About: Ellie Claringbold

Geelong to host first regional arm of Melbourne

RUNWAY shows, fibre art exhibitions, millinery under the library dome and First Nations fashion installations will feature in a two-week celebration of style across...

In Cog

AUSTRALIAN progressive rock trio Cog will bring their latest tour to the Bellarine this autumn, with a Barwon Heads performance confirmed as part of...

Former Geelong councillor eyes Lara seat

A former Geelong councillor is returning to the campaign trail, fronting a Socialist Alliance bid to contest every lower-house seat across the region in...

Digital maps reveal fire impact hotspots

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has turned to detailed digital mapping to understand the environmental toll of recent bushfires across the region. With fires...

Borough confirms new CEO appointment

The Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed a new chief executive, following the early termination of former CEO Martin Gill’s contract late last year. Jane Grover,...

Park reopens after flood devastation

ONE of the Surf Coast's worst-hit accommodation sites has reopened to visitors, weeks after flash flooding tore through Lorne, sweeping vehicles into the ocean...

Employers urged to back mental health through walking

AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to walk, run or roll as part of their daily routine on March 27, with Walk to Work Day returning...

Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery

AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...

Fast-track funding opens for community events

COMMUNITY groups planning public events in 2026 are being encouraged to apply for a new round of quick response grants, with applications now open. The...

Heart disease affecting babies highlighted during national awareness week

EIGHT babies are born every day in Australia with childhood-onset heart disease, a confronting statistic being highlighted as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week begins...

Surf Coast residents asked to rate council performance

HOW Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers feel about council services, decision-making and value for money will again be put to the test, with...

Calling all local legends: annual awards program seeks nominations

THE Surf Coast Shire is calling on residents to help shine a light on the volunteers, leaders and change-makers who quietly make a big...

Setting sights on a home start line

WHEN Geelong's inaugural marathon was announced last year, Baden Selman signed up immediately, even though he was still wearing a moon boot. The Leopold-based carpenter,...

Geelong Regional Libraries confirms acting CEO appointment

GEELONG Regional Libraries has appointed a new acting chief executive, with seasoned leader David Semmens to step into the top job later this month. Semmens,...

Registrations open for milestone Surf Coast Arts Trail

REGISTRATIONS have opened for the 2026 Surf Coast Arts Trail, a milestone 15th edition of the event that has become one of the region's...

When volunteers face their own fire

As fires burned through Carlisle River last month, CFA volunteer Kirsten Dudink was responding on the ground while also navigating evacuations, family separation and...

Contractor named as demolition looms at Point Grey

A CONTRACTOR has been appointed to deliver the Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne, with the announcement coming just days before demolition is due to...

State backing boosts Geelong’s pride calendar

GEELONG'S LGBTIQA+ festival scene has gained fresh momentum this year, with state funding confirmed for three locally run pride events. The Geelong Pride Film Festival...

Specialist family violence court opens in Geelong

A SPECIALIST court dedicated to family violence matters has opened in Geelong, where thousands of intervention orders and related cases are heard each year. The...

Public transport moves towards credit card tap-on

PREPARATIONS to introduce contactless payments on Victoria's public transport system will continue next month, as the state government works towards rolling out the system...

Repair Cafe Surf Coast opens doors for 2026

REPAIR Cafe Surf Coast will kick off its 2026 season this weekend, welcoming locals back to Aireys Inlet Community Hall for another year of...

Geelong targets major film and TV productions

GEELONG has set an ambitious course to build a permanent screen production industry in the region. The City of Greater Geelong has commissioned consultancy firm...

Lorne, Wye River among sites listed in new measles alert

A fresh measles alert has been issued for Victoria after new public exposure sites were identified along the Great Ocean Road, including in Lorne. The...

Man dies after motorcycle crash in Norlane

A man has died after a motorcycle crash in Geelong’s northern suburbs on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to Barcelona Street in Norlane...