A look back at February

Protesters at the Epworth Hospital. (Ivan Kemp) 313559_01

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

Epworth Geelong announced its maternity unit would close at midnight on March 31, citing ongoing workforce challenges.

Melissa Cadwell joined Geelong councillor’s ranks following Dr Sarah Mansfield’s departure from council to join the upper house of Victorian Parliament.

Detectives arrested 40 people and issued 129 charges following a week-long operation across Geelong targeting illicit firearms, drug trafficking and people of interest in violent crimes.

Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving once again proved its statewide supremacy when the 59-strong team won the State Championships ahead of Mentone and Mornington.