About: Ellie Claringbold

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February 6, 2024

Victoria falls behind on social housing

VICTORIA has the lowest percentage of social housing in the country, according to a recent report from the Productivity Commission. Released last week, the report...

February 5, 2024

Gender pain gap exposed

A survey of Victorian women has revealed chronic pain is the reality for many, with two in five respondents indicating the ongoing pain they...

February 1, 2024

Vaping in the crosshairs

VICTORIAN teachers have been equipped with a suite of free education materials to help students understand the dangers of vaping. Developed by Quit Victoria in...

January 31, 2024

Lorne welcomes first-ever hooded plover chicks

TWO hooded plover chicks have hatched in Lorne, marking the first time the endangered birds have nested within the town. The birds appear to have...

January 29, 2024

Surf Coast seniors stay mobile with free driving refresher course

FREE refresher driving courses for older adults will run next month across Torquay, Lorne and Aireys Inlet. Targeted to adults aged 65 and over, the...

January 28, 2024

Robinson crowned WSL Challenger Series Champion

JAN JUC-based pro surfer India Robinson was honoured alongside the world’s best surfers at the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) Awards this evening (January...

January 28, 2024

Lending a paw: Story Dogs bridge the gap for struggling readers

GEELONG Regional Libraries has again played host to a team of dedicated canine volunteers hoping to help local children improve their literacy skills. The popular...

January 27, 2024

Torquay artist paints her own path

Lauren Danger doesn't have time to waste being afraid. Courage embodies the Torquay-based abstract artist's work, from her pursuit of personal fulfilment to her use...

January 26, 2024

E-scooter fire prompts safety warning

THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) has issued a warning to community members to be careful when charging devices with lithium-ion batteries and to only...

January 25, 2024

Early screening of Australian film to benefit CFA

AN EARLY preview screening of Eric Bana's latest film will be held next week at the Lorne Theatre to raise money for the CFA. Set...

January 25, 2024

Road safety and public order the focus for long weekend

AS THE region gears up for a long weekend of mega events, community members are being asked to remain patient in the face of...

January 24, 2024

New outdoor cinema to open

An outdoor cinema will open at Barwon Edge next month offering movie lovers a program of classic hits, nostalgic flicks and family-favourite films down...

January 23, 2024

Rising beverage prices dampen enthusiasm for container deposit scheme

TWO months on from its launch across the state, community members remain divided on the success of the container deposit scheme (CDS). The CDS, which...

January 23, 2024

Freshwater Creek Steiner School gets $2.2m boost

TWO new classrooms are among upgrades slated for Freshwater Creek Steiner School this year. Works will total $2.2 million and involve the construction of a...

January 22, 2024

Surf Coast faces childcare challenge

MANY families across the region are waiting more than 12 months to secure childcare as the sector battles ongoing staffing shortages and growing demand...

January 21, 2024

Four-legged therapist offers unconditional support at the SAFV Centre

A THERAPY dog has joined the team at the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre as a permanent staff member, offering support to...

January 20, 2024

Salty souls and Seaforth

Cayla and Heidi Fin moved to the Bellarine Peninsula in 2018 and have never looked back. They joined the Portarlington CFA, got to know their...

January 18, 2024

Community, music and markets: Nightjar Festival delivers on all fronts

TORQUAY's favourite summer event, the Nightjar Festival, concluded its 2024 run last week, following its triumphant return to the town. Set across four nights, festival...

January 18, 2024

Local talent to shine in Strictly Ballroom

REIMAGINED as a musical, Baz Lurhmann's beloved film Strictly Ballroom is headed to the Geelong stage this month. The show will be held at the...

January 15, 2024

Paralympian’s decade-long fight for beach access pays off

A FORMER Paralympian and Anglesea resident is celebrating the installation of a beach accessibility mat at Point Roadknight Beach after ten years of advocacy. Elle...

January 14, 2024

Grants connecting Victorians with local producers

THE Victorian government has announced the launch of a new $1 million grant program designed to showcase food and beverages being produced across the...

January 14, 2024

Local waterways affected by blue-green algae

COMMUNITY members are advised to avoid contact with waterholes in Drysdale and Newtown after high levels of blue-green algae were detected during routine monitoring. The...

January 13, 2024

Forged with passion

Amanda O'Neill knows jewellery. The master jeweller has spent the past 25 years creating wearable pieces of art for clients based both in Australia and...