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At 17 years old, Isaac Purcell is the youngest ever winner of an Ideas Place Pitch Night, with his business idea for specialised vending machines catering to campers landing him $10,000 in seed fun

An exclusive exhibition at the Warrnambool Art Gallery featuring the work of pioneering street artist and designer Claw Money has won Victorian Government support.

Council is assisting the city of Miura to select a new Cultural Exchange Representative/Assistant Language Teacher from Warrnambool.

A summary of the Council Meeting held on September 2, 2024

Council crews have been busy cleaning up after persistent strong winds over the past three days. 

Parents are the not-so-secret weapon in tackling teen vaping. 

Energy expert and author Tim Forcey is coming to Warrnambool to share details on how choosing electricity over gas can save you money while helping the environment.

Pet owners are urged to familiarise themselves with prohibited areas as the Warrnambool City Council prepares to begin its spring fox baiting program.

Candidates ready to stand in the upcoming Warrnambool City Council postal election are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) newly refreshed Candidate Helper to get their applic

Ellie Johnson is off to Croatia in September to compete in the Marathon Kayaking World Championships, with a grant from Council’s Individual or Group Assistance Fund helping her on her way.

The talents of over 100 young people will be front and centre at the Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Showcase on Sunday September 1.

Over 600 people rugged up for Flagstaff Hill’s Fire Night on August 17.

Four Warrnambool runners will join an expected field of over 30,000 as they compete in the Changchun Marathon in China on September 1.

Warrnambool City Council is seeking community feedback to inform a regional airport strategy.

Be amongst the first to hear about the latest creative business ideas from a group of South West entrepreneurs as they vie for a share of up to $23,000 in seed funding at the Ideas Place Pitch Nigh

Warrnambool hosted Miura Mayor Hideo Yoshida and a delegation from our Japanese sister city this week.

In order to reduce the impact on businesses, Council contractors will carry out night works to lay a section of asphalt as part of the CBD footpath renewal project.  

Warrnambool City Council, along with nine of Victoria’s largest regional cities, has signed up to extend an involvement in advocacy group, Regional Cities Victoria.

Council has released the Draft Warrnambool Car Parking Strategy for public comment.

To mark International Lighthouse Weekend, the Warrnambool Men’s Shed Amateur Radio Group will broadcast live from Flagstaff Hill on August 17 and 18 - joining over 400 lighthouse-based amateur radi

On-ground work to upgrade Wollaston Road starts this week. Warrnambool Mayor Ben Blain said that we was excited to see work commence.

Anyone looking for practical tips on living a cleaner, greener life is encouraged to check out the Green Warrnambool Speaker Series at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.

Almost 50 local events, community clubs and organisations will benefit from over $285,000 in Warrnambool City Council funding.  

A summary of the Council Meeting held on August 5, 2024.

Moyne Shire and Warrnambool City Council want to hear from young people to help shape a new joint youth strategy.

Sections of footpath along Lava and Kepler streets will be renewed over August and September.

Council is seeking feedback from the community about racehorse training on Lady Bay.

Warrnambool won silver at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards last night.

A general election for Warrnambool City Council will be held in October 2024. To vote in the election, you must be enrolled by the close of roll at 4pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Warrnambool is set to host the biggest music event in its history, with the city announced as the host of triple j’s One Night Stand.