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The 460km bike ride from Warrnambool to spotlight services for veterans

Across Australia, around 6,000 veterans are homeless.

Warrnambool

“To the brink”: Drought conditions and bushfire risk loom over endangered Grampians wildlife

“We have seen up to 600ml less rainfall than we might normally expect over that two-year period.”

Wildlife

Colac's historic Glenora house is for sale - do you know the story of its first owner?

After losing two sons in World War I the residing GP and surgeon closed his practice.

History

Facing a loss of community, Glenthompson locals push to re-open previously shut down pool

Southern Grampians Shire Council closed the facility in 2024 due to what it said was a lack of patronage.

Southern Grampians

Southern Grampians Council commits to $34 million plan for new Hamilton community hub

With design funding secured, councillors agreed to push ahead on an ambitious civic square precinct development, despite concerns over costs and missing agreements.

Southern Grampians

We asked locals: Has enough been done to address the drought in western Victoria?

The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.

Video

The best walks you can go on in Port Fairy without using your car

Because who needs a big pile of metal when you have your legs!

Port Fairy

We asked locals: "Are you satisfied with the state of the roads in West Victoria?"

The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.

Roads

From Mexico to Mortlake: How west Vic is responding to the return of American beef

With a 20-year ban on some US beef imports listed, the industry has biosecurity concerns. In West Vic, local farmers say price and demand for Aussie beef remains strong.