About: Ellie Claringbold
September 29, 2025
Family values drive business excellence for local hire company
CHRIS and Teoni Carney, the husband-and-wife team behind Geelong Access Hire believe it is their commitment to honest service that has enabled the business...
September 29, 2025
First look: Serendip’s sensory garden to open before summer
SERENDIP Sanctuary's new sensory garden will open to the public before summer, after its recent plantings have had more time to establish themselves in...
September 28, 2025
Lived experience-led mental health service set for Geelong
VICTORIA'S first lived experience-led mental health residential service will be established in Geelong, marking a major shift in how people in crisis are supported. The...
September 28, 2025
Beyond Blue urges prevention-first approach to mental health
BEYOND Blue is calling for a shift towards earlier and more compassionate intervention in mental health, warning too many Australians only receive support once...
September 27, 2025
Agent Profile: Felix Hakins
Felix Hakins Director and Licenced Estate Agent RT Edgar Bellarine Felix has lived and worked on the Bellarine Peninsula for more than 19 years and brings a...
September 27, 2025
Councils poised for G21 reset
A NEW model for the G21 Geelong Region Alliance is expected to be finalised late next month. Information about how the new-look body will function,...
September 26, 2025
Breakfast shines light on foster care and its impact
FOSTER carers and their impact on young lives were celebrated at GMBHA Stadium last week during Meli's third annual Foster a Future Breakfast. The annual...
September 24, 2025
Geelong trial puts water-saving tech to the test
TECHNOLOGY that could cut household water use by up to 40 per cent is being put to the test in Geelong, with hopes it...
September 24, 2025
New era for Women in Local Democracy
WOMEN in Local Democracy has entered a new phase, re-launching as an incorporated association with a bigger, more diverse committee and a sharpened focus...
September 23, 2025
Shire revives Australia Day debate, backs advocacy for new date
THE Surf Coast Shire will begin advocating to the federal government for Australia Day to be moved to the last weekend in January, but...
September 23, 2025
DIY renovations may expose asbestos, Cancer Council warns
ASBESTOS continues to pose serious health risks to Australians, particularly when it is disturbed during home renovations, new data from the Australian Institute of...
September 22, 2025
Cosmic Psychos to hit the road
Beer-soaked punk veterans the Cosmic Psychos will hit the road on a 40-date regional tour later this year to celebrate the launch of their...
September 22, 2025
Shape Your Support’s unique approach earns awards nod
SHAPE Your Support launched at the height COVID with the goal to push the standards of the disability support sector and strive for excellence...
September 22, 2025
Farmers invited to Tactical AGA’s Pasture Open Day
LOCAL farmers will be back at Mount Duneed next week for Tactical AGA's highly anticipated annual Pasture Open Day. Hosted by senior agronomist Wayne Firth...
September 21, 2025
Fashion with purpose: Geelong boutique fights modern slavery
THE Offspring Collective, a pre-loved boutique store in Pakington Street, is thrifting done differently. The ethical fashion movement with Geelong roots is offering locals a...
September 19, 2025
Surf Coast councillor faces month-long suspension over conduct
A SURF Coast Shire councillor will face a month’s suspension, after an independent arbitrator found he engaged in misconduct both online and during council...
September 17, 2025
Tones and I announces Barwon Heads Hotel pop-up gig
AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Tones and I is headed to Barwon Heads next month, for an all-ages acoustic pop-up show, as she continues her We Want...
September 17, 2025
Climate justice forum puts gender front and centre
A FREE forum will bring experts and local voices together next week to explore how inclusive leadership can drive fairer, more effective solutions to...
September 16, 2025
Meli launches annual appeal for children in care
MELI'S Foster a Future Appeal has launched for another year, as the organisation works to raise much-needed funds for children and young people in...
September 16, 2025
Future leaders wanted for Geelong’s youth council
THE search for the region's next official "youth voice" has begun, as nominations open for the 2026 youth council. The City of Greater Geelong's is...
September 15, 2025
O’Brien Electrical sparks awards recognition
O'BRIEN Electrical North Geelong has been on a relentless journey of improvement, after a strategic shift three years ago focused its efforts on turning...
September 15, 2025
Barwon Health launches hub to streamline patient care
BARWON Health officially opened its new medical day hub this week, bringing four key services together under one roof in a bid to improve...
September 14, 2025
Where bold ideas find their voice
TNG Studios is the Surf Coast's new playground for podcasts, videos and big ideas. Led by Matt Worland and Molly Perrett, the purpose-built, professional space,...
September 14, 2025
Sewing circle threads care into community
ON Thursdays, the sewing room at the Vines Road Community Centre in Hamlyn Heights is a hive of activity. There, the members of the Sew...
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