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TRAGEDY: The scene of the four-vehicle accident which claimed the life of a woman and left four others in hospital. Pictured is the Toyota Kluger and the Mercedes Benz sedan.

Killer truck driver granted leave to appeal sentence

Jessica Howard
2hrs ago

GOING, GONE: Warrnambool agent Josh McDonald won the 2021 ALPA Young Auctioneer Competition.

Livestock agent wins young auctioneer state final

Bryce Eishold

Plans: This vacant lot beside the Mortlake Road indoor sports stadium is earmarked for apartments and townhouses.

New $10m townhouse project for Mortlake Road

Katrina Lovell

Clean up: Beach Patrol volunteers Phil Benbow, Joanna Russell, Judy Spence, Colleen Hughson and Luke Foster with the 426 kilos of rubbish they collected. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Game, set, match in war on waste collected along coast

Madeleine McNeil
31m ago

Couple busted, drugs found in woman's bra

Couple busted, drugs found in woman's bra

Andrew Thomson

Rising: Rental costs have jumped in the past year.

Rent prices jump minimum 10 per cent in past year

William Huynh

Concrete cutters among tools stolen from industrial shed

Andrew Thomson
3m ago

SEARCHING: Lindy Vandermeer needs a home for her family of six, but says with the price of most rentals rising, she may have to look outside of the region. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Rental crisis: Vulnerable priced out of market, families living out of cars

Jessica Greenan

UPDATEDJury hands down verdict in kidnap, rape case

CFA crews respond to shed fire in the west

Advice issued for Panmure grass fire

Weather warming up, do you have a fire plan in place?

TRAGEDY: The scene of the four-vehicle accident which claimed the life of a woman and left four others in hospital. Pictured is the Toyota Kluger and the Mercedes Benz sedan.

Killer truck driver granted leave to appeal sentence

2hrs ago

Rising star: Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Zenadth Kes songbird Kee'ahn is the Port Fairy Folk Festival 2022 Emerging Artist of the Year. Picture: Morgan Hancock

LISTENIndigenous talent announced Port Fairy Folk Festival artists of the year

2hrs ago

GUN: Isobel Upfal, Warrnambool's reigning women's best and fairest, is gearing up for her second season with the Blues. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Fearless Blue passes on her love for footy

YOUTHFUL: Dennington coach Ben Thornton wants his side to continue developing this season. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hungry Dogs ready to excite this season

JUMPING AT OPPORTUNITY: Lucy Howland, 11, is one of 26 Warrnambool representatives travelling to Ballarat for this weekend's regional little athletics carnival. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Athletes ready to test skills at next level

Craig Kelly at the protest today. Picture: Finn McHugh

LIVELive updates: Craig Kelly lets protest delegation into Parliament

1hr ago

Qld hits 90pct double-vaccination rate

8m ago

Victoria's newest senator sworn in

12m ago

Murder-accused NT cop 'ignored plan'

18m ago

Qld firm probes smarter way to enter space

18m ago

'Elevated mortality' at Tas salmon farm

23m ago

Vaccine protesters admitted to parliament

26m ago

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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Youngster Ethan Couch achieved a cricket rarity, the double hat-trick last Sunday.

Double the fun for talented youngster

1hr ago

GUN: Isobel Upfal, Warrnambool's reigning women's best and fairest, is gearing up for her second season with the Blues. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Fearless Blue passes on her love for footy

YOUTHFUL: Dennington coach Ben Thornton wants his side to continue developing this season. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hungry Dogs ready to excite this season

JUMPING AT OPPORTUNITY: Lucy Howland, 11, is one of 26 Warrnambool representatives travelling to Ballarat for this weekend's regional little athletics carnival. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Athletes ready to test skills at next level

Chelsea will pay damages to four former youth players who encountered racism while at the club.

Chelsea pay ex-youth players race damages

MOVING FORWARD: Port Fairy coach Renae Taylor says the club is taking a positive approach to hurdles thrown its way, such as having to relocate training. Picture: Chris Doheny

Gulls move netball training, welcome key player home

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

CELEBRATION: This year marks the 150th year of the Grand Annual Steeplechase, with details of the celebrations to be revealed shortly.

