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Tamara McDonaldDeputy national health editor

Tamara McDonald is deputy national health editor. The award-winning reporter has previously worked as a health reporter at the Geelong Advertiser and The Examiner.

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Geelong

Chris Ash with grandson Alexander Ash. Picture: Supplied

The ‘hideous’ conditions destroying lives

Chris Ash is one of many Australians whose careers have been impacted by a musculoskeletal condition.

Geelong

Anxious teen. iStock image. For Kids News Hibernation

Startling Geelong teen death prevalence

Almost half of the state’s suicide deaths among boys under 18 this year occurred in the Geelong region, according to a startling Coroners Court report.

Geelong

Coronavirus spike in Greater Geelong

Seven new coronavirus cases have been reported for Greater Geelong, with the rise breaking a streak of falling active cases in the municipality. It comes as new data shows the postcodes hardest hit by infections in the region. SEE HOW YOUR POSTCODE COMPARES.

Geelong

artist impression of new culinary school at The Gordon TAFE

First look at Geelong’s new cooking school

Designs for the new $23.5 million Culinary School at The Gordon have been revealed, with the flash new facility set to feature cutting-edge training spaces. Check out what’s being planned.

Geelong

Opal South Valley Aged Care has recorded a COVID case. Picture: Alison Wynd

Opal South Valley residents recovering

A number of residents at a Highton aged care home struck by a fatal COVID-19 outbreak have recovered from the virus.

Geelong

Luke Hodges is part of a campaign to support Colac locals struggling through COVId-19 (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos)

Celebrities rally around Colac

Famous faces are supporting the residents of Colac to boost their mental health in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak in the town.

Geelong

Torquay's Anne Johnson shares her cancer story ahead of Daffodil Day on August 28. picture: Glenn Ferguson

‘Out of body’ struggle no one should experience

Torquay’s Anne Johnson describes being diagnosed with cancer as an out of body experience. And she’s raising awareness for Daffodil Day to help make find a cure so no one else needs to go through it.

Geelong

Testing with the ADF at Colac. Covid cases surging in Colac. Picture: Jason Edwards

Lone COVID case for G21 region

Just one new coronavirus case has been recorded across the G21 region, as active case numbers continue to drop.

Geelong

Paramedics at Opal South Valley. It appears a resident is being transported to hospital. Need to follow up. . Picture: Peter Ristevski

Opal South Valley tallying resident recoveries

Work is under way establishing how many residents at a Highton aged care home struck by a coronavirus outbreak have recovered.

Geelong

JULY 17, 2020The Australian Lamb Company abattoir in Colac Victoria is closed after positive Civid cases. A Covid19 outbreak is causing concern for the town who are hoping to have a short lockdown to stop the spread.Picture: David Geraghty

Active cases drop as COVID hits Colac abattoir again

Colac Area Health was undertaking testing of more than 100 close contacts on Tuesday after a staff member from Australian Lamb Company tested positive for coronavirus. The news comes as active cases continue to drop in the region.

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