About: Ellie Claringbold

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September 26, 2024

Supermarkets under fire for allegedly misleading consumers with discount claims

AUSTRALIA'S consumer watchdog will pursue legal action against Woolworths and Coles for allegedly offering consumers misleading discounts on hundreds of everyday supermarket items. The Australian...

September 26, 2024

Heritage gem to get custom makeover

THE City of Greater Geelong has received a $150,000 grant from the Victorian Government to reimagine a heritage-listed city landmark as a creative hub. The...

September 18, 2024

Geelong’s Wyld Work Projects opens new community space

FOR the past five years, therapeutic horticulturalist Rebecca Taylor has been gradually increasing her presence across Geelong. Her wide-ranging nature-based programs, operating under the banner...

September 18, 2024

Wathaurong receives sporting grant

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will share in more than $100,000 as part of the latest round of the Victorian government's Aboriginal Sport Participation Grants...

September 17, 2024

Tech tackles illegal dumping in Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong is using cutting-edge technology to crack down on illegal rubbish dumping outside North Geelong's Salvation Army store in Sharon...

September 17, 2024

Boutique disability accommodation service recognised

HUSBAND and wife team Damian and Renee La Peyre have more than three decades of experience between them working in the disability and community...

September 16, 2024

Slip, slop, slap: Australians not doing enough to protect against skin cancer

With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, the Cancer Council is reminding the community to protect themselves when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index...

September 16, 2024

World-class musicians to gather for Windfire Music Festival

SACRED music will ring through Geelong next month with the return of Music at the Basilica's annual Windfire Music Festival. Now in its 15th year,...

September 15, 2024

Recipe for success: Pholklore and genU strengthen relationship

GEELONG-BASED restaurant Pholklore has expanded its partnership with disability support provider genU with the aim of providing more supported employment opportunities for people living...

September 15, 2024

National Wool Museum recognised for sustainable fashion program

LESS than a month after being named Australia's best regional museum, the National Wool Museum's biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program...

September 14, 2024

Foundation’s CEO to step down after historic term

THE Give Where You Live Foundation's long-serving chief executive officer will step down at the end of the year. After 13 years at the helm...

September 14, 2024

Geelong rapper nominated for prestigious music awards

Geelong's rising hip-hop star Fiston Baraka has been named among Victoria's hottest music acts as a nominee in this year's prestigious Music Victoria Awards. A...

September 13, 2024

Survey reveals widespread fear of cancer discrimination

Two thirds of Australians fear they will experience discrimination while receiving treatment for cancer, new research has found. The survey, commissioned by the Leukaemia Foundation,...

September 13, 2024

Pacific National scraps Little River freight terminal plan

PACIFIC National, the country's largest private rail freight company, has withdrawn its plans to build a $5 billion, 550-hectare freight terminal and warehousing precinct...

September 11, 2024

Music development back on the GRID in Geelong

THE GRID (Grass Roots Indie Development) Series music development program will return to Geelong later this year to provide the next cohort of emerging...

September 9, 2024

Consultation process questioned as local laws adopted

THE City of Greater Geelong council last week adopted a document aiming to update and future-proof the municipality's local laws, but one councillor has...

September 8, 2024

Cosmetic clinic recognised for excellence

BODY Recon Cosmetic Clinic's (BRCC) focus on providing a friendly, honest and professional experience continues to earn the business rave reviews from its clients. First...

September 8, 2024

Geelong bartenders listed among nation’s most influential

TWO of Geelong's favourite mixologists have been named among the country's 100 most influential bartenders, venue operators and party-starters by Australian Bartender Magazine. Hospitality veteran...

September 7, 2024

Petition launched for new post office in Armstrong Creek

ARMSTRONG Creek residents have launched a petition calling on Australia Post to open a second post office within the rapidly growing township. The petition was...

September 6, 2024

City adopts four-year disability access plan

The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a new four-year plan to support the full participation of people with disability in the community. More than...

September 6, 2024

Rotary Club rallies community to save historic water race

THE Highton Rotary Club remains steadfast in its commitment to see the Fyansford Paper Mill restored to its former glory, more than three years...

September 5, 2024

Scholarship program aims to bridge Geelong’s education gap

A NEW pilot scholarship program aiming to tackle the socio-economic barriers to education faced by many students across the region has launched in Geelong. The...