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A 16-year-old Barwon Heads athlete has taken a giant stride in his quest to represent Australia at the 2026 World U20 ti...
08/03/2025

A 16-year-old Barwon Heads athlete has taken a giant stride in his quest to represent Australia at the 2026 World U20 titles.
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Rising hurdler Miller Smith is locked in on pursuing gold at next month’s Australian championships.

An award-winning Geelong chef has been found guilty of r**e and other sexual assaults after a four day trial.Full story ...
08/03/2025

An award-winning Geelong chef has been found guilty of r**e and other sexual assaults after a four day trial.
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An award-winning Geelong chef has been found guilty of r**e and other sexual assaults after a four day trial.

The Addy's My First Year special feature continues with preppies from Herne Hill Primary School.⁠See all the photos take...
08/03/2025

The Addy's My First Year special feature continues with preppies from Herne Hill Primary School.⁠
See all the photos taken so far 👉 https://bit.ly/3XfzNRx

A woman has been flown to hospital in Melbourne after a skydiving accident in Torquay on Saturday morning.Here's what we...
08/03/2025

A woman has been flown to hospital in Melbourne after a skydiving accident in Torquay on Saturday morning.
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A woman has been flown to hospital in Melbourne after a skydiving accident on the Surf Coast.

Ashleyrose Gilham and running got off to a rocky start, made even rockier after a shock health diagnosis. But she’s dete...
08/03/2025

Ashleyrose Gilham and running got off to a rocky start, made even rockier after a shock health diagnosis. But she’s determined to use her story to help inspire others. 👇

Running a marathon is a herculean effort at the best of times. It’s physically and mentally gruelling, as much a test of the mind as it is extreme fitness.

The coroner has recommended a stretch of the Bellarine Highway be resurfaced before this year's winter after multiple se...
08/03/2025

The coroner has recommended a stretch of the Bellarine Highway be resurfaced before this year's winter after multiple serious crashes. Locals have also called for the road to be fixed.
Read the story 👉 https://bit.ly/4h5O5eE

Bannockburn P-12 students say cyber-bullying is fuelling schoolyard brawls, exclusion and more on-campus issues. Now the...
07/03/2025

Bannockburn P-12 students say cyber-bullying is fuelling schoolyard brawls, exclusion and more on-campus issues. Now they’re searching for solutions. 👇

Brawls, exclusion and hazing – Bannockburn students say it’s normal on most school grounds and almost always starts online.

Do you have fruit bats at your place?
07/03/2025

Do you have fruit bats at your place?

AFL Barwon has spoken out amid uncertainty over North Shore’s place in the 2025 football season 🎤Full story 👇
07/03/2025

AFL Barwon has spoken out amid uncertainty over North Shore’s place in the 2025 football season 🎤
Full story 👇

AFL Barwon has broken its silence on North Shore ahead of the 2025 season, explaining its letter to the Seagulls and saying there remains “some work to be done” for the club to field senior sides.

It’s not easy finding the time to be healthy – but these quick air fryer hacks will make it easier for you to cook nutri...
07/03/2025

It’s not easy finding the time to be healthy – but these quick air fryer hacks will make it easier for you to cook nutritious meals with barely any clean up.
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We all know air fryers are timesavers and can help us cut back on oil when cooking.

Avalon Airshow bosses are working closely with police and airport executives following a major security scare at the sit...
07/03/2025

Avalon Airshow bosses are working closely with police and airport executives following a major security scare at the site on Friday afternoon.
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Avalon Airshow bosses are working closely with police and airport executives following a major security scare at the site on Friday afternoon.

Politicians from both major parties are starting to splash the cash across the region as a federal election date announc...
07/03/2025

Politicians from both major parties are starting to splash the cash across the region as a federal election date announcement looms 💰
Details here 👇

Cash is starting to be splashed across the region as a federal election date announcement looms.

Do you want your beloved pet to feature in the Addy? 🐶🐱Comment below a photo of them below or email a photo to journo@ge...
07/03/2025

Do you want your beloved pet to feature in the Addy? 🐶🐱
Comment below a photo of them below or email a photo to [email protected], with your full name, suburb, pet's name and breed for a chance to have it published in the paper.

A young Norlane woman will only spend a few more months in jail after she defrauded the tax almost $150,000 by lodging f...
07/03/2025

A young Norlane woman will only spend a few more months in jail after she defrauded the tax almost $150,000 by lodging false documents.
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A Norlane woman will spend more time behind bars after she defrauded the tax office almost $150,000 by lodging fake documents.

A Geelong hotel once sued for using the Ritz trademark has finally found a global brand name as a hotels group expands i...
07/03/2025

A Geelong hotel once sued for using the Ritz trademark has finally found a global brand name as a hotels group expands its Australian presence. See more 👇

A Geelong hotel once sued for using the Ritz trademark has finally found a global brand name as a hotels group expands its Australian presence.

Three years after last drinks were called at the Black Hatt hotel, formerly the De La Ville, it’s hoped a new owner can ...
07/03/2025

Three years after last drinks were called at the Black Hatt hotel, formerly the De La Ville, it’s hoped a new owner can revive the freehold’s hospitality fortunes. See more 👇

Three years after last drinks were called at the Black Hatt hotel, formerly the De La Ville, it’s hoped a new owner can revive the freehold’s hospitality fortunes.

Stretch Kontelj has given himself an “A” as he reflects on his first 100 days in the mayoral robes 🏛️ Have your say 👉 ht...
07/03/2025

Stretch Kontelj has given himself an “A” as he reflects on his first 100 days in the mayoral robes 🏛️ Have your say 👉 https://bit.ly/4i6YPdV

A pair of diehard music fans have reopened a Rippleside record store in honour of their late friend 🎧Story here 👇
07/03/2025

A pair of diehard music fans have reopened a Rippleside record store in honour of their late friend 🎧
Story here 👇

A “music haven” in Rippleside has thrown its doors open after the family of the late previous owner asked some of his friends to take over.

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