Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

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

Revealed: Probe launched into deadly Geelong COVID outbreak

An investigation into whether health and safety standards were breached in a deadly coronavirus outbreak in Geelong has been launched.

Geelong nightclub assault linked to baby’s death

A grieving mum attacked a woman inside a Geelong nightclub in the midst of a bitter feud involving social media posts about her deceased child, a court has heard.

Opal South Valley, the site of a fatal coronavirus aged care outbreak, has changed its name to Highton Gardens Care Community. Picture: Alison Wynd

MP goes nuclear over Victoria’s lost energy opportunity

Victoria has lost an opportunity to investigate the efficacy of nuclear power and determine if it will be viable source to supplement the state’s base load energy needs.

Most traders give parklets the nod

Two out of three business in Ocean Grove’s main shopping strip favour the expanded alfresco dining parklets trialled over summer, a Geelong city council survey says.

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