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END OF AN ERA: Workers emerge from a meeting after Fonterra announced that it will shut down its Dennington base in November. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Takeover bid for Dennington factory unlikely, company says

Monique Patterson

ALL OVER: Workers emerge from Thursday's meeting where their entitlements were discussed. Picture: Morgan Hancock. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Union calls for job promises, staff given packages

Monique Patterson and Jackson Graham
1hr ago

A sad day: Worker Damien Noonan is sad that he will lose a number of friendships as Fonterra announced that it will shut down it's Dennington base in November. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'Like a family': Fonterra workers shattered by factory closure

Kyra Gillespie
1hr ago

History lost: Tom Bertrand points to a photo of the Dennington General Store, which was standing before the Dennington Fonterra factory was built. Fonterra announced that it will shut down it's Dennington base in November. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'Everyone's been hurting for a while': Fonterra factory closure hits business hard

Kyra Gillespie
1hr ago

End of an era: the loss of the Fonterra factory in Dennington will be felt in the community for a long time to come.

Dennington loses another icon in massive blow to the community

Katrina Lovell
2hrs ago

SURPRISED: Wannon MP Dan Tehan says he is surprised by Fonterra's announcement that it will close its Dennington Factory. He is pictured with former Agriculture Minister David Littleproud in Camperdown last year.

Factory shut down caught federal MP 'by surprise'

Jackson Graham
1hr ago

CHANGING TIMES: Member for South West Roma Britnell says the Dennington factory 'has been at the beating heart of the community for decades'. Picture: Rob Gunstone

MPs say workers will be supported ahead of factory closing

Rachael Houlihan

LONG TIME SUPPORTERS: Illowa's Norm McCosker (right) with brother Billy stand in front of a wagonette, identical to the cart the pair's parents used to transport milk in cans to the Dennington factory. Picture: Rachael Houlihan

Farmer 'shattered' after 100-year history with Dennington factory ends

Rachael Houlihan
1hr ago

Farmer Power say Fonterra factory closure will have flow on effects for region

UDV says forthcoming dairy plan will give voice to farmers

Council says it will discuss future of factory site when 'time is right'

'It's a sad day for Dennington'

END OF AN ERA: Workers emerge from a meeting after Fonterra announced that it will shut down its Dennington base in November. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Takeover bid for Dennington factory unlikely, company says

Photos of woman smoking ice found on accused drug trafficker's phone

Photos of woman smoking ice found on accused drug trafficker's phone

1hr ago

BACK AGAIN: Victoria's best junior lifesavers will travel to Warrnambool for the state championships in 2020 and 2021. Picture: Morgan Hancock

State championships set for return to Warrnambool

40m ago

Back in action: Warrnambool export Kathryn Ross picked up two gold medals in the women's single scull at the 2019 FISA International Para-rowing Regatta, held in Gavirate, Italy, from May 17 to 19. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Warrnambool rowing export back on international stage

1hr ago

The big time: Nathan Sobey, here playing for the Warrnambool Seahawks in 2018, has been selected in a 17-strong Australian Boomers squad set take on Canada and the USA on home turf in August. Picture: Morgan Hancock .

Sobey picked in Boomers squad for four-game Australian series

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?

1hr ago

State championships set for return to Warrnambool

40m ago

Photos of woman smoking ice found on accused drug trafficker's phone

1hr ago

Union calls for job promises, staff given packages

1hr ago

'Everyone's been hurting for a while': Fonterra factory closure hits business hard

1hr ago

Farmer 'shattered' after 100-year history with Dennington factory ends

1hr ago

'Like a family': Fonterra workers shattered by factory closure

1hr ago

BACK AGAIN: Victoria's best junior lifesavers will travel to Warrnambool for the state championships in 2020 and 2021. Picture: Morgan Hancock

State championships set for return to Warrnambool

40m ago

Back in action: Warrnambool export Kathryn Ross picked up two gold medals in the women's single scull at the 2019 FISA International Para-rowing Regatta, held in Gavirate, Italy, from May 17 to 19. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Warrnambool rowing export back on international stage

1hr ago

The big time: Nathan Sobey, here playing for the Warrnambool Seahawks in 2018, has been selected in a 17-strong Australian Boomers squad set take on Canada and the USA on home turf in August. Picture: Morgan Hancock .

