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Victorians will have to wait months to see how the state government will fix its broken mental health system, following a damning royal commission.

IN DEPTHMental health system failing south-west Victorians: report

Kyra Gillespie

AUCTION: There was strong interest at the auction of this Mortlake Road house.

Family home passed in at city auction

Clare Quirk
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HOME SWEET HOME: First home buyer Bronte Baker in his new place with Metricon's Luke Malady. Picture: Chris Doheny

Warrnambool man achieves Aussie dream at young age

Monique Patterson

FAMILY FUN: The Rumbles - Hannah, Clive, Natasha and Declan - at Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club. Picture: Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Family connections entice Rumbles back

Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Leader: Charmaine Clarke is a Gunditjmara elder, Aboriginal family violence senior practitioner and advocate for reconciliation in Warrnambool.

'When is it going to stop, if left unchallenged?'

Kyra Gillespie

Driver charged with evading police remanded in custody

UPDATEDDriver charged with evading police remanded in custody

Andrew Thomson

WORK OF ART: Richard Crawley's fully enclosed garden at his Tower Hill property. Picture: Morgan Hancock

IN DEPTHGreen thumbs' little patches of paradise

Jenny McLaren

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

Reuniting workers from iconic city business 14 years after demise

Mental health system overhaul overdue: MP

Clubs unite under new name, fresh identity

'Bringing it back to that town feel': Folkie with a difference

Victorians will have to wait months to see how the state government will fix its broken mental health system, following a damning royal commission.

IN DEPTHMental health system failing south-west Victorians: report

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

BIG PLANS: Marcus Herbert will combine VFL and NAB League duties in 2021. Picture: Mark Witte

Teenager joins brother in VFL ranks

HAPPY TIMES: Adele McNamara is excited for a busy weekend of tennis. Picture: Chris Doheny

Busy long weekend awaits young tennis ace

Great mates: Trevor Dowd, Gerard Farley and Brad Stacey became friends as Warrnambool Co-Op employees and are still good friends today 14 years after the iconic business closed. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Reuniting workers from iconic city business 14 years after demise

GUEST: Purnim legend Rodger Henderson joins Cow Corner.

WATCHCow Corner: Special guest features on show

Family connections entice Rumbles back

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Family home passed in at city auction

1hr ago

WADA looking into Haas F1 livery

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WATCHCow Corner: Special guest features on show

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T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

17:30PM

Clubs unite under new name, fresh identity

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FAMILY FUN: The Rumbles - Hannah, Clive, Natasha and Declan - at Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club. Picture: Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Family connections entice Rumbles back

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Haas FI team leader Gunther Steiner is confident they can retain Russian flag colours on their car.

WADA looking into Haas F1 livery

GUEST: Purnim legend Rodger Henderson joins Cow Corner.

WATCHCow Corner: Special guest features on show

FUTURE VIEW: Killarney's James Cole and East Warrnambool-YCW's Luke Smith.

Clubs unite under new name, fresh identity

LONG WAIT: Volleyball player Tristan Gibbs will make his long-awaited debut for the Phantoms this weekend in the Warrnambool seaside tournament. He is playing in the division two side.

Volleyballer to finally make debut for new side

Sean Hardeman

FOR EVERYONE: Merri River School students Taylor Young, Jordan Turner and Devin are excited for the new all-abilities Auskick centre to open at their school. Picture: Chris Doheny

New all-abilities Auskick centre to open for eager players

Sean Hardeman

BIG PLANS: Marcus Herbert will combine VFL and NAB League duties in 2021. Picture: Mark Witte

Teenager joins brother in VFL ranks

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

HAPPY TIMES: Adele McNamara is excited for a busy weekend of tennis. Picture: Chris Doheny

Busy long weekend awaits young tennis ace

Sean Hardeman

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

The Booletin and Beyond - February 26

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond - February 26

The Booletin and Beyond - February 26

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond - February 26

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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Art: Wilma Preston and Marion Matthews will be showcasing their art as part of the Open Studios Weekend in Port Fairy. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Artists on show in Port Fairy

Kyra Gillespie

Daniel Champagne, the young virtuoso recently described as 'the finest guitar player of this generation', brings his tour to Warrnambool on Thursday night.

WHAT'S ONWhat's on: Live music, markets and art

Kyra Gillespie

LEGEND: Musician Tim Rogers will play a gig at the Reardon Theatre over the long weekend for the Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Port Fairy Folk Festival kicks off this weekend

Kyra Gillespie

BUSY: Lockett Real Estate agent Garry Lockett says interest in Port Fairy properties is unprecedented. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Port Fairy properties in high demand

Monique Patterson

SOLD: Paula Dwyer and Garry Lockett from Lockett Real Estate recently sold the former National Australia Bank building to a local buyer. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Former bank snapped up for more than $2 million

Monique Patterson

'A much-needed link': Council considering two town footpaths

'A much-needed link': Council considering two town footpaths

Jackson Graham

BUSY: Lockett Real Estate agent Garry Lockett says interest in Port Fairy properties is unprecedented. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Port Fairy properties in high demand

Moyne Shire councillors refused to do noise tests at a second site.

