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20th March 2025

AM Edition

First Nations award abandoned over Australia Day move

City Hall’s move to bring back Australia Day celebrations has seen a women’s award canned and council slammed in an acceptance speech.

Bell Park butcher remembered as ‘family man’

The man who founded one of Geelong’s most popular butcher shops is being remembered after passing away peacefully at 83.

Just a vegemite sandwich: Geelong childcare menu shock

Former staff at an embattled childcare chain have reported that despite having a menu with “extensive meal options”, children often received just a Vegemite sandwich.

Ice’s destructive power evident in spiral of ‘gentle giant’ into crime

A Geelong magistrate has described a young man’s spiral into crime as being a reminder of the “destructive” power of the drug ice.

No water and dry conditions leave Geelong farmers reeling

Farmers are being forced to get rid of stock and change crops as dry conditions leave the region’s water storages at six-year lows.

Meghan ruthlessly mocked by Jimmy Fallon

US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has been the latest celebrity to poke fun at Meghan Markle’s much-maligned Netflix series as the Duchess posted a throwback pic from her childhood.

It’s official – this is the best place in Australia to move to

An Aussie holiday haven remains the favourite place for those of us on the move.

Iconic Aus farm closed, staff sacked for no reason

A devastated Aussie has spoken out after being forced to sell off his farm - a major produce supplier in Australia - and sack his entire staff. The worst part? He did it all for no...