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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 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.

A new wastewater treatment system is to be installed at Bushfield Recreation Reserve over coming weeks. 

A revegetation project at Jubilee Park (Wurrumbit Birrng Yaar) will create a better environment for Merri River platypus.

Meet others who have similar ideas, and work together to develop a winning sustainability project.

Enjoy a unique outdoor movie experience at the Free Pop-Up Cinema in the Botanic Gardens.

Work on the major Wollaston Road upgrade is continuing, with significant road and drainage works scheduled from late March meaning road closures are needed to keep everyone safe.

Warrnambool with be a hive of activity this weekend with four major events drawing thousands of visitors to the city and providing lots for locals to see and do.

A summary of the Council Meeting held on March 3, 2025.

For the first time, Warrnambool and Moyne have created a combined youth strategy to help create better spaces, encourage participation and foster a greater sense of belonging amongst the region’s y

The new West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House is officially open.

The Warrnambool City Council’s first business event of the year is on Friday March 21, with the format shaped by responses to the 2024 Warrnambool Business Survey.

To help reduce disruptions as much as possible, upcoming road works on Koroit Street will be completed at night.

Works to replace the flooring at Val Bertrand Stadium have been completed on time and under budget, with a very special guest giving the works her seal of approval.