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

“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
Feb 03, 2026

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
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m
Jan 14, 2026

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
Dec 10, 2025

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”
Dec 09, 2025

$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
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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WATCH: Walkers gather in Warrnambool for veteran and first responder mental health awareness
Dec 02, 2025

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
Nov 14, 2025

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
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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“Buyer beware”: Warrnambool council floats sale of flood-prone houses
Oct 09, 2025

“Buyer beware”: Warrnambool council floats sale of flood-prone houses

But one councillor says potential buyers deserve full transparency as the city prepares to consult on the controversial sale.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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WATCH: Headspace Warrnambool's new sexual health packs
Oct 03, 2025

WATCH: Headspace Warrnambool's new sexual health packs

The kits aim to promote barrier protections and point young people to existing services.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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WATCH: Panmure's Stephen Warth on LandLife Southwest
Oct 01, 2025

WATCH: Panmure's Stephen Warth on LandLife Southwest

The program offers funding, advice and site prep for participating farmers.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Southwest farmers are still reeling from drought. Landcare says its new program can help.
Sep 25, 2025

Southwest farmers are still reeling from drought. Landcare says its new program can help.

With funding, advice, and materials from LandLife Southwest, farmers are diversifying pastures and planting vegetation to boost soil moisture and pasture yields.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
The 460km bike ride from Warrnambool to spotlight services for veterans
Aug 22, 2025

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

Across Australia, around 6,000 veterans are homeless.

Zara Cuthbertson
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