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MUST READ

Oct 27, 2026

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2 min read

Victoria’s first commercial wind farm will soon be dismantled after 23 years. Here’s what happens to the turbines

Codrington Wind Farm near Port Fairy is set to test Australia’s plan for retiring renewable energy infrastructure.

Pub Chat

Oct 26, 2026

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2 min read

Dairy profits bounce back, but farmers say recovery is far from over

Average earnings rose more than $2 to $3.31 per kilogram of milk solids, but farmers say coming back from the financial damage of drought is a long game.

Agriculture

Jul 31, 2026

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20 min read

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Politics

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Local Government

Darcie Humphreys

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Oct 29, 2026

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2 min read

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Solar, batteries and efficient heating were on the agenda at an information night helping locals navigate home upgrades.

Colac Otway

Zara Cuthbertson

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Politics

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

The strongest rebuttal of the debate came from a member of the public.

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

The upgrades will be funded by a $214 million state government program.

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Oct 30, 2026

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6 min read

$500k for roads not used

Plus: Hamilton cinema's reshuffle.

Oct 29, 2026

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2 min read

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Solar, batteries and efficient heating were on the agenda at an information night helping locals navigate home upgrades.

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Solar, batteries and efficient heating were on the agenda at an information night helping locals navigate home upgrades.

Colac Otway

“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

Councillor Michael Carr has questioned how the council will deliver this year’s $4.9 million road program.

Roads

Police call arson chemist after Cobden tobacco shop goes up in flames

Fire crews spent hours tackling a blaze at a Curdie Street tobacco shop on Wednesday.

Crime

Wolf Creek in the West

Plus: Where to head to pick fresh fruit

WATCH: West Vic's very own "Wolf Creek" lookalike

Chris Olver has been in the business of impersonating on-screen killer Mick Taylor for almost a decade.

Profiles

Hamilton cinema to lose 53 seats under Southern Grampians Council redesign

Just 55 of almost 4000 sessions over three years drew more than 68 people.

Southern Grampians

Victoria’s first commercial wind farm will soon be dismantled after 23 years. Here’s what happens to the turbines

Codrington Wind Farm near Port Fairy is set to test Australia’s plan for retiring renewable energy infrastructure.

Pub Chat

Pick your own: Seven farms in Western Victoria where you can pick fresh fruit this summer

Forget the supermarket shelves.

Lifestyle

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MUST READ

Victoria’s first commercial wind farm will soon be dismantled after 23 years. Here’s what happens to the turbines

Dairy profits bounce back, but farmers say recovery is far from over

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

THE LATEST

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

$500k for roads not used

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

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Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

Police call arson chemist after Cobden tobacco shop goes up in flames

Wolf Creek in the West

WATCH: West Vic's very own "Wolf Creek" lookalike

Hamilton cinema to lose 53 seats under Southern Grampians Council redesign

Victoria’s first commercial wind farm will soon be dismantled after 23 years. Here’s what happens to the turbines

Pick your own: Seven farms in Western Victoria where you can pick fresh fruit this summer

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