The Standard
Thursday, 1 December 2022
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Police seeking public assistance for information on crash
TWO people have been transported to Warrnambool base hospital following a single vehicle rollover in Wangoom on Wednesday afternoon.
Lillian Altman
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Residents urge court to keep partner of murdered crime figure out of their community
Jessica Howard
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Hospital project to create 200 jobs, builder chips in for sporting club
Katrina Lovell
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Hansen Yuncken's Stephen Keen and Garry Sheppard with Dennington president Anthony Dowd, netballers (back) Zalhi Brookes, Ruby Wright, Amber Dowd, (front) Lily Vickery, Indy Vickery, and committee member Brad Rantall. Picture by Anthony Brady
DJ to get club goers Wiggle-ing
Lillian Altman
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Original red The Wiggles member Murray Cook is bringing his DJ skills to Seanchai Irish Pub's Level One for a one-hour set on Friday night.
Eastern brown snake takes up residency in woman's house for three weeks
Wally the eastern brown snake in Lindy Downing's kitchen at Goolwa, South Australia. Picture by Lindy Downing.
'Abuse of power': Scott Morrison censured in parliament
Dan Jervis-Bardy, Doug Dingwall
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been censured. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Pilot trapped as helicopter crashes into house roof
Cassandra Morgan
Screenshot from the video.
Vic Election
Polwarth MP runs for Liberal leader
Ben Silvester
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Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is putting his hand up for Liberal leader, saying he has a point of difference from his city-based opponents. Picture by Anthony Brady
Festive tree farm growing a new Christmas tradition
Laura and Gavin Prentice have been growing hundreds of Christmas trees that are now for sale at their Woodford property. Picture by Anthony Brady
Katrina Lovell
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'We were elated': AFL draftee pride of Port Fairy after realising childhood dream
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Toby McMullin, pictured playing for Vic Country earlier this year, is now an AFL footballer after joining GWS Giants. Picture by Getty Images
Wetter than average spring for city
South-west residents experienced a wetter than usual November.
Monique Patterson
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Child loss support program a regional first
Madeleine McNeil
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South West Healthcare nurse and midwife Hannah Millard is the newly-appointed perinatal bereavement project co-ordinator to help support south-west families experiencing perinatal, infant or child loss. It is a regional Victorian first. Picture by Anthony Brady
Port Fairy river property on market for more than $4m
Madeleine McNeil
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New oncology clinic eases travel burden
Jessica Greenan
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A new oncology clinic has opened at South West Healthcare's Camperdown hospital.
'Once the transfer is complete there's no getting the money back': Police swamped with scam cases
South-west residents are reporting being scammed in alarming numbers.
Andrew Thomson
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Unique event promises Christmas carols with a sprinkling of Irish spirit
Madeleine McNeil
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Koroit's Ruby McKenna will perform at Carols at the Stage on Sunday. Ruby, 17, is the Koroit Irish Festival 2022 Danny Boy champion and has been described as having a "really bright future".
New players on club wish list, says new Demons president
Mick Hunt has returned to the role of president at the Warrnambool and District league club. Picture by Anthony Brady
Nick Creely
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South-west dairy farmers' board challenge falls short
Carlene Dowie
Australian Dairy Farmers president Rick Gladigau, Mount Torrens, SA, was re-elected for a second term on Thursday.
Olympic runner eyes south-west Gifts
Meg Saultry
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Olympic runner Ellie Beer is bound for the Warrnambool and Terang Gifts this weekend. Picture by Getty Images
Ageing population, housing threaten shire's prosperity
Jessica Greenan
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Demographer Simon Kuestenmacher will present his findings on Corangamite Shire in Port Campbell next week.
First-time skipper bullish about Vic Country's chances
Steph Townsend says it was an honour to learn she would captain Victoria Country at the Australian Country Cricket Championships.
Meg Saultry
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He played a Hampden game this year, now he's an AFL footballer
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Toby McMullin is now an AFL player. Picture by Getty Images
Momentum builds for key worker housing project
The design phase is due to begin on Corangamite Shire Council's Unlocking Housing project in Timboon and Simpson.
Jessica Greenan
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Huge local interest at Warrnambool store sale
Philippe Perez
John and Peter Anscombe, Woodburn, Woolsthorpe, sold 32 Angus steers, 319kg, for 602c/kg or $1920 and 22 Angus heifers, 263kg, for 528c/kg or $1388.