Ticket sales strong for 150th year of the Grand Annual

Tim Auld

ACE TIME: Trish Taylor, Anna Kenna and Janine Fitzpatrick are part of a new influx of golfers in Terang. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Retired teacher's new lessons on golf course

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Craig Kelly at the protest today. Picture: Finn McHugh

LIVELive updates: Craig Kelly lets protest delegation into Parliament

1hr ago

Photo: File

WATCHNSW COVID cases jump, hospitalisations continue to ease

Anti-vax protesters mob the ABC building on Northbourne Avenue. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament braced for protest 'peak' as politicians return

Coalition MPs are now offering "support" and their "full backing" to incumbent PM Scott Morrison.

DIGESTI've got your back coach, mind the knives

Anti-vax protesters gather in front of Parliament House on the weekend. Picture: Karleen Minney

As it happened: Protesters heckle police after stockade flag pulled down

Lanie Tindale
Alex Crowe

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 14 COVID-19 deaths, 7437 cases

Kim Chappell

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Elesa Kurtz.

Virus tests now classed as tax deduction

Gerard Cockburn

Photo: File

NSW records 7893 COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths

Kim Chappell

New music: 'Slow' is the first release from Warrnambool artist Gub, since his debut EP in 2020.

LISTENNew music from south-west collaboration

New music: 'Slow' is the first release from Warrnambool artist Gub, since his debut EP in 2020.

LISTENNew music from south-west collaboration

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

Recognition for south-west Gunditjmara war heroes

LISTENRecognition for south-west Gunditjmara war heroes

Recognition for south-west Gunditjmara war heroes

LISTENRecognition for south-west Gunditjmara war heroes

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Rising star: Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Zenadth Kes songbird Kee'ahn is the Port Fairy Folk Festival 2022 Emerging Artist of the Year. Picture: Morgan Hancock

LISTENIndigenous talent announced Port Fairy Folk Festival artists of the year

Kyra Gillespie
2hrs ago

READY: Sheepdog championships are running at Port Fairy and Koroit. Picture: Anthony Brady

WHAT'S ONStages lighting up on the weekend

Lillian Altman

TRY-ATHLON: Try your hand at competing in a triathlon with the Foreshore Tri
at Warrnambool Breakwater this Sunday. Picture: Morgan Hancock

WHAT'S ONSports fans this one's for you - A variety of events to participate in this weekend

Lillian Altman

Sarah McFarlane from Seaford and her dog Max take a rest under a tree along the Moyne River during the Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials in Port Fairy. Picture: Anthony Brady

Top of the class in town for sheepdog trials

Anthony Brady

ATTRACTION: Tower Hill's friendly emus are proving to be a hit for visitors to the iconic south-west location. Picture: Chris Doheny

Visitors continue to find their way to Tower Hill

Anthony Brady

ALL SET: Koroit Sheepdog Trial president Conor McConnell at Victoria Park. Picture: Anthony Brady

Sheepdogs ready to work hard and entertain

Anthony Brady

Sarah McFarlane from Seaford and her dog Max take a rest under a tree along the Moyne River during the Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials in Port Fairy. Picture: Anthony Brady

Top of the class in town for sheepdog trials

FAREWELL: The late George "Robbie" Davidson doing what he loved, having a day at the races. Although diminutive, Mr Davidson was a big figure in the Koroit and Woolsthorpe communities.

Community says goodbye to a generous spirit

Anthony Brady

HARD WORK: Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service president Russell Lemke has won an Emergency Service Medal for his dedication to the cause. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hard work to keep waters safe rewarded for duo

Anthony Brady

Make your next vehicle electric with a green car loan

Make your next vehicle electric with a green car loan

Kathryn Carter

GOOD BUSINESS: Victorian producer Darren Bone recently found a way to save $2,000 a year on his power bills when he engaged Beevo, a specialist service which finds great rates on a range of utilities. PHOTO: Alex Dalziel.

Farmer saves $2K per year on power bills

Metricon's multi-award winning Delta 25S with a Yale facade.

Metricon celebrates impressive victory at HIA western Victoria awards

Make your next vehicle electric with a green car loan

Make your next vehicle electric with a green car loan

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Masks have the potential to protect us from germs and viruses.

Protect your children as they head to school

Linda Lambrechts
1hr ago

Mid-century home with classic origins

Mid-century home with classic origins

Dawn Rasmussen

Art Deco beauty to shine bright again

Art Deco beauty to shine bright again

Dawn Rasmussen

REGIONAL HOUSES HOT: Regional houses, units and apartments have soared in value.

