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Regional Cities Victoria's long-running campaign for greater investment in Victoria's regional and rural roads has received significant recognition, with the Victorian Coalition today committing $5

A summary of the Council Meeting held on July 6, 2026.

Warrnambool has been ranked Victoria’s third most entertaining place to live and tenth in Australia in a new national lifestyle index. 

Jo Barr has worn many hats over her decades-long career in the textiles industry, but she keeps coming back to one marvellous material – wool.

Illegal clearing, track making and rubbish dumping have become a serious blight on Thunder Point Coastal Reserve.

Warrnambool City Council is making it easier for organisers to bring conferences, trade shows, workshops and professional gatherings to the city, with the Business Events and Conferences Fund open

More train services, the library’s move to a new home and the construction of the railway station carpark have changed the way people use and move through the Merri Street area in recent years.

About 500 native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted at Warrnambool Community Garden, marking the start of on-ground work on Warrnambool’s first pocket forest.

Warrnambool is among 538 councils across Australia calling on the Australian Parliament to deliver a fairer funding deal for local government.

Speed limits on several central Warrnambool streets are changing.

The Warrnambool Seniors Festival was recognised with a high commendation at the recent LGPro Positive Ageing and Wellbeing Awards.

About 5,000 people embraced the elements and joined the fun at Solstice Search Party at Lake Pertobe last Saturday.

Final preparations are under way for Warrnambool’s biggest party of the winter.Solstice Search Party will be held at Lake Pertobe from 3pm to 8.30pm on Saturday June 20.

Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain is urging motorists to take care when driving on the South West’s highways and arterial roads.

Warrnambool will welcome up to 4,000 players, officials and supporters this October for a major Aboriginal football and netball carnival.

Warrnambool City Council is asking the community to help shape a major city-wide strategy that will guide how and where Warrnambool grows over the next 20 to 25 years.

With this week's heavy rain leading to rapidly rising river levels, our team was on-site at the Hopkins River today to artificially open the river mouth after receiving approval from the Glenelg Ho

One of the world’s most ambitious public art projects would not have been possible without the ingenuity of a Warrnambool-raised artist.

How can we function as a society if we can’t agree on facts?

A summary of the Council Meeting held on June 1, 2026

The Warrnambool Reconciliation Strategy and Action Plan will be officially launched on Wednesday, June 3 at the Civic Green.

A Warrnambool City Council grant helped launch the inaugural Warrnambool Filipino Fiesta, and now, organiser Florida Bridgman is encouraging anyone else looking to host an event in the city to have

A Warrnambool man has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty to three charges relating to a dog attack in February.

Two years ago, Dean Field walked into the South West Volunteer Expo looking for something to do with his spare time.Before long, he was involved with not one, but five local groups.

Survey responses from over 850 guests have helped to shape the draft Warrnambool Holiday Parks Strategic Plan, and now the Warrnambool City Council is seeking broader public input.

Warrnambool and the South West have been rated Victoria’s most liveable place according to a new analysis.

The legacy of East Warrnambool Football Netball Club over more than 120 years was officially commemorated with the unveiling of a plaque at Reid Oval on May 13, 2026.