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Damage to a fence at Port Fairy.

Teens warned over damage to town fence, agree to pay for repair

Jackson Graham

Tower Hill: The lookout where the tragic incident took place on Friday afternoon. Picture: Morgan Hancock

UPDATEDEmergency services say Tower Hill death a tragedy

Kyra Gillespie

HONOURED: Pontings Mitre 10 co-owner John Ponting with operations manager Kat Ross after winning store of the year for Victorian and Tasmanian medium-format stores. Picture: Morgan Hancock

City store nails its service, wins award

Jackson Graham

The skid marks on Staffords Road Allansford go for 170 metres.

Police praise public's role in arrest of alleged hoon driver

Kyra Gillespie

Former Corangamite mayor Chris O'Connor: Warrnambool saleyards a potential financial black hole.

EXCLUSIVEFormer mayor warns Warrnambool saleyards a financial 'black hole'

Andrew Thomson

Bumper numbers: The crowd at the Warrnambool livestock exchange during a sale on November 27. Picture: Anthony Brady

SUBSCRIBERWarrnambool saleyards jump into Australia's top 10

Andrew Thomson

The child was driving a red 110cc Holden CFR trailbike, like this one pictured (not the actual bike).

Child caught driving dirt bike on main road aged 11

Kyra Gillespie

Off-duty cop steps in to stop driver at .232

SUBSCRIBEROff-duty cop steps in to stop driver at .232

Andrew Thomson

Rob's long drive to retirement

'What the future is': Minister visits project coming to life

Stroke survivor's inspiring drive to help others

Less council meetings, all in one town

Damage to a fence at Port Fairy.

Teens warned over damage to town fence, agree to pay for repair

John Northey at the Derrinallum Hotel as part of the Corangamite Hay Bale Trail. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hay bale art brings smiles to regional towns affected by pandemic

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

HOME SWEET HOME: Rukshan Weerasinghe (top), Jason Perera (middle left), Shaluka Silva (middle right), Tharanga Fernando (bottom) and Shiv Kumara (right) are plying their trade in the WDCA.

IN DEPTHHow Sri Lankans are making a mark on Warrnambool cricket, 30 years on

The big dance: Mortlake skipper Todd Robertson and Pomborneit captain Grant Place are all set for the twenty20 grand final on Sunday. Pictures: Mark Witte

Pursuit of glory: Cats, Bulls to face-off in twenty20 grand final

YEEHAW: Lauren and Sam McDowall got dressed up for a previous Warrnambool Oktoberfest. Picture: Morgan Hancock

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Fill in your weekend across the south-west

Seahawks fall as players, fans return to The ARC for basketball

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Teens warned over damage to town fence, agree to pay for repair

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Future uncertain for regional workers as Target stores close

19:00PM

Meerkats secure victory in match marred by poor weather

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UPDATEDCity Gold makes statement as pennant's pointy end approaches

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City store nails its service, wins award

12:30PM

Taking notes: Warrnambool Seahawks coach James Mitchell says his side needs to lift its work-rate in round three. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Seahawks fall as players, fans return to The ARC for basketball

2hrs ago

Important innings: Wangoom's Chris Arthur made 39 against Grassmere on Saturday at Wangoom Recreation Reserve. Picture: Mark Witte

Meerkats secure victory in match marred by poor weather

Eyes on game: Warrnambool Gold's Michael Steel during his side's clash with City Gold on Saturday at City Memorial. Pictures: Morgan Hancock

UPDATEDCity Gold makes statement as pennant's pointy end approaches

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Young guns: Essendon Bowls Club's Alana Flapper, 17, and Melton Bowls Club's Lily Dodd, 14. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Smashing the stigma: Teenagers say bowls is for all ages

Brian Allen

GOOD TOUCH: Allansford-Panmure's Daniel Meade plays a defensive shot. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Gators to debut another youngster in maiden two-day clash

Nick Ansell

The big dance: Mortlake skipper Todd Robertson and Pomborneit captain Grant Place are all set for the twenty20 grand final on Sunday. Pictures: Mark Witte

Pursuit of glory: Cats, Bulls to face-off in twenty20 grand final

Brian Allen

HOME SWEET HOME: Rukshan Weerasinghe (top), Jason Perera (middle left), Shaluka Silva (middle right), Tharanga Fernando (bottom) and Shiv Kumara (right) are plying their trade in the WDCA.

IN DEPTHHow Sri Lankans are making a mark on Warrnambool cricket, 30 years on

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

Janine Graham

Government MP Craig Kelly said making children wear masks was akin to abuse. Picture: Getty

MP's COVID misinformation overshadowing govt's vaccine progress

Sally Whyte

When complex concepts deserve more than just cheap talk

DIGESTWhen complex concepts deserve more than just cheap talk

Janine Graham

New council happenings highlight T&T

New council happenings highlight T&T

New council happenings highlight T&T

New council happenings highlight T&T

The Booletin and Beyond: December 11

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: December 11

The Booletin and Beyond: December 11

FREEThe Booletin and Beyond: December 11

Australia Day awards - questions asked

Australia Day awards - questions asked

Australia Day awards - questions asked

Australia Day awards - questions asked

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

Visitors go for a dip at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory..

