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Pictures of dope plants on window sill leads to police raid

SUBSCRIBERPictures of dope plants on window sill leads to police raid

Andrew Thomson
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Water Police being called in to coordinate search for missing man

UPDATEDWater Police being called in to coordinate search for missing man

Jessica Howard and Andrew Thomson

New plans for $13m solar farms to create 100 jobs

New plans for $13m solar farms to create 100 jobs

Katrina Lovell

An early count of votes for Moyne Shire candidates as of Wednesday October 28 at 5pm posted on the electoral offices window in Koroit.

Voters given sneak peek of election tally, VEC says numbers 'should not be displayed'

Jackson Graham, Katrina Lovell

FRUSTRATING: Warrnambool's Matthew Cameron and Abbey-Louise Clarke were forced to postpone their wedding this year due to the coronavirus restrictions. Picture: Anthony Brady

Wedding woes: Couple frustrated with lack of restriction changes

Jessica Howard

James Pinder. Picture: TARA COSOLETO

V/Line boss fired after anti-corruption hearings

Elspeth Kernebone

Man accused of burglary at old Pentridge Prison site

UPDATEDMan accused of burglary at old Pentridge Prison site

Andrew Thomson and Jessica Howard

LEADER: Mortlake's Shona McGuigan was the first qualified plumber from her training institute and has won Victorian Apprentice of the Year.

Shona's heart was set on being a plumber, now she's Victoria's Apprentice of the Year

Jackson Graham

Controversial pontoon looks set to return home after flood

Book sale will reinvigorate Rotary's fund-raising efforts

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

SUBSCRIBERPizza thief caught on stolen bike, now heading to court

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Pictures of dope plants on window sill leads to police raid

SUBSCRIBERPictures of dope plants on window sill leads to police raid

22m ago

Strong team: Sofia Arvidsson (trainer), Laura Lewis (owner), Pink Galahs, Caleb Lewis (owner) and Mattie Craven (trainer, driver). Picture: Morgan Hancock

Trotter's chance to make it five in a row in big-money race

FUND-RAISER: Rotary Club of Warrnambool member Rachel Furnell is ready for the weekend's book sale. Picture: Anthony Brady

Book sale will reinvigorate Rotary's fund-raising efforts

The Standard's new cricket show is live.

WATCHCow Corner: The Standard unveils brand new cricket show

The Commentary Box: A fast building rivalry

Dorothy Mathieson, Merlyn Mathieson, Jill Cronin and Shirley Duffiled at the Nirranda Show n October 1957.

Rewinding to discover life in another time

Brian Burke: On the Ball | End of a season that was weird right to the end

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SUBSCRIBERPictures of dope plants on window sill leads to police raid

22m ago

SUBSCRIBERPizza thief caught on stolen bike, now heading to court

1hr ago

UPDATEDWater Police being called in to coordinate search for missing man

20:00PM

Bias on Bowls | WDBD's best sides are good to go

18:00PM

Trotter's chance to make it five in a row in big-money race

17:30PM

SWEET SUCCESS: Last year's Warrnambool Gold premiership side is ready to roll this season. Picture: Anthony Brady

Bias on Bowls | WDBD's best sides are good to go

Strong team: Sofia Arvidsson (trainer), Laura Lewis (owner), Pink Galahs, Caleb Lewis (owner) and Mattie Craven (trainer, driver). Picture: Morgan Hancock

Trotter's chance to make it five in a row in big-money race

First prize: Warrnambool's Tony Zordan with the precision rifle he won for coming first in the Warrnambool Rifle Club's Rimfire competition. Picture: Brian Allen

Warrnambool Rifle Club striving to build its membership

Nestles coach Alex Strauch. Picture: Mark Witte

Recruiting key topic on new weekly cricket show

The Commentary Box: A fast building rivalry

The Standard's new cricket show is live.

WATCHCow Corner: The Standard unveils brand new cricket show

Nick Ansell

All set: Riley Ontronen, 14, is well prepared for this summer's triathlon season. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Triathlete eager to take on longer races

Brian Allen

ONTO NEXT YEAR: Hugh McCluggage, Jeremy Cameron, Easton Wood and Rowan Marshall will look to season 2021. Pictures: Getty Images, Adam Trafford, Morgan Hancock

South-west AFL players review: Another season done and dusted

Sean Hardeman

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Claire Briant with cavoodle Arlo at the ACT Companion Dog Club. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Health Department secretary Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government in more vaccine talks, under pressure to release more detail

Sally Whyte

Optimistic: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes at the Killarney Triathlon earlier this year. He believes the club is in for another big summer despite the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Anthony Brady

LISTENTriathlon club kicks off season with virtual duathlon

Optimistic: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes at the Killarney Triathlon earlier this year. He believes the club is in for another big summer despite the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Anthony Brady

LISTENTriathlon club kicks off season with virtual duathlon

The Main Break: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes

FREEThe Main Break: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes

The Main Break: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes

FREEThe Main Break: Warrnambool Tri Club president Ian Barnes

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond: October 16

FREEPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond: October 16

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond: October 16

FREEPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond: October 16

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

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NEW DIRECTION: Port Fairy Superheroes at the 2019 Moyneyana Festival New Year's Eve parade in Port Fairy. Picture: Anthony Brady

SUBSCRIBERMoyneyana Festival welcomes digital events as 'usual' parade uncertain

Kimberley Price

TUNE: Cassettes For Kids performing at Thunder Point for Mind-Sets. Picture: James Kol Photography

Events connecting people throughout mental health month

Kimberley Price

FESTIVAL: JAN-toberfest organiser Jordan Thulborn is excited for what his event can bring amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures: Morgan Hancock

Beer festival returns with new flavour

Kimberley Price

ON BOARD: New Port Fairy and District Community Bank manager Andrew Long will bring lots of experience to the role when he arrives in town next week.

