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Warrnambool Livestock AGents Association president Jack Kelly.

SUBSCRIBEREx-chief says time to sell Warrnambool saleyards

Andrew Thomson

Smashed: The damaged black Nissan ute.

SUBSCRIBERDriver filthy after mattress flies off ute, smashes windscreen and offender flees

Andrew Thomson

WARNING: Garage sales are not allowed to be held under the state's coronavirus restrictions.

Garage sales not permitted due to coronavirus rules

Monique Patterson

HONOURED: Tom Woodhams, who has been a volunteer firefighter for 16 years, is the new captain of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. Picture: Anthony Brady

Captain appointed for city's fire brigade

Monique Patterson

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Framlingham's Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has strong ties to south-west Victoria, including Warrnambool. Picture: Morgan Hancock

IN DEPTHJamarra born for the big stage, nurtured by the south-west

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

The Booletin and Beyond: December 4

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: December 4

Kimberley Price

Warrnambool artist Harley Manifold with his entry into the Salon des Refuses 'they went over and had tacoooss...uuughhhhh'. which was sold on the first night of the prestigious exhibition opening.

Artist finds success throughout pandemic, included in prestigious exhibition

Kimberley Price

T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

Cold and flu down sharply in 2020 as COVID-19 changes living conditions

Teens on way home from table tennis assaulted in 'disgusting, violent' attack

Rebels leader praises teenager with 'world at her feet'

Objector set to battle proposed solar farm again

Warrnambool Livestock AGents Association president Jack Kelly.

SUBSCRIBEREx-chief says time to sell Warrnambool saleyards

UNDER THE HAMMER: This home in Fitzroy Road will be auctioned on Saturday.

Home owners spoilt for choice with four homes to be auctioned

OPEN: Acting director city infrastructure Luke Coughlan, Warrnambool city council mayor Vicki Jellie and project coordinator Jen MacMillan at the opening of the beach access stairs. Picture: Mark Witte

New stairs to city's natural drawcard to stand test of time

TALL ORDER: Henry Walsh, who has links to Cobden, is considered an AFL draft contender. Picture: Getty Images

Sons of Hampden league guns in AFL draft

Batting well: Killarney recruit Todd Doran. The wicket-keeper/batsman made 27 runs against Grassmere last weekend. Picture: Morgan Hancock

In-form Crabs recruit loving return to cricket

Have you been naughty or nice this year?

HAVE YOUR SAYHave you been naughty or nice this year?

Casterton's redevelopment of Island Park secured

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Dixie vineyard launches wine club and bottle recycling program

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Dairy a finalist in state awards for innovative reusable glass bottle system

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Birth of son inspires new mum to start business

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BREAKINGOverseas interest in 'Bool galloper

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Captain appointed for city's fire brigade

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Getting active: Former Old Collegians A grade coach Meagan Forth has started her own business called Back N Forth Netball Clinics. It includes sessions for youngsters and mums social netball. Picture: Mark Witte

Birth of son inspires new mum to start business

NEW ADVENTURE?: Warrnambool-trained Ocean Beyond may race overseas. Picture: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos

BREAKINGOverseas interest in 'Bool galloper

T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

RISING UP THE RANKS: Heytesbury Rebels cricketer Milly Illingworth, 15, is part of the Victorian junior program. Picture: Mark Witte

Rebels leader praises teenager with 'world at her feet'

Great day: Grandson Brayden and great grandson, Hugo, and son Jake (president) with Bruce Harkness after Nirranda won the WDFNL 2018 premiership. Jake said one of Bruce's special memories was when Nirranda won the 2016 flag. It came after a long drought for the club.

Reflecting on one of the south-west's great clubmen

Brian Allen

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Framlingham's Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has strong ties to south-west Victoria, including Warrnambool. Picture: Morgan Hancock

IN DEPTHJamarra born for the big stage, nurtured by the south-west

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

TALL ORDER: Henry Walsh, who has links to Cobden, is considered an AFL draft contender. Picture: Getty Images

Sons of Hampden league guns in AFL draft

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

HIGH HOPES: Too Close the Sun will race at Ascot this weekend. Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos

Too Close The Sun needs career-best effort: trainer

Tim Auld

Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Pacific Suites resident Justin Weng was told several days after signing a lease that the hotel would be used for COVID-19 quarantine, almost a week after the decision had been made. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERJustin's perfect rental turned out to be a hotel used for quarantine

