About: Ellie Claringbold

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...