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Port Fairy Folk FestivalPort Fairy Folk Festival
50k boost will see more local acts at Port Fairy Folk Festival

50k boost will see more local acts at Port Fairy Folk Festival

The local event is among 12 recipients across West Vic to be allocated a portion of the $3 million state government fund.

Zara Cuthbertson
SportSport
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After more than 110 years, East Warrnambool Football Netball club is disbanding

After more than 110 years, East Warrnambool Football Netball club is disbanding

Unmet league conditions and a council lease refusal have forced the hand of a century-old football institution.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
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It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

The Shadow Minister for Agriculture has slammed the announcement, deeming it overdue and underdone.

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
Corangamite students gear up for a school holiday trip like no other, hiking the Kokoda trail

Corangamite students gear up for a school holiday trip like no other, hiking the Kokoda trail

The journey will honour the Diggers who came before them, and push the young trekkers far beyond the classroom.

Zara Cuthbertson
School HolidaysSchool Holidays
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Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

With plenty more fish in the lakes, we’ve got you sorted on where you can cast a line.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Everything you need to know about the local music talent at Warrnambool train station

Everything you need to know about the local music talent at Warrnambool train station

Uncle Archie Roach, Goanna’s Shane and Marcia Howard and others feature in the newly unveiled artwork.

Zara Cuthbertson

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WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Dinners in Warrnambool for $15 or less

Dinners in Warrnambool for $15 or less

From curries and soups to family pies and souvlakis.

Zara Cuthbertson
ProfilesProfiles
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The chef-turned-artist behind Warrnambool’s most beloved murals

The chef-turned-artist behind Warrnambool’s most beloved murals

Jimmi Buscombe's story is one of quiet persistence, unlikely momentum, and the surprising power of opportunity in regional Victoria.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
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"Replace it within the year": 100-year-old Port Fairy bridge on borrowed time

"Replace it within the year": 100-year-old Port Fairy bridge on borrowed time

“We've tried every potential funding avenue and it all comes down to this one – we're really hoping.”

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild

Why Southern Grampians council isn’t backing down on the $48 million Hamilton Art Gallery rebuild

Southern Grampians mayor Dennis Heslin has reset the narrative with naysayers, arguing the project is a once-in-a-generation chance to shift the region’s economic fate.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port Fairy Folk FestivalPort Fairy Folk Festival
50k boost will see more local acts at Port Fairy Folk Festival

50k boost will see more local acts at Port Fairy Folk Festival

The local event is among 12 recipients across West Vic to be allocated a portion of the $3 million state government fund.

Zara Cuthbertson
SportSport
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After more than 110 years, East Warrnambool Football Netball club is disbanding

After more than 110 years, East Warrnambool Football Netball club is disbanding

Unmet league conditions and a council lease refusal have forced the hand of a century-old football institution.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
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It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

It’s the state government’s biggest drought support package yet, but the opposition says it’s only a “starting point”

The Shadow Minister for Agriculture has slammed the announcement, deeming it overdue and underdone.

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
Corangamite students gear up for a school holiday trip like no other, hiking the Kokoda trail

Corangamite students gear up for a school holiday trip like no other, hiking the Kokoda trail

The journey will honour the Diggers who came before them, and push the young trekkers far beyond the classroom.

Zara Cuthbertson
School HolidaysSchool Holidays
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Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

With plenty more fish in the lakes, we’ve got you sorted on where you can cast a line.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Everything you need to know about the local music talent at Warrnambool train station

Everything you need to know about the local music talent at Warrnambool train station

Uncle Archie Roach, Goanna’s Shane and Marcia Howard and others feature in the newly unveiled artwork.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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School holiday events and activities in West Vic under $10

School holiday events and activities in West Vic under $10

Keeping the kids entertained in winter can be a challenge, but the Brolga is here to help with a list of cheap activities across the region.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Restaurant safe as mouth of Hopkins River reopened after flooding

Restaurant safe as mouth of Hopkins River reopened after flooding

By Tuesday morning Warrnambool City Council had successfully opened the river mouth manually, allowing water to flow back into the sea.

Zara Cuthbertson
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