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$297K superannuation blowout leaves Warrnambool Council with “no choice but to find the money elsewhere”

While the council’s finances are healthy overall, the discovery of the budget shortfall has fuelled concerns that other areas may not have been properly monitored.

Warrnambool

Port Campbell’s $15.8m town upgrade complete after months of delay and an extra $215K

Corangamite Shire Council has approved final repairs, landscaping and safety work on the main streets and foreshore precinct.

Local Government

Where to find a real Christmas tree in western Victoria this December

The smell of pine is worth the daily vacuuming requirements.

Christmas

Fire restrictions locked in as West Vic’s summer fire risk climbs

Authorities say the region’s spring rain is unlikely to offset the predicted heat.

CFA

A piece of the precinct: Former Stawell literary institute building one of a rare few

The site has retained many original features from the 1870s.

History

Corangamite council’s decline of “tokenistic” land offer leaves Timboon playground’s future hanging in the balance

Mayor Kate Makin and 460 petitioners warn the loss would create a big gap in community life.

Local Government

WATCH: Walkers gather in Warrnambool for veteran and first responder mental health awareness

The 20km challenge attracted 30 walkers and more than 250 supporters.

Warrnambool

WATCH: The 14-year-old Ballarat bagpiper blowing audiences away

Eden Johns has been piping since prep.

Profiles

Wind farm construction chews up west Vic rentals, but can it also help plug gaps in housing?

One West Vic project responded to local concerns by contributing $500,000 towards crisis accommodation.

Climate