From all of us here at the Geelong Independent, we wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
It’s been a big year as we strived to bring you the latest local news, entertainment and sport.
If Christmas is not an enjoyable time of year for you, there are many ways you can reach out.
Beyond Blue (beyondblue.org.au)
Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)
Lifeline (lifeline.org.au)
MensLine Australia (1300 78 99 78)
R U OK? (ruok.org.au)
Salvation Army (salvationarmy.org.au)
To those who celebrate Christmas, have a peaceful and joyous holiday period and look after one another.
We will return in 2026 on January 9.