Advance Australia there: where to spend January 26

Andrea Bell

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

Explore Travel

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YEEHAW: Lauren and Sam McDowall got dressed up for a previous Warrnambool Oktoberfest. Picture: Morgan Hancock

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Fill in your weekend across the south-west

Kimberley Price

CHEERS: Jantoberfest organiser Jordan Thulborn is getting ready for the event at Raffetys Tavern. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Oktoberfest like you've never experienced before

Kimberley Price

FUN: The Belfast Aquatic Centre has brought in a new water playground, which Angus Mackenzie, 5, Piper Lawrance, 9, and Lewis Mackenzie, 8 enjoyed. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Inflatable fun a hit with the children

Kimberley Price

MEETING CHANGE: The public gallery at a council meeting in Mortlake in 2019. Picture: Anthony Brady

Less council meetings, all in one town

Jackson Graham

FUN: The Belfast Aquatic Centre has brought in a new water playground, which Angus Mackenzie, 5, Piper Lawrance, 9, and Lewis Mackenzie, 8 enjoyed. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Inflatable fun a hit with the children

Kimberley Price

YOUNG DAYS: Frank with his brother Kevin at their family home in Southern Cross.

Farewell to Legend

Anthony Brady

MEETING CHANGE: The public gallery at a council meeting in Mortlake in 2019. Picture: Anthony Brady

Less council meetings, all in one town

GOOD FORM: Port Fairy's Jason Perera. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Depth a key strength in promising season

Nick Ansell

BONUS: Koroit Lions Club president Jill French and her club members will benefit from a screening of the karate Kid in Koroit this weekend.

Big screen set to light up Victoria Park

Anthony Brady

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Real Estate View this Summer is out now. Photo: Glenn Wilson.

Real Estate View this Summer

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Stand-up paddle boarding on the Moyne River. Photos courtesy of Great Ocean Road Tourism.

Port Fairy (and surrounds) summer checklist

Special Publication

Warrnambool's best picnic spots | Out & About summer 2020/21

Warrnambool's best picnic spots | Out & About summer 2020/21

Special publication

Three-storey family living that is central to the sea and city

Three-storey family living that is central to the sea and city

Three-storey family living that is central to the sea and city

Three-storey family living that is central to the sea and city

A perfect lifestyle escape with potential for future development

A perfect lifestyle escape with potential for future development

A perfect lifestyle escape with potential for future development

A perfect lifestyle escape with potential for future development

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

New council happenings highlight T&T

New council happenings highlight T&T

Warm ahead: Looking north up Warrnambool's Kepler Street at 7.30am. The city is expecting a top of 36 degrees today.

Hot across the south-west with tops in the mid 30s

Andrew Thomson

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

Jane Freebury

LIGHT END: Sean Waterson, Kirkstall, sold steers including this pen of 22 at 324kg that made 518c/kg or $1678.

Warrnambool weaners to 536c/kg in another strong sale

Alastair Dowie

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

T&T return from their break to discuss the week

HOME SWEET HOME: Rukshan Weerasinghe (top), Jason Perera (middle left), Shaluka Silva (middle right), Tharanga Fernando (bottom) and Shiv Kumara (right) are plying their trade in the WDCA.

IN DEPTHHow Sri Lankans are making a mark on Warrnambool cricket, 30 years on

Future: What's in the city's saleyards for ratepayers, asks Chris O'Connor.

Letters: 'What's in it for ratepayers?'

Letters to the Editor: 'Keep Port Fairy the world's most liveable community'

Letters to the Editor: 'Keep Port Fairy the world's most liveable community'

Letters to the Editor: 'No harbour funding a great disappointment'

Letters to the Editor: 'No harbour funding a great disappointment'

Rachael Houlihan

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

The NSW premier has hinted at possible changes to mask and other rules, if testing numbers lift.

New Sydney virus case sparks hotspot alert

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced residents of his state can return from Brisbane.

Case detected on second Aust Open flight

2hrs ago

Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast hinterland and the Sunshine Coast are on alert for possible storms

Heavy rain, hail in southeast Qld storms

LIFE CHANGES: Noel Eagleton with his wife of 48 years, Mary, and dog Arnie. Mr Eagleton was profiled in the Mercury in 2002, as part of a Heart Week awareness feature (right). Pictures: Robert Peet

Twenty years on from a heart transplant, Noel is pumped he's still here

Some guests who transferred from Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor are almost finished quarantine.

Qld confident about hotel virus outbreak

Kim Dung and Carl Robinson share a laugh over their photo in the book The Bite of the Lotus. Photo: Sylvia Liber

The quiet American returns to the South Coast

John Hanscombe

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Jasper Lindell

The Australian government plans to charter 20 further flights to bring citizens overseas back home.

More charter flights to bring Aussies home

Andi Yu and Luke Costin

SAY CHEESE: Kaye Courtney and Glen Bisognin of Bass River Dairy produce a range of specialty cheeses and milk, which is supplied to the local area.

Demand for local dairy

Rebecca Nadge

THRILLED: Kevin and Libby Heggen, Binginwarri, sold a 114 steers including 21 at 340kg for 558c/kg or $1900 a head.

Steers north of 550c/kg at Leongatha

Rebecca Nadge

LIGHT END: Sean Waterson, Kirstall, sold steers including this pen of 22 at 324kg that made 518c/kg or $1678.

Warrnambool weaners to 536c/kg

Alastair Dowie

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain