About: Ellie Claringbold

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June 9, 2025

Honouring those who give back

NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Volunteering Geelong is shining a spotlight on community service, inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year awards. The awards, which have been...

June 8, 2025

Local students join forces to tackle vaping harms

Efforts to curb youth vaping across the region are gaining momentum, with local initiatives helping to spark vital conversations and raise awareness about the...

June 8, 2025

OneRepublic to headline star-studded Lookout Festival in Torquay

GLOBAL hitmakers OneRepublic will storm the Surf Coast this summer as the headline act for the 2026 edition of Lookout Festival, bringing their signature...

June 6, 2025

Alcoa’s groundwater extraction plan faces growing community pushback

THE Anglesea community's more than five-year fight to end groundwater extraction from beneath the Anglesea River is intensifying, as Alcoa's application to resume pumping...

June 5, 2025

Powerful voices take the mic

WOMEN'S voices took centre stage as a full house gathered in Torquay last month to hear powerful stories of strength and resilience. About 80 guests...

June 4, 2025

G21 to restructure, ceases staff operations

THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has announced a significant change to its operating model, as budget constraints hits its local government partners. In a letter...

June 4, 2025

Reconciliation journey to pass through Surf Coast

HUNDREDS are expected to join the local legs of an historic 400km walk for truth and reconciliation next month when Indigenous leaders travel through...

June 3, 2025

Tastes of Greater Geelong returns to warm up winter

A MUCH-LOVED winter tradition returns for its 14th year, as the region's annual month-long culinary festival once again serves up a feast of flavour...

June 2, 2025

Govt again rejects Anam Cara’s plea for more support

A PALLIATIVE care facility's request for additional funding support from the State Government has been knocked back for the fifth time. In its budget submission...

June 1, 2025

State approves rollout of virtual fencing for cattle

THE Victorian government will develop new regulations to support the rollout of virtual fencing for cattle in a move that has been welcomed by...

May 29, 2025

Fury over fire levy

A PETITION calling for the State Government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) to be overturned has reached 37,000 signatures as local firefighters,...

May 28, 2025

Virtual barrier hailed as roadside game-changer

AS THE three-year virtual fencing trial enters its final month, one wildlife rescuer is eyeing off the other hotspots he believes stand to benefit...

May 28, 2025

Rotary calls for volunteers to keep life-changing project alive

A ROTARY club-led initiative giving new life to decommissioned playgrounds in disadvantaged overseas communities is in urgent need of new volunteers to ensure the...

May 27, 2025

Shine with the best: Businesses invited to support 2025 Torquay Business Awards

WITH entries already rolling in for the 2025 edition of the Torquay Business Awards, Commerce Torquay is looking to connect with local businesses interested...

May 27, 2025

Region’s best beers take centre stage

SOME of the Geelong region's top brewers tapped into success last week, earning recognition for their standout suds at the 2025 Australian International Beer...

May 25, 2025

AFLW star’s clothing label sparks conversations that matter

AFLW Cats player Mikayla Bowen is driven by an immense passion for mental health and resilience, one that has been shaped both by tragedy...

May 24, 2025

Landscape, emotion and art collide at The Sands

ACCLAIMED Anglesea metalwork artist and art consultant Cinnamon Stephens has taken on the role of curator for The Sands Resort in Torquay. She has chosen...

May 23, 2025

Surf Coast celebrates local legends making a difference

WILDLIFE rescuers, the members of a sewing group and the devoted president of a surf lifesaving club are among the unsung Surf Coast heroes...

May 23, 2025

Final days to apply for positive ageing grants

THERE are just four days left to apply for a positive ageing grant from the City of Greater Geelong. Grants of up to $1,000 are...

May 22, 2025

“An absolute crime”: Firefighters, farmers protest new tax

SIRENS howled through the streets of Geelong's CBD on Tuesday as farmers, firefighters and other emergency service personnel staged a rally against the Victorian...

May 18, 2025

“In silence, darkness thrives”: Jelena Dokic leads call for change at vigil

LANDMARKS across Geelong turned purple last week as the community gathered to remember the lives of the women and children impacted or killed by...

May 16, 2025

Meli welcomes new CEO as inaugural leader retires

COMMUNITY service provider Meli has appointed a new chief executive officer, as its inaugural CEO prepares to retire. Robyn Hayles, a leader with more than...

May 14, 2025

Optus expands 5G across Geelong

MAJOR Australian teclo Optus is forging ahead with its 5G network rollout across the nation, with10 existing Geelong towers recently upgraded to include the...