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Former COVID patient likely cause of virus fragments in Colac, says DHHS

FREEFormer COVID patient likely cause of virus fragments in Colac, says DHHS

Kyra Gillespie, Tom O'Callaghan

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

The Booletin and Beyond: December 4

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: December 4

The Booletin and Beyond: December 4

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: December 4

The Booletin and Beyond: November 27

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: November 27

The Booletin and Beyond: November 27

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: November 27

T&T: Credit where credit is due after massive investment in hospital

T&T: Credit where credit is due after massive investment in hospital

T&T: Credit where credit is due after massive investment in hospital

T&T: Credit where credit is due after massive investment in hospital

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Explore Travel

Australia is mostly open internally, so now's the time to head out on your next adventure. Picture: Shutterstock

Travel advice: the latest on border closures

Explore Travel

A weekend getaway in beautiful Hobart is just what the doctor ordered.

Whitsunday sailing, cut-price Darwin: this week's best travel deals

Explore Travel

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Alex Rees is taking part in a community art exhibition at Realise Enterprises Art Gallery, located at Tasty Plate in Warrnambool. Picture: Anthony Brady

WHAT'S ONMarkets galore, beach clean-ups and art exhibitions to fill the weekend

Kimberley Price

ARTISTS: Ricky Taylor and Ebony Stevens are taking part in a community art exhibition at Realise Enterprises Art Gallery, located at Tasty Plate in Warrnambool. Picture: Anthony Brady

Behind the Mask showcases creative pursuits within lockdown

Kimberley Price

GREEN LIGHT: Kerry Lee and Dianne Brown are excited to bring back the Christmas Markets at the Civic Green for the 21st year after getting the green light from Business Victoria amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Anthony Brady

Christmas and Summer Night Markets given the go-ahead

Kimberley Price

$3m for south-west road upgrades

$3m for south-west road upgrades

Kimberley Price

FIRST UP: Koroit's Strahan Robinson on debut during the division two game against Allansford-Panmure Gold onSaturday at Jack Keane Oval. Picture: Anthony Brady

Wins keep coming for in-form Saints line-up

AT THE CREASE: Port Fairy's Kaden Wilson will resume on 12 not out when the under 15s game continues on Friday night. Picture: Mark Witte

Double test ahead as Pirates hunt victory

Anthony Brady

$3m for south-west road upgrades

$3m for south-west road upgrades

MATE: Koroit's Linda Baulch in 1980.

Way back in the day looking back at decades gone

Anthony Brady

NO GO: While this was one of the floats that lit up the streets of Port Fairy last New Year's Eve, the picture for this year will be much different, with the parade not to happen. Picture: Anthony Brady

Town to cope with influx as caravan parks open up

Anthony Brady

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Stand-up paddle boarding on the Moyne River. Photos courtesy of Great Ocean Road Tourism.

Port Fairy (and surrounds) summer checklist

Special Publication

Warrnambool's best picnic spots | Out & About summer 2020/21

Warrnambool's best picnic spots | Out & About summer 2020/21

Special publication

Highly sought-after quality townhouse close to foreshore reserve

Highly sought-after quality townhouse close to foreshore reserve

Highly sought-after quality townhouse close to foreshore reserve

Highly sought-after quality townhouse close to foreshore reserve

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

Creative and joyful spaces make the perfect home for downsizers.

Creative and joyful spaces make the perfect home for downsizers.

Dawn Rasmussen

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

STAYING POSITVE: Gnotuk's Mike and Dawn Waite are grateful to stay at Ba-Lee Lodge units near a Geelong hospital while Mike receives chemotherapy treatment. Both have had types of cancer in recent years.

Couple finds a place to stay positive during treatment

Jackson Graham

Severe weather warning issued, Warrnambool a danger spot

Severe weather warning issued, Warrnambool a danger spot

Andrew Thomson

Show of $161,200 support for south-west

Show of $161,200 support for south-west

STAYING POSITVE: Gnotuk's Mike and Dawn Waite are grateful to stay at Ba-Lee Lodge units near a Geelong hospital while Mike receives chemotherapy treatment. Both have had types of cancer in recent years.

Couple finds a place to stay positive during treatment

Blackout: Warrnambool businessman Steve Crichton was left relying on a generator after Powercor cut electricity supply to his shop on Saturday morning while scaffolding was put up at Koala childcare. Picture: Anthony Brady.

