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23rd February 2025

AM 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...