Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

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

‘Don’t be ashamed’: Cats flag winner’s addiction lesson

A Cats premiership star who had his career derailed after losing more than $200,000 due to a gambling addiction is lending his voice to a campaign aiming to smash the stigma and empower those to seek help to break the habit.

Allen Christensen struggled with a gambling addiction

Sydney COVID outbreak contacts found in Geelong region

Barwon Health has revealed they are monitoring Geelong-based close contacts from Sydney’s growing coronavirus cluster, while travellers are rushing back from NSW to beat the mandatory quarantine deadline

Illegal camping suspected at Eastern Beach

Large campsites have emerged at Eastern Beach at the weekend, fuelling suspicions tents are once again being placed at the site illegally. But tent owners say they’re just turning up in the early hours to claim the best spot.

Cats WAG’s swim label getting Kim K love

A social media post from Kim Kardashian West has sales of a Geelong swimwear brand skyrocketing, with more A-list celebs lining up for a piece from a savvy partner of a Cats player.

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