About: Ellie Claringbold

Surf Coast Shire’s 2024 Local Legends recognised

THE Surf Coast Shire's 2024 Local Legends were officially recognised last week at a presentation ceremony at the council's chambers. The event coincided with National...

New singing experience makes its way to Torquay

A FUN and social singalong event is headed for Torquay next month. Named Sip & Sing, the pub choir style activity will allow attendees to...

Armstrong Creek tapped for new dog park

THE Armstrong Creek community are set to receive a new dog park, state environment minister Steve Dimopoulous confirmed last week. The new dog park forms...

Clearing the air: EPA encourages community to avoid using wood heaters

AS WINTER nears, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria is urging the community to help reduce air pollution by getting their wood heaters serviced...

New toolkit levels the playing field

A new program has been launched to assist local sport and recreational clubs in welcoming, including and supporting children who are deaf or hard...

Building new worlds

Platform Arts brings to Geelong the works of 11 esteemed national and international contemporary artists in their coming exhibition Worlding.

The visual arts show explores...

Traffic flow to improve at Lorne Transfer Station

UPGRADE works are under way at the Lorne Transfer Station on Erskine Falls Road. Aided by a $250,000 grant from Sustainability Victoria, the works are...

Reconciliation in the Park to return for 15th year

THE local community will join together next weekend for a day of music, dance and cultural learning for the annual Reconciliation in the Park. Hosted...

Protect native wildlife and dob in a fox den

WITH fox breeding season under way, Parks Victoria is again calling on the local community to help protect native wildlife by reporting any sightings...

Bones MMA to host self-defence classes

BONES MMA is gearing up to host a series of self-defence classes over the next six months with the aim of empowering the local...

Award-winning film headed for Geelong debut

A multi-award-winning short film written by local actor Cassidy Krygger is set to make its highly anticipated Geelong debut next month. Set in the 1930s,...

Salvation Army gears up for 60th Red Shield Appeal

THIS weekend marks The Salvation Army's 60th Red Shield Appeal, the country's largest and longest-running doorknock appeal. Running May 25 and May 26, the annual...

Acclaimed documentary to be screened in Torquay and Lorne

THE Lorne Theatre and Torquay's Australian National Surfing Museum are set to host special screenings of an award-winning documentary exploring the Yolngu Nation of...

New exhibition offers community journey through Wadawurrung Country

AN IMMERSIVE exhibition sharing the sights, sounds and stories of Wadawurrung Country and its Traditional Owners is set to open in Torquay next week. Entitled...

The Grovedale Hotel named regional Victoria’s best pokie pub

THE Grovedale Hotel was one of four local watering holes recognised on Monday night at Victoria's most prestigious hospitality awards. The venue was crowned regional...

Textiles take centre stage in new Anglesea art exhibition

AN ANGLESEA-BASED textile artist has team up with three local ceramicists for a new exhibition with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic. Entitled Cloth + Clay, the show...

Meli celebrates first birthday

COMMUNITY service organisation Meli last month celebrated one year since it was formed through the merger of Barwon Child, Youth & Family and the...

Nominations open for Victoria’s top manufacturing awards

NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards and manufacturers across the state are encouraged to enter. The annual awards are...

Shire to host information sessions for prospective council candidates

THE Surf Coast Shire will host a series of candidate information sessions for those in the region interested in standing for council ahead of...

Community urged to use strong passwords to protect their information online

THE Victorian government has this month launched a new campaign to encourage community members to strengthen their passwords in the wake of increasing reports...

Petition urges relocation of planned mental health residence

A GROUP of Torquay residents is calling for a proposed mental health care facility to be relocated, stating its proximity to a local school...

Inclusive, innovative, and lots of fun.

From Portarlington to Lara, to Colac and everywhere in between, there is a Meli kindergarten close by. Next week, families can visit their local Meli...

Games inquiry finds government rushed costs consideration

THE Victorian government rushed its decision to host the Commonwealth Games and did not allow time for an appropriate consideration of the costs involved,...

Life is about relationships

More than ever, educating the next generation requires an all-encompassing approach to teaching and learning, one that emphasises the importance of personal and social...