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Mayor Tony Herbert spoke about plans for a 'zero carbon precinct' at a parliamentary inquiry into climate change in Warrnambool on Thursday. Picture: Rob Gunstone

New city suburb could be 'zero carbon precinct'

New role: Shane Threlfall will be an assistant coach at Port Fairy next year after a successful four years at Nirranda in the Warrnambool and District league.

UPDATEDTop tactician back at former Hampden league club

Tea Time: Heytesbury House owners Andrew and Kathryn Stubbings and Phoenix Project's Chelsea Wilkinson enjoy a picnic.

Look behind the hedge at Opera in the Garden

NEW CHALLENGE: Jorja Couch is one of three south-west rising stars who will play in a curtain-raiser match on Saturday. Picture: Sean Hardeman

Beaver all-rounder eager for her big-stage experience

In form: Port Fairy's Ruben De Silva-Smith is after another Killarney Triathlon title after winning the event earlier this year. Picture: Anthony Brady

Exciting youngster eyes Olympic distance triathlons

In conversation: Archie Roach will be joined by Shane Howard at St Brigid's Hall in Crossley to launch his new book on Saturday.

What's On: Launches, roses and fairs

Speaker series ends on high note

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City's summer market season kicks off

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Crunch time: Tigers final two one-day fixtures vital

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Shire bill makes more cents for ratepayers

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New city suburb could be 'zero carbon precinct'

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Warning to parents: Talk to your children about 'stranger danger'

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PIECE IT TOGETHER: Merrivale co-coach Jeremy Burgess.

Crunch time: Tigers final two one-day fixtures vital

BACK INTO IT: Lewy Taylor gets a handball away during a Sydney training session on Monday. The 24-year-old is eagar to make an impact at the Swans. Picture: Sydney Swans

Swan eager to take 'fresh start' with both hands

The WDFNL has increased its salary cap by $10,000.

League increases salary cap as club enters recess

NEW CHALLENGE: Jorja Couch is one of three south-west rising stars who will play in a curtain-raiser match on Saturday. Picture: Sean Hardeman

Beaver all-rounder eager for her big-stage experience

ON A ROLL: Koroit bowler Scott Boschen made it into the final 16 in the Vic Open at Shepparton.. Picture: Amy Paton

Warrnambool district bowlers shine in Shepparton

Marian Treweek

New role: Shane Threlfall will be an assistant coach at Port Fairy next year after a successful four years at Nirranda in the Warrnambool and District league.

UPDATEDTop tactician back at former Hampden league club

Brian Allen

MOVING FORWARD: Rebels' under 18 squad member Archie Stevens is put through his paces at training. Picture: Mark Witte

Rooster buying into the hard work in search for Rebels spot

Sean Hardeman

In form: Port Fairy's Ruben De Silva-Smith is after another Killarney Triathlon title after winning the event earlier this year. Picture: Anthony Brady

Exciting youngster eyes Olympic distance triathlons

Brian Allen

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In conversation: Archie Roach will be joined by Shane Howard at St Brigid's Hall in Crossley to launch his new book on Saturday.

What's On: Launches, roses and fairs

Rob Gunstone

Tea Time: Heytesbury House owners Andrew and Kathryn Stubbings and Phoenix Project's Chelsea Wilkinson enjoy a picnic.

Look behind the hedge at Opera in the Garden

Rob Gunstone

Up and painting: South-west artist David Higgins is opening a new teaching studio space in the restored Nirranda Hall.

Historic hall restored with artistic lifeline

Rob Gunstone

Port Fairy Community Bank.

Bank reports strong state at annual general meeting

Anthony Brady

RECYCLING: One of the old trees at Gardens Caravan Park in Port Fairy that will be turned into a piece of art.

Getting creative with nature at gardens

Anthony Brady

YUM: Port Fairy's Myra Murrihy and her daughter Laura, 2, are excited about the Anglican Strawberry Fete on Sunday. Picture: Mark Witte

Ready for some strawberry weekend treats

Anthony Brady

Port Fairy Community Bank.

Bank reports strong state at annual general meeting

KEEN: Crowds lining up ready to enter the Port Fairy Folk Festival main arena. Picture: Morgan Hancock

New tickets to iconic event moving quickly

Anthony Brady

KEEPING IT SIMPLE: Oliver Goodall, 7, and Eliza Goodall, 9, enjoying some of the activities on offer. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Simple joys at town's inaugural sustainability festival

Jackson Graham

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

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Young girl locked in car near hospital, emergency services respond

Young girl locked in car near hospital, emergency services respond

Andrew Thomson

Already started: Firefighter contain a blaze in Purnim this week lit in a plantation. Picture: Mark Witte

Police say reckless actions cause fires

Andrew Thomson

Mild start but it's going to get hot. Warrnambool is expecting a top of 34 degrees.

