AM Edition: ‘Lot to be grateful for ’: Councils urged to follow Geelong’s Oz Day lead

Email As the son of immigrant parents who arrived in Australia with a suitcase and a dream, Geelong’s mayor was brought up believing he lived in a lucky country that deserved celebrating. Now other councils are being urged to follow his lead.

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