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Road resealing
Resealing program to improve 12km of streets
Council’s annual road resealing program is about to begin, with 12.3km of streets to be resealed at 53 locations before Christmas. The $630,000 program will begin on Sunday November 28.
Edwards Bridge
Dates set for Edwards Bridge replacement
The much-needed replacement of Edwards Bridge in South Warrnambool will begin at the end of the peak summer holiday season.
Warrnambool beach
Warrnambool to host state tourism conference
Warrnambool will this week host the state Visitor Information Services Summit.
Wallawar Festival
Get your glow on at the Wallawar Festival!
The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) will celebrate the early days of summer this year and invite you to “get your glow on” at the Wallawar Festival for 10 days from November 26 to December 5.
The South West ready to welcome back volunteers
Volunteering will be essential to Australia’s COVID recovery as an avenue to improve the mental health and life satisfaction of the volunteers and to supplement and expand the services volunteers a
Lake Pertobe car park
Upgraded car park reopens for summer
Council has reopened the upgraded Lake Pertobe Car Park.
WAG building
Where to with a new WAG building?
Council wants to hear the Warrnambool community’s views about a preferred site for a new Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) building.
Ash Keating
WAG facade to take on a new glow
The Warrnambool Art Gallery will take on a vibrancy and glow in the coming weeks, when Ballarat artist Ash Keating turns the Liebig Street entrance into a conversation of colour that reflects the s
Fireworks
Back with a bang on NYE
Warrnambool’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are back on. “This is great news for locals and visitors to Warrnambool,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Richard Ziegeler said.
Tula
End of an era with maremma guardian dog Tula passing away
Warrnambool’s beloved penguin protector, Tula, has passed away at the age of 13. Tula’s passing comes five months after that of her sister and fellow Maremma guardian dog Eudy.
Level Up
Level Up your business and events skills
In what could be the first in-person business event for many in the past 18 months, Warrnambool City Council is hosting Level Up on November 16 at the Lighthouse Theatre.
COVID digital certificate
Full vaccination required for some Council sites
Warrnambool City Council’s recreation and culture facilities will today (Friday, October 22) move to open for those who are double vaccinated.
Walsh Road
Recycled glass, rubber and plastic used in road works
Recycled glass, rubber and plastic will be used as part of the Warrnambool City Council’s upcoming Road Rehabilitation Program.
Ash Perrott, Sienna Gladstone and Kyle Gleeson
Youth Council launch positive postcards
An exciting mental health campaign led by the Warrnambool City Youth Council is being launched this week to coincide with National Mental Health Month.
COVID digital certificate
Library staff can help accessing your proof of vaccination
If you are finding it difficult to access or display your COVID-19 vaccination certificate, help is available through the Warrnambool Library.
Warrnambool Art Gallery
WAG welcomes back more people in vaccinated economy trial
The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) has welcomed its first visitors as part of the Victorian Government’s “vaccinated economy” trial.
Ngatook Collective
WAG's Maar Nation Gallery wins state award
The Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) has been recognised at the 2021 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards.
Summer markets at Lake Pertobe, pre-COVID
Council welcomes "vaccinated economy" trial
Warrnambool City Council has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in a trial to progressively reopen a “vaccinated economy”.
Thunder Point boardwalk
Outstanding response, Warrnambool
Warrnambool Mayer Cr Vicki Jellie has commended South West Healthcare and Warrnambool residents for an amazing response to the COVID-19 threat.
Warrnambool events scoop two major awards
Warrnambool events scoop two major awards
In perhaps the most challenging year ever for public events, the Warrnambool City Council has won two awards at a national awards ceremony, the only municipality in Australia to do so.
Ward St crossing
More pedestrian safety projects completed
Work on a new raised pedestrian crossing has been finished in Ward Street, the sixth pedestrian-friendly project completed in the city in recent months.
Botanic Gardens
Have your say on the Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan
Have your say on Council's Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025. Councils are required to develop a health and wellbeing plan every four years.
Reid Oval pavilion under construction
Reid Oval ready for cricket from January 1
It’s set to be an especially Happy New Year for the Warrnambool cricket community, with Reid Oval set to be ready for use by January 1.
Decking to be replaced
Anti-slip decking to be trialled on Promenade
A small section of wooden decking near the Pavilion will be replaced as part of a trial to make the area less slippery.
Jetty Flat Pavilion
$980,000 upgrade for Jetty Flat pavilion
The sports pavilion at Jetty Flat Reserve will receive a $980,000 upgrade that includes female-friendly changerooms.
Jimmi Buscombe and Phil Hoye
Home is where the art is
One lucky neighbourhood will be chosen to help Jimmi Buscombe create a new mural. The new piece of community art is part of a program to help foster new neighbourhood groups in Warrnambool, with a…
Mushrooms
Start-up program helps urban farmer push the button
AgriFood Evolution is a program to help food and agriculture businesses fast-track their innovative ideas and bring them to market.
Jimmi Buscombe and Phil Hoye
Home is where the art is
One lucky neighbourhood will be chosen to help Jimmi Buscombe create a new mural.
Youth Awards
2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Award winners
Young business owners, volunteers, health advocates, athletes and emerging leaders were recognised at the 2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards on Wednesday August 11.
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2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Award winners
Young business owners, volunteers, health advocates, athletes and emerging leaders were recognised at the 2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards on Wednesday August 11.