About: Ellie Claringbold
July 4, 2025
Deadline looms for region’s most prestigious business prize
THERE is just one week left to submit your entry to this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards, with the deadline set for Friday, July...
July 2, 2025
Regional boom: Geelong leads the great escape
CITY slickers are packing their bags and heading for Geelong, with the region knocking Queensland's Sunshine Coast off its perch to become the most...
June 29, 2025
A musical tribute in Newtown
A CENTURY after the death of French composer Erik Satie, a special winter concert in Newtown will honour his legacy through music and poetry. Titled...
June 29, 2025
Café revival marks new chapter
A MUCH-LOVED Grovedale café nestled among the gumtrees on the Surf Coast Highway has reopened its doors to the community, and a familiar face...
June 27, 2025
Sunrise yoga event to shine light on mental health
UP TO 2,000 people are expected to roll out their mats at GMHBA Stadium for a sunrise yoga session later this year in support...
June 26, 2025
Wins for some, delays for others as city releases final budget
THE City of Greater Geelong adopted its final budget for the coming financial year this week, one it says "strikes the right balance" between...
June 25, 2025
Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west
ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south-west are uniting to raise funds for drought-affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock feed threaten...
June 24, 2025
Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year
AN AWARD-WINNING program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...
June 24, 2025
Armstrong Creek and Torquay embrace better bus services
THE Victorian government is celebrating increased public transport usage across Armstrong Creek, Charlemont and Torquay, a year on from the introduction of bus network...
June 23, 2025
City pushes for stronger multicultural policies in state review
THE City of Greater Geelong has called for a stronger support for multicultural communities in a recent submission to the Victorian Multicultural Review, urging...
June 23, 2025
Tasting, tunes and terroir: A night of Geelong indulgence
THREE of Geelong's premier hospitality venues are teaming up to deliver an evening of cool jazz, award-winning local beverages and a tasting menu that...
June 22, 2025
No timeline set for long-awaited fire station in Armstrong Creek
A FIRE station promised to the growing Armstrong Creek community by the Victorian government seven years ago continues to face delays, with no date...
June 22, 2025
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library gains nod for eco-friendly design
THE Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library has been recognised for its environmentally conscious design and thoughtful community spaces at this year's Australian Interior Design Awards. The...
June 19, 2025
Free heart checks beat on
Free Heart Health Checks will remain available to Australians aged 30 and over for another three years, after funding for the program was extended...
June 19, 2025
Philanthropy that hits home
LOCAL philanthropic organisation Geelong Connected Communities (GCC) brought together its key sponsorship partners last week to celebrate another year of impact across the region. Since...
June 16, 2025
Free TAFE still growing in Geelong as minister marks success
FEDERAL Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles joined Corangamite Labor federal member Libby Coker at The Gordon last week to celebrate the impact...
June 16, 2025
New strategy sets Geelong Sustainability’s course to net zero goal
CLIMATE action-focused community group Geelong Sustainability last week unveiled a new five-year strategic plan, as it aims to drive greater impact across the community...
June 13, 2025
Geelong leads nation with first hydrogen fuel station
VIVA Energy has today (Friday, June 13) unveiled Australia’s first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling service station, paving the way for the decarbonisation of hard-to-transition industries...
June 11, 2025
Jam for Refugees returns with a new beat
AN ANNUAL concert aiming to raise funds and awareness for the refugees living in Geelong will make its return this month, in a brand-new...
June 9, 2025
Kitchen collaboration opens doors for workers with disability
A SUPPORTED work experience partnership model between two Geelong businesses is providing meaningful employment pathways for workers with disability. Vietnamese restaurant Pholklore has been leasing...
June 9, 2025
Honouring those who give back
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Volunteering Geelong is shining a spotlight on community service, inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year awards. The awards, which have been...
June 9, 2025
Norlane centre pushes for crucial funding
NORLANE Community Centre is urging the City of Greater Geelong to commit additional funding for a multi-staged redevelopment at its site in Rose Avenue,...
June 8, 2025
OneRepublic to headline star-studded Lookout Festival in Torquay
GLOBAL hitmakers OneRepublic will storm the Surf Coast this summer as the headline act for the 2026 edition of Lookout Festival, bringing their signature...
June 8, 2025
Local students join forces to tackle vaping harms
Efforts to curb youth vaping across the region are gaining momentum, with local initiatives helping to spark vital conversations and raise awareness about the...
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