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17 years ago

September 21, 2007

It is the calm before the storm.

Geelong, the city, the football club and supporters, are on the edge today – and with good reason.

12 years ago

September 21, 2012

Geelong has its first ratepayers and residents association.

The incorporated Geelong Ratepayers and Residents Association (GRRA) officially formed at a meeting of concerned residents this week.

7 years ago

September 22, 2017

Bill Shorten has turned up the pressure on Victorian gas bans a week after the Indy reported a local MP’s push to tap onshore reserves.

The Federal Labor leader visited a North Shore factory yesterday, calling on the Andrew’s Government to lift its moratorium on onshore gas.

2 years ago

September 23, 2022

Excitement has reached fever pitch in Geelong ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final between the mighty Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans.

The city is awash with blue and white as supporters show their support for their home town team ahead of the big game.

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