About: Ellie Claringbold
June 2, 2024
Clearing the air: EPA encourages community to avoid using wood heaters
AS WINTER nears, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is urging the community to help reduce air pollution by getting their wood heaters serviced...
June 1, 2024
New toolkit levels the playing field
A new program has been launched to assist local sport and recreational clubs in welcoming, including and supporting children who are deaf or hard...
May 31, 2024
A culinary adventure awaits: Annual Geelong food festival to return
GEELONG'S annual food festival is set to return next month with a three-week program of events celebrating the region's best food, drink and hospitality...
May 29, 2024
Reconciliation in the Park to return for 15th year
THE local community will join together next weekend for a day of music, dance and cultural learning for the annual Reconciliation in the Park. Hosted...
May 28, 2024
Geelong’s home of the blues to close its doors
ONE of Geelong's premier live music venues is closing its doors, citing tough economic conditions. After 10 years of bringing both the sounds and tastes...
May 27, 2024
Bring a plate, raise money for cancer
THE team at the Norlane Community Centre will next week host a community gathering as part of the Cancer Council's annual Biggest Morning Tea...
May 27, 2024
Barwon Health opens specialist dementia care unit
BARWON Health has launched a specialist dementia care program, offering specialised support to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The new aged...
May 24, 2024
Salvation Army gears up for 60th Red Shield Appeal
THIS weekend marks The Salvation Army's 60th Red Shield Appeal, the country's largest and longest-running doorknock appeal. Running May 25 and May 26, the annual...
May 24, 2024
Award-winning film headed for Geelong debut
A multi-award-winning short film written by local actor Cassidy Krygger is set to make its highly anticipated Geelong debut next month. Set in the 1930s,...
May 23, 2024
The Grovedale Hotel named regional Victoria’s best pokie pub
THE Grovedale Hotel was one of four local watering holes recognised on Monday night at Victoria's most prestigious hospitality awards, which each year identifies...
May 23, 2024
Textiles take centre stage in new Anglesea art exhibition
AN ANGLESEA-BASED textile artist has team up with three local ceramicists for a new exhibition with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Entitled Cloth + Clay, the show...
May 15, 2024
Meli celebrates first birthday
COMMUNITY service organisation Meli last month celebrated one year since it was formed through the merger of Barwon Child, Youth & Family and the...
May 15, 2024
Community remembers domestic violence victims with candlelight vigil
COMMUNITY members came together last week to light a candle and share a minute's silence in honour of those who have lost their lives...
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
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 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
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
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 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...
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