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One case active

Confirmed Geelong COVID-19 cases remained level at 65, with one active, as of midnight on Wednesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

A returned Geelong traveller currently in hotel quarantine was among two new Victorian cases that the department announced on Monday.

An increase of 10 state-wide yesterday brought the Victorian total to 1628, of which 1544 have recovered, the department said.

Beer, glorious beer

Geelong punters will be able to get two pints of beer for the price of one at 16 local pubs, Carlton and United Breweries has announced.

The company has so far announced $2 million for Australians to buy a beer at their favourite venues online and receive an extra pint free when pubs re-open. More info: loveofyourlocal.com.au.

Reconciliation week

Indigenous artist B.J. O’Toole and developer Villawood Properties have collaborated for National Reconciliation Week.

A nine square metre artwork and giant letters spelling out ‘Wadawurrung Country’ above Geelong Ring Road paid tribute to the local Indigenous community this week.

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