Email

Email

View in browser

12th November 2024

AM Edition

Geelong’s taste of tobacco wars leaves business owners scared

The owner of a Thomson store mistakenly firebombed twice has revealed the mental toll of the attacks, while other business owners have been left “scared”.

‘Nightmare’: Newcomb man jailed after attack on sleeping woman

A Newcomb man who struck a sleeping woman in the head during a terrifying home invasion has been jailed.

Norlane man’s ‘merciful’ sentence after setting house on fire

A Norlane man has received a “merciful” sentence from a judge after he poured petrol on his neighbour’s house and set it alight, causing almost $200,000 in damage.

Where to get Santa photos in Geelong this festive season

Looking for a good deal on your 2024 Santa photos? See the Addy’s list of your shopping centre offers this Christmas.

Not so deadly smell shocks corpse flower visitors

The corpse flower at the Geelong Botanic Gardens is in bloom for the first time, with hundreds of visitors lining up to see the rare sight. But those expecting a foul stench were l...

‘Boomers’: Tesla keying caught on camera

EV owners ask ‘is it always Boomers’ as another battery-powered car is keyed in public.

‘Bunch of showoffs’: Big problem The Block’s has to address

Who can remember that last time anyone bought a Block house because they liked it and wanted to live in it? The contestants may have left happy — but fans did not.

First review: long-awaited sequel Gladiator II just gets away with it

Audiences have been baying for a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning sword and sandals classic for more than two decades – but is it worth the wait?