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Nathan Bell gets some air in the Warrnambool Motorcyle Club championships 125cc A grade class at Lake Gillear.
Flute and her foal Archer - the first thoroughbred horse from a frozen embryo, running at Camperdown.
Clown Doctor Hardey McMurrick enjoys a holiday with his 11-month-old son, Levi.
Our Playce committee members take a break from making like Sadie (the cleaning lady). From left: Jessie Cole, 14, Erin Jellie, 15, Kim Ferguson, 15, Niamh Mooney, 15, Tommy Bertrand, 16, and Xavier Kavanagh, 16.
Four-year-old Emily King, of Warrnambool, enjoys another of the city's warm days at Lake Pertobe.
Ben Stanton-Struth, 13, was buried under sand by family at Warrnambool's Lady Bay, with Zacc Struth adding finishing touches.
Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club president Brian Guyett surveys the area the club would like turned over to car parking to allow families easier access to patrolled swimming areas.
Chelseas Ludeman and son Zachary, three months, child health nurse Kerin Wheeler and Jacqui Creed with Ruben, five months.
Stacy Everall is hoping volunteers will help staff Terang's Lifeline thrift shop.
Brayden, 9, and Shannon Beks, 5, with friend Daniel Bidmade, 11, have lost a parent to cancer. They are encouraging others to get involved in the Relay for Life cancer fund-raiser.
On his bike - Adelaide's Stuart Easom passes through the south-west raising money for cancer research.
Warrnambool East Primary School principal Fred Clarke is worried about the Bostock Street speed limit.
Members of the Warrnambool junior pipe band practicing before the titles.
Leigh Van Ginneken in the TAFE workshop.
Dorothy Allen, of Warrnambool, unhappy with the new Commonwealth Bank entrance after her motorised scooter became stuck in the entrance.
Shane Rose bonds with Cleddau Bobby Dazzler.
Suspended Aboriginal leader Geoff Clark outside the Warrnambool County Court where he was convicted and fined $750 for obstructing police, but was dismissed a behaving in a riotous manner charge.
Tracey Leach, Stacey McKay, Kallyn Byole, Shay-Lee Moulsdale and Stacey Wood are wild about life, as the first female group to undertake Brophy and Family Youth Services' Wild program.
Royal Rebels' Shane Maddocks and John Hawthorne prepare to meet Cally Cruisers.
New South Wales teenager Emma Armstrong prepares for Camperdown's Lakes and Craters Three-Day Event.
The Roosters in offseason training.
New netball stadium manager Trish Pattison, relishing her new role.
The students behind this award-winning message are Holly Simpson, Luci Thies and Jarna Baudinette, all 16.
Sam Pendergast (front) prepares to hit the surf with brother Tom, 18, behind him. The 19-year-old breaststroker is rejuvenated after an encouraging FINA World Cup shortcourse campaign.
The cast of Emmanuel College's production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Tracey McCosh spoke on behalf of Duke of Edinburgh participants.
Warrnambool SES volunteer Daryl Hose (front) with other members outside their dilapidated Nicholson Street shed which has an asbestos roof, leaks and faults in the electrical wiring.
South West Coast Junior Aquatics owner Leanne Williams with one of her young students, Tabitha Alexander. The salt-water pool offers top quality water through a state-of-the-art filtration system.
An illuminated cross sits atop Fletcher Jones' ball in the lead up to Christmas.
An illuminated cross sits atop Fletcher Jones' ball in the lead up to Christmas.
Winslow CFA member Owen O'Keefe was honoured with a national service medal for his 36 years with the CFA.
Deakin University associated professor Dr John Sherwood, Arthur Rylah Institute scientist Dr Sabine Schreiber and environmental consultant Tim Doeg examine samples from the Hopkins River, during a break from the limnology conference at Deakin University.
Pamphlet co-author Madeline Forth with South West Centre Against Sexual Assault co-ordinator Helen Wilson.
Warrnambool pharmacist Paul Watkins, seeing the effects of a severe hayfever season.
June Plater and a group of her performers (from left) Brenton Andreoli, 10, Grace Downie, 6, Janelle Stephens, 15, and Jamie-Lee Hadden, 11.
Applying the all-important stage makeup, closest to camera is Serena Clapp, 13, of Port Fairy.
A Mount Gambier man died in a crash near Port Fairy - pictured is his truck's load of pine timber scattered on the road.
Susanne King and her father's Gill Cup golfing trophy.
Allan Jefferson and Deiter McDonald train near Cobden.
South West Water chairman Graeme Rodger.
Jarred Smith, 14, shot his way to third in the schools clay championships.
Optometrist Simon Routson checks two-year-old Ella's eyesight.
Warrnambool City Council mayor Glenys Phillpot was excited to open Warrnambool's newest toilet block on Koroit Street.
King's College student Stuart Shaw, 19, donates blood with the help of Warrnambool blood donor centre team leader Ann Barker.
Paul Trotter is only the second Warrnambool Tenpin Cup double winner in 12 years.
Maureen Daymond and Blaze give words of wisdom to Tiffany Kelly, 5, on responsible pet ownership.
Warrnambool lifesavers Erin Pearson and Bridget Smith, both 15, keep watch from the surf club tower.
Melbourne freestyle motocross rider Paul Jamieson in action at Hamilton's Show Us Your Toys event.
Melbourne juggler Daniel Oldaker with an apple, knife and club on a unicycle.
The ominously named Rachelle Splatt in her dragster.
Melbourne freestyle motocross rider Paul Jamieson in action at Hamilton's Show Us Your Toys event.
Western Victoria's Southern Aurora solar car team member and race driver Bob Cadden holding the steering levers.
Des Pye of Macarthur with his 1929 Ford Roadster, on show with the West Street Rodders Club.
SES crews and police search around Lake Pertobe for missing Melbourne woman, Emma Terrill.
Lucky dip: Andrew Agnew takes an unexpected tumble into the dunking machine at the King's College fete.
The rock climbing wall at the King's College fete.
Fans with prime seats at Premier Speedway.
The chance of catching a new car lured thousands of people into Fairy Street.
The chance of catching a new car lured thousands of people into Fairy Street.
Nestles' Matt McCabe faces a delivery from Dennington's Dustin Drew.