Zara Cuthbertson

Zara Cuthbertson

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Floating solar panels at Warrnambool’s Brierly Basin expected to reduce power costs by almost half

Floating solar panels at Warrnambool’s Brierly Basin expected to reduce power costs by almost half

Experts believe the infrastructure could also offer advantages for agriculture and mining.

Zara Cuthbertson
🏊🏻‍♂️ Port Fairy just lost its pool for good

🏊🏻‍♂️ Port Fairy just lost its pool for good

Plus: Glenelg Shire's historical decision

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
“Devastating”: Moyne Council votes to decommission Port Fairy pool after $5m repair bill

“Devastating”: Moyne Council votes to decommission Port Fairy pool after $5m repair bill

An audit warned works to fix the myriad issues would not guarantee a safe reopening of the facility.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids

West Vic’s ultimate playground guide: The best spots to take your kids

We’re talking mazes, flying foxes, spinning carousels and giant slides.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

June gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

From intimate church shows in Port Fairy to loud punk sets in Ballarat, here’s what’s on across the region.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
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The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

The Warrnambool harvest challenge turning local’s backyard olives into liquid gold

If you have an olive tree at your place, you may be entitled to oil compensation.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Post-drought hope: West Vic farm profitability tipped to rise despite major challenges

Confidence across the dairy sector has lifted, with local farmers more optimistic about profits after a difficult year of weather and cost pressures.

Zara Cuthbertson
🍻 West Vic's best breweries

🍻 West Vic's best breweries

Plus: Warrnambool Landcare's new biodiversity program

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Twelve months on from West Vic’s drought, Warrnambool Landcare has a plan to “bring life” back to local farmland

Twelve months on from West Vic’s drought, Warrnambool Landcare has a plan to “bring life” back to local farmland

A new long-term environmental program aims to plant a million trees, restore hundreds of hectares, improve drought resilience and reconnect native habitats across Warrnambool and Moyne.

Zara Cuthbertson
LifestyleLifestyle
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Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out

From farmhouse ales and coastal lagers to strawberry beer and truffle brews, your next favourite may be found at one of the spots on this list.

Zara Cuthbertson