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2nd December 2024

AM Edition

Geelong’s ‘house of horrors’ crisis laid bare

An elderly man has been living without hot water at his house for more than four years, it can be revealed, with his living conditions likened to a notorious Newtown death house.

Fleeing abuse left me homeless while battling cancer

Diana Connell was left homeless and in debt after fleeing an abusive relationship while battling cancer. A new Geelong project is offering women in such situations hope.

He’s back: Get to know new mayor Stretch … and his plans

Fitness freak, lawyer, Slovenian consul, academic, competitive beer drinker, politician, one half of a Geelong power couple. Who is Stretch Kontelj? And what will he do as mayor?

Australian cricket great Ian Redpath dies at 83

Victorian cricket has lost a favourite son and Australia one of its most resolute and respected players with the death of Ian Redpath at age 83.

Hopes fade in fisherman search, police divers on standby

The search for a fisherman who went missing near Lorne three days ago has been put on hold because of weather conditions, with police divers preparing to take to the water.

$2.3bn in lost Aussie cash up for grabs

Aussies may be entitled to a share in billions of dollars’ worth of “unclaimed money” accumulated over the years. Here’s how you can find out if you’re eligible.

Bombshell doc on ‘lost Prince’ questions Sussexes’ impact

A new documentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claims that the royal couple are “not credible” and have not met their own goals since leaving the Royal Family.

What is the capital of Sweden?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.