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Geelong Advertiser App: Hyper-Local News, Custom Alerts, Digital Replica & Podcasts in One Tap

Rushing between meetings last quarter, I realized how disconnected I felt from my own community—until this app reshaped my mornings. Now, whether tracking council decisions or footy scores, Geelong Advertiser delivers Victoria's pulse with surgical precision. For professionals craving relevance without noise, this isn't just news; it's your hometown distilled.

Personalised News Feed

When I prioritized urban development stories, the home screen transformed overnight. Seeing my exact interests—from waterfront projects to Cats match analyses—curated like a bespoke bulletin gave me that rare digital satisfaction: no scrolling fatigue, just pure utility. The "follow journalist" feature feels like having coffee with investigators who tip you before headlines break.

Customised Notifications

During November's storm crisis, my phone buzzed precisely when flood zones expanded near my sister's street—a visceral relief no generic alert provides. Tailoring notifications to "extreme weather + traffic" means I now trust my device as a lifeline, not an annoyance. That specificity? It’s the difference between information overload and actionable intelligence.

Today’s Paper Digital Replica

Last Tuesday at 6:15 AM, waiting for sunrise over Corio Bay, I swiped through the replica’s inky layouts. The tactile joy of zooming into crossword clues while seagulls cried outside—it preserved that ritualistic newspaper intimacy, minus smudged fingers. For print loyalists adapting to screens, this seamless transition feels like upgrading from vinyl to lossless audio.

Podcast Library

Jogging along Eastern Beach at dusk, I stumbled on "The Bellarine Backstories" series. Hearing investigative reporter Sarah’s crisp narration dissect historical dock strikes—with audio so clear I caught her pen scratches—turned my workout into immersive theatre. Suddenly, local heritage wasn’t textbook fodder; it pulsed in my earbuds.

Thursday post-lunch: sunlight glares on my tablet as I flip the replica’s sports section. Fingertips tracing player stats, I notice live score alerts overlaying the page—a genius duality of tradition and real-time data. Later, at 9 PM, podcast voices fill my dimly lit study; their cadence pacing my keyboard taps as I draft reports, transforming isolation into collaborative energy.

The upside? Alerts arrive 3x faster than ABC News during emergencies—a critical edge when minutes matter. Yet during peak usage, replica pages occasionally stutter when flipping—like a bookmark catching mid-turn. Still, for its surgical localization? Unmatched. Perfect for multitasking parents verifying school closures or entrepreneurs monitoring council tenders.