About: Ellie Claringbold
July 16, 2024
SAFV Centre’s long-serving CEO to step down
THE Sexual Assault & Family Violence (SAFV) Centre is on the hunt for a new chief executive, following the announcement of Helen Bolton's resignation...
July 16, 2024
Young Australians in crisis: Report reveals worsening mental health
Mental Health Australia has joined calls for reforms to Australia's mental health system, including greater investment into the sector, following last week's release of...
July 15, 2024
Women councillors to share experiences at City Hall forum
ASPIRING women councillors will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from those now serving on the City of Greater Geelong council at a forum...
July 15, 2024
Manager makes a splash at awards
THE aquatics manager at Norlane ARC (Aquatic Recreation Centre) and Lara Swimming Pool has been recognised by Victoria's peak body for the aquatic and...
July 14, 2024
Miles Franklin Award winner to headline Apollo Bay WORDfest
THE community will gather in Apollo Bay later this month for the town's annual WORDfest, with several award-winning authors set to feature. Now in its...
July 13, 2024
Rally to demand an end to gendered violence
THE Geelong community will again gather at Market Square Mall this month to demand action on gendered violence. The demonstration will form part of a...
July 9, 2024
Youth Council calls for action on vaping
GEELONG'S Youth Council advisory committee has delivered its first pieces of advice to the City of Greater Geelong council, focusing on vape access and...
July 6, 2024
Study finds millions of Australians unknowingly at risk of heart failure
More than four million Australians are not aware of the health conditions that can increase the risk of heart failure, new research has shown. The...
July 5, 2024
Council green lights Highton apartments
THE City of Greater Geelong has granted a planning permit for the construction of a three-storey apartment building in Highton. The application, which proposes to...
July 5, 2024
Greater Geelong’s young stars shine at Youth Awards
GREATER Geelong's outstanding young people aged between 12 and 25 have been celebrated at this year's Geelong Youth Awards. Selected from 132 nominations, 13 winners...
July 3, 2024
Significant penalties confirmed for supermarkets that engage in poor behaviour
AUSTRALIA'S supermarket duopoly has been put on notice following confirmation from the federal government this week that it would legislate hefty fines for retailers...
July 2, 2024
Training program bolsters Geelong’s live events industry
GEELONG'S next generation of production technicians has been recognised for completing a two-part capability-building training program aimed at bolstering a live events industry devastated...
July 2, 2024
Valhalla Taproom announces sale, sets sights on future
A POPULAR taproom in Geelong's CBD has been listed for sale, with the owners planning to focus their efforts towards their recently opened second...
July 2, 2024
Eco-friendly stallholders sought for new sustainability-focused market
GEELONG Regional Libraries (GRL) is encouraging local stallholders with a passion for eco-friendly practices to participate in its upcoming Sustainability Market. The market will take...
July 1, 2024
New public gallery seeks art
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking expressions of interest from local creatives eager to display their work in the newly unveiled public gallery...
July 1, 2024
More power for Minister, stronger code of conduct: Local government reforms pass
THE state government last week, with the support of the Liberal Party, passed a raft of local government reforms through the upper house. The reforms...
July 1, 2024
Fire Rescue Victoria seeks diverse recruits
FIRE Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking to recruit a new cohort of career firefighters who will be deployed to stations across the state, based...
June 30, 2024
Barwon Health’s Stroke Unit achieves international recognition
BARWON Health's Stroke Unit has been internationally recognised for the quality of its treatment and care with World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels platinum status. The...
June 30, 2024
Australians falling short on veggie intake
Less than 7 per cent of Australians are getting their five daily recommended servings of vegetables, according to a new report from the Australian...
June 29, 2024
Community encouraged to nominate seniors for annual awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. The awards, established more than 30 years ago, celebrate the contributions and achievements...
June 27, 2024
World-renowned whodunnit headed for Geelong
The world's longest running play is set to open in Geelong next month. The Mousetrap, a genre-defining murder mystery story written by best-selling novelist Agatha...
June 26, 2024
Newtown-based Californian bungalow takes home design award
A NEWTOWN-BASED interior designer has been celebrated at this year's Australian Interior Design Awards, taking home the prize for Residential Decoration. Amelda Wilde was recognised...
June 25, 2024
Victoria Police calls for help to stop rising elder abuse
VICTORIA Police is urging community members that know or suspect an older person is being abused to speak up and make a report, as...
June 25, 2024
AI could revolutionise radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the key to developing more precise treatment plans, and starting that treatment faster, for cancer patients who are prescribed...
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