About: Ellie Claringbold
February 22, 2026
The sound beneath the surface
ALONG the Barwon, the Otways and the urban edges of Melbourne, Lucy Allinson records what a place sounds like, and what disappears when traffic...
February 20, 2026
Live music showcase to revisit Australian classics
A concert celebrating some of Australia’s most recognisable music will come to Geelong in July, with the Great Australian Songbook tour confirmed for Costa...
February 20, 2026
The women history forgot: death row doll tells story
A SMALL handmade doll is offering a rare glimpse into the final days of the last woman executed in Australia. This week marks 75 years...
February 18, 2026
Concern high but UV Index knowledge low among Australians
MOST Australians worry about skin cancer but very few understand the key warning system designed to help prevent it, according to new national research. A...
February 17, 2026
Sensory garden opens at Serendip Sanctuary
SERENDIP Sanctuary's sensory garden was officially opened this week. The garden, which has been open to visitors since spring, was developed with community and accessibility...
February 17, 2026
ADHD care overhaul expands GP role
VICTORIANS seeking an ADHD diagnosis will soon be able to see their local GP rather than wait months for a specialist, under new state...
February 16, 2026
Funding available for youth-led events
COMMUNITY groups and schools can apply for funding to run youth-led events as part of this year's Victorian Youth Fest. A total of $220,000 will...
February 15, 2026
Geelong to host first regional arm of Melbourne
RUNWAY shows, fibre art exhibitions, millinery under the library dome and First Nations fashion installations will feature in a two-week celebration of style across...
February 14, 2026
In Cog
AUSTRALIAN progressive rock trio Cog will bring their latest tour to the Bellarine this autumn, with a Barwon Heads performance confirmed as part of...
February 13, 2026
Greens lock in Geelong challenger
The Greens have endorsed climate campaigner Emilie Flynn to contest the seat of Geelong at the November state election. Her campaign will focus on housing...
February 13, 2026
Former Geelong councillor eyes Lara seat
A former Geelong councillor is returning to the campaign trail, fronting a Socialist Alliance bid to contest every lower-house seat across the region in...
February 12, 2026
Borough confirms new CEO appointment
The Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed a new chief executive, following the early termination of former CEO Martin Gill’s contract late last year. Jane Grover,...
February 12, 2026
Park reopens after flood devastation
ONE of the Surf Coast's worst-hit accommodation sites has reopened to visitors, weeks after flash flooding tore through Lorne, sweeping vehicles into the ocean...
February 11, 2026
Employers urged to back mental health through walking
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to walk, run or roll as part of their daily routine on March 27, with Walk to Work Day returning...
February 11, 2026
Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery
AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...
February 11, 2026
Fast-track funding opens for community events
COMMUNITY groups planning public events in 2026 are being encouraged to apply for a new round of quick response grants, with applications now open. The...
February 10, 2026
Heart disease affecting babies highlighted during national awareness week
EIGHT babies are born every day in Australia with childhood-onset heart disease, a confronting statistic being highlighted as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week begins...
February 9, 2026
Setting sights on a home start line
WHEN Geelong's inaugural marathon was announced last year, Baden Selman signed up immediately, even though he was still wearing a moon boot. The Leopold-based carpenter,...
February 8, 2026
Geelong Regional Libraries confirms acting CEO appointment
GEELONG Regional Libraries has appointed a new acting chief executive, with seasoned leader David Semmens to step into the top job later this month. Semmens,...
February 6, 2026
Experience and preparation on the fireline at Gellibrand
A Gellibrand dairy and cattle farmer has shared a first-hand account of what it meant to stay and defend as bushfires bore down on...
February 6, 2026
When volunteers face their own fire
As fires burned through Carlisle River last month, CFA volunteer Kirsten Dudink was responding on the ground while also navigating evacuations, family separation and...
February 5, 2026
$5.3m redevelopment proposal revealed for Queens Park Golf Club
A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR upgrade to Queens Park Golf Club is on the horizon. Details of a proposed $5.3 million redevelopment were revealed during the City of...
February 4, 2026
State backing boosts Geelong’s pride calendar
GEELONG'S LGBTIQA+ festival scene has gained fresh momentum this year, with state funding confirmed for three locally run pride events. The Geelong Pride Film Festival...
February 4, 2026
Specialist family violence court opens in Geelong
A SPECIALIST court dedicated to family violence matters has opened in Geelong, where thousands of intervention orders and related cases are heard each year. The...
