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16 years ago

20 November, 2009

A 20-year-old Leopold man who seriously injured two passenger when he drove his car off a cliff has walked free from Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

Samuel Giles faced court on Wednesday charged with six offences including driving in a dangerous manner causing serious injury, reckless conduct and negligent driving.

11 years ago

21 November, 2014

Weekday free parking in central Geelong is disappearing as City Hall clamps down on existing zones with new fees and time restrictions.

Brougham St, Western Beach, Gheringhap St and side streets throughout the university and Western Wedge precincts are being hit up with new meters and fees.

6 years ago

22 November, 2019

A Geelong bereavement charity that has run for 34 years could close in months without an extra $150,000, executive officer Salli Hickfordhas warned.

Hope Bereavement faced closure next April Ms Hickford confirmed, after Torquay-based MP Stuart Grimley recently called for State Government intervention.

1 year ago

22 November, 2024

A Paris Olympic Gold Medallist is the new face of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

Grace Brown was announced as the new ambassador for the road race around Geelong, Barwon Heads and Torquay on Monday November 18.

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