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‘No class action costs for Gazette fire victims’: lawyer

Rachael Houlihan

UPDATE: Trucks rollover, emergency services called out

Rebecca Riddle and Andrew Thomson

Maurice Billi

Can this man beat Dan? Labor selects Wannon candidate ahead of election

Rachael Houlihan

BIG ISSUE: Warrnambool City Council is calling on the state government to use cash from its sustainability fund to resolve the recycling crisis.

Council push for glass pick-up, call on state government to resolve recycling crisis

Rachael Houlihan

Boys charged again after causing damage at home

Andrew Thomson
47m ago

Distinctive: One of the coins stolen from a Warrnambool home.

Distinctive coins stolen, police want help to catch crooks

Andrew Thomson
1hr ago

Recreation reserve gets $500,000 funding through federal government

Andrew Thomson
1hr ago

Man who hit publican wins appeal against jail term

Jessica Howard

Cloudy day ahead, tops about 20 degrees

2hrs ago

Oil fight on the move

End of Woollies $1 milk ‘a good move’ for dairy farmers

Spontaneous fire prompts warning to property owners

‘No class action costs for Gazette fire victims’: lawyer

Big catch: Young Warrnambool angler Oska Wilson, 14, with the tuna he caught around one kilometer south of the Breakwater on Sunday, as schools of southern bluefin tuna chased bait fish close to shore. Picture: Supplied

‘It’s been really exciting’: Tuna run close to the coast

NEW HOME?: Warrnambool's bus interchange was temporarily moved from Koroit Street to Lava Street, but now they are considering making the move permanent.

Should Warrnambool’s bus interchange stay in Lava Street?

SHAPING UP: Leading trainer Eric Musgrove believes that 2019 will be a top year for jumps racing. Picture: Amy Paton

It’s business as usual for ex-Weir jumpers

EUROPE TRIP: Nathan Sobey is heading over to Europe to play in the French Pro A League. Picture: AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

36ers star jets off to Europe following NBL heartbreak

Photo: Rob Gunstone

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Gene therapy operation to save sight

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Boys charged again after causing damage at home

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Distinctive coins stolen, police want help to catch crooks

1hr ago

Recreation reserve gets $500,000 funding through federal government

1hr ago

Cloudy day ahead, tops about 20 degrees

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Oil fight on the move

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EUROPE TRIP: Nathan Sobey is heading over to Europe to play in the French Pro A League. Picture: AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

36ers star jets off to Europe following NBL heartbreak

CALL UP: Jaylen Brown will play for Basketball Victoria at the Kevin Coombs Cup.

Brown scores Vic team call up for illustrious tournament

Nick Butters scored 164 for the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association on Monday. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Eels all-rounder stars in tough country week defeat

Keep your eye on the ball: Susan Dawson tees off at the Marj Robinson Bowl on Monday. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Local pairs dominate day one of Marj Robinson Bowl

Call for input: Action Squash Club member Jason Bilson wants past and present squash players to attend a planning meeting.

Squash club plans for the future

Rob Gunstone

Marc Leishman hits his tee shot on the 14th hole at Riviera Country Club. Picture: AP Photo/Ryan Kang

Leishman secures another top finish at Genesis Open

Sean Hardeman

SHAPING UP: Leading trainer Eric Musgrove believes that 2019 will be a top year for jumps racing. Picture: Amy Paton

It’s business as usual for ex-Weir jumpers

Tim Auld | Inside Racing

ROUND OF APPLAUSE: Winner Nick White thanks the crowd gathered at the finish line. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Cycling classic’s successful return creates fresh ideas

Sean Hardeman

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Making waves: Fight for the Bight's Ben Druitt, Phuong-dung Hoang, Ymai Druitt, 5, Baz Law, Jemima McCoy, Joel Young, Jamie Hayden and Adam Bell are urging the community to attend a March 3 event. Picture: Rebecca Riddle

Oil fight on the move

Rebecca Riddle

Future driver: Warrnambool's Zeke Dumesny, 22 months, and his dad Jake were checking out the Formula One at the car display at the finish line of the Cycling Classic. Pictures: Rebecca Riddle

More than two wheels welcome at bike race

Rebecca Riddle

Community fun: Participants make their way across the Timboon trestle bridge during the 2018 Trestle 10 fun run. Picture: Graham Arkinstall

Community event up and running for another year on the rail trail

Rob Gunstone

Finish line: A huge crowd watches at the Duck Derby comes close to a finish at the favorite New Year's Day event. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Visitor enjoy the summer sun and fun

Rob Gunstone

Snagged: Port Fairy's Sheehan's Meats staff member Zac Arnott said the weather conditions in January were helping the unusually high demand for sausages. Picture: Rebecca Riddle.

700kg of snags a week means sun is shining on boom town

Rebecca Riddle

Tunes: Rhys Crimmins performed on the Fiddlers Green on Tuesday as part of the 2019 Moyneyana program. The talented musician returns to the south-west after releasing his album in March during the Folk Festival.

