About: Ellie Claringbold
March 28, 2026
Rising talent puts Surf Coast on the combat sports map
LOCAL amateur boxer Emily Biram continued her strong run of form with a win over the weekend, adding another polished performance to her growing...
March 25, 2026
Funding available for Landcare projects
LANDCARE and environmental volunteer groups across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian...
March 24, 2026
Writers festival debut to bring national authors to Surf Coast
The Surf Coast will host one of Australia’s most recognisable finance journalists this June, with Chris Kohler confirmed as the headline speaker at a...
March 24, 2026
Health authorities urge vaccinations as measles risk grows
HEALTH authorities are urging residents across the Barwon South West region to check their measles vaccination status as cases continue to rise across the...
March 24, 2026
Scholarships launched to support women’s leadership
A NEW scholarship program aimed at helping women to grow their leadership skills was launched last week as part of the region's International Women's...
March 23, 2026
Geelong Travel earns top honours for luxury cruise travel
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised among the leading agencies in Australia after a standout year helping travellers book luxury cruise experiences. Geelong Travel,...
March 21, 2026
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...
March 16, 2026
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...
March 15, 2026
Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay
Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...
March 15, 2026
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...
March 13, 2026
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...
March 12, 2026
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...
March 11, 2026
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...
March 10, 2026
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...
March 9, 2026
‘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"...
March 9, 2026
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...
March 7, 2026
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...
March 3, 2026
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,
March 3, 2026
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...
March 3, 2026
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...
March 1, 2026
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...
February 27, 2026
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...
February 27, 2026
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...
February 25, 2026
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...
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