The Standard
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
'Process flaw' blamed for Reid Oval $125k 'overspend'
Warrnambool City Council insists Reid Oval redevelopment project did come in under budget but the 'overspend; was extra works that were not part of the original project.
Katrina Lovell
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Man flown to hospital after house fire
Katrina Lovell
Art gallery site back on the agenda for council?
Katrina Lovell
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Will the old art gallery site be back on the agenda for the Warrnambool City Council?
Future of once-controversial sculpture to 'be determined'
Madeleine McNeil and Katrina Lovell
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Artist Ewen Coates with Three Pillars of Instant Gratification on Koroit Street in 2010. It has been removed due to deterioration and safety concerns.
Reptile rumble: Watch as lizard fights snake on an Aussie verandah
Anna Houlahan
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A still image from footage showing the two reptiles facing off. Picture by Richard McLellan.
Watch as crime gang is dismantled after meth lab found in bushland
Anna Houlahan
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Police raiding a Queensland property to dismantle a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking syndicate. Picture by Queensland Police
Lehrmann launches defamation action against media
Maeve Bannister
Bruce Lehrmann has denied allegations he raped a fellow Liberal staffer in Parliament House. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Camperdown, Koroit residents falling behind in mortgage payments
Monique Patterson
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Warrnambool financial adviser James Kelly.
Man in late 70s found guilty of historic child sex offences
Jessica Howard
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'High-risk' thief who stole $300k of property back in custody charged with alleged burglaries
Jessica Howard
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Violent man admits to offending against former partner
Jessica Howard
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$3m step to make CBD footpaths safer
Katrina Lovell
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Mayor Debbie Arnott and acting CEO David Leahy on Banyan Street where footpath works are under way. Picture by Anthony Brady
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WATCH: A lifetime of love for piano accompanist
Lillian Altman
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Merle Wines sitting at the Mozart Hall Yamaha piano. Picture by Anthony Brady
Man who assaulted woman at plaza fails to overturn conviction
Jessica Howard
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Bells Garden Centre rings in a new era
Warrnambool's Bells Garden Centre is under new ownership with Adam and Laura Main purchasing the business. They're pictured with children Sadie, 12, Billy, 10, and Poppy, 8. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
Madeleine McNeil
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Hampden players learn from AFL reigning premiers
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Warrnambool's Ethan Boyd, Mitch Bidmade and Reggie Mast immerse themselves in Geelong training. Picture by Anthony Brady
Under the Auld Pump: Footy's journeyman
Kevin Fulton now lives in Queensland but had a long football career in south-west Victoria. Picture supplied
Tim Auld
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Boom south-west quick in line for Victorian debut
Nick Creely
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Rising south-west star Milly Illingworth is a strong chance to make her Victorian debut this week. Picture by Getty Images
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Flag hero thrives on Warrnambool community spirit
Nick Creely
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Geelong superstar Tom Hawkins fronts the media at Reid Oval in Warrnambool. Picture by Anthony Brady
New surface rolling out at athletics track
Katrina Lovell
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Peter Carlton with a team of workers from the United States and France are meticulously resurfacing Warrnambool's athletics track. Picture by Katrina Lovell
'It's no good being the classic champion if you're then off the pace'
Classic champion Brock Hallett is aiming for more success in the Australian sprintcar title. Picture by Sean McKenna
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Final-round ladder shuffle as team jumps into top-four
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
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Timboon Maroon's Pam Dwyer lines up her shot at City Memorial on Tuesday during a top-of-the-table clash.
Motorist dies in hospital after single-car crash
Jessica Howard
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Indigenous elder faces court charged with more child sex offences
Jessica Howard
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Locky Eccles ahead of his 1000th game as an umpire in 2017. He is now facing more child sex offences.
Callous thieves steal $6000 e-bike aged pensioner saved for six years to buy
Monique Patterson
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Lexton's Chris Mahon is disappointed his $6000 e-bike was stolen while he was holidaying at Surfside Holiday Park in Warrnambool.

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Under the Auld Pump: Footy's journeyman
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Hampden players learn from AFL reigning premiers
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'It's no good being the classic champion if you're then off the pace'
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Nick Creely
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Geelong superstar Tom Hawkins fronts the media at Reid Oval in Warrnambool. Picture by Anthony Brady
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Minister for Housing and Homelessness Julie Collins. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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"Palm Springs" - the ultimate entertainer | House of the Week
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Sweet dreams on a sustainable mattress
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Homemakers are looking for comfort and style as well as sustainability when choosing a new mattress. Picture Shutterstock.
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Musician Don Cowling with 15 Minutes of Fame organiser Carol McDonald and MC Russ Goodear. The fundraising event is celebrating its 10th year with a show on Friday. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
Lillian Altman
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Rare bottles, items on show at annual event
Lillian Altman
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Lillian Altman
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Sherri Symons, Corey Firth and Fuzzy Khanyari with Jamal Hasell's vintage Chevrolet. The car will be on show at Classics on the Hill on Sunday. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
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Lillian Altman
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Allansford's Premier Speedway Club celebrates its South West Conveyancing 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic with three days of racing. Picture by Sean McKenna
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Lillian Altman
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The south-west is celebrating Australia Day with citizenship and awards ceremonies, and an Indigenous reflection event.
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Anthony Brady
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Nation's top dogs ready to round-up in Koroit
Anthony Brady
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A sheepdogs keeping a close eye on his sheep during las year's Koroit Sheepdog Trials. Action for the 2023 event starts today.
Iconic event enjoys a successful summer of fun
Anthony Brady
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There was a big turn-out for the Moyneyana Festival's New Year's Eve parade. Picture: Sean McKenna
Lions art show ready to roar back to life
Anthony Brady
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Port Fairy Lions Club member Keith Gibson is ready for the art show. Picture by Anthony Brady
Mills Cottage hosts historic exhibition
Anthony Brady
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Port Fairy branch of the National Trust Victoria member Heather Wood. Picture by Anthony Brady
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Review
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A still image from footage showing the two reptiles facing off. Picture by Richard McLellan.
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