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Year In Review – April

Andre and Evie inside a 1934 Ford hot rod, built and raced by the late Ray Welsh during All Ford Day. (Ivan Kemp) 470077_08

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Drysdale Recreation Reserve as part of an election promise to upgrade the reserve’s netball courts.

Many classic vehicles rolled out to Eastern Park on 6 April for All Ford Day, with people flocking to the region for a festival of all things Ford.

Leopold Fire Brigade’s Kate Conway received a National Emergency Medal for her service to the community during the 2019-2020 bushfires.

People gathered for marches and services across the Greater Geelong region for Anzac Day, with a special mention of WWII veteran Roy Porter who turned 100 earlier in the month.

Ten local athletes travelled to Perth for the Australian Athletics National Championships from April 5 to 13.

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