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Aerial view of factory in 1936 showing the construction of new Egron milk dryers in the centre of the factory.

Coffee, Milo, condensed milk and 800 workers: The factory that built a town

Katrina Lovell

GREAT CASH COUP: Fisherman Rodney Blake, Warrnambool City Council mayor Tony Herbert, Steve Tippett and Peter at the boat ramp. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'Enclosed' harbour a step closer thanks to state cash splash

Rachael Houlihan

Holiday park damage bill doubles after tornado-like event

Holiday park damage bill doubles after tornado-like event

Jessica Howard

Expansion: The Cobden factory has undergone a number of upgrades since Fonterra took over in 2012.

'Why have a factory in a desert and try and get milk?': Anger as milk flows out of the south-west

Katrina Lovell

Hit hard: Dennington Cricket Club president Mick Howely said the factory's closure will be a blow not only to the workers and the farmers, but to community organisations who rely on the funding that Fonterra provides.

Community, sporting groups fear void left by Fonterra closure

Kyra Gillespie

Corangamite Shire Council mayor Neil Trotter.

Corangamite mayor says Cobden Fonterra 'lifeblood of the town'

Rachael Houlihan

The yacht washed up on rocks at Lake Gillear. Picture: Supplied

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Jackson Graham and Monique Patterson

Teen talent: Nancie Schipper is back with her new single When You Get Home and is celebrating with two single launch shows in Melbourne and her hometown of Warrnambool.

Homage to friendship in new single by Killarney singer-songwriter

Kyra Gillespie

New hub gives police faster access to forensic services

T&T: Look folks, pay attention this is serious

Motorist intercepted by police moments after buying drugs

Budj Bim close to World heritage listing, state gives $5million for tourism plan

Aerial view of factory in 1936 showing the construction of new Egron milk dryers in the centre of the factory.

Coffee, Milo, condensed milk and 800 workers: The factory that built a town

Paddle against Plastic volunteers collect over 100 kilograms of rubbish

Paddle against Plastic volunteers collect over 100 kilograms of rubbish

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MATES INTO FOES: Koroits Chris McLaren and North Warrnambool Eagles Adam Dowie gear up for their first coaching battle. Pictures: Morgan Hancock and Anthony Brady

Friendship on hold as coaching masterminds battle it out

Memory lane: Port Fairy's Jim Murray said his 1958 premiership teammate Kevin Cole, who died on Monday, was a character on and off the field. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Seagulls farewell former premiership player

BALANCE: Isaac Johnson prepares to disembark his boat during one of his six 250-metre runs he had to complete with his kayak across the 30-kilometre event.

Johnson siblings storm to the top of national podium

Brauer Amateur Dramatics is performing "When will I be famous" on Friday night. Picture: Morgan Hancock

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Hampden league round six | live coverage

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Paddle against Plastic volunteers collect over 100 kilograms of rubbish

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Ted's extraordinary life of love and miracles

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Drug for babies with SMA to cost $US2 mil

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WDFNL round eight | live coverage

WDFNL round eight | live coverage

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Hampden league round six | live coverage

Hampden league round six | live coverage

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Young Warriors: Old Collegians' midfielder Jacob Brooks, 17, and ruckman Connor Barby, 19, at training. Picture: Brian Allen

Warriors to focus on defence around stoppages

CHANGE OF PLANS: Hamilton coach Matt Dunn altered his side's training during the bye week. Picture: Morgan Hancock .

Opponents shake up their weekly routines ahead of clash

Memory lane: Port Fairy's Jim Murray said his 1958 premiership teammate Kevin Cole, who died on Monday, was a character on and off the field. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Seagulls farewell former premiership player

Gus McCubbing

All set: Hamilton Kangaroos Keely Burland, 13, and South Warrnambool's Mia Mills, 12, will represent the Hamdpen league in the under 13s competition at the Western Association Championships on Sunday. Picture: Brian Allen

Youngsters to bring interleague lessons to netball championships

Brian Allen

GOLDEN DAY: Noah Best shows off his state title medal after his win on Friday.

Port Fairy golfer storms to surprise state title victory

Sean Hardeman

BALANCE: Isaac Johnson prepares to disembark his boat during one of his six 250-metre runs he had to complete with his kayak across the 30-kilometre event.

Johnson siblings storm to the top of national podium

Sean Hardeman

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LACE LUX: Ivory Bride owner Kayla Retallack and Warrnambool Bridal Expo organiser Jess Griffey with one of the gowns that will be on display. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Expanded expo gives brides the chance to find their own style

Rob Gunstone

Brauer Amateur Dramatics is performing "When will I be famous" on Friday night. Picture: Morgan Hancock

What's on: How about a play to kick off your weekend?

Rob Gunstone

Melbourne opera singer Michelle McCarthy won the 2018 Warrnambool Eisteddfod Aria competition, and has gone on to .

Aria competition a 'launching pad'

Rob Gunstone

COLOURFUL: A busy Port Fairy town centre back in the summer of 1976. Our thanks to the Port Fairy Historical Society for this photograph.

