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“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

State and federal governments are being urged to help revive the city’s maritime attraction before council can no longer carry the cost.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
West Vic’s top wine bars, from rooftops to National Parks

West Vic’s top wine bars, from rooftops to National Parks

The most stylish joints to get a glass throughout the region, some with National Park views and others with live dancers.

Darcie Humphreys
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Warrnambool Council adopts 15-year plan to enhance city’s green spaces

Warrnambool Council adopts 15-year plan to enhance city’s green spaces

“We are very lucky - we have parks, gardens, the coast. The more we can utilise, the better.”

Darcie Humphreys
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Online calculator shows gas-to-electric savings for Victorian homes

Online calculator shows gas-to-electric savings for Victorian homes

“There are two main incentives: costs and the environment”.

Darcie Humphreys
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New state rules could give West Vic communities more leverage in renewable energy negotiations

New state rules could give West Vic communities more leverage in renewable energy negotiations

Guidelines will set minimum standards for communication between developers and locals, with developers required to demonstrate how they meet them before getting the green light.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The best events in western Victoria this June

The best events in western Victoria this June

Winter is coming, and so is a stacked calendar of events.

Darcie Humphreys

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Ballarat farmers prepare for looming El Niño declaration

Ballarat farmers prepare for looming El Niño declaration

An El Niño event would mean extreme heat and drier weather, potentially leading to drought across the country.

Darcie Humphreys
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From Scottish porridge to love tapes: Castlemaine Documentary Festival draws international filmmakers and sold-out sessions

From Scottish porridge to love tapes: Castlemaine Documentary Festival draws international filmmakers and sold-out sessions

“Documentaries in particular have this ability to make the world feel both larger and more intimate at the same time”.

Darcie Humphreys
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Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

From a new library and community hub to upgraded streets and public spaces, two major projects are progressing in the CBD.

Zara Cuthbertson
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700 people pitched in to build a farm at Colac Secondary College. Six months later, it’s thriving

700 people pitched in to build a farm at Colac Secondary College. Six months later, it’s thriving

The market garden is now supplying cooking classes, veggie boxes and curriculum-based learning.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Newsletter: Readin' 9 to 5

Newsletter: Readin' 9 to 5

Plus: The best wine bars in the region

Darcie Humphreys
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“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

“We’re treading water”: Flagstaff Hill’s million-dollar costs creating concern for Warrnambool council

State and federal governments are being urged to help revive the city’s maritime attraction before council can no longer carry the cost.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
West Vic’s top wine bars, from rooftops to National Parks

West Vic’s top wine bars, from rooftops to National Parks

The most stylish joints to get a glass throughout the region, some with National Park views and others with live dancers.

Darcie Humphreys
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
Warrnambool Council adopts 15-year plan to enhance city’s green spaces

Warrnambool Council adopts 15-year plan to enhance city’s green spaces

“We are very lucky - we have parks, gardens, the coast. The more we can utilise, the better.”

Darcie Humphreys
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How Dolly Parton became an unlikely literary hero for West Vic

How Dolly Parton became an unlikely literary hero for West Vic

United Way Glenelg has used the Dolly Parton Imagination Library since 2013, and they’ve officially delivered 60,000 books to kids across the region.

Darcie Humphreys
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🌶️ Newsletter: Spice up your life

🌶️ Newsletter: Spice up your life

The business woman bringing Iranian flavours to Ballarat

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Some difficult decisions” behind 2.75 percent rate rise in Warrnambool council’s budget

“Some difficult decisions” behind 2.75 percent rate rise in Warrnambool council’s budget

Councillors highlighted growing pressure on maintaining the city’s assets and reliance on external funding for major works.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Online calculator shows gas-to-electric savings for Victorian homes

Online calculator shows gas-to-electric savings for Victorian homes

“There are two main incentives: costs and the environment”.

Darcie Humphreys
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