About: Ellie Claringbold

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February 27, 2025

Queenscliff fisheries station faces closure in proposed workforce restructure

THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has proposed a significant restructure to its operations that could see its station in Queenscliff close and the size...

February 26, 2025

Walk to talk: Community unites for mental health

REGISTRATIONS have opened for the third annual Conquer the Corrugations walk, a two-day event aimed at raising awareness of, and supporting those affected, by...

February 25, 2025

Bowls club expansion rolled out again

IN THE coming weeks, Torquay Bowls Club will lodge plans with the Surf Coast Shire and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority...

February 24, 2025

Public artworks to transform foreshore

AN EXPANSIVE outdoor exhibition will transform Lorne's foreshore through the month of March, as the Lorne Sculpture Biennale returns to the region. Running from March...

February 24, 2025

$573m pledge to improve women’s health

THE Albanese Government has pledged a $573 million funding boost to improve women's access to long-term contraceptives, menopause support and endometriosis and pelvic pain...

February 23, 2025

Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis

BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...

February 23, 2025

Heel prick test expanded for newborns

Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...

February 22, 2025

Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision

Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...

February 21, 2025

City seeks bipartisan support to deliver long-awaited Bellarine Link

THE City of Greater Geelong has named the long-awaited Geelong Ring Road extension as a key priority for the region, as the federal election...

February 21, 2025

Australia Day debate to restart at shire

THE future of Australia Day celebrations within the Surf Coast Shire is expected to be a key focus on Tuesday, February 25 when the...

February 20, 2025

Exploring grief through art

SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...

February 19, 2025

Parliamentary inquiry examines progress on Regional Housing Fund

AS THE parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's cancellation of the Commonwealth Games works towards delivering its final report, it has turned its attention to the...

February 19, 2025

More funding needed for family violence support

COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...

February 18, 2025

Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women

THE community is encouraged to help recognise women who have made a significant and lasting contribution in Victoria, as nominations for the Victorian Honour...

February 16, 2025

Virtual women’s health clinic to launch in Victoria

The Victorian government will launch a virtual women's health clinic before the middle of the year in a bid to reduce the barriers and...

February 15, 2025

Rammed earth retreat in the Surf Coast’s hinterland

Tranquil and light-filled, the Tecture-designed Deans Marsh House is grounded with a sense of anticipation. The home is accessed by a meandering 1km driveway, and...

February 15, 2025

Anglesea Primary School seeks sponsors, market stall holders for annual Village Fair

WITH Anglesea Primary School's annual Village Fair just over a month away, the organising committee are seeking to connect with local businesses and market...

February 13, 2025

Classic cars and community spirit on show in Torquay

CLASSIC cars of all makes and models were on display over the weekend as the Torquay Motor Show returned to Elephant Walk for its...

February 10, 2025

Lorne photographic prize returns with new theme

LORNE Community Connect's (LCC) photographic prize is back for a second year, and the community is encouraged to submit works that explore the routines...

February 10, 2025

Surf Coast Shire seeks nominations for 2025 Local Legends Awards

NOMINATIONS have opened for the Surf Coast Shire's 2025 Local Legends Awards. Held annually, the awards program recognises and celebrates the community's unsung heroes. This year,...

February 9, 2025

Local artists to light up Meadow’s last hurrah

FORMER GRID Series starlet Daisy Kilbourne will join an all-star lineup on stage next month when the Meadow music festival hits the Bambra Bowl...

February 7, 2025

Torquay revs up for annual motor show

AN ESTIMATED 5,000 people will descend on Torquay's Elephant Walk this weekend for the 15th annual Torquay Motor Show. Hosted by the Rotary Club of...

February 6, 2025

Geelong Rainbow Festival cancelled

THE 2025 edition of the annual Geelong Rainbow Festival will not go ahead next week, with organisers citing limited resources and stretched finances among...

February 5, 2025

Op shops forced to dispose of tonnes of unsaleable items

OPPORTUNITY shops across the region are struggling to keep up with the ongoing issue of illegal rubbish dumping at their volunteer-run collection sites. For All...