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The best events in western Victoria this May

The best events in western Victoria this May

Boredom is a myth this month, folks.

Zara Cuthbertson
Coalition and Labor lose ground as voters look elsewhere

Coalition and Labor lose ground as voters look elsewhere

New polling suggests the gap between the Coalition and Labor narrowing in the final days before the election, as support for minor parties and Independents surges.

Archie Milligan
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How would the end of free TAFE impact skill shortages in Southwest Victoria?

How would the end of free TAFE impact skill shortages in Southwest Victoria?

The Central Highlands and the Great South Coast need a total of over 14,000 new workers by 2027.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
If Alex Dyson hoovers up enough votes on Saturday, how will he handle the Canberra pressure cooker?

If Alex Dyson hoovers up enough votes on Saturday, how will he handle the Canberra pressure cooker?

The budding politician has his first moves mapped out, if the electors make it so.

Zara Cuthbertson
Do either of the major parties' housing policies actually make sense?

Do either of the major parties' housing policies actually make sense?

It's clear the big two don't care if the experts think their policies are dumb.

Archie Milligan
PoliticsPolitics
After 15 years as Wannon MP, Dan Tehan is banking on track record to get him across the line

After 15 years as Wannon MP, Dan Tehan is banking on track record to get him across the line

But what do Wannon voters know about their longstanding representative, beyond his work as a Liberal politician?

Zara Cuthbertson
PortlandPortland
Dolly Parton library marks its 1,000th Portland district graduate

Dolly Parton library marks its 1,000th Portland district graduate

The thrill of receiving a book in the mail has encouraged Glenelg Shire kids to keep reading.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
The future of Dan Tehan and Alex Dyson in the hands of Wannon’s undecided voters

The future of Dan Tehan and Alex Dyson in the hands of Wannon’s undecided voters

Depending on the poll, Independent Alex Dyson is either about to win easily, or lose by a whisker to Liberal Dan Tehan.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
“It’s your vote; make it count”: How the Wannon frontrunners are preferencing this election

“It’s your vote; make it count”: How the Wannon frontrunners are preferencing this election

As we reach the crescendo of the 2025 federal election, we are taking a look at local candidate’s preferences and the party policies of the top picks to ensure you are informed.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Applause breaks, heckles and hard lines: What went down at the Wannon election forum

Applause breaks, heckles and hard lines: What went down at the Wannon election forum

Eight candidates, one stage, and hundreds of questions.With early votes already rolling in, the pressure is on.

David Allegretti
PoliticsPolitics
"We need a new direction": Dyson challenges Tehan on Wannon aged care issues

"We need a new direction": Dyson challenges Tehan on Wannon aged care issues

Across southwest Victoria, older people and their families are sounding the alarm: Australia’s aged care system is failing to deliver the dignity, care and support people deserve as they age — especially in regional towns like Terang.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Is this the cheapest coffee in Warrnambool?

Is this the cheapest coffee in Warrnambool?

$3.50 for a caffeine fix sounds pretty good to us.

Zara Cuthbertson
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