Sobey picked in Boomers squad for four-game Australian series

Our boy: Noah Dowie, 4, with dad Jet and mum Kristy are hoping to travel to the US to attend a specialist Diamond Blackfan Anaemia camp. Picture: Christine Ansorge

'Goals for Goals' round dedicated to raising money for Noah Dowie

Ready to rumble: Elaine Fitzgerald, Doug Stewart and Judy Stewart are looking forward to next week's croquet golf tournament. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Warrnambool Croquet Club gears up for inaugural tournament

Gus McCubbing

BEAUTIES: Gerard Smith with some nice gummies ... Giggles and his mate Brett got four nice shark and spied a heap of tuna on their way down the coast. Send your pics, along with a few details, to fishing@richardsonmarine.com.au

Just one fin after another: Sharks being targeted offshore

The next step: South Warrnambool's Liam Herbert is one of several GWV Rebels players selected in the initial Victoria Country squad. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Rebels boost their draft chances with Vic Country selection

Sean Hardeman & Gus McCubbing

More needed: Hampden league coach says more can be done to celebrate the AFL Victoria Community Championships. Picture: Adam Trafford

Brisbane Lions legend not done with interleague yet

Gus McCubbing

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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
1hr ago

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

Aria competition a 'launching pad'

Rob Gunstone

Ivory Bride owner Kayla Retallack and Warrnambool Bridal Expo organiser Jes Griffey look at some of the dress options that will be on display. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Brides take a chance to 'find your own style'

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
1hr ago

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

1hr ago

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

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

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

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

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

Afternoon Delight: 97 year old Mona Swinton has been volunteering with community radio station 3WAY FM since it was founded in 1984. Picture: Rob Gunstone

'We can all do our bit': A big week to celebrate the work of volunteers

Rob Gunstone

Old Collegians wing attack Rebecca Kavanagh controls the ball. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Netball snapshot: Bomber's new gigs, Warriors keen to keep up run

CAPTURED: Kim Miller managed to record a meteor on Tuesday night. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Meteor lights up sky over south-west

GREAT: Denise Richards has been volunteering at multiple organisations in Warrnambool. She finds it a good way to meet new people. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Volunteers say city is a great place to help out

Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

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

Maritime Safety attempting to salvage yacht at Lake Gillear

Monique Patterson

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

'There's all these things living out there that we know very little about': South-west a beachcomber's paradise

Jackson Graham

SMASHED: Braxnholme-Wallacedale teenager Sam Lambevski ... suffered fractures to the left and right side of his jaw from the on-field attack.

Parolee who broke teen's jaw during football match says he acted in self-defence

Jessica Howard

Afternoon Delight: 97 year old Mona Swinton has been volunteering with community radio station 3WAY FM since it was founded in 1984. Picture: Rob Gunstone

'We can all do our bit': A big week to celebrate the work of volunteers

Rob Gunstone

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

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

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Rough: Much-needed road funding is a priority for the federal election. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Letters: 'It's time we thought a bit differently and voted 1 Wannon'

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

Annastacia Palaszczuk has denied interfering in approval processes for the Adani coal mine

Union warns Qld over 'emboldened' Adani

8m ago

Dairy company Fonterra will close its western Victorian factory, shedding nearly 100 jobs.

Nearly 100 jobs to go in Vic dairy closure

40m ago

Scott Morrison is visiting disaster-hit areas of Queensland on his first trip since the election.

Morrison visits north Queensland

43m ago

Casey Goldner has been given a suspended jail sentence over the ill-treatment of a dog.

Suspended sentence over emaciated dog

47m ago

Mark Dower's body was found stuffed in a surfboard bag in Wollongong.

NSW man jailed over 'body in board bag'

Hannah Higgins
52m ago

Older Australians in Canberra have been given the opportunity to get around on a driverless shuttle.

Older community tries driverless shuttle

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

Racehorse owner Damion Flower has faced court charged with importing cocaine.

Racehorse owner accused of drug smuggling

Roje Adaimy
1hr ago

John Setka is expected to plead guilty to two charges over an incident at a Melbourne home.

Union boss to plead guilty to Xmas crimes

1hr ago

CLOSING: Fonterra Austalia's managing director Rene Dedoncker said the Dennington factory was under-utilised and the unfortunate reality was, the site was not viable in a low-milk pool environment.

Drought, declining milk pool to blame for factory closure, says Fonterra

Monique Patterson and Andrew Miller

PENALTY: A Swan Hill stone fruit grower has been penalised for deliberately underpaying two pickers.

Swan Hill fruit grower hit with big fine

TOP LAMBS: Dean lamb finisher Andy Maher with his draft of 42-kilogram lambs that made equal top price of $300 a head at Ballarat on Tuesday.

Lamb finisher a master at his trade

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
40m ago

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

NOBLE GRAPE: Considered one of the six noble varieties that grows around the world, Chardonnay expresses itself perfectly in many different climates.

It's International Chardonnay Day (yes, really)

Linda Lambrechts

If you are planning to travel cashless, make sure you always have a back-up card.

Hints for travelling without cash

Noel Whittaker

Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

Geraldine Cardozo