About: Ellie Claringbold
April 10, 2025
Local mum vies for Mrs Galaxy Australia crown
A NORTH Geelong mother will compete in a national pageant later this month and is using the platform to encourage local men to support...
April 9, 2025
Collaboration drives Australia-first recycling plan at Corio refinery
PLANS to establish an Australia-first soft plastics recycling facility at Viva Energy’s refinery in Corio have progressed to the next stage, with a 12-month...
April 9, 2025
Stead Park upgrade renders revealed
NEW renders of the coming upgrades to the hockey facilities at Stead Park have been released, as the hunt for a head contractor to...
April 8, 2025
New women’s shed to open in Geelong’s north
WOMEN in Geelong's northern suburbs will soon have access to a new judgement-free space when a women's shed launches next month. Lara locals and friends...
April 7, 2025
No silver bullet for supermarket issues, says ACCC
COLES and Woolworths are among the most profitable businesses in the world and enjoy an "oligopolistic" dominance over the supermarket sector that is expected...
April 7, 2025
600 homes, business park proposed for Lara farmland
TWO amendments to the Geelong planning scheme aiming to rezone farming land in Lara to allow for new developments have been referred to the...
April 7, 2025
Candidates’ forum to tackle rising rents, energy bills
CORANGAMITE'S election hopefuls and their commitments to ease cost-of-living pressures for local residents will be put under the microscope at a community forum next...
April 5, 2025
Echoes of the ’80s: Amelda Wilde’s nostalgic Torquay escape
Amelda Wilde's approach to interior design is not about style. Rather, it is always centred on atmosphere. She strives to create authentic spaces that have...
April 4, 2025
Wathaurong celebrates opening of Booln Booln Cultural Centre
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative this week celebrated the highly anticipated launch of its Booln Booln Cultural Centre, after six months of refurbishment works at...
April 4, 2025
Mama’s Market raises funds for war-torn Ukraine
THE Ukrainian Women's Association of Geelong is gearing up for its fourth annual Mother's Day market, with the funds raised to support women and...
April 3, 2025
Decision on Balyang golf course lease looms
THE City of Greater Geelong is expected to deliver its decision on the future of Balyang Par 3 Golf Course at its meeting next...
April 1, 2025
Draft designs revealed for You Yangs, Serendip Sanctuary
THE Victorian government has today (Tuesday, April 1) unveiled draft concept designs to improve the visitor experience of both the You Yangs Regional Park...
March 24, 2025
The Outpost opens doors to new home in Geelong CBD
THE Outpost said goodbye to its Busport building home of 20 years earlier this week, after opening the doors of its new home to...
March 24, 2025
Stage two of Armstrong Creek Town Centre to start construction soon
CONSTRUCTION on stage two of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre is expected to begin before June. HMC Capital's $45 million expansion plans received ministerial approval...
March 23, 2025
Geelong talent on show in state exhibition
The innovative works of three Geelong teenagers have been selected for Melbourne Museum's annual Top Designs exhibition, a showcase of bold ideas from Victoria's...
March 22, 2025
Local soprano to star in Easter concert
THE Basilica of St Mary of the Angels will host a celebration of music and the spirit of Easter next month when the annual...
March 21, 2025
Geelong explores options for vibrant CBD heart
AS THE completion of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre nears, the City of Greater Geelong is continuing to explore ideas to...
March 20, 2025
“Epidemic”: Geelong rally demands end to violence
HUNDREDS marched through the streets of Geelong at the weekend to honour the more than 100 women lost to gendered violence since January last...
March 19, 2025
Geelong bike community unites for food relief charity after theft
GEELONG'S motorbike community will come together later this month in a display of solidarity for food relief charity Feed Me, after its St Albans...
March 17, 2025
Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent
A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...
March 16, 2025
Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination
Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...
March 16, 2025
Community honours women at inaugural IWD event
LOCAL mob and allies gathered at Murran Hub last week to celebrate the First Nations women of Djilang. Hosted by Geelong MP Christine Couzens and...
March 15, 2025
Share the Dignity calls for community support
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...
March 13, 2025
Community at odds with Parks Victoria over vision for Serendip Sanctuary
COMMUNITY concerns about the long-term viability of Serendip Sanctuary as a tourism attraction remain, as construction nears on the site's new sensory garden, a...
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