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The plastic on West Vic beaches has crossed oceans to get here. Cleaning it up is only half the battle.

The plastic on West Vic beaches has crossed oceans to get here. Cleaning it up is only half the battle.

Overseas rubbish, shipping waste and packaging pollution continues to show up on our coast - and it’s adding to the climate problem.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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Twenty-nine vegetables. One winner. This is the Warrnambool zucchini cart race

Twenty-nine vegetables. One winner. This is the Warrnambool zucchini cart race

A scarecrow fashion show, local bands and a Kate Bush flashmob rounded out Saturday’s Harfest in the Quarry festivities.

Zara Cuthbertson
RoadsRoads
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May opening for new Warrnambool hospital precinct roundabout

May opening for new Warrnambool hospital precinct roundabout

The $800,000 project should improve the traffic flow at the intersection of Ryot and Koroit streets.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
The fix is in, as Warrnambool’s tinkerers get on the tools

The fix is in, as Warrnambool’s tinkerers get on the tools

As long as you can get an item into the building, Repair Cafe volunteers will have a crack at extending its life.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“If you’re looking to make a booking, I probably wouldn’t”: West Vic travel agent

“If you’re looking to make a booking, I probably wouldn’t”: West Vic travel agent

“There's a lot of problems for the people in the travel industry, because they don't know what's going to happen.”

Zara Cuthbertson
AllansfordAllansford
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“Needs major work”: What’s happening with Allansford’s 90-year-old bridge?

“Needs major work”: What’s happening with Allansford’s 90-year-old bridge?

Engineering assessments in 2024 found the bridge was in “poor” condition, with Mayor Ben Blain noting almost every feature of the structure required “major work”.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
New dates for Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Festival after Otways blaze

New dates for Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Festival after Otways blaze

"Part of our course goes very close, if not right through, that area."

Staff Writer
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Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

While voting to endorse the sale, Councillor Richard Ziegler previously warned “buyer beware”.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Indie folk artist Patrick Pierce on how he plans to coach West Vic's young musicians

Indie folk artist Patrick Pierce on how he plans to coach West Vic's young musicians

The three-day workshop program begins on Friday, featuring artists, producers and stylists to help artists aged 16 to 25.

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

$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.

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

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

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

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
With food insecurity surging in Warrnambool, a new program will target support for struggling carers

With food insecurity surging in Warrnambool, a new program will target support for struggling carers

The project will teach local carers to grow their own food and prepare nutritious meals.

Zara Cuthbertson