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SANDSTORM: Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance (right) at Levys Point beach in 2015. Warrnambool City Council has received legal advice that commercial horse training in the area is illegal.

MP urges law change so horses can train at Levys Point

Andrew Thomson
59m ago

AWESOME: Ruby Munro, 7, belts out a solo with Tom Richardson and the Find Your Voice All Abilities Choir to help kick off the 2018 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Find Your Voice all-abilities choir needs your help

Rachael Houlihan
29m ago

Premix King outlets banned from promoting cheap alcohol to young people on Facebook

Jade Bate
1hr ago

City council signs up to tackle climate change

Rachael Houlihan
1hr ago

Racehorses walk along Levy's Point beach, Warrnambool, as the rain closes in. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Greens warn Planning Minister ‘not to cave in to racing industry’

Rachael Houlihan
2hrs ago

Council resumes use of Roundup weed killer after community concerns

Rachael Houlihan

CHANGE of plan?: An artist's impression of the proposed stage two redevelopment of Warrnambool Base Hospital. Member for Western Victoria James Purcell says a new hospital should be built at Deakin University.

Purcell push for new south-west base hospital at Deakin University

Andrew Thomson

Devastated: Warrnambool's Phil Hoye has had his iconic aviator hat stolen in a recent burglary. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Trademark hat of wombat fame stolen in overnight theft | photos | video

Madeleine McNeil

Warrnambool hospital goes solar in a big way

Halloween is coming, but this witch’s hat marks a deep pothole

BlazeAid Cobden to keep operating until 2019

Your train, plane guide for Wednesday

SANDSTORM: Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance (right) at Levys Point beach in 2015. Warrnambool City Council has received legal advice that commercial horse training in the area is illegal.

MP urges law change so horses can train at Levys Point

59m ago

Premix King outlets banned from promoting cheap alcohol to young people on Facebook

1hr ago

Racehorses walk along Levy's Point beach, Warrnambool, as the rain closes in. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Greens warn Planning Minister ‘not to cave in to racing industry’

2hrs ago

Council resumes use of Roundup weed killer after community concerns

TOP FINISH: Daniel Hookway is all smiles as he tops the poduim for the final time in his go karting career. Picture: Ben Roehlen\Pace Images

Teenager eyes off his next move in the motorsport ladder

1hr ago

BIG SET OF LUNGS: Town crier Gavin Barker will host the 26th Australian Town Crier Championships in Warrnambool on Saturday. Picture: Michael Chambers

Hear ye, hear ye, town criers coming to city for competition | video

Find Your Voice all-abilities choir needs your help

29m ago

MP urges law change so horses can train at Levys Point

59m ago

Premix King outlets banned from promoting cheap alcohol to young people on Facebook

1hr ago

Teenager eyes off his next move in the motorsport ladder

1hr ago

City council signs up to tackle climate change

1hr ago

Golfers shine in Jewell

2hrs ago

TOP FINISH: Daniel Hookway is all smiles as he tops the poduim for the final time in his go karting career. Picture: Ben Roehlen\Pace Images

Teenager eyes off his next move in the motorsport ladder

Sean Hardeman
1hr ago

ON SONG: Jenny Kenny (A Grade), Jean Wilson (Shield and C Grade) and Helen Rix (B Grade) show off their trophies from the Rosemary Jewell Shield. Picture: Supplied

Golfers shine in Jewell

Helen Rix
2hrs ago

Will Couch

Premiership footballer cops heavy suspension

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

TOP FINISH: Daniel Hookway is all smiles as he tops the poduim for the final time in his go karting career. Picture: Ben Roehlen\Pace Images

Teenager eyes off his next move in the motorsport ladder

1hr ago

Official: Branxholme's Georgia Clarke will play AFLW with Geelong Cats in 2019 after being drafted on Tuesday. Picture: AAP Image/Daniel Pockett

Clarke eyes off round one debut after being selected by Geelong Cats

Nick Brown

NEW CHALLENGE: Koroit lawn bowler Peter Daly is enjoying the switch from Saturday pennant to the Tuesday competition. Picture: Christine Ansorge

New weekly plan for lawn bowler Daly | photos, video

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

LOTS OF FUN: Thousands of people attended the Messy Play Day on Sunday. A free family day at Flagstaff HIll is on Wednesday. Picture: Michael Chambers

Free Flagstaff Hill fun for kids

Rachael Houlihan

On trend: Visible mending is one of the workshops at The Small Things Festival in Warrnambool on Saturday.

Growing list of sustainable events at The Small Things Festival

Madeleine McNeil

Accessible: Paula Vogel competes in around the Thunder Point track in 2017.

Classic racing at Mt Clay

Rob Gunstone

Sweetness: The cake stall was a winner with hungry fair-goers on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

All the fun of the fair

Rebecca Riddle

Talented: International artists Chris Norman and David Greenberg will take to the stage as part of this weekend's Port Fairy Spring Music Festival. More than 2000 people are expected to attend the 29th event.

