18 years ago
1 February, 2008
Thirty-five Geelong Aborigines will seek compensation after the Rudd Government says sorry to the “stolen generation”, according to Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative.
Cooperative counsellor Merryn Apma said they were ready to take action against government for their forced removal and adoption with white families.
13 years ago
1 February, 2013
Surf Coast school camp and activity providers could go out of business as an ongoing teacher pay dispute leads to cancellations and postponements, managers say.
Club Lorne Outdoor Education Camp director Phil Sutton said the dispute threatened up to $100,000 of his bookings.
8 years ago
26 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.
“I’m very lucky to escape with the damage that was done. It could have killed me,” the former mayor said after Tuesday’s shoulder surgery, which he attributed to the fall.
3 years ago
27 January, 2023
Two major world-class events converge on Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast this weekend, with more than 100,000 visitors expected.
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and Festival of Sails will inject millions into the local economy with the 2020 events pumping in a combined $21.5 million.
