About: Ellie Claringbold

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April 15, 2025

Oh, deer: Otway visitors asked to watch out for feral species

VISITORS to the Otway Ranges are encouraged to report sightings of feral deer in and around the national park, as the species' autumn breeding...

April 14, 2025

Wannon hopefuls pledge measures to improve road safety

THE Coalition has promised more funding for regional roads if it is elected in May, pledging to reinstate an 80:20 funding split between federal and...

April 13, 2025

Newtown doula helps families through loss

NEWTOWN'S Martine Renwick describes her comfort with death as a "gift", one she uses to help guide others through the fear of their nearing...

April 11, 2025

One Nation enters Corangamite race

ONE Nation has also entered the fray in Corangamite, with candidate Colin Seabrook set to contest the Labor-held electorate at next month's poll. Mr Seabrook...

April 11, 2025

“Series of failures” led to Games cancellation, inquiry finds

AN INQUIRY into the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has ultimately supported the state Labor Government's decision to withdraw as host, but...

April 10, 2025

Torquay software developer joins Corangamite race

TORQUAY local and software developer Dr Harley Mackenzie has thrown his hat in the ring for the hotly contested federal seat of Corangamite, campaigning...

April 10, 2025

Trial to improve health of Anglesea River delayed

A TRIAL aimed at preventing a decline in the health of the Anglesea River by reducing the height of the natural bank of sand,...

April 10, 2025

Local mum vies for Mrs Galaxy Australia crown

A NORTH Geelong mother will compete in a national pageant later this month and is using the platform to encourage local men to support...

April 8, 2025

Illegal estuary openings lead to poor water quality

THE water quality at Lorne's Erskine River estuary has taken a hit over the past month, following two illegal openings of the estuary to...

April 7, 2025

No silver bullet for supermarket issues, says ACCC

COLES and Woolworths are among the most profitable businesses in the world and enjoy an "oligopolistic" dominance over the supermarket sector that is expected...

April 7, 2025

Candidates’ forum to tackle rising rents, energy bills

CORANGAMITE'S election hopefuls and their commitments to ease cost-of-living pressures for local residents will be put under the microscope at a community forum next...

April 5, 2025

Echoes of the ’80s: Amelda Wilde’s nostalgic Torquay escape

Amelda Wilde's approach to interior design is not about style. Rather, it is always centred on atmosphere. She strives to create authentic spaces that have...

April 4, 2025

Wathaurong celebrates opening of Booln Booln Cultural Centre

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative this week celebrated the highly anticipated launch of its Booln Booln Cultural Centre, after six months of refurbishment works at...

April 3, 2025

Community seeks longer pool season, early morning access

THE new Winchelsea swimming pool has closed for the season, just a month after opening its doors to the community for the first time,...

March 26, 2025

Pete Murray is fired up for solo tour

Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will stop by Torquay and Barwon Heads later this year as he embarks on his first solo tour across the...

March 25, 2025

Shire seeks community input on Painkalac Creek flood mitigation

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking community input into the future of Painkalac Creek, as it works to develop a flood mitigation plan for...

March 24, 2025

Stage two of Armstrong Creek Town Centre to start construction soon

CONSTRUCTION on stage two of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre is expected to begin before June. HMC Capital's $45 million expansion plans received ministerial approval...

March 24, 2025

New facilities boost learning

GEELONG Lutheran College celebrated the official opening of a designated bus parking area and two new basketball and netball courts earlier this week at...

March 23, 2025

Geelong talent on show in state exhibition

The innovative works of three Geelong teenagers have been selected for Melbourne Museum's annual Top Designs exhibition, a showcase of bold ideas from Victoria's...

March 22, 2025

Her Story to inspire on the Surf Coast

THE Sands Resort in Torquay will host an afternoon of storytelling, connection and empowerment later this year, when Art of the Minds' annual Her...

March 21, 2025

Paul Barker to contest Corangamite for Libertarian Party

A SURF Coast Shire councillor who was recently successful in seeking re-election will contest Corangamite for the Libertarian Party in the coming federal election. This...

March 19, 2025

Geelong bike community unites for food relief charity after theft

GEELONG'S motorbike community will come together later this month in a display of solidarity for food relief charity Feed Me, after its St Albans...

March 17, 2025

Dr Kate Gazzard named as replacement Greens candidate in Wannon

FORMER Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard will contest Wannon in the forthcoming federal election for the Greens, campaigning on climate action and social...

March 17, 2025

Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent

A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...

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