Spring music festival patrons promised dance, joy and escapism

Madeleine McNeil

APPROVED: Moyne Shire councillor Daniel Meade put forward a notice of notion at Tuesday's monthly meeting to fund roadside vegetation reduction.

Shire puts cash towards reducing roadside vegetation fire risk

Rachael Houlihan

Sweetness: The cake stall was a winner with hungry fair-goers on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

All the fun of the fair

JOY: Koroit export Adrian Gleeson and his Carlton teammates David Rhys-Jones, Richard Dennis and Ken Hunter with the premiership cup on grand final day 1987.

Country boy gets a taste of Blue heaven on the big stage

Anthony Brady

THE TEAM: Port Fairy netballers Jemmah Lynch, Renae Taylor, Kirsten Noonan and Myra Murrihy on Wednesday. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Purple and gold pride as club fights for premierships | Video

Madeleine McNeil

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

SCOTTISH FLAIR: See the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Tattoo when the Celtic cruise stops in Scotland.

See the best of British and more on a Celtic cruise

PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Patients who'd prefer not to attend a public gym can visit a smaller setting and exercise in a safe environment where there are physios on hand to help with any queries.

Why having a gym within a physiotherapy practice works

Stately entrance to big, double-storey beauty

House of the Week

A beautifully kept home

House of the Week

Charming and spacious in an ideal location

House of the Week

CHANGE of plan?: An artist's impression of the proposed stage two redevelopment of Warrnambool Base Hospital. Member for Western Victoria James Purcell says a new hospital should be built at Deakin University.

Purcell push for new south-west base hospital at Deakin University

Andrew Thomson

Comforting: Mercy Place resident Annette Brebner with Warrnambool ambulance paramedic Jo O'Connor-Ward and some of the knitted trauma teddies. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Teddies and a cup of tea | video

Rob Gunstone

Standing tall: Survivors hold hands as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers the National Apology to victims and survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse in Canberra on Monday.

Abuse survivors want action after apology

Andrew Thomson with AAP

CHANGE of plan?: An artist's impression of the proposed stage two redevelopment of Warrnambool Base Hospital. Member for Western Victoria James Purcell says a new hospital should be built at Deakin University.

Purcell push for new south-west base hospital at Deakin University

Wonder Dog: Warrnambool's Valma Strachan with her hearing assistance dog Quincey, a Lhasa Apso cross. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Listening for new companion | video

Rob Gunstone

TRADITION: Private Walter Saunders. Picture: AWM P00889.012

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Devastated: Warrnambool's Phil Hoye has had his iconic aviator hat stolen in a recent burglary. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Trademark hat of wombat fame stolen in overnight theft | photos | video

NEW CHALLENGE: Koroit lawn bowler Peter Daly is enjoying the switch from Saturday pennant to the Tuesday competition. Picture: Christine Ansorge

New weekly plan for lawn bowler Daly | photos, video

IMPORTANT ROLE: Hawkesdale's Jackie Cozens makes sure the players are well fed at the tea break. Picture: Anthony Brady

Behind The Stumps: The Cozens’ impact | videos

PREPARED: Mailors Flat wingless sprints driver Alex Ross is ready for the 2018-19 season. Picture: Michael Chambers

Emerging driver earning his wings | video

Comforting: Mercy Place resident Annette Brebner with Warrnambool ambulance paramedic Jo O'Connor-Ward and some of the knitted trauma teddies. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Teddies and a cup of tea | video

Rob Gunstone

Reflecting: Helen Sheppard helped hand out the lanterns on Friday night.

Community unite for Koroit Light the Night | photos

Madeleine McNeil

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH: Samantha Farmer and Brit O'Keefe give Bailie Rooth an 'ice-cream hair do' at the South West TAFE Very Open Day on Sunday. Picture: Michael Chambers

TAFE opens doors to students with free courses and new initiatives | videos | photos

Madeleine McNeil

Harry Lucas and Jace Wickham with Chase the Police Dog at the Messy Play Day at Flagstaff Hill. Picture: Michael Chambers

Messy play the order of the day | videos | photos

Madeleine McNeil

Letters to the Editor – October 19

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Letters to the Editor – October 5

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Low pay for Uber, rideshare drivers

19m ago

Proposed laws will make it easier for small airports and airlines to comply with security standards.

Red tape cut for regional airport security

55m ago

Life sentence for Queensland hammer killer

1hr ago

Public disclosures have now been made about the light plane used by One Nation's Pauline Hanson.

Hanson plane probe nets $200k disclosure

1hr ago

Adam Elliott is one of two NRL players yet to plead to charges stemming from a Mad Monday party.

Dogs pair face court over Mad Monday

Perry Duffin
1hr ago

Queensland minister Coralee O'Rourke has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Qld MP Coralee O'Rourke has breast cancer

2hrs ago

Nats deputy to move electoral office

2hrs ago

NSW govt's $20m kitty for koala land

Dominica Sanda
2hrs ago

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

A torn ACL is almost always a significant acute (sudden) traumatic injury. Descriptions patients give are usually of a situation where their foot is planted and they change direction and feel their knee give way.

Your guide if you’ve torn your ACL

Healthshare

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall

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