The Standard
Wednesday, 6 July
Number of Warrnambool residents 'sleeping rough' on the rise
NOWHERE TO GO: A growing number of people are 'sleeping rough' due to a lack of affordable housing.
Monique Patterson • 1hr ago
City waste proposal tips residents over the edge
IN DEMAND: Cleanaway's Koroit Street facility has applied for permission to become a 24-hour operation, but some residents say they won't be happy with the noise, smell, or environmental impacts. Picture: Morgan Hancock
Jessica Greenan
Region's roads 'shocking' says departing Nationals deputy leader
Monique Patterson
CONCERNING: Steph Ryan and Roma Britnell look at the Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road with truck driver Peter Shiell.
Trailers, bikes and car stolen in rural burglary
Jessica Howard
Portland police station.
NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country
Jim Kellar
Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week
NSW flood and storm risk shifts north
Jack Gramenz and Maureen Dettre • 13m ago
Properties in Windsor have been inundated by floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River.
Digest
Banks serve up higher rates, Kyrgios court case nets headlines
Kayla Osborne • 21m ago
Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Young artists tackle 'big topics' and celebrate culture and language
Madeleine McNeil • 1hr ago
Artists: Florence Collins Kindergarten team leader Amber McFadyn and children Sophie O'Keeffe, 4, Evie Colgate, 5, Aurora Chamers-Simpson, 5, Deja, Brigham, 4, at the Indigenous art and language exhibition at the Lighthouse Theatre. Picture: Madeleine McNeil
New NAIDOC Week event encourages all residents to get active
Brauer College Kakay Academy members Lucy Sanderson, Hayley Hadfield, Charlotte Geier, Topsea Vanlaws and Charley Cesta-Incani have helped organise a community event. Picture: Anthony Brady
Madeleine McNeil
Council votes to allocate $23,000 to Garvoc hub
Monique Patterson
COMMUNITY HUB: Garvoc's Adam Bellman and MP Gayle Tierney at the newly built facility.
WATCH: A snippet of Tower Hill's NAIDOC Week school holiday program
RAPPER: Rylie Featherby performed at Tower Hill on Tuesday under the name Hundo Milli.
Lillian Altman
Cricketer 'excited' by Indoor World Cup selection
Nick Creely
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Casterton's Alyssa Humphries has been selected in Australia's Under 22 Female Indoor Cricket team for the World Cup. Picture: Chris Thomas
Traffic light broken, two cars damaged after crash at busy intersection
Jessica Howard
A traffic light is on the ground after a two-car crash at a Warrnambool intersection. Picture: Jessica Howard
South-west shivers through coldest day of the year so far
Jessica Howard
Moyne allocates $97,000 to shire events
ENDORSED: Moyne Shire councillors have allocated funding for three sheepdog events.
Monique Patterson
Clothing recycling hubs 'not perfect' but program given a reprieve
Madeleine McNeil
Not on: WDEA Works will continue its clothing recycling hubs into the new financial year after the public cleaned up its act. The not-for-profit organisation issued a warning in May that the bins were under review after WDEA had to pay almost $20,000 in the past 12 months to get rid of illegally dumped waste. This is just one example of the items people have dumped at the clothing recycling hubs.
Marathon runner overcomes injury
Dedicated: John Hulin is back running marathons around the world after recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident. Picture: Supplied
Tim Auld
Portland residents to hold rally after rates rise
Monique Patterson
Hospital project approved despite parking shortfall
Katrina Lovell
FULL STEAM AHEAD: Warrnambool hospital's new laundry centre has been given the green light by the city council.
Moyne Shire Council's overall direction rating lower, survey shows
Monique Patterson
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Moyne Shire councillors including mayor Ian Smith and Karen Foster are keen to implement changes in areas identified as needing improvement in a survey.
Exclusive
Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra
Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Blake Foden
Port Fairy site ripe for redevelopment sells to investor
Madeleine McNeil
Prime land: The property, at 98 -100 Sackville Street, features a historic two bedroom cottage on a 1430-square-metre site. It's believed to have sold for close to $2 million.
What's on
Dance competition returns to Warrnambool with more than 500 to hit the stage
DANCE: Adjudicators judging dancers at the Warrnambool Eisteddfod at the Lighthouse Theatre. Picture: Anthony Brady
Lillian Altman
South-west farmers celebrate rainfall
Monique Patterson
WET AND COLD: Farmers are celebrating a good amount of rainfall in June.
Barrister says accused arsonist had no motive to burn down house
Jessica Howard

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Wong open to meeting with China at G20
Andrew Brown and Paul Osborne • 11m ago
Foreign Minister Penny Wong remains open to talks with China on the sidelines of the G20 meeting.
NSW flood and storm risk shifts north
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Properties in Windsor have been inundated by floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River.

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Sport
Aust, US sports bodies call for Russia ban
The Russian embassy says a ban on Russia and Belarus teams will be contrary to the Olympic spirit.
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Bloom lands crucial new development role
Nick Creely • 2hrs ago
NEW ROLE: Allansford-Panmure's Jacob Bloom is the WDCA's new junior director of coaching. Picture: Morgan Hancock
Demons looking to fix their slow starts, says coach
Matt Hughes • 2hrs ago
VALUABLE: Timboon Demons are hopeful Holly Castledine will return against Dennington. Picture: Anthony Brady
Roosters ready and raring for finals clash, says Marshall
FINALS TIME: South Warrnambool's Tara-Lee Boyce kicks the ball against Tyrendarra earlier this season. Picture: Justine McCullagh-Beasy
Nick Creely
Cricketer 'excited' by Indoor World Cup selection
Nick Creely
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Casterton's Alyssa Humphries has been selected in Australia's Under 22 Female Indoor Cricket team for the World Cup. Picture: Chris Thomas
Koroit talent shines again for Vic Country
Matt Hughes
RISING TALENT: Finn O'Sullivan in his senior debut for Koroit in round 11. Picture: Morgan Hancock
New WDCA general manager eager to push growth of sport
Meg Saultry
EXCITED: Nick Ansell has taken on the role of general manager for the Warrnambool Disitrct Cricket Assocation. Picture: Anthony Brady
Young Saints push for finals and top tier finish
Meg Saultry
RISING THE RANKS: Mia Mills has cemented herself in Koroit's open grade squad this season. Picture: Morgan Hancock
National
Daniel Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after crashing while being three times over the limit.
