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Chad Van Estrop is a journalist now based in New York having worked at the Herald Sun, Leader newspapers and the Geelong Advertiser.

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Australian expatriates in the U.S. Founder of Aussie Recruit, Amy Meyer, who has supported thousands of Australians with their U.S. job search during the past five years. Supplied

Why Aussies are staying in US for Trump

While others have vowed to leave the US following Donald Trump’s victory, Aussie expats have explained why they are choosing to stay put.

World

A watch party was hosted by Australian couple and Kamala Harris supporters, Meggie Palmer and and Ryan Hamilton. Pic Chad Van Estrop

How election results ruined Aussies’ party in US

The mood at an election night watch party hosted by Australians in Brooklyn went from cautiously optimistic to despondent within hours as poll results came in.

Geelong

Road to redemption: From jail to hope

Once labelled a “thug”, Riley Rossiter has taken significant steps to change his life after spending nearly three years in jail. He’s now determined to help others.

Geelong

Men face Geelong court over gun, drug thefts

A gun stolen from a Newtown home in November is yet to be found, as the alleged burglars face court.

Geelong

Adriana Foti faced court on Thursday. Picture: Facebook

Serial fraudster jailed for identity theft

Adriana Foti, found with ID documents in the names of 71 people, ran a “planned enterprise” to steal documents which she used to commit other crime.

UpdatedGeelong

Luke Joseph Martin pleads guilty to sexual offences against a 16-year-old girl. Picture: Supplied

Ex-Geelong High teacher jailed for child abuse

A Geelong High student was groomed by their teacher a court has heard. Luke Martin will spend years behind bars, a judge said.

Geelong

Roof tiler tries to climb floating Christmas tree

Details of Marley Mathews’ bizarre start to 2021 were aired in court this week. His crimes also include a frightening robbery of a St Albans Park home while its occupants were inside.

Geelong

Mum allegedly posed as cop, stormed drug house

A man, charged in relation to a police raid on a drug house, could be called to give evidence against Corio mum Abynei Lacey who is accused of a home invasion.

Geelong

Bellbrae man fronts court over gun, machete, manhunt

A Bellbrae man arrested by specialist police after a three-hour manhunt following an alleged incident involving a gun and a machete, has faced court.

Geelong

Michael Seiffert pleaded guilty to car theft on the basis of getting into a stolen vehicle. Picture: Facebook.

Man posted Snapchat of joy ride in stolen car

Michael Seiffert ran from a stolen car after he filmed himself on social media during a joy ride. The dangerous driving needed the police helicopter and stop sticks.

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