About: Ellie Claringbold
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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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 showcase brilliance of business community
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the red carpet and inviting the region's businesses, visionary leaders and brightest young minds to step...
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
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...
May 2, 2024
No more: Demonstrators call for end to gendered violence
MORE than two thousand people gathered in Geelong's CBD last weekend to rally against gender-based violence. The demonstration, organised by Indigenous-led not-for-profit organisation What Were...
May 2, 2024
Geelong’s rising stars shine after completing GRID Series music program
THE Grass Roots Indie Development (GRID) Series music program marked its exciting conclusion last month with a concert, celebrating the achievements of its first...
April 29, 2024
Geelong celebrates First Nations culture with NBN Box Art Trail
SEVERAL National Broadband Network (NBN) utility boxes across Greater Geelong have been transformed into vibrant displays celebrating First Nations stories and art. The nine completed...
April 28, 2024
Celebrate Geelong’s youth through awards
NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Youth Awards have opened, as the city gears up for a celebration of its outstanding young people. The awards are...
April 28, 2024
Local artist brings “happy art” to homewares range
A Torquay artist has fulfilled a career-long dream, collaborating with iconic Australian retailer Adairs on a homewares range that showcases her vibrant works of...
April 27, 2024
Young women hit hardest by loneliness, survey finds
Young women are more likely than their male peers to experience loneliness, with almost two-thirds of women aged between 12-25 reporting feelings of isolation...
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