About: Ellie Claringbold
September 4, 2024
Community invited to shape mental health future
THE newly formed Geelong chapter of Australians for Mental Health (AfMH), a nationwide campaign advocating for mental healthcare reform, is preparing to host its...
September 2, 2024
Views sought to shape city’s LGBTIQA+ action plan
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking insights from the community on LGBTIQA+ inclusion as it begins developing its first action plan to drive...
September 2, 2024
Local pet care business honoured
FAMILY-OWNED pet accommodation and day care business Pets Country Club has been deeply rooted within the Lara community since 1996. It was a lifelong passion...
September 2, 2024
City approves land sale to Wathaurong
THE City of Greater Geelong will proceed with the sale of a city-owned plot of land in Norlane to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to...
August 30, 2024
Questions remain about stadium switch
ARMSTRONG Creek was in line to receive two sporting stadiums as recently as May, but will now only get one. The state and federal government...
August 30, 2024
A united front for mental wellbeing
AN EXCITING and uplifting new event is set to bring the community together for World Mental Health Day. The inaugural "Serenity in the Stadium" will...
August 29, 2024
GBEA finalists celebrated
GEELONG'S business community came together last week to celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs and business leaders named as finalists in this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
August 29, 2024
Little River residents claim freight terminal will ruin ecosystem
LITTLE River residents gathered last weekend to rally against a multibillion-dollar freight terminal proposed for the town, which residents fear will harm the surrounding...
August 28, 2024
Loneliness to be tackled in Geelong with new initiative
A NEW mental health and wellbeing initiative aiming to combat loneliness and foster social connection across the community is set to be established in...
August 28, 2024
3G shutdown delayed until October
TELSTRA and Optus have postponed the shutdown of their 3G mobile networks until October, after a Senate inquiry found the country was "inadequately prepared"...
August 27, 2024
Deakin trial explores links between food and mood
Can diet changes and an increase in enjoyable physical activity help to improve the wellbeing of those experiencing serious mental health struggles? A clinical trial...
August 27, 2024
Coming art exhibit to explore mental health
AN ART collective providing people with lived experience of mental health a safe space to express themselves and their experiences is preparing to host...
August 27, 2024
Community input sought for heritage strategy
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking the community's help to identify instances of rich history, culture and tradition across the region, as it...
August 27, 2024
Local firm’s passion for adventure recognised
TRAILBLAZING outdoor adventure provider Geelong Adventure Specialists (GAS) first launched onto the scene more than 10 years ago after co-owners Jeremy and Shelley Wright...
August 26, 2024
Homelessness network demands action on housing
THE Barwon & South West Homelessness Network (BSWHN) is urging the state government to begin moving on the 1,300 new social and affordable homes...
August 26, 2024
Equality in gold: Women shine in Paris
From swimmer Kaylee McKeown's back-to-back titles in the 100m and 200m backstroke events to BMX rider Saya Sakakibara's emotional win after a horror crash...
August 25, 2024
Help choose Westfield Geelong’s Local Hero
WESTFIELD Geelong is encouraging the community to cast their vote to help determine this year's Westfield Local Hero and the recipient of a $20,000 grant. Now...
August 24, 2024
The Good Neighbourhood Project takes shape
NEIGHBOURHOOD renewal organisation Norlane Community Initiatives launched its new identity earlier this month, adopting the name The Good Neighbourhood Project (GNP) to better reflect...
August 23, 2024
Sunrise yoga for mental health: 2,000 to take to GMHBA Stadium
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium is set to host a unique and uplifting sunrise yoga session, bringing 2,000 people together...
August 22, 2024
Geelong hotel named regional Victoria’s best
NOVOTEL Geelong has been crowned one of regional Victoria's best hotels. The establishment on the Geelong Waterfront received the title of Regional Accommodation of the...
August 21, 2024
Community encouraged to use free mental health, wellbeing support
A COMMUNITY event seeking to inform local residents about a free mental health and social connection service operating in the region was held in...
August 21, 2024
Study reveals extent of tradie pain
More than nine in 10 tradies have experienced some form of pain or injury in the past 12 months, with the majority experiencing, on...
August 21, 2024
One in four Aussies battle long-term loneliness
Australians who are single, unemployed, living with disability, experiencing financial hardship or poor health are more likely to be persistently lonely, a new study...
August 19, 2024
Monthly barbecue fosters bonds between blokes
THE creation of a support group helping to ensure men who need support don't fall through the cracks has been a lifelong ambition for...
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