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1st February 2025

PM Edition

‘Had a gutful’: Pub staff fume over claims of police no-show

Staff at a hotel in Geelong’s north allege police were “too busy” to attend an attempted theft, and say it’s not the first time.

50+ photos: Smiles and sunshine at People’s Ride

More than 3000 cyclists took part in the People’s Ride on Saturday morning as part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. See all the photos.

‘Amazing no-one was killed’: Highway truck chase details

A lollipop lady and a man unpacking explosive gas cylinders were among those allegedly forced to take “evasive action” during a wild, wrong-way police chase through Geelong last ye...

Council ‘will not compromise’, says popular parklet must go

City Hall is not mincing its words as it commits to removing The Local’s outdoor dining area over safety fears, accusing its operators of spreading “inaccurate information”.

Former cop stalked woman, harassed those close to her

A former police sergeant stalked a woman for months, barraging her with hundreds of “disgusting” messages and harassing her mother, friend and partner.

Circuit breaker Ricki-Lee swears by when life gets tough

Between Australian Idol, hosting a radio show and her music career, Ricki-Lee Coulter’s life is exhausting. However, her life forever changed almost a year ago when she had surgery...

Calling all mums and dads: Take the Great Parent Survey 2025

From school standards to screen time, we’re taking the pulse of Australia’s mums and dads – while famous parents like Olympic champion Libby Trickett are also diving in.

My son went to the doctor with a cold. Months later, he was dead

Henry France - a strapping, sport-loving 18-year-old just weeks away from finishing Year 12 - went to the doctor with a cold that wouldn’t go away. He was 19 when he died, leaving ...