Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news

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

A photo of the victim named as Michelle.

Thomson man charged after woman’s death

A Thomson man is due to face court today over charges stemming from the death of a woman in Geelong on Sunday night. The 39-year-old woman has been remembered for her kindness and memorable smile.

Cricket club’s bizarre move to appease angry neighbour

A Geelong cricket club has bizarrely been forced into bowling from one end at their home ground after a stoush with a new neighbour. And it could cost them a six-figure sum to solve the problem.

St Joseph's Cricket Club oval. Picture: Alan Barber

‘Long COVID’ keeps Geelong patients down for months

Geelong may be free of active COVID-19 cases, but some locals who were infected last year have continued to suffer.

Cats star welcomes twin girls

Geelong footballer Josh Jenkins and wife Hannah have welcomed twin girls to their growing family.

Hannah and Josh Jenkins baby announcement.

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