About: Ellie Claringbold

David Moyle dives into Lorne’s food scene with The Clam

LORNE’s vibrant culinary scene is set to expand this month with the launch of a beach shack-inspired tavern honouring the town’s coastal setting and...

Bushfire warning: Brush up on campfire safety

AS the weather continues to heat up and holidaymakers flock to Victoria’s parks, community members are being urged to brush up on campfire safety...

On notice: Council reforms slated for this year

THE state government will introduce legislation early this year in a bid to reform local government and boost the confidence Victorians have in their...

“I just want to help people”: Hairdresser’s mission to empower communities in need

AN EAST Geelong-based hairdresser is seeking donations to help her change lives, one hair cut at a time. Sarina Blair, 25, is trying to raise...

Danger in the heat

WITH forecasts indicating an increased risk of extreme heat over the coming months, community members are being urged to stay safe this summer and...

On the rise: 28-year-old receives international award

THE general manager of Moolap-based boat manufacturer, Edencraft International, has achieved international recognition for her work in the boatbuilding industry. Josie Eastman, 28, received the...

Shire charts course for Moriac’s future with new structure plan

THE Surf Coast Shire has adopted a plan to guide the incremental growth of the Moriac township over the next 10 years. The Moriac Structure...

Bellbrae Estate Pinot Noir crowned best at Geelong Wine Show

Bellbrae Estate has been recognised at this year's Geelong Wine Show awards, taking out the Geelong Cellar Door Trophy for Best Pinot Noir. The vineyard...

Music, Markets, Magic: Immerse yourself in the Nightjar Festival

In a triumphant return, the Nightjar Festival will kick off next month with a new format.

The event will run from...

Surf, sand and surf life saving

MORE THAN 1,000 swimmers took part in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club’s Rock2Ramp event at Point Roadknight Beach yesterday. The ocean swim and family...

Give for the kids

THE Torquay Lions Club has launched its annual Good Friday Appeal, setting an ambitious fundraising target of $80,000 after achieving a record-breaking result in...

Make a splash, not a tragedy: Unregistered pools pose risk to children

THE City of Greater Geelong (COGG) is reminding community members to register their new swimming pools and spas and have their safety barriers inspected...

The fruits of love

What do you do when you find yourself with 32 hectares in a premium wine growing region blessed with iron-rich black volcanic soil? For Toby...

A step back in time

A GATSBY-INSPIRED bar has opened in the heart of Geelong's CBD, offering up vintage spirits and innovative cocktails in an intimate and upscale Art...

Students from Lorne P-12 College secure win at Queenscliff Music Festival

THE Queenscliff Music Festival has named a three-piece band from Lorne the winners of its 2023 Foot-in-the-Door (FITD) competition. Funded by FReeZa, a Victorian state...

Supermarket profits soar: Is price gouging at play?

SARAH Mansfield, Greens Member for Western Victoria, along with the Australian Greens have set their sights on the rising cost of groceries, accusing the...

Community encouraged to be ambitious about restoration

AS PART of ongoing community efforts to rewild Spring Creek Valley and aid in the reintroduction of native species to the region, the Surf...

Industry legend inducted into hall of fame

ROBIN Brockett, chief winemaker at Scotchmans Hill winery located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, has been inducted into the Geelong Wine Show's...

Beyond the canvas

Painter Nic Everist is fascinated by the stories behind the landscapes that surround us. Some of these stories are historic. Others are rooted in our own...

Summer starts here: Torquay’s Nightjar Festival is back

AFTER a four-year hiatus, the Nightjar Festival is set to return next month with a new format and jam-packed roster of live music and...

Art and science collide in Lorne’s ‘Unconnected Yet’ exhibition

Lorne Community Connect will host an international art exhibition this month that celebrates the intersection of art and science with works featuring artists from...

A voice for the voiceless

Kgshak Akec's life has changed seemingly overnight. Earlier this year, the Lara local's debut novel, Hopeless Kingdom, was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. The prize...

Indelible Bella

A shift in creative direction marks a new beginning for seasoned performer, Isabella Losi, and she wants you to know, she is just getting...

Victorian government urged to implement drug testing to save lives

MELI, along with 76 other peak bodies and health organisations, are calling on the Victorian government to implement drug checking services to reduce the...