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  "id": 16840711,
  "title": "‘Backdrop for countless local love stories’: Geelong gingko named Victorian tree of the year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/backdrop-for-countless-local-love-stories-geelong-gingko-named",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:23:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/backdrop-for-countless-local-love-stories-geelong-gingko-named-victorian-tree-of-the-year"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "National trust of Victoria award celebrates much-loved arboreal icons while calling for protection of green spaces For more than 160 years, a humble ginkgo tree raised from seed in Geelong’s botanic gardens has been the backdrop to “countless local love stories”. Standing beneath it is the most popular spot to get married at the park, its branches forming the backdrop of many wedding photos. Now,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}