About: Ellie Claringbold

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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...

March 16, 2025

Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination

Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...

March 15, 2025

Share the Dignity calls for community support

NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...

March 14, 2025

Anglesea Primary School’s annual Village Fair returns

MORE than 3,000 people are expected to attend Anglesea Primary School's annual Village Fair later this month, helping the school raise much-needed funds to...

March 13, 2025

Urgent care clinic to reduce pressure on Geelong hospital

RESIDENTS in Torquay, Armstrong Creek and the wider Surf Coast region will be able to get access to bulk billed care for urgent but...

March 13, 2025

Non-profits receive energy-saving upgrades

EFFICIENT hot water heat pumps will be donated to Anglesea's Sirovilla Retirement Village, Phoenix Housing and Geelong's Samaritan House, as part of Geelong Sustainability's...

March 12, 2025

Duck hunting season extended, bag limits increased

RECREATIONAL duck hunters will enjoy an extended shooting season this year, as well as an increased daily bag limit when the season begins next...

March 11, 2025

Community input sought to secure Apollo Bay’s water supply

BARWON Water is calling for community input as it works to develop a long-term plan to ensure water security across the Apollo Bay region...

March 11, 2025

Rotary conference to livestream prolific speakers for community

DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty, high-profile psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and international End Polio ambassador Ramesh Ferris are among the keynote speakers...

March 9, 2025

Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats

A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...

March 9, 2025

Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands

THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...

March 9, 2025

Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable

AN estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...

March 9, 2025

Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up

AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...

March 7, 2025

Passion for perfection

GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...

March 7, 2025

Launching careers

EMMA Skrnjug and Alex Tito have launched their accounting careers at West Carr & Harvey and they couldn't be happier. As recent graduates – Alex...

March 7, 2025

A beacon of hope and healing

NESTLED in the heart of Bannockburn, the Golden Plains Skin Cancer and Laser Clinic stands as a testament to the power of dedicated healthcare. The...

March 7, 2025

Striving for continued excellence

RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...

March 7, 2025

Empowering education with innovative resources

IN an industry often bound by rigid structures and outdated methodologies, Rychelle Carmody is leading the way in modern, interactive learning design. As the founder...

March 7, 2025

Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio

Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...

March 7, 2025

Helping women reconnect with themselves

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the power of women, not just in their personal lives but in their impact on communities...

March 7, 2025

A bright future

AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...

March 7, 2025

Helping others live by their own design

EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...

March 7, 2025

Shaping the future of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks

THE Great Ocean Road is more than just a scenic drive – it's a living, breathing landscape woven with history, culture and a deep...