UPDATEDBusinesses shocked after the plug pulled - UPDATED

Andrew Thomson

ACHIEVEMENT: Warrnambool Girl Guides' Anastasia Rea and Linda Holmes after Anastasia received a Queen's Guide Award, the first in 20 years at the club. Picture: Vanessa Rea

Tradition continues: Girl Guide takes out city's first top award in decades

Jackson Graham

Coleambally pilot Steve Burgess spotted a meteor during a pre-dawn flight from Griffith on Friday. PHOTO: File

Is there a meteor sitting in your paddock?

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T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

T&T: Saleyards on the agenda of this week's episode

Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

BIG IMPACT: Brierly's Mark Murphy took a wicket and made 49 runs against Dennington. Picture: Mark Witte

Murphy brothers put on twenty20 show

Alex Rees is taking part in a community art exhibition at Realise Enterprises Art Gallery, located at Tasty Plate in Warrnambool. Picture: Anthony Brady

WHAT'S ONMarkets galore, beach clean-ups and art exhibitions to fill the weekend

Kimberley Price

SPECIAL GUEST: Russells Creek skipper Matthew Petherick is the first guest on Cow Corner.

WATCHCow Corner: Special guests, Twenty20 cricket and best recruit

Nick Ansell

SAFE HANDS: Woodford's Reese Jansen taking on the role as Eels' wicket-keeper during a Warrnambool and District Cricket Association under 14 match on Wednesday. Picture: Anthony Brady

Gallery: Midweek wickets, runs and tons of fun

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

LET ME TAKE A SELFIE: Matthew McConaughey takes a snap with Batlow Hotel owners Matt and Linda Rudd. Picture: Supplied

Matthew McConaughey lends star power to publicans

Annie Lewis

Letters to the Editor: 'Council camping plan slammed'

Letters to the Editor: 'Council camping plan slammed'

Letters: 'Cash for trains mostly from federal government'

Letters: 'Cash for trains mostly from federal government'

Letters: 'Let us feed the ducks'

Letters: 'Let us feed the ducks'

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Coleambally pilot Steve Burgess spotted a meteor during a pre-dawn flight from Griffith on Friday. PHOTO: File

Is there a meteor sitting in your paddock?

1hr ago

Heidi Strbak has had her new sentence for the manslaughter of her four-year-old son suspended.

Convicted Qld child killer to walk free

2hrs ago

A Toyota HiLux. Photo: Shutterstock

Thousands of Toyota HiLux utes to be recalled

WIDE OPEN ROAD: Lake Macquarie City Council confirmed on Friday that the Hunter Joint Planning Panel had approved Costco's Cockle Creek plan.

First regional NSW Costco gets approval

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Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan is trusting experts to make the right calls on Fraser Island.

Water bombers slow Fraser Island bushfire

Aaron Bunch

An inmate who escaped a prison near Bathurst on Friday is being hunted by NSW police.

Escaped inmate on the run near Bathurst

Tiffanie Turnbull

KEEP ON TRUCKING: The road transport sector is gearing up for major growth despite an aging workforce and a shortage of drivers.

Want to drive a big truck? There's a driver shortage looming

Vernon Graham

A Sydney quarantine hotel cleaner is likely to have contracted COVID-19 at work.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

IMPACT: Joshua Maunder from Bellenden Ker, Queensland completed a UTAS horticulture masterclass in 2019 and this year received a coveted Nuffield Scholarship.

Tassie course packing national skills punch

The Total Livestock Genetics facility at Camperdown will house the Genetics Australia bull management, semen management and semen collection and production services.

New hub in SW Vic for dairy genetics

DEMAND: South Gippslanders were among the big buyers at Sale on Thursday. File photo.

Cows and calves sell to $3000 at Sale

Bryce Eishold

Perennial nasturtiums just keep on giving - you can eat the leaves, flower and tubers. Pictures: Hannah Moloney and Shutterstock.

The treasures of perennial nasturtiums

Hannah Moloney

A fruit picking robot named Clive (this is not a picture of Clive) is getting to work this year. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONRobots may be the answer to backpacker fruit-picker shortage

Mathew Dickerson

The Australian retirement income system languishes in the government too-hard basket. Picture: Shutterstock.

Retirement income systems languish in the too-hard basket

Noel Whittaker