This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Rachael Houlihan and Justine McCallaugh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.
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The 2021/22 Victorian budget was handed down this week and the south-west has had some hits and misses; most notably $384 million was allocated for the much-needed stage two redevelopment of the Warrnambool Base Hospital.
Two south-west schools received millions for infrastructure upgrades but there was no funding announced for upgrades to the Princes Highway west.
Despite not being able to perform from Port Fairy, the town's annual Spring Music Festival is running full steam ahead with some of the brightest classical musicians performing for the virtual festival alongside south-west artists' interpretations of the region's landscapes.
The third Jericho Cup will be help on Sunday but coronavirus restrictions are stopping thousands from attending the race meet. The feature race on the eight-race program is the $300,000 Jericho Cup to be run through the paddocks on the flat over 4600 metres.
The cricket season is in full-swing and it has been an opportunity for Steve Blacker to open the batting for Wesley-CBC with his son Nick, 16.
The family ties continue at the top of the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association's wicket aggregate with brothers - Russells Creek's Matt and Merrivale's Jarrod - in friendly competition for the number one spot.
Amid the pandemic, golf memberships have soared and south-west clubs are planning ways to capitalise on the spikes to ensure those who signed up commit long-term.
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