2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (164+ words) Written by Fraser Stenhouse (Warrnambool College Year 10 Work Experience student) The public will get its first look at the new South West TAFE’s Tech School next week. On September 17, from 4-6pm, members of the public are invited to an open night…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (510+ words) History continues to be made at one of the south west’s most iconic factory sites. The site of the old Nestles factory, which employed thousands over many decades, is now flourishing in its new life. It’s current occupier, ProviCo, has…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (308+ words) The Victorian government had pledged $352 million to double the amount of potholes it will fill this year, from 250,000 to half a million. Premier Ben Carroll said the works would accelerate when rain reduces over the coming weeks. Most of the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (114+ words) A piece of Warrnambool history is making way for some new town infrastructure. The park was previously better known to generations of Warrnambool people and visitors as Surf Side Two. The building is being levelled to make way for the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) Member for Western Victoria Sarah Mansfield has voted against a report on a waste to energy inquiry, despite being on the committee who prepared it. Ms Mansfield sat on the Victorian State Parliament’s Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee, which…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (164+ words) BRINGING THE COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD INTO THE MODERN ERA For decades, the classifieds section in local newspapers served as the main hub for community trade, public notices, garage sales, and job listings. As digital media evolved, much of this communication scattered…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (110+ words) Warrnambool will soon have six carriages on its train line to Melbourne. The state government is in the final stages of ensuring the increased capacity is safe and ready to go. The six-carriage service is expected to be introduced by…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (181+ words) Victorian pigeon fanciers can take to the skies once again following an update to the state’s Avian Influenza biosecurity controls. Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Graeme Cooke, announced this week that pigeon racing has been officially exempted from the current…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (139+ words) Port Fairy’s reputation as a visitor hot spot has been enhanced with a gong at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Held last night in Traralgon, the awards ceremony included the presentation of the Silver to Port Fairy in the…...