About: Ellie Claringbold
September 30, 2024
Government eyes social media ban for young people
THE Victorian Government has this month signalled its intention to work with its federal counterpart to introduce a minimum age limit for children to...
September 30, 2024
Perpetrator data gaps exposed in family violence sector
SUPPORT services operating in the family violence space regularly face challenges gathering data on the perpetrators of violence, with several separate collection and storage...
September 30, 2024
Major childcare reforms proposed in landmark report
FAMILIES on lower incomes should receive free, subsidised childcare, a highly anticipated inquiry into the nation's early children education and care (ECEC) services has...
September 29, 2024
Share the joy of movement at GMHBA stadium next month
THE team behind the inaugural Serenity in the Stadium event has partnered with Leisure Networks to support more families to participate in the unique...
September 29, 2024
Help shape the future of Victoria’s Maternal and Child Health service
The Victorian government is calling on families who have used the state's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service in the past two years to...
September 28, 2024
Snake season arrives
THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is encouraging the community to be prepared and stay safe as snakes become more visible...
September 26, 2024
Supermarkets under fire for allegedly misleading consumers with discount claims
AUSTRALIA'S consumer watchdog will pursue legal action against Woolworths and Coles for allegedly offering consumers misleading discounts on hundreds of everyday supermarket items. The Australian...
September 26, 2024
Heritage gem to get custom makeover
THE City of Greater Geelong has received a $150,000 grant from the Victorian Government to reimagine a heritage-listed city landmark as a creative hub. The...
September 18, 2024
Wathaurong receives sporting grant
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will share in more than $100,000 as part of the latest round of the Victorian government's Aboriginal Sport Participation Grants...
September 18, 2024
Geelong’s Wyld Work Projects opens new community space
FOR the past five years, therapeutic horticulturalist Rebecca Taylor has been gradually increasing her presence across Geelong. Her wide-ranging nature-based programs, operating under the banner...
September 17, 2024
Tech tackles illegal dumping in Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is using cutting-edge technology to crack down on illegal rubbish dumping outside North Geelong's Salvation Army store in Sharon...
September 17, 2024
Boutique disability accommodation service recognised
HUSBAND and wife team Damian and Renee La Peyre have more than three decades of experience between them working in the disability and community...
September 16, 2024
Slip, slop, slap: Australians not doing enough to protect against skin cancer
With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, the Cancer Council is reminding the community to protect themselves when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index...
September 16, 2024
World-class musicians to gather for Windfire Music Festival
SACRED music will ring through Geelong next month with the return of Music at the Basilica's annual Windfire Music Festival. Now in its 15th year,...
September 15, 2024
Recipe for success: Pholklore and genU strengthen relationship
GEELONG-BASED restaurant Pholklore has expanded its partnership with disability support provider genU with the aim of providing more supported employment opportunities for people living...
September 15, 2024
National Wool Museum recognised for sustainable fashion program
LESS than a month after being named Australia's best regional museum, the National Wool Museum's biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program...
September 14, 2024
Geelong rapper nominated for prestigious music awards
Geelong's rising hip-hop star Fiston Baraka has been named among Victoria's hottest music acts as a nominee in this year's prestigious Music Victoria Awards. A...
September 14, 2024
Foundation’s CEO to step down after historic term
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's long-serving chief executive officer will step down at the end of the year. After 13 years at the helm...
September 13, 2024
Pacific National scraps Little River freight terminal plan
PACIFIC National, the country's largest private rail freight company, has withdrawn its plans to build a $5 billion, 550-hectare freight terminal and warehousing precinct...
September 13, 2024
Survey reveals widespread fear of cancer discrimination
Two thirds of Australians fear they will experience discrimination while receiving treatment for cancer, new research has found. The survey, commissioned by the Leukaemia Foundation,...
September 11, 2024
Music development back on the GRID in Geelong
THE GRID (Grass Roots Indie Development) Series music development program will return to Geelong later this year to provide the next cohort of emerging...
September 9, 2024
Consultation process questioned as local laws adopted
THE City of Greater Geelong council last week adopted a document aiming to update and future-proof the municipality's local laws, but one councillor has...
September 8, 2024
Geelong bartenders listed among nation’s most influential
TWO of Geelong's favourite mixologists have been named among the country's 100 most influential bartenders, venue operators and party-starters by Australian Bartender Magazine. Hospitality veteran...
September 8, 2024
Cosmetic clinic recognised for excellence
BODY Recon Cosmetic Clinic's (BRCC) focus on providing a friendly, honest and professional experience continues to earn the business rave reviews from its clients. First...
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