About: Ellie Claringbold

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January 16, 2025

Tones and I brings pop-up show to Torquay

Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I will stop by the Torquay Hotel next week for an all-ages acoustic show as part of her We Want...

January 15, 2025

Swimming to make a difference

Swimmers across the region are preparing to hit their local beaches and lap pools next month to raise funds for the 130,000 seriously ill...

January 14, 2025

Classic cars to cruise Torquay

THE annual Torquay Motor Show will make its return next month, with up to 400 cars and bikes set to descend on Elephant Walk. Thousands...

January 13, 2025

Hoodie heartbreak as Aireys Inlet chicks lost in suspected nankeen kestrel attack

THE successful hatching of three hooded plover chicks in Aireys Inlet has ended in heartbreak, after they were last week lost in a suspected...

January 13, 2025

Anglesea, Torquay to face off in first Anzac Day clash

SURF Coast rivals Torquay and Anglesea are set for an epic Grand Final rematch this season, when they meet at Ellimatta Reserve in Round...

January 12, 2025

GRID Series to empower Geelong’s next music stars

The GRID Series artist development initiative has begun in Geelong for a second year, with a new cohort of talented local artists selected to...

January 12, 2025

Regional roads account for majority of fatalities in 2024

VICTORIA Police has committed to drive down road trauma through 2025, after provisional figures released last week revealed another devastating year on the state's...

January 12, 2025

Victorian government hails successful first pill testing event

THE state government has labelled the beginning of its pill testing trial a success, after preliminary data showed almost 40 per cent of festivalgoers...

January 12, 2025

Sip, savour, and soak up the sunshine at Geelong Beer Festival

More than 6,000 people are expected to raise their glasses at Johnstone Park next weekend for a summer celebration featuring a world-class line-up of...

January 12, 2025

Think before you flush, urges new campaign

REDUCING the amount of cotton buds, condoms and other non-flushable items making their way into the region's sewer system is the focus of a...

January 11, 2025

Lights, camera, mango: Inaugural Anglesea film festival launched

THE Anglesea Movie Club is calling on young creatives and budding filmmakers to take part in its inaugural short film festival, with applications set...

January 11, 2025

Waddle on! Anglesea’s sand penguin parade is back

A WADDLE of penguins will nest in Anglesea later this month when the annual sand penguin parade returns for a fourth year. Kids and families,...

January 10, 2025

Rebranded Geelong Foodshare tackles food insecurity across the region

FOR Geelong Foodshare, creating social change is more than just a tagline. It's an ethos that sits at the very core of everything the food...

January 8, 2025

Geelong Rainbow Festival seeks performers and volunteers

THE annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will return to Johnstone Park in February and its dedicated team of organisers is seeking volunteers, performers, food vendors...

January 7, 2025

Redrawn electorates see Corio, Wannon grow, Corangamite shrink

THE Corangamite electorate has shrunk again in size while the seats of Corio and Wannon have expanded slightly, ahead of the next Australian federal...

January 5, 2025

Powerful stories to be brought to life at Geelong Arts Centre

Trying to pick a standout from the Geelong Arts Centre's coming season would be the equivalent of picking a favourite child, chief executive and...

January 3, 2025

Discover: The Bellarine Peninsula

WHETHER you're interested in exploring nature, enjoying local food and wine, or relaxing on the beach, the Bellarine Peninsula has something to offer. Make the...

January 3, 2025

Point Lonsdale home wins state award

A Point Lonsdale home has been named among the state's best custom-built homes for its "timeless, elegant feel" and careful attention to detail. Named "Patching",...

January 3, 2025

Discover : Geelong

SUMMER in Geelong beckons with its vibrant atmosphere, outdoor experiences and lively food scene. Here's your guide to the perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment and...

January 3, 2025

Discover : The Surf Coast

BETWEEN its stunning beaches, vibrant coastal townships and rugged cliffs, there's plenty to see and do on the Surf Coast this summer. Take in the...

January 2, 2025

Geelong Gallery to host Archibald Prize

A TOURING exhibition of Australia's most celebrated portraiture prize will pass through Geelong later this year. Geelong Gallery will serve as the exclusive Victorian host...

December 30, 2024

Threat of rising sea levels looms over local communities

RISING sea levels, reduced rainfall and more storm events are just some of the climate change impacts forecast for several of Victoria's coastal communities,...

December 29, 2024

Register your pool, save a life

RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...

December 27, 2024

Government pledges three days of subsidised childcare if re-elected

THE federal government has pledged to provide families with three days of subsidised childcare each week if re-elected next year, as it works towards...