North wind blowing, tops in the mid 30s for south-west

Andrew Thomson

Young girl locked in car near hospital, emergency services respond

Young girl locked in car near hospital, emergency services respond

Partly cloudy with a top of 18 degrees on the way for Warrnambool today.

Tops about 20 across for most of the south-west

Andrew Thomson

Rock On: Former ATO debt collector Anton Cleary is channelling his love of the guitar into a busking career. Picture: Rob Gunstone

From debt collector to busking for change

Rob Gunstone

GUEST SPEAKER: Susan Alberti AC made her way to Warrnambool to speak at the final Great South Coast Speaker Series. Picture: Anthony Brady.

Speaker series ends on high note

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

Many interesting celestial features can be seen with the naked eye or through binoculars at the new reserve. Photo: Adeltritus

Murray River lookout one of the best spots in world to see the night sky

Newshounds Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson discuss the week that was.

T&T back with the big issues: racing, ribs and more bins

In tune: Conductor Sonia Beal puts Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra members through their paces ahead of the Peter and the Wolf Children's Concert on Sunday. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Symphony orchestra to walk with the wolf

Rob Gunstone

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Jodie Bruton

NURSE-IN: Protest organiser Erin Killion with her six-week-old daughter Susie-Jean at the Honeysuckle office of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Picture: Phoebe Moloney

'Naps and renewables': Mothers hold sit-in at NSW government office

Phoebe Moloney

FOLLOW THROUGH: Nirranda's Rowan Ferguson sends down a delivery for the Knights. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Snapped: Future on display in under 17 cricket

Tower Hill.

Letters: 'Change name and new sign on front gate won't result in better outcomes for Tower Hill'

A pole from The Sisters fire, St Patrick's Day 2018

Letters: 'Fire victims have been left to row without oars'

In the seat: Tony Herbert was elected mayor on Monday night. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Letters: 'What a debacle, people running this city need to take a long hard look at themselves'

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Police are concerned as to the whereabouts of Tenille Nichols and her young son and daughter.

Urgent appeal for missing Qld mother, kids

While some Victorian bushfires continue to be a threat, others have been downgraded and put out.

Weather helps calm Victoria bushfires

SA's fire emergency in the southern Yorke Peninsula has eased, but is not yet contained.

Power network fault sparked SA bushfire

Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert didn't apologise for the robodebt system. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Robodebt up for review but many will miss out

Detective Senior Constable Murray Gentner believes bail hearings should be recorded.

Bourke St driver had bail breach history

Melissa Iaria

A Bendigo Bank subsidiary has sought the travel records of former senator Fraser Anning.

Bank chases ex-senator's travel records

Finbar O'Mallon

Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp has warned of Code Red fire conditions.

Record Vic temperatures 'a summer alert'

Christine McGinn, Benita Kolovos and Ulises Izquierdo

NSW residents will not be able to use a hose to water gardens or wash cars under new restrictions.

New water restrictions for Greater Sydney

Jodie Stephens

FAMILY: Eden and Samantha Humphreys, Masley Hills, Krowera, with Riley, 4, sold a pen of 14 steers, 467kg, for $1440 or 308c/kg.

Prices drop as temp hits high 30s in South Gippsland

Bryce Eishold

MAJESTIC: A wedge-tailed eagle feeds its young chick. Photo by Simon Cherriman.

Eagles take toll on lambs and researcher offers tips

Marian Macdonald

GUSTY: Geoff Johnston, Walpa, says unusually high winds in East Gippsland combined with low rainfall have reduced soil moisture levels.

Windy weather clouds season

Bryce Eishold

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EXPLORE: Let our new travel section help you dream and plan your next holiday.

Explore: your new favourite travel destination

Joanne Crawford

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Sally Pryor

Where is it going? It pays to be careful about how you bequest your assets.

Plan carefully to control how your assets are divided

INSPIRED: The Doonan Glasshouse boasts minimalist details, a pared back palette and a lush, tropical backdrop surrounding this modern family home.

Bathroom tips from inside the Doonan Glasshouse