Terrified woman escapes in random passing car
Jessica Howard
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Victorian Election
Political veterans explain South West Coast result
Vic Election
Roma Britnell won the South West Coast election at a canter, surprising candidates and experts alike. The Standard asked two former electoral opponents for their take on what happened. Picture by Sean McKenna
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Vic Election
Polwarth MP runs for Liberal leader
Ben Silvester
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Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is putting his hand up for Liberal leader, saying he has a point of difference from his city-based opponents. Picture by Anthony Brady
Vic Election
Race for fifth upper house seat tightens
William Huynh
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Legalise Cannabis' Andrew Dowling, left, and the Greens' Sarah Mansfield, right, are in a tight race for an upper house seat in the Western Victoria region.
National
Watch as cockatoo pelts laneway with pot plants
The sulphur-crested cockatoo showing a bright shock of yellow feathers. File picture.
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See the moment a massive fire engulfs 1500 cars in a scrap yard
Ellie Mitchell
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Over 15 fire trucks attended the blaze at a car scarp yard in Trenayr, north of Grafton, in New South Wales. Picture supplied.
Kardashian and Ye settle divorce
Ye and Kim Kardashian will have joint custody and neither will pay the other spousal support. (AP PHOTO)
'Greg Norman has to go': Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods has fired a broadside at LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. (AP PHOTO)
Scientists to restore tropical seagrass
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Seagrass beds are critical ecosystems but scientists warn they are under increasing pressure. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Sport
'We were elated': AFL draftee pride of Port Fairy after realising childhood dream
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Toby McMullin, pictured playing for Vic Country earlier this year, is now an AFL footballer after joining GWS Giants. Picture by Getty Images
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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New players on club wish list, says new Demons president
Nick Creely
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Mick Hunt has returned to the role of president at the Warrnambool and District league club. Picture by Anthony Brady
Behind the Stumps: Pair makes memories
Nick Creely
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Russells Creek father-son Noah Baulch-Corrin and Les Corrin were dominant with ball in hand in division four. Picture by Anthony Brady
Olympic runner eyes south-west Gifts
Olympic runner Ellie Beer is bound for the Warrnambool and Terang Gifts this weekend. Picture by Getty Images
Meg Saultry
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First-time skipper bullish about Vic Country's chances
Meg Saultry
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Steph Townsend says it was an honour to learn she would captain Victoria Country at the Australian Country Cricket Championships.
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Mother-daughter duo up for brumby challenge
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Asha Loughnan, 12, with Dawn and Carly Loughnan with Pirate at their Timboon property. Picture by Sean McKenna
He played a Hampden game this year, now he's an AFL footballer
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Toby McMullin is now an AFL player. Picture by Getty Images
Photos
Bowler thrilled to be back 'amongst it' following season on sideline
Meg Saultry
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Karen Burgess is enjoying her return to the bowling greens following a knee reconstruction last season. Picture by Meg Saultry
PropertyReal Estate View
As good as new... just move straight in | House of the Week
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As a whole or in lots | On the Land
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Mill House boasts unique opportunity | House of the Week
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What's On
DJ to get club goers Wiggle-ing
Original red The Wiggles member Murray Cook is bringing his DJ skills to Seanchai Irish Pub's Level One for a one-hour set on Friday night.
Lillian Altman
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What's on
WHAT'S ON: Jericho Cup returns with special guest fast bowler Dennis Lillee
Lillian Altman
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The Jericho Cup will be held at Warrnambool Racecourse on Sunday. An array of events will support the race meeting from Friday onwards.
Updated
Award-winning singer-songwriter delights fans in Warrnambool
Lillian Altman
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Pop idol Guy Sebastian sings to a packed-out Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool. Picture by Anthony Brady
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Foodies heaven at Timboon festival
Lillian Altman
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Berry World's Heather Nicholls is hosting this year's Timboon Artisan Festival, which will showcase the region's food artisans and producers. Picture by Anthony Brady
A diverse range of acts announced in Folkie's third line-up
Lillian Altman
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The third line-up for the 2023 Port Fairy Folk Festival has been announced. Picture by Anthony Brady
Moyne Gazette
Former councillor keen to pass on experience
Jill Parker. Picture by Anthony Brady
Anthony Brady
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Ready to serve last drinks and say farewell to famous hotel
Anthony Brady
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Wendy Murley is preparing to say goodbye to Mickey Bourke's Koroit Hotel, a place she has called home for the past 22 years. Picture by Anthony Brady
Tasty event ready to burst back into flavour
Anthony Brady
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The Port Fairy Strawberry Fete is making a welcome return.
Town to get on their bike to stage a big welcome
Anthony Brady
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Riders setting up camp in Port Fairy during the 2019 Great Victorian Bike Ride. The ride will land in Koroit on Saturday.
