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Power Saving Bonus
Don’t miss your $250 electricity rebate
With applications for the Victorian Government's $250 Power Saving Bonus now open, appointments are now available with the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House for anyone who needs help with the…
Live and Local
Expressions of Interest open for Live and Local Warrnambool
Expressions of Interest are now open for musicians and venues looking to get involved in Live and Local Warrnambool – a 10 day celebration of live music.  
Council meeting, 4 July 2022
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting held on July 4, 2022
Port of Warrnambool
Site preparation starts at the Port of Warrnambool
The upgrade of the Lady Bay boat ramp and dredging at the Port of Warrnambool are expected to begin over coming months.
AFLW
Reid Oval to host AFLW fixture
Warrnambool’s newly redeveloped Reid Oval will host its first ever AFLW game.
Flagstaff Hill curator Justin Croft flanked by Creative Victoria Senior Project Officer Emma Harvey and Senior Program Manager Julie Cotter
Gallery and museum grants to bring more art to the South West
The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) and Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum have been awarded Victorian Government grants via its Regional Collections Access Program.
Peter Huffer
“Huff” chuffed with 44-year career
Peter Huffer’s first job at Council was helping to build Lake Pertobe in the late ‘70s.
Major flood works planned for Japan Street
A major infrastructure project to help alleviate flash flooding in the vicinity of Japan Street is expected to be completed in the next 12 months.
Harry Coffey
2022 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Award nominations open
As a former Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Achiever Award winner and through his current role as a teacher, Harry Coffey knows the importance of recognising the contributions of young people.
Gallery items packed ready for storage
Get involved in future WAG
Council wants to hear views from the Warrnambool community about site options for a new Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) building.
Uncle Robert Lowe (right), Mayor Vicki Jellie and members of the Merrivale community in Marrang Park
Understanding the meaning behind Merrivale sculptures
New signage has been installed at Marrang Park in Merrivale to help visitors learn more about three existing sandstone sculptures.
Council Meeting, 6 June 2022
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting on June 6, 2022
Early years learning
Early years: it takes a village
An early introduction to books and reading helps give a child the best possible start in life. So what’s the best way to go about it?
Warrnambool players Lucy Quinn and Jess Adams
First night football game at new Reid Oval
Reid Oval will host its first night football games on Friday May 13 following the recent completion of a $10.7 million redevelopment.
Mayor Vicki Jellie with parents and students from Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School
Gateway Road crossings made safer
Two pedestrian crossings on a busy East Warrnambool road have been upgraded to raised “wombat” crossings to make them even safer.
Flagstaff Hill Volunteer Pat Zaunbrecher with Flagstaff Hill Curator Justin Croft
New exhibition at Flagstaff Hill acknowledges “everyday victims” of shipwreck disaster
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village volunteers have spent 12 years working on a project to commemorate the 224 lives lost in an 1835 shipwreck.
Council Meeting, 2 May 2022
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting on May 2, 2022
South-West Councils ICTA
The South-West Councils Information and Communications Technology Alliance (SWCICTA) is made up of three councils – Corangamite Shire Council, Moyne Shire Council and Warrnambool City Council (SWCI
Cricket Victoria Renegades Area Manager Chris Harris, Christine Couzens MP, AFL Head of Facilities and Local Government Partnerships Shayne Ward, former Warrnambool Mayor Tony Herbert and Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vickie Jellie
Reid Oval officially open
The redeveloped Reid Oval has been officially opened, with the $10.
Reid Oval
Reid Oval Open Day
Everyone is invited to celebrate the official opening of the newly-redeveloped Reid Oval on Friday April 29 from 4pm-6pm
Inside the Warrnambool Art Gallery
WAG shares in student enrichment funding
The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) is one of almost 80 organisations to share in $7.5 million of Victorian Government funding to deliver innovative educational programs that enrich the learning expe
Austin 7 and 2 people
Vintage Austins power into Warrnambool
140 of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved cars are coming to Warrnambool for a special centenary celebration.
Building a Regional Digital Strategy
The municipalities of Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite are developing a regional digital strategy to enhance liveability, productivity and promote sustainability in the South West.
Council Meeting April 4, 2022
A summary of the Warrnambool City Council Meeting on April 4, 2022
Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie
Cr Jellie elected Mayor of Warrnambool until October
Cr Vicki Jellie has been elected Mayor of Warrnambool for the second time.
Reid Oval
Footy returns to Reid Oval
This Saturday is the big day! Footy is back at Reid and we can’t wait for the opening bounce! 
13 Storey Treehouse
Introducing Auslan interpreted shows at the Lighthouse Theatre
Lighthouse Theatre is very excited to welcome its first ever performance to the stage that will be Auslan interpreted.
Crs Richard Ziegeler and Debbie Arnott
Cr Ziegeler steps down as Mayor
Cr Ziegeler will continue on as a Councillor, with Deputy Mayor Cr Debbie Arnott to serve as Acting Mayor.
Warrnambool BMX Track
Building an all-weather BMX track
Council and the Warrnambool BMX Club are working together to put an all-weather surface on the Jetty Flat BMX track. 
Beach Access WCC133
A long-term plan for accessing our beaches
Being able to access the Warrnambool’s beautiful beaches is an important part of what makes Warrnambool an attractive place to live.