About: Ellie Claringbold
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 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
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 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 24, 2024
The Good Neighbourhood Project takes shape
NEIGHBOURHOOD renewal organisation Norlane Community Initiatives launched its new identity earlier this month, adopting the name The Good Neighbourhood Project (GNP) to better reflect...
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 22, 2024
Geelong hotel named regional Victoria’s best
NOVOTEL Geelong has been crowned one of regional Victoria's best hotels. The establishment on the Geelong Waterfront received the title of Regional Accommodation of the...
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
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 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 19, 2024
Local winery earns best value title
MULLINE Vintners has been named Australia's best value winery in the coveted 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Winery owners, Ben Mullen and his partner Ben...
August 19, 2024
Monthly barbecue fosters bonds between blokes
THE creation of a support group helping to ensure men who need support don't fall through the cracks has been a lifelong ambition for...
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 17, 2024
Wathaurong to strengthen family support with $700k grant
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will receive a funding boost of more than $700,000 from the Victorian government to support the local community's access to...
August 16, 2024
Surf Coast Highway reopened to traffic
THE Surf Coast Highway has reopened to traffic in both directions, as the winter construction blitz on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication...
August 16, 2024
Government grants to boost multicultural community facilities
FOUR Geelong-based multicultural community organisations are set to receive a funding boost from the Victorian government to upgrade their facilities. Earlier this month, Minister for...
August 15, 2024
Train track safety tests to take place this weekend
V/LINE is urging the community to take care around level crossings this weekend as it conducts a series of safety tests between South Geelong...
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 13, 2024
Pushy energy upgrade peddlers given the boot
THE Victorian government's ban on door-knocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, aimed at protecting consumers from harmful and intrusive sales tactics, is...
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...
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