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2 years ago

December 10, 2021

The Palais is hoping to increase its patron cap to attract bigger shows to the region and it’s calling on the community for support.

Under its planning permit, the theatre is only allowed to welcome 350 attendees, but owner Anthony Tripolino said he was hoping to have that expanded.

4 years ago

December 6, 2019

Almost 300 mostly-vacant car parks will become available to the public after hours in a council trial beginning this month.

The trial comes after the Indy in September revealed the 292-space unreserved permit zone of Civic Centre Car Park was mostly empty during non-business hours.

6 years ago

December 11, 2017

A local MP gave a tearful tribute to her close gay friend as Federal Parliament prepared for the final vote on same-sex marriage this week.

Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson cried ass he remembered one of her final conversations with John Parker before he died months ago.

8 years ago

December 11, 2015

Campervan travellers will be welcomed to Geelong after receiving cold shoulders along the Surf Coast.

Tourism industry figures said Geelong’s status as Victoria’s first council to partner a new Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles program could unlock tourism opportunities.

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