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A look back at April

The Indy travels through the archives and has a look at the top stories in April.

Give Where You Live Foundation purchased much-loved farm The Paddock, ensuring the property would continue to service the community.

Former footballing legend Gary Ablett Sr launched legal action against the AFL, Geelong Football Club and Hawthorn Football Club, seeking millions of dollars in compensation for ongoing damage suffered from concussions.

Winchelsea archer Imogen Grzemski won gold at the World Archery Oceania Target Championships in Adelaide.

Geelong council released its draft budget for 2023-24, proposing the shelving of 25 capital works projects and slashed funding across the board, while Local Government Minister Melissa Horne lifted a halt order of the council’s search for a new chief executive.

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