Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

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

What’s next for former private hospital site

Barwon Health is set to open newly refurbished theatres at the former Geelong Private Hospital site next month to help clear the whopping backlog of elective surgeries.

Inside the former Geelong Private Hospital. Picture: Alison Wynd

Alleged Leopold sex creep freed on bail

A Leopold man charged with 12 sexual offences including allegations he had sex with an underage girl has been granted bail.

How Colac woman was exposed as drug trafficker

A young woman at the centre of a Colac drug trafficking ring was exposed trying to source drugs during an undercover police operation. This is how she was caught out.

Annahli Davies has been sentenced to five months jail

Kardinia Park aims high with new appointment

A testing era looms for Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium, and to help guide the venue’s direction a new board member has been added to the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust.

Former Ford factory floated as vaccine hub

Authorities are eyeing one of Geelong’s most iconic locations as a potential vaccination hub to help deliver the COVID-19 jab to the masses.

The former Ford Factory in North Geelong. Picture: Joshua Dowling.

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