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Warrnambool City Council posts a weekly Public Notice to inform the community of Important things happening in our Municipality

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

Council will raise the Pride flag on Friday, May 16, in the lead-up to IDAHOBIT Day. 

Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain says new Victorian Government funding for footpaths in Allansford is a key step to improving pedestrian movement in the town.

Up to $300,000 in Warrnambool City Council grants will be available to local sporting clubs, community groups, artists and event organisers from June.

A rabbit control program will expand into Lake Pertobe after successfully reducing rabbit numbers in Council’s holiday parks earlier this year.

Canterbury/Bromfield/King intersection changes from Tuesday May 13.

The Warrnambool community is encouraged to have a say on the draft Council Plan and Budget.

Drawing on the experience of his great-great-grandparents, Flagstaff Hill volunteer John Harrison will deliver a presentation detailing the daily lives of local lighthouse keepers and their families…

A summary of the Council Meeting held on May 6, 2025.

Young people will soon have more direct involvement in what happens in Warrnambool and Moyne, with the two Councils calling for expressions of interest for a new advisory group.

Council will consider the future of Allansford’s Ziegler Parade bridge at an open meeting this Monday.

Warrnambool City Council Mayor Cr Ben Blain has been appointed to the Victorian Government’s Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2025.

Young people from across the region will come together for the first Warrnambool Youth Environment Summit from May 2-4.

Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Community Engagement Policy.At its meeting this month Council voted to release the draft policy for community review.

If you’ve got a cool idea to make Warrnambool a more vibrant and fun place, Cheers to Ideas has the funding to help make it happen.

Combining over 35 years of local government experience, Peter Russell, Lauren Edney and Mark Handby commenced in leadership roles at the Warrnambool City Council this month. 

Council is currently developing a new sport and recreation strategy, Active Warrnambool 2025-2035.

A summary of the Council Meeting held on April 7, 2025.

Get ready for an epic day of free fun at Jetty Flat Reserve!

The Warrnambool City Council’s autumn fox baiting program is about to begin, with pet owners warned to keep their cats and dogs out of baited areas.

The Great South Coast Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) has been extended into a seventh year.“This is great news,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain said.

Councillors recently completed another successful advocacy effort in Melbourne.

The Warrnambool City Council is bringing a de-escalation expert to the city in April, with free training available for local businesses.

With social media, artificial intelligence and “no code” web platforms levelling the playing field, there’s never been a better time for young people to turn their passions into a thriving business

An impromptu visit to Miura in 2017 planted the seed that will now see Brooke Altmann live and work in Warrnambool’s Japanese sister city for the next year.

Without the help of the Warrnambool City Croquet Club, and a Warrnambool City Council grant, Bev Grant and her friends from Gillin Park never would have had the chance to pick up a mallet and learn

Council is developing a new long-term land use strategy and is asking the community to get involved.

The impact of climate change on coastlines will be explored at a workshop in Warrnambool next month.