Geelong morning briefing

Mannix returns to court, Marlins shine, port aims net zero

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Motherhood brings new meaning to Mannix’s grand final return
Geelong-based netballer Emily Mannix returns to the court for the Melbourne Vixens' third straight Super Netball grand final this weekend, 12 months after she was forced to watch from the sidelines. Her two-year-old daughter Mabel will be there to share the moment.
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Marlins continue talent pipeline
The Geelong Marlins water polo club has four junior players selected to represent Victoria at this weekend's under-15 East Coast Challenge, with siblings Dylan and Kate Parnell among those chosen.
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GeelongPort charts course to net zero
GeelongPort has unveiled a new sustainability strategy committing to net zero operational emissions by 2030, with plans to reduce emissions and strengthen resilience to climate change.
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GMHBA names new CEO
GMHBA, the Geelong-based health insurer, has appointed Jarrod Coysh as its new CEO to replace outgoing boss David Greig, effective from the first quarter of the new financial year.
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