About: Ellie Claringbold
March 1, 2025
Geelong to offer packed IWD program
GEELONG will mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a wide range of events inspiring the community to "march forward" together for a...
February 28, 2025
Untether gallery hosts powerful exhibitions for International Women’s Day
GEELONG'S newest art gallery Untether Gallery + Studio will host dual exhibitions celebrating women for the next two weeks, to mark International Women's Day...
February 28, 2025
Bellarine Link draws mixed response from Corangamite candidates
THE City of Greater Geelong's calls last week for all candidates running in Corangamite in the coming federal election to commit funding to the...
February 27, 2025
Queenscliff fisheries station faces closure in proposed workforce restructure
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has proposed a significant restructure to its operations that could see its station in Queenscliff close and the size...
February 27, 2025
Generosity on wheels: Geelong convoy shatters fundraising records
HUNDREDS of trucks rolled through Geelong last weekend for the 10th anniversary of the Camp Quality Geelong Convoy, raising a record-breaking $300,000 to support...
February 27, 2025
Gas terminal fight heats up as decision looms
WITH a decision on Viva Energy's floating gas terminal expected by the end of March, community opponents gathered at North Shore's Moorpanyal Park on...
February 25, 2025
Search for Stead Park builder begins
THE Victorian government is on the hunt for a head contractor to lead the development of the new hockey facilities slated for Corio's Stead...
February 24, 2025
$573m pledge to improve women’s health
THE Albanese Government has pledged a $573 million funding boost to improve women's access to long-term contraceptives, menopause support and endometriosis and pelvic pain...
February 23, 2025
Heel prick test expanded for newborns
Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...
February 23, 2025
Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis
BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...
February 22, 2025
Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision
Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...
February 22, 2025
Geelong’s big-hearted convoy hits 10
MORE than 250 trucks will journey 43km around Geelong this weekend for the 10th anniversary of Camp Quality's Convoy Geelong. The annual fundraiser is held...
February 21, 2025
Indigenous artists make mark on Geelong
LOCAL artists and sisters Kasey and Jess Tattersall are quickly making a name for themselves across the region. Their latest project, a vibrant mural celebrating...
February 20, 2025
Community to rally against gas terminal
AS A DECISION from the Planning Minister on Viva Energy's proposed floating gas terminal nears, community opponents are set to gather this weekend to...
February 20, 2025
Exploring grief through art
SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...
February 19, 2025
More funding needed for family violence support
COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...
February 19, 2025
Funding available for community projects
APPLICATIONS for Barwon Water's annual community grants program have opened, with community groups invited to share their ideas for projects that will enhance quality...
February 18, 2025
Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women
THE community is encouraged to help recognise women who have made a significant and lasting contribution in Victoria, as nominations for the Victorian Honour...
February 17, 2025
Building confidence and connections for women
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) will host a series of free women's empowerment workshops for the Geelong community, beginning this...
February 16, 2025
Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria
The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...
February 15, 2025
Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland
Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...
February 15, 2025
New life for GAWS op shop
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) officially celebrated the opening of its op shop in Newcomb on Tuesday this week at an event featuring some...
February 13, 2025
Petition launched to protect flying foxes after Cadel Evans race
LOCAL environmentalists and wildlife rescuers have launched a petition calling for a review of the course travelled by cyclists in the Cadel Evans Great...
February 10, 2025
Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme
LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...
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