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Labrador puppy
Checking in on owners of unregistered pets
Pet registration is a key to helping keep your dog or cat safe. If your cat or dog goes missing or wanders away from home, you have a much better chance of them being returned home if they are…
Mayor Debbie Arnott, Open Space Maintenance Supervisor Chris Meagher and Safety and Risk Coordinator Adam Williams
A cutting edge solution: robo-mower rolls out
A remote-controlled robotic lawn mower is rolling out in Warrnambool. 
The Ideas Place pitch night
South West start-ups to pitch for share in over $15,000
The next generation of South West entrepreneurs will vie for a share of over $15,000 in seed funding as part of The Ideas Place pitch night on July 20.
Scam alert
Be on the lookout for phone scams
We have received reports of residents receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Warrnambool City Council, who then proceeds to ask a series of questions.
New options for Warrnambool electoral structure outlined by panel
An independent electoral structure review panel appointed by the Victorian Minister for Local Government has released its Preliminary Report for the Warrnambool City Council, with members of the…
Monday 3 July 2023
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting held on July 3, 2023.
Proposed wind energy zone
Minister proposes off-shore wind energy zone
The Australian Government has proposed officially declaring an area of the Southern Ocean from Warrnambool to Port McDonnell in South Australia as suitable for offshore wind farms.
Mortlake Road footpath under construction
600m of new footpaths under construction in Warrnambool
Warrnambool will be all the more walkable with three new footpath projects to be completed in the coming weeks.
Council adopts 2023-2024 Budget with 2.95 per cent rate rise
Council’s newly adopted Budget 2023-2024 includes a rate increase of 2.95 per cent, a capital works program of $27.2 million and a $250 rate rebate for eligible ratepayers.
Solstice Search Party 2023
Over 6000 celebrate Solstice in Warrnambool
The Warrnambool City Council’s Solstice Search Party has lived up to its billing as “the biggest party of the winter” with over 6000 people attending on Saturday night.
Win in Winter
Take your best shot and Win in Winter
To help showcase how special Warrnambool is in winter, everyone is invited to enter the Win in Winter photo competition.
Solstice Search Party
Everything you need to know about the Solstice events
Shortest days, biggest fun! We are super excited for the Solstice Searching scavenger hunt and the Solstice Search Party events this weekend.
Solstice Search Party
Warrnambool prepares for the biggest party of the winter
Over 2300 people have pre-registered their free tickets for Solstice Search Party on Saturday June 24 in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, with everyone planning on attending encouraged to do the sa
Riley Malone, Charlotte Meade, Debbie Arnott and John Ross
Female friendly renovations complete at Friendly Societies Park
Friendly Societies Park is now a friendlier, more accessible place for more football players and umpires, with a renovation of the H.E. Rayner Pavilion complete.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
Solid King’s Birthday long weekend for Flagstaff Hill
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has posted strong June long weekend visitor numbers – up on both last year’s figures and those of 2019.
Hockey South West president Paul Dillon and Warrnambool Mayor Cr Debbie Arnott.
A lasting, positive Commonwealth Games legacy
Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) has launched The Winning Formula for Regional Victoria, a document outlining the group’s priorities to ensure a lasting legacy is created for the whole of regional…
Monday 5 June 2023
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting held on June 5, 2023.
Neighbourhood House logo featuring a heart and the outline of a house.
Call for input on neighbourhood house
Council will engage with the community over a plan to build a new West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House in the recently upgraded Pecten Avenue Park.
Art gallery June 2023
Council to explore art gallery options at existing site
Warrnambool City Council has voted not to pursue Cannon Hill as a possible site for a new art gallery building.
Ailiche Goddard-Clegg, Max Taylor and Lyle Russell
Theatre companies enjoy extra space after building extension
An extension to Goodwin Hall has given both the Warrnambool Theatre Company and the Holiday Actors more space to create award-winning sets and store a wide array of props, costumes and equipment.
Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre
Warrnambool Library wins two international architecture awards
The Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre has won two prestigious international architecture awards.
Flooding in Merrivale
Information session for flood investigation
South Warrnambool residents are invited to a community information session on the progress of the South Warrnambool Flood Investigation.
Glenelg Hopkins CMA CEO Adam Bester, Warrnambool City Council CEO Andrew Mason and Emmanuel College students
Sit-and-launch kayak facility opens on the Merri
Warrnambool’s Merri River is now accessible to people of all abilities with the opening of the kayak pontoon on Woodend Road.
Surfer and whale
Warrnambool a tourism town award finalist
Warrnambool has been named as a finalist in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, with a public vote to help determine the winners.
Green Futures Now members with Chris Philpot from the Salvation Army
Winter clothing drive to help people and the planet
A dedicated team of young people are on a mission to collect as many warm clothes and blankets as they can to help the less fortunate while keeping textiles out of landfill.
Site of Pirtup Meeting Place
Work to start on Pirtup Meeting Place
From Monday, May 22, work will begin on the Pirtup Meeting Place at Lake Pertobe.
Winter solstice party 2022
Funding round opens for local festivals and events
Warrnambool City Council will provide up to $130,000 in funding for festivals and events as part of a revamped grants program.
Safe Seats Safe Kids
Free child car seat installations and safety checks
The West Warrnambool Neighourhood House is coordinating free child car seat safety checks in May 2023.
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2023
National Volunteer Week (15th – 21st May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, with Warrnambool Mayor Debbie Arnott taking the opportunity to thank volunteers for all that the
Ken Gannon with Mayor Debbie Arnott and Head of AFL Victoria Ben Kavenagh
AFL names Reid Oval best new community facility
Warrnambool’s Reid Oval has been named the best new community football facility in Australia by the AFL.