Former high-profile Geelong identity Darryn Lyons and current mayor Stretch Kontelj caught up recently, with talks centred on making the Geelong “the Christmas capital of Australia”.

This week’s instalment takes a look at the mixed response to the catch up between Geelong’s mayor and a colourful City Hall character, illegal campers along the coast, and car debris on one of ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Geelong. Followed categories will be added to My News. Darryn Lyons and Stretch Kontelj admire the floating Christmas tree that debuted in 2014 when the pair ...

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