About: Ellie Claringbold

“I just want to help people”: Hairdressers mission to empower communities in need

AN EAST Geelong-based hairdresser is seeking donations to help her change lives, one hair cut at a time. Sarina Blair, 25, is trying to raise...

Danger in the heat

WITH forecasts indicating an increased risk of extreme heat over the coming months, community members are being urged to stay safe this summer and...

On the rise: 28-year-old receives international award

THE general manager of Moolap-based boat manufacturer, Edencraft International, has achieved international recognition for her work in the boatbuilding industry. Josie Eastman, 28, received the...

Bellbrae Estate Pinot Noir crowned best at Geelong Wine Show

Bellbrae Estate has been recognised at this year's Geelong Wine Show awards, taking out the Geelong Cellar Door Trophy for Best Pinot Noir. The vineyard...

Music, Markets, Magic: Immerse yourself in the Nightjar Festival

In a triumphant return, the Nightjar Festival will kick off next month with a new format.

The event will run from...

Surf, sand and surf life saving

MORE THAN 1,000 swimmers took part in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club’s Rock2Ramp event at Point Roadknight Beach yesterday. The ocean swim and family...

A greener heart for Geelong: Phase 3 of Malop Street Green Spine completed

THE third stage of the Malop Street Green Spine project is finished, extending the botanic walk and separated bicycle lanes completed in previous stages...

Make a splash, not a tragedy: Unregistered pools pose risk to children

THE City of Greater Geelong (COGG) is reminding community members to register their new swimming pools and spas and have their safety barriers inspected...

The fruits of love

What do you do when you find yourself with 32 hectares in a premium wine growing region blessed with iron-rich black volcanic soil? For Toby...

A step back in time

A GATSBY-INSPIRED bar has opened in the heart of Geelong's CBD, offering up vintage spirits and innovative cocktails in an intimate and upscale Art...

Children in need: Geelong Mums ask community for help

GEELONG Mums is urging the local community to dig deep this Christmas to help the non-profit organisation support the more than 500 in need...

Supermarket profits soar: Is price gouging at play?

SARAH Mansfield, Greens Member for Western Victoria, along with the Australian Greens have set their sights on the rising cost of groceries, accusing the...

Incinerator approved: Opponents vow to keep fighting

THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a controversial waste-to-energy incinerator proposed for Lara, granting Prospect Hill International (PHI) a development license. Designed to process...

Industry legend inducted into hall of fame

ROBIN Brockett, chief winemaker at Scotchmans Hill winery located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, has been inducted into the Geelong Wine Show's...

Beyond the canvas

Painter Nic Everist is fascinated by the stories behind the landscapes that surround us. Some of these stories are historic. Others are rooted in our...

Summer starts here: Torquay’s Nightjar Festival is back

AFTER a four-year hiatus, the Nightjar Festival is set to return next month with a new format and jam-packed roster of live music and...

Bell Park principal praised for visionary leadership

THE principal of a school in Bell Park has been commended for her visionary leadership with an award for Outstanding Principal at a specialist...

Art and science collide in Lorne’s ‘Unconnected Yet’ exhibition

Lorne Community Connect will host an international art exhibition this month that celebrates the intersection of art and science with works featuring artists from...

Local haunts recognised at Golden Plate Awards

Two of Geelong's beloved establishments have been recognised at this year's Golden Plate Regional Hospitality Awards. The Golden Plate Awards were established in 2003 and...

A voice for the voiceless

Kgshak Akec's life has changed seemingly overnight. Earlier this year, the Lara local's debut novel, Hopeless Kingdom, was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. The prize...

Indelible Bella

A shift in creative direction marks a new beginning for seasoned performer, Isabella Losi, and she wants you to know, she is just getting...

Victorian government urged to implement drug testing to save lives

MELI, along with 76 other peak bodies and health organisations, are calling on the Victorian government to implement drug checking services to reduce the...

Woman on mission to reunite with husband in Australia, one plastic bottle at a time

THE OWNER of a Geelong-based counselling service is seeking plastic bottle donations from the local community to help bring her husband to Australia. Indi Leigh,...

Dream big, write often

An English teacher at Newcomb Secondary College has released a new young adult novel exploring relationships, deception and love. Titled Summer Change, the coming-of-age story...