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24th January 2025

AM Edition

Guy Pearce leads Aussie hopes at Oscars

Geelong’s favourite son, Guy Pearce, has been nominated for his first Academy Award but another Australian superstar was snubbed. Read on for the full list of nominations.

‘Fed up’: Shocking amount of teens committing crimes across Geelong

Concerning data shows youth crime has spiked in Geelong and while the state government says it has imposed tougher laws, others say they’re fed up with offenders being bailed back ...

Belmont arsonist learns fate over fire that caused $286k in damage

An arsonist who burned down his Belmont home during a psychotic episode in 2022 has learned his fate after two years on bail.

WTF: Smash fest at South Geelong station

In this week’s instalment of WTF, car windows have been smashed at South Geelong train station, while council calendars have finally landed in letterboxes … but not all councillors...

Pier St flexing its mussels in Portarlington

Portarlington seafood restaurant Pier St knows how to serve up mussels, but Peter Roddy and his talented team have plenty of other tasty treats too.

‘I would cry all day, I was broken inside’: Steph Rice’s secret battle

In her first interview since her life took a dramatic turn 12 months ago, Stephanie Rice, now a Christian, married and living in Dubai, reveals how she found happiness after h...

650 jobs to go as iconic Aussie brand axed

An iconic Aussie clothing brand is closing its stores after a buyer was unable to be found for the chain, with hundreds to lose their jobs.

Have your say: Australia’s top 25 cars

Is the Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon Australia’s greatest car? Or could it be the Toyota LandCruiser?