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22nd February 2025

PM Edition

‘Run off their feet’: Heatwave forces closure of Pako Festa

Extreme heat has caused chaos at one of the state’s biggest multicultural festivals, with paramedics inundated with health concerns following a Saturday scorcher in Geelong.

‘Our little secret’: Dad pleads guilty to abusing daughter, 9

The mother whose ex has pleaded guilty to abusing their daughter told a court the “damage is done”.

GALLERY: All the action from Pako Festa 2025

Sweltering conditions did not stop thousands packing out Pakington St on Saturday to celebrate the city’s famous festival. SEE ALL THE PICTURES.

Every Cat rated: Next-gen Geelong officially making its move

Jeremy Cameron not Geelong’s No. 1 anymore? That’s right – and it’s not the only ranking that might surprise. Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on the list.

Corio chaos for Libs as candidacy leaks amid false fundraiser

The unveiling of the Liberal Party’s candidate to take on Labor heavyweight Richard Marles has been overshadowed by a fake Facebook page and event that turned out to be, well, a no...

Aussies pack Andy Lee’s new pub in New York

Hundreds of Aussie expats turned out to christen a newly opened pub in New York City and share a drink with Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. See photos, video.

Bombshell link between Beaumont family and key suspect

As a fresh dig for the remains of the Beaumont children begins, it’s been revealed the niece of a key suspect had close links to a member of the family.

‘Porn, nudes and fat-shaming’: Inside the Lively-Baldoni legal war

Allegations of sexual harassment, civil extortion and defamation have been flung back and forth as the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni shakes Hollywood to its core. He...