About: Ellie Claringbold
October 28, 2025
Back-to-basics candidate named in Surf Coast countback
A new councillor was provisionally appointed to the Surf Coast Shire council today, following a Victorian Electoral Commission countback to fill the vacancy left...
October 27, 2025
Record pokies losses deepen gambling harm concerns
GEELONG'S poker machine losses have soared to record levels, with punters losing an average of $388,000 each day across the region in the past...
October 27, 2025
Counsellor who lifts others up finds her own moment to shine
WHEN disability advocate and past Geelong Business Excellence Award winner Justine Martin challenged Suzanne Sprague to enter her business in this year's awards, she...
October 27, 2025
Record flu season spurs vaccination plea
GPs are sounding the alarm on Australia's influenza vaccination rates, following a record flu season in which more than 410,000 lab-confirmed cases have been...
October 27, 2025
Calls grow for social housing as council weighs land sales
IN THE past two years, Jessie Moore has moved seven times. Forced to leave their family home after experiencing family violence, the 20-year-old, who uses...
October 26, 2025
The fire still burns for Jenny Lyons
JENNY LYONS only wants to compete against the best. An elite athlete from a young age, the skier and three-time Winter Olympian believes the thrill...
October 25, 2025
All systems go for major sports projects
WITH shovels now in the ground at Waurn Ponds, the full suite of sporting facilities promised to the region after the cancellation of the...
October 23, 2025
Lions extend thanks after Geelong Show scare
The Lions Club of Geelong has thanked emergency crews, first aid teams and members of the public for their swift response to a fire...
October 23, 2025
Health alert issued after Geelong measles case
Health authorities are urging Geelong residents to get vaccinated, after a new measles case was confirmed in the region. The infection was detected in an...
October 22, 2025
Local pet store soars above the rest
NORLANE'S Victorian Bird Company is one of the last independent pet stores operating in the region. Specialising in birds and reptiles, the business offers expert...
October 22, 2025
Connection key to better mental health, Beyond Blue says
BEYOND Blue is highlighting the importance of strong communities and genuine human connection in supporting mental health, as growing numbers of Australians report feeling...
October 21, 2025
Baraka The Kid strikes a chord
GEELONG rapper Fiston Baraka has been named the winner of the Creative and Performing Arts Award at this year's Victorian Multicultural Youth Awards. The honour...
October 20, 2025
Maintenance blitz hits Hamlyn Banks
HAMLYN Banks Primary School will receive $500,000 for essential upgrades, as part of an ongoing state government maintenance blitz. The blitz, delivered through the state's...
October 19, 2025
Gas bottle sparks fire at Geelong Show
A 12-year-old girl has been treated for smoke inhalation, after a fire at the Geelong Show today. Emergency services were called to the Geelong Showgrounds...
October 19, 2025
Art on the line: Liminal Gallery fights to keep the lights on
GEELONG'S Liminal Gallery is fighting for survival, but it's not fighting alone. The small, independent arts space needs to raise around $20,000 to cover its...
October 19, 2025
Antifragile calls for connection, change
A POWERFUL sense of connection filled the Fyansford Paper Mill last Friday, as the art collective Antifragile launched its second exhibition. The group, which operates...
October 16, 2025
Construction to begin on long-awaited indoor pool
CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin next month, following the appointment of a builder...
October 15, 2025
World’s best bowlers bound for Ocean Grove
THE Bellarine Peninsula will shine on the global sporting stage next year, when the prestigious World Bowls Indoor Championship rolls into town. The Ocean Grove...
October 14, 2025
Early hours fire sparks investigation in Armstrong Creek
A burnt-out car greeted Armstrong Creek residents early this morning, after a suspicious blaze in local bushland. Emergency services were called to reports of a...
October 13, 2025
MP calls for airport link
A LOCAL MP is backing a community push for public transport links from Geelong's northern suburbs to Avalon Airport and its surrounding employment precinct. Lara...
October 13, 2025
Geelong community gathers to highlight housing crisis
MORE than 5,500 households in Geelong are in need of social housing and local advocates are calling for urgent action. The Real Deal Geelong Alliance...
October 12, 2025
Council approves sale of vacant Corio property
THE City of Greater Geelong will move ahead with the sale of a former Meals on Wheels distribution centre, after determining the property is...
October 12, 2025
GMHBA recognised for excellence
GMHBA has been deeply embedded in the Geelong community for more than 90 years. Rising from humble beginnings, the private healthcare organisation got its start...
October 11, 2025
Geelong to gain 270 new homes as state signs off on major builds
TWO major housing projects in Geelong have been approved, fast-tracking 270 new homes for the region as the Victorian government works to meet its...
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