Winding back the clock to Port Fairy's past

Anthony Brady

KEY ROLE: Port Fairy Community House support and finance officer Jo Campbell started as a volunteer with the organisation. She is now part of the operational staff. Picture: Anthony Brady

Volunteers shining bright in week of thanks

Anthony Brady

Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail has won funding. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Community shares in Koroit funding allocation

Anthony Brady

COLOURFUL: A busy Port Fairy town centre back in the summer of 1976. Our thanks to the Port Fairy Historical Society for this photograph.

Winding back the clock to Port Fairy's past

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Workman continue the task of building the new vessel for the Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service. The new boat is expected to arrive in town in September.

New vessel not far away from Port Fairy arrival

Anthony Brady

WINNER: Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club member Bob Beekhof, who was named the Male Club Person of the Year at the 2018-19 awards ceremony. Picture: Martina Murrihy

Club honours life savers at end of busy summer

Anthony Brady

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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On the Land

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

Limelight: Brauer College students Kieren Keane, Ashley Rogers, 16, and Ella Medley, 17, will take to the stage in 'When will I be famous'. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Students on their way to being famous

Rob Gunstone

City flu rates soar with 122 cases diagnosed

City flu rates soar with 122 cases diagnosed

Rachael Houlihan

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

Popcorn ready: Purnim movie night organisers Geoff Rollinson and David Ackerley get settled for the Saturday night screening. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Purnim is sweet country for a movie night

Rob Gunstone

Palliative Care Week: Dr Emma Greenwood and Community palliative care counsellor Nives show off the butterflies that can be placed on the trees. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'They still live on in our hearts and our memories': National campaign shines a light on palliative care

Kyra Gillespie

Paddle against Plastic volunteers collect over 100 kilograms of rubbish

Paddle against Plastic volunteers collect over 100 kilograms of rubbish

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Remarkable life: Edward 'Ted' Parker turned 100 on Monday. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Ted's extraordinary life of love and miracles

Young Warriors: Old Collegians' midfielder Jacob Brooks, 17, and ruckman Connor Barby, 19, at training. Picture: Brian Allen

Warriors to focus on defence around stoppages

The yacht washed up on rocks at Lake Gillear. Picture: Supplied

UPDATED
Authorities call off attempt to salvage yacht at Lake Gillear

GREAT CASH COUP: Fisherman Rodney Blake, Warrnambool City Council mayor Tony Herbert, Steve Tippett and Peter at the boat ramp. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'Enclosed' harbour a step closer thanks to state cash splash

Rachael Houlihan

T&T: Look folks, pay attention this is serious

T&T: Look folks, pay attention this is serious

Teen talent: Nancie Schipper is back with her new single When You Get Home and is celebrating with two single launch shows in Melbourne and her hometown of Warrnambool.

Homage to friendship in new single by Killarney singer-songwriter

Kyra Gillespie

Back in: Former Russells Creek coach Heath Moloney is back from Darwin this week and will line up for Creek on Saturday against Dennington. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Creek flowing more strongly as confidence grows at Mack Oval

Brian Allen

Letters: 'An increasing number of people are being forced to make agonising financial decisions'

Letters: 'An increasing number of people are being forced to make agonising financial decisions'

Letters: 'Climate change warning goes unnoticed in election battle'

Letters: 'Climate change warning goes unnoticed in election battle'

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Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

Bill Shorten is urging all Labor supporters to get behind the new party leadership team.

ALP's Neumann still has plenty to give

The Tasmanian seat of Bass is no longer on the AEC's too-close-to-call list.

Bass no longer on AEC 'in doubt' list

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will introduce new taxes to offset a fall in stamp duty revenue.

Property taxes to grow in Vic budget

Victoria's royal commission in the use of police informers has get an extra year to report findings.

More time for 'impossible' Lawyer X report

PM Scott Morrison will announce the post-election line-up of his team of ministers this weekend.

PM Morrison weighs ministry replacements

Paul Osborne

Adani will know by June 13 if Queensland's environment department will approve its plans.

Adani's upbeat but still has more hurdles

Liza Kappelle

Essendon man Bryner Menchavez has been missing for almost a month.

Concerns over Vic man missing for weeks

Christine McGinn

Samantha Farrer says she was shut down and her work was altered without her being consulted.

Inquest told investigator was shut down

Hannah Higgins

PROUD RECORD: Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Policy council president Leonard Vallance says the group has a strong record of success.

Livestock group looks for fresh members

Andrew Miller

RECORD: This pen of 56 second cross lambs weighing around 40-43 kilograms sold for a record $308 at Warracknabeal on Wednesday. Photos supplied.

Warracknabeal lambs set new record, but for how long?

Alastair Dowie

GOOD SALE: Roland Cameron, Athlone South, Penshurst, flanked by his agents Terry McMeel, LMB Linke, Hamilton, and Tony Graham, J&J Kelly, Warrnambool, at the Warrnambool store sale last Friday. Mr Cameron sold 32 Angus heifers weighing 338kg at 240c/kg or $811.

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Alastair Dowie

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down

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Try this: Scallop pot-sticker dumplings

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Jackson Graham