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2026 Business Survey

2026 Warrnambool Business Survey now open

Monday, August 3, 2026 - 8:55 am

Businesses big and small are encouraged to take part in the 2026 Warrnambool Business Survey.

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Friday, July 31, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Please visit the Agriculture Victoria website for information about the bird flu.

Tonia Wilcox and Courtney Mathew from the Warrnambool Community Garden with Mayor Ben Blain

Council backs 28 events with $196,000 funding boost

Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 11:11 am

Twenty-eight Warrnambool events will share $196,632 through Warrnambool City Council’s 2026-2027 Festivals and Events Fund.

Janet Macdonald from Friends of Warrnambool Botanic Gardens with Mayor Ben Blain

Community projects share more than $141,000 in Council grants

Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 11:08 am

From billiard tables and biodiversity research to Beauty and the Beast, 35 community projects will share more than $141,000 through Warrnambool City Council’s 2026-27 Community Development Fund.

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Saleyards roof purchaser dismantles structure for transport

Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 10:03 am

After Council successfully found a buyer for the saleyards roof earlier this year, the buyer’s contractors arrived on-site this week to begin dismantling the structure.

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Wellbeing Services Directory

General ServicesPolice, Fire, Ambulance Dial 000TIS (Translating and Interpreting Service) 13 14 50

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Warrnambool City Council has a variety of options available to pay your Rates, Fees or Fines or make Building and Planning Application Payments

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Works and Road Closures

Stay up to date with the latest works and any road closures or other impacts on amenity.

4 Types of Bins

Kerbside Bin Collection

Warrnambool has a 4 Bin system, all bins are collected fortnightly. Glass (purple) and Recycling (yellow) one week, Landfill (red) and FOGO (Green) the next.

Pacific gulls

Friday, July 31, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Please visit the Agriculture Victoria website for information about the bird flu.

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Visitors to Warrnambool's city centre are encouraged to take advantage of free one-hour parking in selected parking bays.

Dog Walking

State laws require you to register your dog or cat. Money from pet registrations goes toward maintaining the animal shelter, improving council facilities and signage for pet owners as well as…

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Contact Council

Discover all the different ways to get in contact with Warrnambool City Council. Engage with Warrnambool, make your voice heard, discover opportunities and get Connected

Council Meetings

The formal decision-making process of a Council is performed through Council meetings.

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“Do you want to make a difference to the well-being of a community” Join Warrnambool City Council for a career in Local Government.

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What's on in Autumn

What's on in Warrnambool

It's all happening in Warrnambool! Check out our action packed calendar of fun events over the holiday period. There's something to keep the whole family happy!

Fabric of Life Festival

Creative Warrnambool

Warrnambool is a deeply creative place. To support creativity, arts and culture, this site is home to resources, opportunities and connections.

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Your Say Warrnambool - Survey and Consultations

Make your voice heard about what matters to you. Your Say Warrnambool is where we consult the Community with survey and consultations.

Connect website

Connect Warrnambool

Connect Warrnambool - A New opportunity to Connect for your Club or Group

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Warrnambool Street Art

Warrnambool has a thriving street art scene with world class murals and installations

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warrnambool.com

Discover everything wonderful about living, working and investing in Warrnambool

W2040 website

Our community's aspirations and expectations for Warrnambool

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Plant Selector Tool

If you're looking to include more Australian plants in your garden and need some tips on choosing the right plants, you've come to the right place.