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18 years ago

September 28, 2007

Labor yesterday committed $62.5 million to fund stage 4a of Geelong’s bypass.

Shadow transport and roads minister Martin Ferguson made the announcement yesterday at Waurn Ponds.

13 years ago

September 28, 2012

A new community campaign aims to reinvigorate Geelong’s retail sector while encouraging excellence in service standards.

Shop Local Geelong will tell shoppers why they should support the city’s retailers while awarding and recognising them for outstanding customer service.

8 years ago

September 29, 2017

A police operation targeting repeat criminals has helped Geelong to record its first yearly crime reduction in a decade, according to the city’s top cop.

Superintendent Craig Gillard told the Indy yesterday (Thursday) that Geelong police had used all available legislative tools to target known offenders.

3 years ago

September 30, 2022

A motion to support the North Geelong Warriors with short-term funding for maintenance of the club’s facilities was passed by City of Greater Geelong Council at its meeting on Tuesday night.

The motion was put forward by Cr Eddy Kontelj and the vote passed by 8-4, which will see the Warriors receive $47,000 for pitch and facility maintenance for the next six months.

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