About: Ellie Claringbold

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July 14, 2025

Tindale brings global swim officiating experience back to Geelong

GEELONG Swimming Club committee member Peter Tindale had a front-row seat to sporting history last month while helping officiate the Canadian Swim Trials. Tindale, who...

July 11, 2025

Blak Brews’ mission to unite over tea earns national recognition

LOCAL Indigenous tea brand Blak Brews is back in the spotlight, this time earning national recognition at the NAIDOC Week Awards, presented on Saturday...

July 11, 2025

Kokoda challenge returns with bold fundraising push

THE Lara RSL is gearing up for the second instalment of its Kokoda Memorial Challenge, last week launching an ambitious $100,000 fundraising target it...

July 10, 2025

Young foodies to explore Geelong one bite at a time

A FLAVOUR-packed tasting trail is returning to central Geelong these school holidays, giving children the chance to explore their city, discover new tastes and...

July 8, 2025

New road rule rolls out

ROAD users are being reminded lower speed limits are now in effect when passing stationary or slow-moving incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights of...

July 7, 2025

Public urged to stay clear as shark risk lingers near decomposing whale

AUTHORITIES are again urging beachgoers to steer clear of the coastline where the carcass of a 10-metre humpback whale washed up along the Great...

July 7, 2025

Geelong event to spotlight progress on gender equality

AN EVENT focused on advancing gender equality will take place in Geelong next week, with a keynote address from Victoria's public sector gender equality...

July 4, 2025

Ocean Grove man airlifted after vehicle crashes into Belmont building

A 54-year-old Ocean Grove man has been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital this morning after being stuck by a vehicle in Belmont. Emergency services...

July 4, 2025

Deadline looms for region’s most prestigious business prize

THERE is just one week left to submit your entry to this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for Friday, July...

July 2, 2025

Regional boom: Geelong leads the great escape

CITY slickers are packing their bags and heading for Geelong, with the region knocking Queensland's Sunshine Coast off its perch to become the most...

June 29, 2025

A musical tribute in Newtown

A CENTURY after the death of French composer Erik Satie, a special winter concert in Newtown will honour his legacy through music and poetry. Titled...

June 29, 2025

Café revival marks new chapter

A MUCH-LOVED Grovedale café nestled among the gumtrees on the Surf Coast Highway has reopened its doors to the community, and a familiar face...

June 27, 2025

Sunrise yoga event to shine light on mental health

UP TO 2,000 people are expected to roll out their mats at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session later this year in support...

June 26, 2025

Wins for some, delays for others as city releases final budget

THE City of Greater Geelong adopted its final budget for the coming financial year this week, one it says "strikes the right balance" between...

June 25, 2025

Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west

ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south-west are uniting to raise funds for drought-affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock feed threaten...

June 24, 2025

Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year

AN AWARD-WINNING program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...

June 24, 2025

Armstrong Creek and Torquay embrace better bus services

THE Victorian government is celebrating increased public transport usage across Armstrong Creek, Charlemont and Torquay, a year on from the introduction of bus network...

June 23, 2025

Tasting, tunes and terroir: A night of Geelong indulgence

THREE of Geelong's premier hospitality venues are teaming up to deliver an evening of cool jazz, award-winning local beverages and a tasting menu that...

June 23, 2025

City pushes for stronger multicultural policies in state review

THE City of Greater Geelong has called for a stronger support for multicultural communities in a recent submission to the Victorian Multicultural Review, urging...

June 22, 2025

No timeline set for long-awaited fire station in Armstrong Creek

A FIRE station promised to the growing Armstrong Creek community by the Victorian government seven years ago continues to face delays, with no date...

June 22, 2025

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library gains nod for eco-friendly design

THE Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library has been recognised for its environmentally conscious design and thoughtful community spaces at this year's Australian Interior Design Awards. The...

June 19, 2025

Free heart checks beat on

Free Heart Health Checks will remain available to Australians aged 30 and over for another three years, after funding for the program was extended...