Koroit gets new community leader to continue progress
Anthony Brady
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New Koroit and District Progress Association president Renee Lane. Picture by Anthony Brady
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A tour from the east coast to west coast of Australia
Let yourself be captivated by cityscapes, the rugged outback and the beautiful coastline of Australia's wide brown land. Picture Shutterstock
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Breast awareness is important for everyone
Emma Brown
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George Lawrence-Brown with his McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Catherine Peter. Picture supplied
Addressing the one in five patient care gap
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New research commissioned by the McGrath Foundation reveals that one in five people in Australia experiencing breast cancer will miss out on the vital support of a dedicated breast care nurse this year. Picture supplied
Find your way to show 'Pink is the Colour'
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From left to right, McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director, Tracy Bevan, Narrabri's Dr Karen Kirkby and Bella Armstrong. Picture supplied
A shining light through tough times
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Breast cancer patient Emily Quinlan with her McGrath Breast Care Nurse Joylene Fletcher. Picture supplied
Community
Executive team quits key health body
Updated
Flashback to July 2019. The then new Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative chief executive officer Ashley Couzens alongside board chairman Locky Eccles. They are now no longer involved in the co-op. Picture: Morgan Hancock
Andrew Thomson
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Scamwatch: Planning on doing your Christmas shopping online? Don't fall victim to a scam
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More delays expected in Warrnambool emergency department
Andrew Thomson
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Photos and Video
Inland delivers Adalita's finest moment
Review
Inland is Adalita's third solo album and first new material in nine years.
Josh Leeson
Review
Pixaresque animation lacks depth
Ron Cerabona
There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto
Chasing Australia's best burger bar? You'll have to go to NSW
Glen Humphries
His Boy Elroy has been named as the Best Burger Bar in the country at a national awards ceremony on Tuesday night. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Pilot trapped as helicopter crashes into house roof
Cassandra Morgan
Screenshot from the video.
Analysis
The Coalition, bar Bridget Archer, just OK'd Morrison's secret portfolio power grab
Karen Barlow
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Liberal MPs congratulate Scott Morrison after censure speech. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Comment
Menstrual leave is complicated but necessary
Real Australia
More than 830,000 people suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life. Picture by Shutterstock
Millie Costigan
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Opinion
Heavens above, we're exploring again
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas's view.
Opinion
Terror attacks: when what's probable becomes possible
Clive Williams
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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess on Monday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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The first celebrity royal? On the trail of Empress Elisabeth
Inside the Sisi Museum.
Michael Turtle
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Summer's here and we've got you covered with our ultimate Aussie beach guide
Amy Cooper
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Burleigh Beach on the Gold Coast. Picture: Getty Images
Two Ways to Go
New Zealand duel: which island is best?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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Milford Sound.
The walls have eyes at this Brisbane hotel
Hotel Review
Clockwise from main: The walls of Crystalbrook Vincent are lined with art; the view of the Story Bridge; a river room at the hotel; food and drinks at Fiume restaurant.
Mark Dapin
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Flights to this tropical paradise in Asia are dirt cheap. Here's why
Larissa Dubecki
El Nido on Palawan island. Picture: Unsplash/Cris Tagupa
Why now is the time to plan a trip to Bari in Italy
Everyone's talking about this taphouse in Melbourne right now
Amphlett House
Corals in the Great Barrier Reef have just spawned
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Polio crusaders set sights on NDIS
Post Polio Victoria vice president Peter Freckleton says all Australians should be concerned that people aged 65 and over can not access the NDIS. The organisation will co-host a workshop for people with post polio syndrome at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 22. Picture supplied
Rowan Cowley
The family will love this No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Tart
Beth Davis from Harris Farm Markets celebrates the beginning of mango season. Picture by Josh Woning
Telling the story of the storyteller
Thérèse Murray
Bryce and Christine Courtenay. Picture supplied
Stories fromStock & Land
Greens to push Labor to 'further and faster' on live export ban
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Jamieson Murphy
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Ross Lomagno's 1975 six-cylinder petrol International shows no signs of stopping
Bryce Eishold
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Ross Lomagno's father, John, bought the truck new in 1975 from a dealership in Leongatha.
Eastern Australian lamb, mutton prices tumble weeks out from Christmas
Leann Dax
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Jonah, 4, and Eli, 2, Poly, Wodonga, spent the day at Mount Pleasant, SA, while visiting their grandfather in Karoonda, SA.
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Race fans and sim racers have different priorities for displays
Sim racing or watching a race, we all want more screen area. Picture by Shutterstock
Sam Hollier
Need some Christmas gift ideas for your food and drink loving friends?
Karen Hardy
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Santa wants something more than milk and cookies this Christmas too. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Marshmallows and sweet potato? America, please explain these weird Thanksgiving foods
Amy Martin
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Sweet potato and marshmallow? It's not my cup of tea. Picture Shutterstock
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