About: Ellie Claringbold

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September 6, 2025

A coastal sanctuary with family at its heart

ANGLESEA House is a family retreat that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape, where sweeping ocean views meet a design grounded in warmth,...

September 5, 2025

Geelong Line ramps up for Cats’ finals campaign at the ‘G

FOOTY fans travelling to the MCG to watch the Cats battle the Lions in tonight’s (Friday, September 5) qualifying final, will benefit from extra...

September 4, 2025

Leadership award recognises Indigo Wolf director’s vision

SPORTS apparel brand Indigo Wolf exploded onto the scene 15 years ago with the mission to make gear that lasts and reflects the pride...

September 4, 2025

Torquay businesses recognised for innovation, sustainability, community

THE creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that has put Torquay on the map was celebrated last night (Thursday, September 4), with the announcement of this...

September 4, 2025

Buzzing with success: Local honey brand takes out Business of the Year

COASTAL Nectar is proof life is sweeter with bees, after the local business this week earned Torquay's top business honours. Self-proclaimed honey addict Thomas Earls...

September 3, 2025

Tender opens for Torquay’s urgent care clinic

THE search to find a healthcare provider to operate Torquay's new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has begun. The clinic, promised to the region ahead...

September 1, 2025

Energy bonus offers $100 relief for eligible households

APPLICATIONS have opened for the latest round of Victoria’s Power Saving Bonus and concession card holders are invited to apply to have $100 slash...

September 1, 2025

Sports Courts Victoria’s winning formula

SPORTS Courts Victoria's journey from industry newcomer to one of the state's biggest suppliers of modular sports courts has been defined by innovation and...

September 1, 2025

Anglesea River monitoring continues after artificial opening

MORE than a week after Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) made the decision to artificially open the Anglesea River, the river is no longer...

September 1, 2025

Cultura turns to familiar face as CEO transition stalls

GEELONG multicultural organisation Cultura is facing another leadership shake-up, following the retirement of its inaugural chief executive last month. In April, the organisation

September 1, 2025

Surf Coast Shire commits to tourism body amid membership shifts

THE Surf Coast Shire will remain a member of the Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) board, while one council departs and another reconsiders...

August 31, 2025

Local breakthrough trial for flesh-eating disease extended

A WORLD-FIRST clinical trial aimed at reducing the time required to treat a flesh-eating disease will be extended, following promising preliminary results. Last year,

August 29, 2025

SES issues urgent warning as wild winds loom

The SES is urging people across the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions to prepare to take shelter, with severe weather expected to batter...

August 28, 2025

Community mourns loss of young student after school bus tragedy

THE young victim of a horror school bus crash on the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong yesterday (Wednesday, August 27), has been remembered for her...

August 28, 2025

Business community gathers to toast 2025 award contenders

GEELONG'S business community gathered in Fyansford last week to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEAs). The awards program, hosted annually...

August 28, 2025

Excitement grows for 2025 Torquay Business Awards

SEATS are filling fast for the 2025 Torquay Business Awards, presented by the Surf Coast Times, which will see the 3228 postcode's business leaders,...

August 21, 2025

Torquay Business Awards finalists announced

COMMERCE Torquay, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Torquay, has today (Thursday, August 21) announced the finalists for the 2025 Torquay Business Awards,...

August 20, 2025

Shire seeks views on pool’s opening hours

AS CALLS continue for the opening hours of the Winchelsea Swimming Pool to be extended, the Surf Coast Shire has launched an online survey...

August 20, 2025

Art project connects community in shared grief

When Newtown artist Melissa Laffy lost her brother to suicide eight years ago, she threw herself into her work – a refuge she returned...

August 20, 2025

Anglesea powers up with first public EV charging station

ANGLESEA flipped the switch on its first public electric vehicle charging station earlier this month, giving locals and visitors a new place to plug...

August 19, 2025

Former Torquay resident appointed top cop

A FORMER Torquay local has made history as the first woman appointed commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). In early October, Krissy Barrett will...

August 18, 2025

Mayor embraces call to ‘be bold’ in shaping Surf Coast’s future

COMMUNITY engagement on the Surf Coast Shire's draft council plan wrapped up last week, with the feedback gathered to help shape the final product...

August 17, 2025

Local wildlife rescuer launches fundraiser to help dogs in need

A LOCAL wildlife rescuer has launched a fundraising initiative to support the desexing, vaccination and care of dogs living on the street in a...

August 16, 2025

Anglesea comes together over soup and stories for Afghanistan

MORE than 100 people came together in Anglesea at the weekend for a literary event that raised $6,000 to support education and employment programs...