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Lachie Kerr, Lenny Chiller and Peggy Chiller will be following in their older siblings’ footsteps as they prepare to compete in the Life Saving Victoria Junior State Championships this long weekend

A summary of the Council Meeting held on March 2, 2026

It doesn’t know it, but a spoonbill living at the mouth of the Merri River has become an unlikely reason that other birds may be safer in the years ahead.

The hospital precinct will be safer for everyone, with a new roundabout to be built at the intersection of Koroit and Ryot streets.

This year, International Women’s Day in Warrnambool will have a celebratory vibe.

The second oldest one-day cycling event in the world, the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic, is on Saturday February 28.

The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House currently sits second in Victoria for the number of people they have helped apply for the Victorian Government’s Power Saving Bonus. 

100 vials with 100 unique pieces of prose, hidden throughout Warrnambool.A literary scavenger hunt is the winning idea of the latest round of Cheers to Ideas.

Council has a number of large banners and flags used to promote the triple j One Night Stand event. These are no longer needed, and are available for community members to have for free.

Allansford’s Ziegler Parade bridge will close for approximately 12 weeks while major maintenance work is carried out.

Warrnambool and the South West have been included in an expanded Geelong Cats Next Generation Academy region, creating new opportunities for the Geelong Cats and Warrnambool City Council to collabo

The annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey is now under way. 

A summary of the Council Meeting held on February 2, 2026.

A city centre laneway and intersection will be upgraded to improve safety and accessibility, with De Grandi Lane to receive a significantly wider footpath and the Gilles and Timor streets roundabou

One month after the Christmas rush, the Warrnambool Gift Card has delivered a strong early result, with everyone reminded that cards can be purchased year-round, not just during the festive season.

Warrnambool City Council staff are working hard to help the Lady Bay look its best ahead of what’s expected to be a very busy long weekend on the foreshore.

A redeveloped Archie Graham Centre, a new community arts space and a community centre in the East of Aberline growth area are among the projects considered in Council’s Draft Warrnambool Community

Meekah Merriman’s creativity and leadership are already making an impact across Warrnambool.

The Life Saving Victoria Senior State Championships, hosted by the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, has been named the 2026 Warrnambool Community Event of the Year.

Bruce Morton’s efforts to repair hundreds of toys for the Warrnambool Toy Library have seen him recognised with the 2026 Local Achiever Award.

With a shortage of doctors one of the biggest issues facing many communities, Dr Barry Morphett has worked tirelessly to attract, train and retain medical professionals in Warrnambool.

From Monday, January 19, Council will be installing a new phone system.All going well there will be no difference for anyone needing to call Council while this change is under way.

Join us as we officially recognise the winners of the Warrnambool Citizen of the Year Awards and welcome Warrnambool’s newest Australian citizens.

There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

Expressions of Interest as a community member are now being invited for Council’s Cycling Reference Group.

Warrnambool teenagers have developed a new anti-vaping campaign that swaps scare tactics for a simple message: vaping can stop you enjoying the things you love right now.

Welcome 2026 with a bang, with two spectacular fireworks displays in Warrnambool on New Year’s Eve at 9.30pm and midnight.

Here's everything you need to know about kerbside bin collections over the 2025/2026 holiday season.Extra Recycling Collection

Please note the below operating hours for Council's various facilities over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year period.

Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain has been elected chair of Regional Cities Victoria.