About: Ellie Claringbold

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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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...