Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.

Get a headstart on your day and catch up on the latest breaking news and overnight must-read stories with your AM Briefing.

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning in the Geelong Advertiser.

Owen Wright of Australia surfs during the heats of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in 2019

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro wipeout to cost Surf Coast economy $8m

The loss of the Rip Curl Pro from its annual Easter timeslot at Bells Beach is set to wipe out about $8 million from the Surf Coast economy. Here’s why it won’t go ahead as usual in 2021.

What refusing Covid jab will cost you

Aussies who can’t provide proof they are vaccinated against COVID could miss out on social events and even be turned away from their place of work.

Burnouts Australia held its legal burnout event at Avalon Raceway. Picture: Alan Barber

Legal hoons burn rubber in Lara blowout

More than 50 drivers took to Avalon Raceway on Sunday to shred their tyres for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions pulled the handbrake on the popular controlled burnout events last year. WATCH THE VIDEO

Cyclist killed in Great Ocean Road crash

A 57-year-old cyclist was killed after a collision involving a car on the Great Ocean Road on Sunday.

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Originally published as Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news