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Student Dental On The Way 27 April 2021 | 10:29am SMILE SQUAD TO VISIT MORE SCHOOLS FROM TERM TWO School students across the South West, will be among thousands more across the state, to get free dental check-ups through an expansion of a free dental program. Acting Premier James Merlino and Minister for Health Martin Foley today announced 161 new primary and secondary schools will be invited to take part in Smile Squad for Term 2, following a temporary pause during the pandemic. From Term 2, S...

Strong contingent expected to tackle challenge in the name of mental health Headspace Warrnambool is encouraging individuals and groups, to sign up for their fast approaching 2021 Push Up Challenge. Community Awareness and Engagement Worker Kayla Mugavin, says just over a month is left until the challenge gets underway. "Last year we saw about 150 people push-up for Headspace Warrnambool, to raise awareness for better mental health and suicide prevention" she said. "Itll help us spread the word...

Feral Animal Control Underway in Budj Bim An aerial shooting program to control feral animals is being undertaken this week in the World Heritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, including parts of the National Park and the Indigenous Protected Areas. Helicopters will be used to target deer and feral pigs that are negatively impacting fire affected parts of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. The program is part of a broader integrated pest control project being implemented by the Department of...

Minister Provides Update Minister Provides Update Image (supplied) - Minister for Boating and Fishing Melissa Horne (right), is joined by the Glenelg Shire Council at Portlands Trawler Wharf. 22 April 2021 | 08:41am Minister For Boating and Fishing chats announcements & Warrnambool Breakwater Minister for Boating and Fishing Melissa Horne joined us in studio this morning, to chat about a number of announcements for the South West. Ms Horne also provided an update on the Warrnambool Breakwate...

Warrnambool Landmarks To Turn Blue As Part Of State Memorial Warrnambool landmarks will be lit up blue tonight in remembrance of the Eastern Freeway tragedy where four police officers lost their lives in the line of duty one year ago today. Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell and Warrnambool Mayor Vicki Jellie worked together to ensure the Lighthouse Theatre and Archie Graham Centre could be lit up in memory tonight. Warrnambool’s landmarks will join others right across the state to be ...

Council to investigate roundabout effectiveness, pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow Warrnambool City Council will investigate pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow in Warrambool’s city centre. “Over the coming weeks we will ask Warrnambool residents and visitors to the city about their experiences driving and walking in the city centre,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie said. “In particular we’re interested to see how the pedestrian priority roundabouts are performing. “We want to k...

MP calls for Independent investigation into suspected contamination at Port Fairy Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell is calling for an investigation independent of Government, into the suspected contamination of water at popular surf spot The Passage in Port Fairy. Ms Britnell said a full, independent and transparent investigation was essential and has written to the Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio asking her to launch just that. A Government Spokesperson, said the appropriate...

Free outdoor dining furniture on offer to community groups As hospitality venues get back to business after Coronavirus restrictions, the Corangamite Shire is donating its temporary picnic settings to community groups. In October last year Council received $250,000 from the State Governments Outdoor Dining Package to buy the settings and provide more socially distanced outdoor dining options. With the help of Mens Sheds across the Shire, more than 70 settings were built and placed in all towns ...

Lighthouse Theatre increases capacity meaning more seats for more shows Warrnambools Lighthouse Theatre is increasing its capacity, meaning more seats for previously sold out shows. Lighthouse Theatre Service Manager Xavier Dannock says he is excited the capacity has finally returned to normal levels. “Whilst the reduced capacity was generally workable, it did mean we were selling out quicker than normal and some people were missing out" he said. "We now have hundreds of extra tickets across ...

Safety upgrade set to commence for important Warrnambool roundabout The roundabout at the intersection of Banyan Street, Merri Street and Pertobe Road in Warrnambool, is in line for safety upgrades to make it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The project is funded via the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program and the Warrnambool City Council. Warrnambool Mayor Vicki Jellie said that the works would help improve traffic safety at the gateway to Warrnambool’s foreshore. “The p...