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30th April 2025

PM Edition

Cost of living: Which party is better for your back pocket

Quality of life has decreased and inflation has risen under the Albanese government, so why have two cost of living experts backed Labor to fix our woes? HAVE YOUR SAY.

Red tape leaves Geelong venue stuck in limbo

Exciting new plans for an iconic Geelong venue have been put on life support after failing to satisfy the council’s ‘excessive’ permits regime.

Pharmacists counter long doctor, emergency department waits

Local pharmacists are stepping up to fill the gap, as more and more regional Victorians are resorting to emergency department visits after waiting weeks to see a GP.

Mayor ramps up pressure on state gov to abandon new fire tax

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has written to Premier Jacinta Allan urging her to abandon a controversial new fire levy that he claims will cost farmers an extra $1750 a year.

Question time: Family the key ingredient to bakery’s rise

Inspired by their daughter Maylee’s passion for pastry, Amanda and Corey Howard took a leap of faith into small business to open Porter Avenue Pies and Cakes. After a recent shop e...

‘This never happens’: 20,000 heavily-discounted tools in liquidation fire sale

The liquidation of a major hardware store will have a silver lining for tradies, with more than 20,000 new, top brand tools up for auction at discounted prices.

Verdict on Marvel’s new blockbuster

With a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Marvel’s newest release Thunderbolts has been the subject of a lot of hype. But is it worth it?

Huge call after hero teen’s heart-stopping beach rescue

The teenager, who just completed his surf lifesaving certificate, has received more good news after his incredible bravery rescuing a grandmother and her grandson. Video 9News