Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

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

New Geelong cafe owner looking past lockdown roadblock

A new Geelong cafe is battling an unusual start to operation having opened just two weeks before COVID-19 restrictions forced it shut. The owner is among a raft of business praying the state government will end Victoria’s snap lockdown as first mooted — despite her doing a roaring trade in recent days.

Madelin Stones had only opened the door to her Newcomb cafe two weeks ago, then Covid restrictions forced them shut. Picture: Glenn Ferguson

Avalon quarantine ‘frontrunner’ as state eyes NT model

A delegation of senior officials will travel to the Northern Territory to see if its Howard Springs quarantine centre could be replicated at Avalon Airport.

Epic Geelong pools rated best in Australia

These stunning pools, that provide a unique insight into the Geelong lifestyle will give you some great ideas, inspiration and maybe a little pool envy.

Epic Geelong pools

Worldly kitty claws its way back after three years missing

An adventurous cat feared dead for three years has miraculously been found to the shock of a very thankful Geelong family.

Geelong’s ‘mega-night’ of weddings before lockdown

Many couples across Geelong are enjoying the bliss of being newlyweds this week after a “mega-night” of lockdown-beating weddings on Friday. Here are some who made the dash.

Geelong weddings that beat lockdown

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