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From the archives

Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives.

9 years ago

January 2014

Serious incidents from road accidents jumped 50 percent in the City of Greater Geelong during the past two years, according to new Transport Accident Commission statistics.

7 years ago

January 2016

Anglesea traders have felt the heat this summer with a 30 to 40 percent drop in sales due to Great Ocean Road bushfires, according to local businesses.

5 years ago

January 2018

Darryn Lyons has emerged from surgery accusing tourism campaign organisers of failing to provide a stunt double before his infamous horse fall in 2014.

1 year ago

January 2022

The City of Greater Geelong has thrown its support behind a Victorian bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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