Banking on community to keep on advancing

Anthony Brady

Koroit Lions Club Op Shop manager Marg Everard. Picture: Anthony Brady

Happy trading days make a return for Lions club

Anthony Brady

FIRST PLACE: Koroit's Bailen McDonald was happy after he won a toddler show in October 1998.

Going way back in the day to track history

Anthony Brady

ON BOARD: New Port Fairy and District Community Bank manager Andrew Long will bring lots of experience to the role when he arrives in town next week.

Banking on community to keep on advancing

SHOP ON: Sackville Street Port Fairy during the height of the pandemic lock-down. Moyne Shire is encouraging people to shop local now restrictions have eased. Pictured: Picture: Morgan Hancock

Call for local support for local businesses

Anthony Brady

QUIET: Port Fairy Youth Hostel owner Kadir Zehir has had a difficult 2020 with accommodation numbers down. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Strange days of pandemic has businesses in a spin

Anthony Brady

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

Endless possibilities with river and ocean views | House of the Week

Endless possibilities with river and ocean views | House of the Week

Endless possibilities with river and ocean views | House of the Week

Endless possibilities with river and ocean views | House of the Week

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

House of the Week | Grand homestead with plenty of room

House of the Week | Grand homestead with plenty of room

House of the Week

On the Land | Country home with room to move

On the Land | Country home with room to move

On the Land

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

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

Gone: The section of a concrete walkway that collapsed during a Warrnambool sale on Wednesday last week.

SUBSCRIBERAuthority orders inspection after concrete walkway collapse

Andrew Thomson

Safe and sound: A Victoria Police air wing helicopter was involved in a rescue near Nelson on Saturday morning.

SUBSCRIBERLost local hiker winched to safety by police air wing

Andrew Thomson

Creative passion: John Wiseman with one of his Elephant images. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

John Wiseman's transition from world of finance to a globally recognised photographer

Greg Ellis

Gone: The section of a concrete walkway that collapsed during a Warrnambool sale on Wednesday last week.

SUBSCRIBERAuthority orders inspection after concrete walkway collapse

BACK AGAIN: Auldy and Thomo.

T&T: Council voting closing, here's the late mail from the boys

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

HONOUR: Launceston physician George Razay is among 17 Tasmanians nominated for Australian of the Year. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Watch Tasmania's 2021 Aussie of the Year ceremony

1hr ago

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

Nestles coach Alex Strauch. Picture: Mark Witte

Recruiting key topic on new weekly cricket show

The Standard's new cricket show is live.

WATCHCow Corner: The Standard unveils brand new cricket show

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

Kimberley Price

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Shana Morgan

COMEBACK: Child In Reverse is Kate Miller-Heidke's first pop album since 2014 after spending several years working in the opera and musical theatre world.

Kate Miller-Heidke finds pop magic in collaboration

Josh Leeson

The ribbon was cut by Neil McLeod with the help from the Beamish Street Kindergarten children at the opening of the nature-based play space at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. Pictures: Anthony Brady

Nature delights children at newly opened play space

Kimberley Price

Letters to the Editor: 'Virus does not discriminate'

Letters to the Editor: 'Virus does not discriminate'

Letters to the Editor: 'Council did not knock back funding'

Letters to the Editor: 'Council did not knock back funding'

2020 Warrnambool City Council Election flyers.

Letters: 'Think carefully about your votes and preferences and make up own minds'

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Mathias Cormann says he's leaving parliament "at peace" after entering the Senate in 2007.

No regrets: Mathias Cormann quits politics

13m ago

The prime minister has told French President Emmanuel Macron Australia stands with France.

Morrison condemns 'cowardly' French attack

40m ago

Construction has begun on Amazon's new Melbourne warehouse at Ravenhall, west of Melbourne.

Amazon to expand Melbourne operations

34m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Australia Post chief's position is not up to him.

Post boss position up to board: Morrison

45m ago

Michael Draper with the 2.7m tiger shark he caught on an 80-pound braid line.

What a whopper: Fisherman hooks 320kg tiger shark

Daniela Cooper
49m ago

NSW has been lashed by wet and windy weather all week, and the conditions are forecast to continue.

More storms forecast for NSW coastline

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

Premier Daniel Andrews has encouraged Victorians to dob in people flouting COVIDSafe rules.

Vic has no virus deaths, four new cases

1hr ago

IPI chair Kevin Rudd has accepted the resignation of the group's CEO and president.

Rudd think tank CEO resigns over Epstein

1hr ago

RESIGNED: Former Murray-Darling Basin Inspector-General Mick Keelty has stepped down from the position, which will be effectively abolished, after just a year.

Basin's 'tough cop' resigns after a year and three investigations

Jamieson Murphy
13m ago

MOO-VING FORWARD: Ashgrove Cheese chief executive Richard Bennett on the site of the old visitor centre, which will make way for a new $2 million project. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

Ashgrove's $2m expansion

Caitlin Jarvis
1hr ago

SCholar: Lucy Collins from Dixie, has received a Nuffield Scholarship supported by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation tp study animal welfare programs in Australia and overseas.

Scholar aims for ethical dairy path

2hrs ago

Artists impression of Robotiz3ds ARRES model (Autonomous Road Repair System). Picture: Robotiz3d.

Autonomous pothole-fixing vehicle coming to streets soon

Mathew Dickerson
1hr ago

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

Noel Whittaker
2hrs ago

BALANCE: Daily exercise is great for improving your health and well-being, but too much may cause some problems. Picture: Shutterstock.

No need to overdo your exercise

Dr Adam Castricum
2hrs ago