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13th February 2025

AM Edition

‘For Troy’: Konstas guided talent’s stunning feat after Selwood loss

Geelong Grammar students were rocked by the tragic loss of Troy Selwood. But an emerging talent mentored by Sam Konstas was determined to honour him. What followed was a performanc...

‘Lucky’ waterfront burglar narrowly avoids return to jail

A drug-addicted burglar busted with a stash of sawn-off shotguns is “lucky” to avoid jail, a judge warned him not to let down the people around him.

‘It’s not safer at home’: Fire danger sees daycare close, school relocate

Surf Coast schools and daycare centres are scrambling to relocate and close due to fire danger on Thursday – but not everyone is convinced it’s safer.

$40K rebates drive Geelong sales as builders ‘pray’ for rate cuts

Developers put incentives worth up to $40,000 on the table to entice new home buyers as builders are “hoping and praying” an interest-rate cut givers buyers a shot of confidence.

Barwon Heads institution Starfish Bakery for sale after 25 years

Locals are waiting with bated breath as the net is cast for a new owner for the much-loved business and a freehold site that’s already drawing investor interest.

‘Too young’: Influencer faces backlash for bleaching child’s hair

Byron Bay influencer Ruby Tuesday Mathews has angered parents and experts after dyeing her nine-year-old son’s hair peroxide blond. Would you do the same? Take our poll.

Harry and Meghan to spend Valentine’s Day ‘apart’

Meghan Markle has headed back to California leaving Prince Harry in Canada on his own for Valentine’s Day as persistent rumours continue to swirl around their marriage.

I’ve lived all over, this Aussie spot is my No.1

This Melbourne-based West Papuan entertainer has travelled the world performing, but it is Bowen, in Queensland, that always reminds her of home.