About: Ellie Claringbold

Posts by: Ellie Claringbold

May 25, 2025

AFLW star’s clothing label sparks conversations that matter

AFLW Cats player Mikayla Bowen is driven by an immense passion for mental health and resilience, one that has been shaped both by tragedy...

May 23, 2025

Final days to apply for positive ageing grants

THERE are just four days left to apply for a positive ageing grant from the City of Greater Geelong. Grants of up to $1,000 are...

May 22, 2025

“An absolute crime”: Firefighters, farmers protest new tax

SIRENS howled through the streets of Geelong's CBD on Tuesday as farmers, firefighters and other emergency service personnel staged a rally against the Victorian...

May 18, 2025

“In silence, darkness thrives”: Jelena Dokic leads call for change at vigil

LANDMARKS across Geelong turned purple last week as the community gathered to remember the lives of the women and children impacted or killed by...

May 16, 2025

Meli welcomes new CEO as inaugural leader retires

COMMUNITY service provider Meli has appointed a new chief executive officer, as its inaugural CEO prepares to retire. Robyn Hayles, a leader with more than...

May 14, 2025

Optus expands 5G across Geelong

MAJOR Australian teclo Optus is forging ahead with its 5G network rollout across the nation, with10 existing Geelong towers recently upgraded to include the...

May 12, 2025

City charts healthier path

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on its draft Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which sets the council's health and wellbeing priorities...

May 11, 2025

Supercalifragilistic school production set to charm

STUDENTS from Geelong Lutheran College's Armstrong Creek campus will next week bring a junior version of the beloved musical production Mary Poppins to the...

May 9, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Senior of the Year Awards

TORQUAY resident Peter Cribb has spent a lifetime supporting communities both close to home and abroad through his involvement in a range of grassroots...

May 8, 2025

Epic mountain stories to be shown in Geelong

A COLLECTION of award-winning short films and documentaries celebrating human endurance and the spirit of adventure will screen in Geelong later this month, as...

May 8, 2025

SafePL8 initiative rolls into Lara to curb plate theft surge

V/LINE is teaming up with Neighbourhood Watch this weekend to help locals secure their licence plates to their cars with anti-theft screws. The SafePL8 event...

May 7, 2025

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek shortlisted in interior design awards

THE Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library has been shortlisted for a public design award in this year's Australian Interior Design Awards. The distinctive building was designed...

May 7, 2025

Push for safer Cox-Anakie Road roundabout hits roadblock

THE City of Greater Geelong has referred a local petition calling for road speed modifications at Corio's Cox Road and Anakie Road roundabout to...

May 6, 2025

Anam Cara renews call for government support to expand

ANAM Cara House Geelong is again requesting additional funding support from the Victorian government ahead of this year's state budget in bid to boost...

May 6, 2025

Community hub fast-tracked for Armstrong Creek

A NEW Armstrong Creek community hub and kindergarten will be delivered three years earlier than planned, after the City of Greater Geelong secured a...

May 5, 2025

Leadership change at Cultura as inaugural CEO steps down

CULTURA has this week announced the appointed of a new chief executive officer who will lead the multicultural organisation through its next stage of...

May 5, 2025

Decision still pending on Corio Bay gas terminal plan

THE wait continues on a proposal for a floating gas terminal in Corio Bay, with the Planning Minister yet to make a final decision...

May 3, 2025

Page-turning weekend ahead at St Bernard’s book fair

BOOKWORMS and bargain hunters will converge on the Clairvaux School Hall in Belmont this weekend for the return of the annual St Bernard's Church...

May 2, 2025

What the major parties are offering Corio and Corangamite

WITH the nation preparing to head to the polls tomorrow (Saturday, May 3), Labor and the Coalition have outlined most of the election pledges...

May 1, 2025

Community frustration grows over Serendip upgrades, Parks Victoria responds

PARKS Victoria has pushed back against a new petition criticising its approach to revitalising Serendip Sanctuary, while the number of signatures continues to climb. The...

April 29, 2025

Settle Well program expands with state support

A SCHOOL-based support program aimed at helping refugees and asylum seekers living in the Geelong community to thrive, has received a funding boost from...

April 29, 2025

Deakin seeks families to trial parenting support app

DEAKIN University is seeking families willing to help test a new app that aims to support parents through challenging moments with their young children...

April 28, 2025

City to report annually on conduct, finances post-monitor review

THE City of Greater Geelong has formally accepted all of the recommendations outlined in the final report from Victorian government-appointed municipal monitors Peter Dorling...

April 28, 2025

Film festival shines light on LGBTIQA+ voices

THE Geelong Pride Film Festival will make its return next week, with a carefully curated program of poignant feature films and locally made shorts. Now...