House price leap for the regions

Marian Macdonald

It's nearing Valentine's Day. Here's what to look out for so you don't fall for an online romance scam.

Online dating? Let your head lead your heart

Severe thunderstorm warning for western part of the region

Severe thunderstorm warning for western part of the region

Andrew Thomson

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

It's nearing Valentine's Day. Here's what to look out for so you don't fall for an online romance scam.

Online dating? Let your head lead your heart

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

Port Fairy's chief executive has resigned after more than four years in the job. Picture: Anthony Brady

Port Fairy hospital chief executive resigns

Kyra Gillespie

Photo: File

WATCHNSW COVID cases jump, hospitalisations continue to ease

There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

Entire residential home hosted by The Heelers. Photos: Hannah Puechmarin

Bluey's home has been recreated and is open for an ultimate fan weekend

Anti-vax protesters mob the ABC building on Northbourne Avenue. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament braced for protest 'peak' as politicians return

TRIAL UNDERWAY: Zachary Rolfe leaving the Darwin Supreme Court with a number of supporters. Picture: Sarah Matthews

Family of NT teen Kumanjayi Walker 'still hurting everyday'

Sarah Matthews

A fire near Purnim burnt 12 hectares of grass. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Advice issued for Panmure grass fire

Katrina Lovell

Freight trucks are slowly moving one-way only along the flood damaged Stuart Highway to the Northern Territory. Picture: SA Infrastructure and Transport.

WATCHAt just 20km/h, freight is slowly moving back up to Darwin

Chris McLennan

Zachary Rolfe, centre, leaves the Darwin Supreme Court with supporters on the first day of his murder trial. Picture: Sarah Matthews

SUBSCRIBERSpecial COVID rules to extend NT cop murder trial an extra week

Sarah Matthews

Letters: Back to the classroom - haven't we learnt our lesson yet?

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters: Back to the classroom - haven't we learnt our lesson yet?

Letters: Flying the flag for a true national Classic

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters: Flying the flag for a true national Classic

Lake Pertobe and the beach

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters: 'Green' light wanted but these proposals need to be binned

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Older Queenslanders are being urged to get their COVID-19 booster shots ahead of winter.

Qld hits 90pct double-vaccination rate

8m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'I am sorry. We are sorry': PM, Parliament apologise for bullying, sexual harassment and assault

54m ago

Entire residential home hosted by The Heelers. Photos: Hannah Puechmarin

Bluey's home has been recreated and is open for an ultimate fan weekend

Greg Mirabella has been sworn into the Senate after filling a vacancy due to Scott Ryan's departure.

Victoria's newest senator sworn in

12m ago

Murder-accused police officer Zachary Rolfe chose to ignore an arrest plan, the Crown says.

Murder-accused NT cop 'ignored plan'

Aaron Bunch
18m ago

A Gold Coast-based firm is hoping to develop technology to improve rocket launches.

Qld firm probes smarter way to enter space

Nick Gibbs
18m ago

An salmon farm in northern Tasmania has seen a water temperature spike resulting in salmon deaths.

'Elevated mortality' at Tas salmon farm

Ethan James
23m ago

Anti-vaccination protesters have amassed outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Vaccine protesters admitted to parliament

Andrew Brown
26m ago

GRANGEBURN SALE: Grangeburn Simmental's online sale was a huge success, says stud principal Brodhi Carracher.

Grangeburn's stud stock to three states

Andrew Miller
1hr ago

PRICE FALL: International urea prices have fallen from recent highs of AUD$1215 per tonne for purchase, free on board Middle East in December, to $815/t this month.

Global fertiliser price volatility continues

Annabelle Cleeland
1hr ago

Client Penny Hooper, Vaucluse Agricultural Company, Webb & Woodiwiss Livestock Marketing agent with Cloven Hills' Kate and Chris Dorahy.

Tassie composite shift buoys Cloven Hills

Annabelle Cleeland

Paul West and his young son Bowie in the garden. Picture: David Rogers

Homegrown: how you can plant, grow and eat your own food

Karen Hardy

SHINE ON: Christina Sikalias Beauty's Luce Del Sole Illuminating Powder is a hybrid formula, pulling together the best advantages of powder and cream products. Photo: Supplied

Highlighting the trick to a quick glow

Research shows our clothes can lift our vibe in all kinds of ways. Picture: Shutterstock.

WELLNESSDopamine dressing: look good to feel good

Wellness with Amy Cooper