About: Ellie Claringbold
May 15, 2024
Nominations open for Victoria’s top manufacturing awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards and manufacturers across the state are encouraged to enter. The annual awards are...
May 14, 2024
Community unites for Blanket Geelong appeal
A GROUP of volunteers last week covered the Kardinia Park Netball courts with hundreds of blankets to raise awareness for homelessness across the region. The...
May 13, 2024
New facilities a game changer for women’s soccer
THE construction of female friendly changerooms at Bell Park Sports Club has been completed, delivering a significant boost to women's and girls' soccer in...
May 12, 2024
Community urged to use strong passwords to protect their information online
THE Victorian government has this month launched a new campaign to encourage community members to strengthen their passwords in the wake of increasing reports...
May 11, 2024
Social housing tapped for Corio
PARTNERSHIP opportunities to develop social housing in Corio are being explored by the City of Greater Geelong following its council meeting last month. It is...
May 10, 2024
Life is about relationships
More than ever, educating the next generation requires an all-encompassing approach to teaching and learning, one that emphasises the importance of personal and social...
May 10, 2024
Couple builds eco-friendly strawbale home
GEELONG Sustainability's chief executive has recently completed construction on an energy-efficient and sustainable strawbale home. Located in Teesdale on a 2.5-acre block, the home was...
May 10, 2024
Games inquiry finds government rushed costs consideration
THE Victorian government rushed its decision to host the Commonwealth Games and did not allow time for an appropriate consideration of the costs involved,...
May 10, 2024
Inclusive, innovative, and lots of fun.
From Portarlington to Lara, to Colac and everywhere in between, there is a Meli kindergarten close by. Next week, families can visit their local Meli...
May 9, 2024
City backs incinerator opponents
THE City of Greater Geelong has maintained its opposition to the waste-to-energy facility proposed for Lara, writing to Victoria's Planning Minister about the community's...
May 6, 2024
Geelong gala dinner aims to raise funds for MND research
THE organisers of Rock Off MND are hoping to this month reach a milestone $1 million raised since their fundraising efforts began nine years...
May 5, 2024
Community feedback sought on local laws
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on a wide range of local laws within the municipality ahead of the expiration of...
May 5, 2024
Geelong Mums announces name change
GEELONG Mums has announced a change to its name, recognising the role the community plays in the local charity's mission to help the region's...
May 5, 2024
State government injects $10 million into live music
VICTORIA'S live music venues and festivals are set to receive a financial boost of $10 million from the state government over the next four...
May 4, 2024
Greens get tough on housing with new leadership
A SHAKEUP to the Victorian Greens leadership has seen Western Victorian upper house MP Sarah Mansfield assume the role of co-deputy. She steps into the...
May 4, 2024
Coker backs strong action on supermarket chains
FEDERAL Corangamite MP Libby Coker has thrown her support behind tough action on supermarket retailers who engage in bad behaviour. It follows the release last...
May 4, 2024
Geelong gets groovy with free live music festival
A NEW music festival will hit Geelong and the Bellarine next month, offering a series of free performances from homegrown talent across a range...
May 4, 2024
A bookshop with a difference
AN ARMSTRONG Creek local and her sister have launched an online second-hand bookstore, with the aim of saving books from landfill and giving them...
May 3, 2024
Entries open to Geelong’s most prestigious awards program
GEELONG’S business leaders, young entrepreneurs and organisations gathered yesterday (Thursday, May 2) to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The sold-out...
May 3, 2024
Last year’s GBEA winners
Here are the winners of the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WINNER: DirectBor BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Justin Martin YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE...
May 3, 2024
Celebrating the region’s best
Entries for the highly anticipated 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA) have officially opened, paving the way for a celebration of the region's best...
May 3, 2024
Blak Brews wins big on Food Stars
A GEELONG man has scored the opportunity of a lifetime, winning a 12-month mentorship with Gordon Ramsay and $250,000 to support his small business...
May 3, 2024
Business bores its way to the top
More than six months after winning the region's most prestigious business prize, DirectBor director Aaron Finch is still on a high. A first-time entrant in...
May 3, 2024
Awards offer growth and recognition
Win or otherwise, this year's chair of judging Simon Flowers says the Geelong Business Excellence Awards provide an invaluable opportunity for local businesses to...
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