Councillors say no to noise testing at wind site

Jackson Graham

Connection to Country: Gunditjmara Elder Uncle Locky Eccles, his daughter Mel Steffenson and Uncle Rob Lowe, chose Yoluuk Wallawar as the name of the suite.

New COVID-safe room allows loved ones to visit hospital safely

Kyra Gillespie

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

High achievers: Jacob Gome (left), Sarasa Deguchi and Harrison Carroll-Beard. Picture: Anthony Brady.

Warrnambool students accelerating their learning through PACE

Easter at Flagstaff Hill

Things to do in South West Victoria this autumn | Out & About magazine

Linley Wilkie

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

A captivating home with five big bedrooms

A captivating home with five big bedrooms

A captivating home with five big bedrooms

A captivating home with five big bedrooms

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

A darling apartment with a lifestyle to suit

A darling apartment with a lifestyle to suit

Dawn Rasmussen

Come home to stay at this beachside address

Come home to stay at this beachside address

Dawn Rasmussen

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Councils asking residents what they want from libraries

Councils asking residents what they want from libraries

Andrew Thomson

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

Installation: Testing will begin at the Terang substation this week.

New system aims to reduce risk of another St Patrick's Day bushfires

Andrew Thomson

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

T&T: Timmy clarifies rumour after bringing something to the table

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

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

REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

GUEST: Purnim legend Rodger Henderson joins Cow Corner.

WATCHCow Corner: Special guest features on show

BACK AGAIN: Tim Auld and Andrew Thomson return for another episode.

T&T: Court return, jumps racing fast approaching

FUTURE VIEW: Killarney's James Cole and East Warrnambool-YCW's Luke Smith.

Clubs unite under new name, fresh identity

Nick Ansell

READY TO ROLL: Koroit's Steve Quinlan, Wayne Cooper and Peter Ellis will play in a preliminary final on Saturday. Picture: Chris Doheny

Favourites to underdogs: Little club embracing new tag

Nick Ansell

READY TO GO: West Warrnambool's under 15 and under 17 teams are in grand finals this coming weekend. Joe Douglas (left) and Josh Lucas (right) will play. Picture: Nick Ansell

Double delight? Club in hunt for two junior flags

Nick Ansell

Letters: 'Is there really a parking drama in the CBD?'

Letters: 'Is there really a parking drama in the CBD?'

Rotten timber at Warrnambool Saleyards

Letters: 'saleyards continue to operate despite years of underinvestment'

Letters: Corella cull 'drastic solution'

Letters: Corella cull 'drastic solution'

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

Four people are in hospital after a "freak accident" involving a horse-drawn cart in regional NSW.

Four hurt as carthorse bolts at showground

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A court finds NSW Police breached its duty of care to an officer who became depressed.

NSW Police liable for officer's depression

2hrs ago

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

The search in waters around east Sydney's Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick has been called off.

Caddick ocean search near Sydney dropped

Danny Russell. Picture: Kenji Sato

How I escaped social housing and broke the cycle of poverty

Kenji Sato

Labor is set to retain a majority in the West Australian parliament after next weekend''s election.

State of play ahead of WA state election

Michael Ramsey

Challenger Zak Kirkup faces likely election defeat against incumbent WA Premier Mark McGowan.

Savvy premier primes Labor for big WA win

Michael Ramsey

GROWTH: Argentinian feedlot cattle. South America is where the lion's share of beef production growth is currently happening.

Why Australian beef should not take on South America

Shan Goodwin

Victorians will be allowed to camp on Crown Land reserves adjacent to rivers for the first time, a move which has alarmed the farmers who lease that land.

Campers face $1650 fine for not closing gates - rules for Crown Land access released

Chris McLennan

MORE UPGRADES: The federal government is providing more funding, for further irrigation infrastructure upgrades in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

Federal money for more state water saving projects

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

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RENOVATED DELIGHT: Making use of raked ceilings, demolishing walls and opening the inside to the outside has turned this mid-century shack in Coffs Harbour into a sleek California-style home.

Let a winner of The Block explain a minimalist renovation

HOUSE | DESIGN

STRESS LESS: Preparation and remaining calm will help make relocation much easier on pets.

When it comes to a new home, it's all about the smooth moves

RSPCA