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Impression of the new McGennan Car Park amenities building.
New amenities building coming to the foreshore
Work has begun on the new McGennan Car Park amenities building.
Chris Froome
2023 Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Festival
Cycling legend and multiple Grand Tour winner Chris Froome described the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool as a 'great race but brutal', after surviving over seven hours on the bike to finish in 12
Chris Campbell and his daugher Niamh, group facilitator Sona Tuakalau, and Dion Barker with his son Finlay
A playgroup for dads
Fathers love their children. They always have. But the public perception of dads as a “provider” rather than a “nurturer” is deeply ingrained in society.
Rapid antigen tests
Free RATs available at Civic Centre and Archie Graham
Warrnambool City Council is distributing free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) on behalf of the Department of Health.
Artist, teacher, businessman Gareth Colliton
Recognition for some of Warrnambool's finest
A Warrnambool resident who has been a driving force within Warrnambool’s creative industries is this year’s Warrnambool Citizen of the Year.
Stingray Bay
City set to gain 20 new Aussies on Jan 26
Twenty Warrnambool residents are scheduled to become new citizens on Australia Day.
Youth Circle image
Join the Warrnambool Youth Circle and help make a difference
Anyone aged 12-25 with a desire to make Warrnambool a better place is encouraged to join the Warrnambool Youth Circle.
A diseased palm tree on Fairy Street
Diseased palms to be removed
Three diseased Canary Island Palms in Warrnambool will be removed in the coming weeks.
Artists Keela and Olive Adams
Sister act to light up city laneway
Sisters Olive and Keela Adams are part of the next generation of young artists to have their artworks lit up for all to enjoy.
Audit and Risk Committee
Expressions of Interest are invited for an independent member to fill a vacancy on Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Tasty Plate Catering Manager Steve Weber, Mayor Cr Debbie Arnott and Tasty Plate Executive Manager Maree Wyse at the Library cafe.
Book chat over coffee at Warrnambool Library
The café at the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre is now open.
Jarrod Pickford - founder of Storytowns
Support for south-west start-ups in 2023
Is 2023 the year you make your innovative business idea a reality? Expressions of interest to join the 2023 Ideas Place program are now open.
Civic Centre
Council closure dates for 2022/2023 holiday period
Emergency Contact Council or Animal Emergency: Phone 5559 4800. Warrnambool Civic Centre Open
Council appoints its next CEO
Warrnambool City Council has this afternoon appointed its next chief executive officer.
It's all happening
It's all happening this Christmas!
It's all happening in Warrnambool this weekend! Visit the What's on Warrnambool website for the full calendar!
Mayor Debbie Arnott at the new playground
Lake Pertobe playground now open
A long-awaited day in Warrnambool has arrived with the opening of the new Lake Pertobe Adventure Playspace.
(L-R) recently elected Western Victoria MP Jacinta Ermacora, Federal Labor Senator for Victoria Raff Ciccone and Warrnambool Mayor Cr Debbie Arnott
Edwards Bridge officially open
Edwards Bridge in South Warrnambool has been officially opened, re-establishing an important crossing over the Merri River and making it easier for everyone to enjoy the foreshore precinct.
Busy scene along Liebig Street, Warrnambool December 2022.
Business confidence surges post-Covid
Business confidence in Warrnambool has reached a new high, the latest Warrnambool Business Survey has revealed.
5 December 2022
A summary of the Council Meeting held on December 5, 2022
A marker on the Victoria Park orienteering art trail
Art meets orienteering in Victoria Park
A new orienteering art trail installed in Victoria Park will be officially launched on Saturday December 10.
T&G clock tower
Festive light projections in the city centre
The city centre is looking especially festive this year, with Christmas-themed projections beamed onto a number of iconic buildings, including the T&G clock tower.
Asphalt footpath on Timor Street
Five year program to build smoother footpaths in the CBD
The asphalt footpaths in the Warrnambool CBD will all be renewed in stages over the next five years.
Road resealing on Cramer Street
2022 road resealing program begins
The lifespan of 14km of Warrnambool’s road network will be extended with Council’s annual road resealing program beginning this week.
Bookish Christmas tree
The book-giving campaign - 2022 edition
Colin Bristol and Peter Schneider.
Crossing supervisors - Colin's the best in the South West
As a school crossing supervisor Colin Bristol ensures scores of chi
Lake Pertobe
Lake Pertobe opening December 9
Australia's best free playground will open to the public from 3.30pm on Friday December 9.
Hawkesdale captain Tara Elliott with Nestles captain Brooke Herbertson
Women’s cricket in the spotlight at Reid Oval
In another historic moment for Reid Oval, the first cricket game under lights will be held at the newly redeveloped facility on Friday November 25.
7 November 2022
A summary of the Council Meeting held on November 7, 2022.
Council meeting November 7, 2022
Livestock exchange to close by June 30, 2023
Council will close the South-West Victorian Livestock Exchange by June 30, 2023. This decision was made at Monday night’s (November 7) Council meeting.
Aerial image of the South-West Victorian Livestock Exchange
Economic impact assessment to inform saleyards decision
An economic impact assessment has been completed that will help inform a Council decision on the future of the South-West Victorian Livestock Exchange.