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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

IMPORTANT WIN: South Rovers' Sandon Williams looks to shake off the Allansford pressure. Picture: Anthony Brady

"We moved it the best by foot for a while and tried to link up."

'Pleasing result': Lions find winning groove

A 100 year old paddlewheeler from the Murray River in Victoria is on its to its new home in Longreach. 

"This is not a move that has ever been attempted before in Australia."

100 year old paddlewheeler sets off on trip from Victoria to Queensland

WITNESSES SOUGHT: Security camera footage of criminal damage at a Warrnambool salon overnight has been released.

Police investigate criminal damage at Piercing and Hair by Georgia.

Security footage of criminal damage at Warrnambool salon released

ON THE GRID: Cosmos magazine's Matilda Handsley-Davis explains what is 'the grid' and how does it get electricity from its supply to your home? 

Cosmos Magazine explains how 'the grid' works.

How does electricity get from its source to your home?

Gerard Depardieu plays the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in Maigret. Picture: Palace Cinemas

Gerard Depardieu brings the weight of the world to the lead role in filmmaker Patrice Leconte's take on the classic French detective

The real crime? That this could be the first and last time we see Depardieu play Maigret

Gerard Depardieu in a scene from 'Maigret'. Picture: Supplied

Maigret as famous a character in his fictional home country as Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in ours.

A subtle take on a towering icon

Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

Some 18,000 teachers and support staff across 540 Catholic diocesan schools went on strike.

Catholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

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The overall influenza cases are 12 per cent lower this year than in pre-covid years.

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

DANCE: Bungrie Ugle-Hagan and Kane Clarke from Framlingham performing at Warrnambool's Civic Green for National Reconciliation Week. Picture: Lillian Altman

Educating young ones the key to change for Aboriginal people.

WATCH: A snippet of Warrnambool's reconciliation day ceremony

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Sharp sceptics of The Echidna, thank you

The teal independents could be key in helping drive reform with Anthony Albanese's Labor government. 

It would be fatal for the teals and the Greens to be seen as coopted by Labor, even as they work together to promote a return to integrity and accountability in government.

How Albanese govt can benefit from the teal wave of independents

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

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Low expectations will help both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. One of them however, will fall short of even this benchmark.

Dutton will need to do more than revive Abbott's Dr No opposition shtick

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese needs just one more seat for a Labor majority in parliament.

Labor just one seat shy of a majority

Hamilton and Harry Potter have proven popular with Victorians taking up the pandemic rebate scheme.

Vic pandemic recovery powers on

GUN: Bailey Jenkinson (left) was best on for North Warrnambool in its win over South. Picture: Morgan Hancock

"We didn't capitalise on opportunities": South coach

Eagles fly high in 'one battle in the war'

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Portland District Health has extended its suspendion of birthing services due to staff shortages. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Health service extends pause on birthing services

SOLD: A four-bedroom home in North Warrnambool sold above the top end of the range at auction on Saturday. Ray White's Fergus Torpy said the sale followed a peak in buyer inspection inquiries across the region last week. Picture: Jessica Howard

North Warrnambool home sold under the hammer.

Another home sells at auction as buyer inspection inquiries increase

Follow along for all the latest details of round seven

Hampden Football Netball League round seven: live coverage

WDFNL live coverage: round eight

FINALIST: Port Fairy has been named in the Victoria Tourism Industry Council's Top Tourism Town awards. Picture: Chris Doheny

Last chance to vote for the south-west in top tourism awards

ANSWERS NEED: Wannon incumbent Dan Tehan has called on the state government to explain why it failed to fund The Lookout. Picture: Morgan Hancock

The state government must explain to south-west residents why it failed to fund The Lookout in its budget, according to incumbent Wannon federal member Dan Tehan.

Rehabilitation and withdrawal beds 'urgently needed in south-west'

Changes to Port Fairy's drinking water on Wannon Water agenda.

Cheers! Changes to Port Fairy's drinking water on Wannon Water agenda

Clean exit: Warrnambool's Ian Brown is retiring and is looking forward to spending more time with family. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Warrnambool's 'washing machine man' Ian Brown retires.

Spinning into retirement as 'washing machine man' bids farewell

Take your pick: Local Jobs Program South West Victoria facilitator Angela Hewett with the almost 900 job vacancies advertised at the fair on Friday. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Warrnambool Jobs Fair highlights huge vacancy numbers with more than 1000 jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships on offer.

City's jobs fair showcases staff shortages with hundreds of vacancies

Tense: Wage negotiations between workers and management have broken down at Port Fairy's Sun Pharma plant. Picture: Anthony Brady

The Australian arm of the Indian pharmaceutical giant has posted significant financial losses

Sun Pharma workers consider strike as wage talks break down

CALLOUS ACT: Warrnambool police Senior Sergeant Chris Asenjo at the scene of the suspicious Murray Street fire. Picture: Chris Doheny

A Warrnambool man caring for his seriously ill partner has been left with no mode of transport after a fire at his Murray Street home.

Warrnambool woman with cancer left with no transport after car torched in 'callous act'

ON HOLD: Dan Tehan pledged $6 million to redevelop the Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club in the lead up to the federal election. Picture: Chris Doheny

It's back to the drawing board for the Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club.

Vow to fight for funding for south-west clubs after game-changing election

Big things: Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard are set to release their first book Wylah: The Koorie Warrior. Picture: Chris Doheny 

Warrnambool authors Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard have released their first fiction book.

Exciting new chapter for authors of Aboriginal fiction novel

Not good enough: Victorian Minister for Water Lisa Neville said " improved water quality... is needed" in the Curdies River, which may become part of a pilot project fighting blue green algae. 

Lisa Neville said the river may be part of a pilot project on fighting blue green algae

Water Minister admits Curdies River condition not good enough

A man who died from a stab wound at a Port Fairy caravan park may have survived if the circumstances were different, a Coroner has concluded.

Port Fairy stab victim could have survived, concludes Coroner

ON A MISSION: John Maher (left) has dedicated his life to educating young drivers after he lost his 18-year-old daughter Carmen (right) to road trauma in 1993.

John Maher's new book is 20 years in the making.

Carmen's legacy lives on through new book

Unique: A Eurovision-style fund-raising concert will be held in Warrnambool on Sunday to raise money for Ukraine medical relief. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Warrnambool set to host first-ever Warrnavision concert.

City prepares for its own Eurovision-style concert - Warrnavision

SPECIAL EFFORT: Conna Wilson and Karen McIntyre are eager to celebrate Mininera and District Football League's history. Picture: Morgan Hancock

A country football league which is the lifeblood for its farming communities will celebrate its centenary this weekend, writes JUSTINE McCULLAGH-BEASY.

Football, the heartbeat of country towns

NEW: Writers and researchers Pat Connelly and Marten Syme have produced a book. Picture: Chris Doheny 

Writers and researchers Pat Connelly and Marten Syme like a good yarn. Particularly one that's steeped in history and mystique, ripe for investigation. JENNY McLAREN reports.

Researching our history: The mystery of the Mahogany Ship

KEEN: Working Equitation rider Ruby Conlan is a member of the south-west club. Picture: Chris Doheny

Rallying around to get skills working well

ANZAC: World War Two veteran Wally Robertson. Picture: Anthony Brady

The history behind why Orford celebrates Anzac Day a week after the official day.

Anzac honours WW2 veteran

Stunning: The Warrnambool Botanic Gardens Friends of the Gardens is hosting a range of activities on Sunday as part of the National Trust of Australia's Heritage Week.

Tour the Warnambool Botanic Gardens and rotunda as part of Heritage Week celebrations on Sunday