“Blind Freddy knows that our parks need some significant investment.”
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The two sites near Saint Joseph’s Primary School do not meet new criteria.
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The current system “may create financial risks, inconsistent outcomes, perceptions of favouritism, conflicts of interest ...”.
“Our first destination was supposed to be a bit more of a fancy part, staying at a nice hotel with an ocean view, a spa.”
Locals are struggling to pay for rates and traffic infringements.
There will be places for 130 children.
Sightings have been scarce so far this season, but researchers say Humpback activity should build through spring.
“I would fight tooth and nail to ensure that young workers have the best possible life.”
The combination of a growing population, more workers in the city and a dwindling pool of available rentals have helped to create the regional centre’s residential squeeze.
Mayor Ben Blain says funding for power, water and sewerage upgrades could finally get the Harrington Road development moving after almost two years of delays.
The imagination has conjured clay monsters, brass jewellery and miniature paintings.
Councillors say the Victorian Government - not the council - controls gambling regulation.
"It could be someone’s first date, it could be a marriage proposal, who knows what goes on in those booths.”
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State and federal governments are being urged to help revive the city’s maritime attraction before council can no longer carry the cost.
“We are very lucky - we have parks, gardens, the coast. The more we can utilise, the better.”
Councillors highlighted growing pressure on maintaining the city’s assets and reliance on external funding for major works.
Corporal Dion Caskey and Trooper Jake Lenehan were among the first 16 graduates of the Australian Defence Force's inaugural space operations training course.
Experts believe the infrastructure could also offer advantages for agriculture and mining.
The Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos conference is taking place on June 9 and 10.
If you have an olive tree at your place, you may be entitled to oil compensation.
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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.
“We have millions and millions of dollars of assets... if we don't put money into them, they will fail.”
A five to two vote will see the project work around the six Norfolk Pines that were originally slated to be removed.
The Warrnambool rapper said “there were no real music classes” at his school, and “it wasn’t really taken seriously as a career path”.
A five-week maintenance schedule has led to a “diabolical, chaotic mess”.
