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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
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“You can’t swim in a strategy”: Port Fairy community wants tangible action, not another pool report worth $100k

“You can’t swim in a strategy”: Port Fairy community wants tangible action, not another pool report worth $100k

“There are a lot of community members who are disappointed with the council's decision to invest money in yet another report and not in fixing the pool.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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“We owe it to the community”: Moyne council approves $100k investigation into Port Fairy pool

“We owe it to the community”: Moyne council approves $100k investigation into Port Fairy pool

The council chambers were split on whether the six-figure commitment was the right decision.

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Lending a hand at Gellibrand: Firefighting crews from across West Vic travel to help combat blaze

Lending a hand at Gellibrand: Firefighting crews from across West Vic travel to help combat blaze

Crews from Port Fairy, Wangoom and Nullawarre were among volunteers who jumped on a tanker and grabbed a hose.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Who will pay to save Port Fairy’s pool? Moyne council tells pool committee it must fork out $2m for repairs

Who will pay to save Port Fairy’s pool? Moyne council tells pool committee it must fork out $2m for repairs

A petition of nearly 2,000 signatures prompts council to receive the community’s plea and schedule pre-Christmas discussions.

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

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!

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$5 million in federal cash paves way for Port Fairy’s Gipps Street Bridge rebuild

$5 million in federal cash paves way for Port Fairy’s Gipps Street Bridge rebuild

Moyne Shire’s urgent call has been answered with a multi-million dollar upgrade.

Zara Cuthbertson
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"Replace it within the year": 100-year-old Port Fairy bridge on borrowed time

"Replace it within the year": 100-year-old Port Fairy bridge on borrowed time

“We've tried every potential funding avenue and it all comes down to this one – we're really hoping.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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Codrington Wind Farm can't be updated and will close. Here's why

Codrington Wind Farm can't be updated and will close. Here's why

The pioneering renewable energy project was established 24 years ago.

Zara Cuthbertson
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SES urges caution as storm surge brings high tides to southwest coast

SES urges caution as storm surge brings high tides to southwest coast

Locals are being warned the “hazardous” high tides will last until Thursday.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

“The whole community have become shearwater warriors.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

In the third of our series across the Western Districts, we speak to a tattoo artist about community changes in Port Fairy and his scepticism about political engagement.