Greta Stonehouse
World reacts to Kyrgios bombshell court date
The Canberra Times article on Nick Kyrgios was picked up by news organisations the world over.
Custody death brings great shame: coroner
Nick Brown • 33m ago
Kevin Bugmy died after 36 years in prison for murder he committed when he was 20.
Stressed property managers hit breaking point, 20pc quit industry
Ted Howes • 51m ago
HELPING HAND: Real Estate Institute of NSW chief executive officer Tim McKibben says property managers deserved a national day being called to recognise their contribution to helping struggling families. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE
Tasmania police sorry for abuse failings
Ethan James • 1hr ago
Police chief Darren Hine has apologised for child sexual abuse investigation failings.
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Show-stopping Port Fairy Folk Festival marks music's return
High note: Port Fairy Folk Festival director Justin Rudge celebrates a successful event. Picture: Kyra Gillespie
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Port Fairy Folk Festival 'the start' of Ash Grunwald's career
Kyra Gillespie
Blues: Ash Grunwald will bring six guitars and a woodskin drum to his sets at the 2022 Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Emma Donovan on strong women in music
Kyra Gillespie
Emma Donovan will be bringing her funk-soul outfit The Putbacks to the 2022 Port Fairy Folk Festival.
What's On
What's on
Dance competition returns to Warrnambool with more than 500 to hit the stage
DANCE: Adjudicators judging dancers at the Warrnambool Eisteddfod at the Lighthouse Theatre. Picture: Anthony Brady
Lillian Altman
What's on
What's on: Awards and opening ceremony lead the way to NAIDOC Week
Lillian Altman
What's on
WATCH: Behind the scenes of gallery residency showcasing insight into Dandrogyny's world
Lillian Altman
ART: Pictured: Daniel Newell (aka Dandrogyny) at Warrnambool Art Gallery for the CHUNKY MOVE X WAG: Artist in Residence Program. Picture: Morgan Hancock
What's on
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under stars to perform in the south-west
Lillian Altman
DRAG: Art Simone and Etcetera Etcetera are bringing their national tour As Seen On TV to Hamilton Performing Arts Centre on Sunday as part of a national tour.
What's on
What's on: Scottish festival leads a weekend of art, culture, music and storytelling
Lillian Altman
SCOTTISH: Highline dancing returns to Camperdown for the Robert Burns Scottish Festival, alongside live music, workshops, children's story time, festival choir and shortbread judging. Picture: Morgan Hancock
Moyne Gazette
Joining forces to help produce swap to thrive
ALL SMILES FOR A PRODUCTIVE DAY: Cassie Carroll from the Koroit Community Produce and Plant Swap. Picture: Anthony Brady
Anthony Brady
Reward comes for hard-working CFA volunteers
Anthony Brady
John Keane has been awarded CFA Life membership.
Hospital pleads with visitors to keep masks on as COVID-19 spreads
Anthony Brady
Mask up: South West Healthcare CEO Craig Fraser and nurses Erin Howman, Judy Wilde, Rachel Dobson, Lydia Richardson and Emma Baulch. Picture: Anthony Brady
Rail trail trials bringing improvement to the surface
Anthony Brady
NEW LOOK: One of the sections of the trial of a new surface taking place on the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail. Picture: Anthony Brady
Men urged to take care of important health business
Anthony Brady
GOOD HEALTH: Pelvic Health, Continence and Maternity Physiotherapist at South West Healthcare Bridie Ontronen, with a cast model of the pelvic floor. Picture: Anthony Brady
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Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering
Young people to have voices heard after generation-defining pandemic
Kyra Gillespie
The Youth Affairs Council Victoria is bringing together young people to connect, build skills and lead action in the future. Picture: Thomas Feng
Right support can create bright future
HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.
Photos and Video
Attempted turtle rescue ends in heartache
TEAMWORK: Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club, Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service and Melbourne Zoo worked together to bring an injured turtle to shore.
Lillian Altman • 1hr ago
Review
Pixaresque animation lacks depth
Ron Cerabona
There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto
$1000 flood recovery payments on offer to those hit by floods
Hannah Neale • 1hr ago
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet with SES volunteers in Richmond on Wednesday. Picture: AAP
'Perfect storm': new housing data reveals regional areas in strife
Neve Brissenden
CRISIS: New data reveals the majority of regional areas have less than one per cent of rental vacancies. Picture: FILE
WATCH: A snippet of Tower Hill's NAIDOC Week school holiday program
Lillian Altman
RAPPER: Rylie Featherby performed at Tower Hill on Tuesday under the name Hundo Milli.
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The United States of despair
Steve Evans
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Territory rights' time has come
David Pocock
Samuel Whitsed, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, backs the proposed bill to overturn a ban on the ACT's right to legislate on voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Karleen Minney
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FARM DEATH: Worksafe Victoria are investigating a truck unloading incident that resulted in the death of a man on a property at Cowwarr yesterday.
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If we want effective innovation, it's time for us to get back in the paddock
John Harvey, Managing Director, Agrifutures Australia
AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey believes it's time to get out and meet people in order to innovate.
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Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes
Dr Anne Quain
Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.
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