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HomeNewsA look back at September

A look back at September

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

Elise Wilkinson became Geelong’s newest councillor, replacing the departing Stephanie Asher as one of three Bellarine Ward representatives alongside mayor Trent Sullivan and Jim Mason.

The 13th Geelong Small Business Festival was the biggest and, according to survey results, best in the event’s history, with 72 different events held throughout the city.

Inverleigh broke a 31-year premiership drought, defeating Thomson by 63 points to win the Geelong & District grand final.

Daniel Andrews shocked many with his unexpected resignation as Victorian premier after nearly nine years in the job.

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