About: Ellie Claringbold

Game on: next generation of football stars invited to hone their skills

AN April school holiday development camp will give young footballers across Geelong and the Surf Coast a chance to sharpen their skills. Run by Coerver...

Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism

THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...

Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay

Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...

Stuart Coffield-led Geelong Travel crowned nation’s best

A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised as the best in the country after a standout year delivering premium touring experiences. Geelong Travel, led by...

Ocean Grove author spins wild orangutan tale

SIBLING squabbles take a wild turn in Ocean Grove author Heather Gallagher's new children's novel My Brother, The Orangutan. The story, which Gallagher will launch...

Music fundraiser to support Auslan learning

A Geelong father has organised a community fundraiser this weekend inspired by his three-year-old daughter, who uses Auslan as she navigates complex health challenges. The...

Roaming cats targeted in new discount scheme

CAT owners who commit to keeping their pets contained at all times will be rewarded with at least 50 per cent off their annual...

City bus network set for shake-up

BUS services across Geelong are under review, as the state government opens consultation on how the network should adapt to the region's continued growth. Community...

‘Top priority’ but still no timeline for Kyema Drive flood fix

A decades-long wait for flood protection in Lara continues, despite Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj describing the Kyema Drive drainage upgrade as a "top priority"...

Volunteers vow to keep relief centre alive

AN emergency relief centre in Grovedale that was due to close today (Friday 6 March) has been granted a last-minute lifeline, allowing the service...

Redefining regenerative leadership across Australia and the global stage

IN a time defined by disruption, AI acceleration, and shifting global power dynamics, Dr Watceilia Varso stands as a multiple award-winning global keynote speaker...

Kontelj takeover: brothers to lead Geelong council

It is now officially a family affair at City Hall, after Eddy Kontelj was elected deputy mayor on Tuesday evening. He joins his brother,

Future unclear for International Women’s Day awards program

A long-running award program recognising women advancing gender equality across Greater Geelong will not name any new recipients this year. The Women in Community Life...

Campaign highlights signs of heart valve disease

HUNDREDS of thousands of Australians may be living with undiagnosed heart valve disease, and cardiology experts warn the condition is on track to become...

Your guide to International Women’s Day events in Geelong

FROM stadium breakfasts to long lunches and high tea, Geelong will mark International Women's Day with a full calendar of events. The City of Greater...

Artists use childhood symbols to confront war culture

TWO  Bellarine artists are confronting what they describe as society's growing acceptance of water, atrocity and environmental destruction in a new joint exhibition opening...

National trampoline chain opens Geelong site

Geelong's newest indoor trampoline and adventure centre has opened its doors in Newcomb, drawing more than 1,000 visitors in its first few days of...

Torquay mum’s question leads to ovarian cancer diagnosis

TORQUAY  mum Katie Tatnell-Moore says an offhand question at a routine doctor's appointment may have saved her life. The Christian College library teacher was diagnosed...

From page to stage: Geelong festival back for round two

SUBMISSIONS have opened for the 2026 Geelong Short Play Festival. Now in its second year, the festival's return follows a success debut 2025 season that...

City adopts candidate rules, but critics say policy falls short

The City of Greater Geelong has drawn a clearer line between council business and political campaigning, adopting its first-ever guidelines for councillors seeking state...

Nelson quits deputy mayor post, remains on council

City of Greater Geelong councillor Ron Nelson has stepped down from his role as deputy mayor but will remain on the council.

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Calls for support as cancer costs weigh on families

ALMOST all Australians diagnosed with cancer are paying out-of-pocket costs, even when treated through the public health system, according to new national research. A study,...

Setting boundaries at home: parenting workshops launch in Geelong

A NEW workshop series will help people define their values and approach family life with greater confidence, as parents face issues around screen use,...

Global comedy name Jim Jefferies set for Geelong Arts Centre

ONE of Australia's most recognisable stand-up exports is heading back to Geelong, with Jim Jefferies set to perform at Geelong Arts Centre on 19...