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Koroit cancer support foundation gets major fundraising boost

Koroit cancer support foundation gets major fundraising boost

The Crystal Lee Foundation supports south-west Victorian families through hands-on family support and bereavement counselling. Soon it will host a one-day formal wear pop-up boutique to raise funds for families in need.

Darcie Humphreys
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
Port FairyPort Fairy
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Throw down your guns: Rare ducks force closure of shooting season at Tower Hill

Throw down your guns: Rare ducks force closure of shooting season at Tower Hill

Protected bird numbers at the reserve more than doubled the legal threshold for keeping the hunting area open.

Zara Cuthbertson
Port FairyPort Fairy
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“Taken us by surprise”: Tower Hill to partially reopen for duck shooters after years of closures

“Taken us by surprise”: Tower Hill to partially reopen for duck shooters after years of closures

The volcanic crater has been opened for hunting only once since 2017, and locals warn the move could endanger rare waterbirds.

Zara Cuthbertson
KoroitKoroit
"We had the good years, now we're back to the real world": How Koroit residents have been impacted by the cost of living crisis

"We had the good years, now we're back to the real world": How Koroit residents have been impacted by the cost of living crisis

We spoke to locals about how tough it is to make ends meet.

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How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

Off the tourist trail, this Koroit hotel focuses firmly on keeping the locals amused.