawless intonation, stunning dynamic range and superb uniformity is headed to Geelong this weekend. The Australian Chamber Choir...
August 8, 2025
Paddles poised for Battle on the Barwon
ONE of Victoria's biggest dragon boat events will return to the Barwon River next week, bringing crews from across the state together for a...
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