About: Ellie Claringbold

Community concerns persist as sanctuary works advance

REPAIRS to Serendip Sanctuary's much-loved display pond are now under way, as works on the site's new sensory garden near completion. The pond was closed...

Community mourns loss of young student after school bus tragedy

THE young victim of a horror school bus crash on the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong yesterday (Wednesday, August 27), has been remembered for her...

Business community gathers to toast 2025 award contenders

GEELONG'S business community gathered in Fyansford last week to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEAs). The awards program, hosted annually...

Art project connects community in shared grief

When Newtown artist Melissa Laffy lost her brother to suicide eight years ago, she threw herself into her work – a refuge she returned...

Local wildlife rescuer launches fundraiser to help dogs in need

A LOCAL wildlife rescuer has launched a fundraising initiative to support the desexing, vaccination and care of dogs living on the street in a...

Bartley passes the gavel

AFTER more than 20 years shaking up the Bellarine property scene with his innovative – and at times unorthodox – sales approach, Christian Bartley...

Geelong swimmers among Australia’s elite at Virtus World Championships

GEELONG will be represented on the world stage later this month, when two of the region's top swimmers don the green and gold to...

Barwon Health volunteer honoured for decade of giving back

BARWON Health volunteer Heather Miller is this year's Volunteer of the Year. The annual awards program, delivered by Volunteering Geelong in partnership with the Rotary...

Lara incinerator legal challenge fails

A LEGAL bid to overturn environmental approval for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Lara has been rejected by the state's planning tribunal. The Victorian Civil...

Aldershot Reserve set for playful transformation

FAMILIES in Geelong's east will soon have a new place to play, with a fresh playground planned for Aldershot Reserve. Billed as a "district-level facility",...

Australian Chamber Choir brings choral masterworks to the Basilica

AN acclaimed vocal ensemble known for its flawless intonation, stunning dynamic range and superb uniformity is headed to Geelong this weekend. The Australian Chamber Choir...

Free online women’s health service launches statewide

WOMEN and girls of all ages now have access to free, expert medical advice and care from the comfort of their own homes, with...

Paddles poised for Battle on the Barwon

ONE of Victoria's biggest dragon boat events will return to the Barwon River next week, bringing crews from across the state together for a...

14 faces you’ll soon see on this epic Geelong mural

A MURAL featuring the faces of 14 Geelong locals has begun to take shape on the southern wall of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention...

Intruder sparks sudden lockdown at Torquay school

A Torquay primary school was plunged into lockdown this afternoon (Thursday, August 7), after an unidentified person was seen wandering the school grounds. Staff at...

Missing man Ashton found safe and well

A 21-year-old man reported missing earlier this week has been found safe and well. Ashton, who was last seen in Frankston on Monday afternoon and...

Recycled water to flow through new pipeline to Deakin campus

CONSTRUCTION is under way on a new pipeline that will deliver 100 million litres of recycled water – the equivalent of 40 Olympic-sized swimming...

Priorities set for Geelong’s four-year wellbeing push

LOWER rates of psychological distress, access to safe and affordable housing, and higher levels of physical activity are among the goals outlined in the...

Lara RSL trio recognised for outstanding service to veterans

THREE members of the Lara RSL Sub-branch have been recognised by their peers for their unwavering dedication and tireless contribution to the veteran community. President...

August events to support refugees in visa limbo

A SERIES of events to be held through August will turn the spotlight on the visa limbo still facing thousands of asylum seekers and...

Helicopter circles Torquay in urgent search for missing man

The 21-year-old man reported missing earlier this week has been found safe and well, Victoria Police has confirmed.

A helicopter was...

A gentle antidote to loneliness

Natalie Woodfull starts her mornings on Ocean Grove Main Beach, where she and other facilitators guide up to 100 people through gentle movement and...

Mayor joins push for Mount Duneed secondary school

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has joined local calls for the Victorian government to build a new secondary school in Mount...

Clubs to rally behind youth mental health

YOUNG football and netball players across the region will lace up their boots and step onto the court this weekend to champion youth mental...