Fun-filled days on offer

Rebecca Riddle

Finish line: A huge crowd watches at the Duck Derby comes close to a finish at the favorite New Year's Day event. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Visitor enjoy the summer sun and fun

Top duck: Port Fairy's Margie Nunn and son Arthur Maj won $700 for having the first yellow duck across the line at Duck Derby on Tuesday. Pictures: Rob Gunstone

Lucky ducks swoop glory on the Moyne | Video | Photos

Rebecca Riddle

Moyneyana hopping into summer season

Rebecca Riddle

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

SIRES OF THE SEASON The autumn drop sale bulls on offer at Weeran Angus are displaying exceptional type, deep bodied, heavily muscled, structurally correct cattle with excellent temperament.

Top sire power at Weeran

FINE SPECIMEN: Barwidgee's Wendy and David Kelly work very hard to ensure they have a very even line-up of Angus yearling bulls at work.

Impressive line tick boxes

Domain summer edition 2019

A luxurious country home with over an acre to play with

House of the Week

Make this peaceful Small Haven your very own getaway

House of the Week

Recreation reserve gets $500,000 funding through federal government

Andrew Thomson
1hr ago

READY FOR A BUSY YEAR: Warrnambool City Council mayor Tony Herbert.

Big year ahead: City council's top projects and advocacy plans

Rachael Houlihan

Roll on: The tractor parade at the last day of the Sungold Field Days. Picture: Christine Ansorge

'Greatest field days ever' for optimistic farmers

Brian Allen

Recreation reserve gets $500,000 funding through federal government

1hr ago

One last time: Fr Bill van de Camp will hold the final mass at St John's Catholic Church in Orford on Sunday. Picture: Christine Ansorge

'Numbers aren't what they used to be': St John's Orford to hold final service

Brian Allen

Mark and Katrina Brightwell are selling their cafe to spend more time with children Jack, 11, Frankie, 8 and Mira, 6. Picture: Christine Ansorge.

Coffee hub selling bright future on Liebig Street

Rebecca Riddle

Marc Leishman hits his tee shot on the 14th hole at Riviera Country Club. Picture: AP Photo/Ryan Kang

Leishman secures another top finish at Genesis Open

ROUND OF APPLAUSE: Winner Nick White thanks the crowd gathered at the finish line. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Cycling classic’s successful return creates fresh ideas

Cook:Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott delighted crowds at The Fresh Market Warrnambool on Sunday, taking selfies and chatting with fans. Picture: Anthony Brady

Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott cooks up a storm in Warrnambool

HAPPY DAY: Camperdown to Warrnambool Veterans placegetters Oliver King (second), David Spence (winner) and Gary Blick (third) celebrate together. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Geelong cyclist’s hard work pays off with Veterans race victory

AS ONE: Women's placings Taryn Heather (second), Peta Mullens (winner) and Rebecca Wiasak (third) celebrate their wins. Picture: Christine Ansorge

Mullens shifts the spoils of victory onto her fellow finishers

Sean Hardeman

Solid innings: Mailors Flat bowler Chris Woodbridge finished with figures of 10/82 off 26.2 overs against Woolsthorpe on Saturday.

Doing it all himself: Chris Woodbridge takes 10-for

Gus McCubbing

Nick White celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic. Picture: Christine Ansorge

White completes perfect finish in Melbourne to Warrnambool

Sean Hardeman

A week of Greek-style politics, technical Neanderthals and Valentine's Day

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Letters: 'clubs producing their own records a step backwards for major league'

Letters to the Editor: Misinformation on mining exploration is ‘self-serving’ and ‘fearful’

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Letters – ‘we should be encouraging large scale investment in renewable energy in this region’

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

China has rejected claims Beijing was behind a cyber attack on the networks of federal parliament.

China rejects Australian hacking claims

1hr ago

Coles says it won't follow Woolworths and increase the cost of its milk range by 10c a litre.

Coles refuses to axe cut-price milk

1hr ago

The lewd comments made by the Young Liberals.

‘Complete disgrace’: Liberal Party women slam blokey culture

1hr ago

Tony Mokbel was attacked in Victoria's maximum security Barwon Prison by two other inmates.

Vic govt orders review of Mokbel attack

2hrs ago

Memorial: Susan Templeman MP (left), Mary Lyons-Buckett and John Leek at the cemetery where Mr Whirlpool is buried in an unmarked grave. Picture: Supplied

An unmarked grave, no headstone and he was our first VC recipient

Sarah Falson

Leading Age Services Australia will appear before the aged care royal commission on Tuesday.

Aged-care providers to appear at inquiry

Tim Dornin

Australia's border authorities have admitted making mistakes in relation to Hakeem al-Araibi.

Authorities admit mistakes over Hakeem

Daniel McCulloch

Victorian councils are scrambling to prevent recyclable waste being dumped in landfill.

Call to negotiate better waste contracts

Buyers Jim Brown and Malcolm Clark discuss the purchase of the second pen of the Oatlands sale bought at $136 a head.

Tassie rain promises bright autumn start

Murray Arnel

Production drops: United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Paul Mumford says the latest data from Dairy Austraia showing milk production down 22.6 per cent in northern Victoria were horrific.

Green shoots appear but crunch time still looms for dairy industry

Alastair Dowie

TRADE WAR: U.S. President Donald Trump, second right, and China's President Xi Jinping, second left, attend their bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina late last year.

Limited benefit to Australia from US-China tariff wars

Andrew Miller

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?

1hr ago

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

HealthShare
1hr ago

Coles says it won't follow Woolworths and increase the cost of its milk range by 10c a litre.

Coles refuses to axe cut-price milk

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago