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12 April 2021 | 01:32pm Griffiths Island & Warrnambool Breakwater Closed Due To Damage The Warrnambool Breakwater and boat ramp have been temporarily closed to the public after the historic structure was damaged during rough weather over the weekend. All staircases to the top walkway are closed off, with some sections of the stainless steel kick rail hanging loose. “Once the weather is more favourable, Council staff will make a more detailed assessment of the damage before we develop a progra...

Works Set To Improve Access to Port Fairy’s Griffiths Island The first stage of a project to improve access to Port Fairys Griffiths Island is scheduled to begin this month. Moyne Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Meade said that the improvements will ensure a safe and accessible passage to the popular Griffiths Island Lighthouse. “This project will not only improve safety and emergency vehicle access to the island but will also complement the natural attractions on the island and enhance visitors’ ...

Port Fairy Police Nab Speeding Driver A speeding driver who was nabbed by local police as part of Operation Nexus over the weekend, is set to face a lengthy stint without a drivers licence. Port Fairy Police intercepted the South Australian provisional licence holder traveling on the Princes Hwy near Codrington, during the long weekend operation. The driver was detected at 149 kilometres an hour, whilst traveling with an adult passenger and 3 young children in the vehicle. Article continues bel...

Rebels Ready For RD 1 01 April 2021 | 09:39am Strong South West Contingent To Feature In Opening Round The 2021 GWV Rebels Boys NAB League Season starts in sensational fashion against traditional rival, the Geelong Falcons this evening at C. E Brown Reserve, Wendouree. The GWV Rebels NAB League U19 Boys kick off this Twilight Round 1 game at 5pm and the GWV Rebels U17 Boys will follow at 7.30pm. The GWV Rebels NAB League Team will see a total of 19 NAB League debutants play their 1st game which...

Speed a heavy focus, as Police target road trauma Police across the South West will be out in force across the Easter Long Weekend, with the road policing Operation Nexus commencing this morning. The Easter Operation will run until 11.59pm on Monday, with police to be targeting speed, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use. With large numbers of people traveling long distances or on unfamiliar roads to get to holiday destinations, police will also be targeting fatigue, asking drivers to re...

Local Emergency Services Share In Funding Emergency Services in Western Victoria will share in $1,244,950 in funding, to provide essential operational equipment, vehicles, appliances and minor facility improvements for local volunteers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 23 local CFA, Life Saving Victoria and VICSES services would share in the funding The investment is part of the Government’s 2020-21 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, which sees the ...

Auto Workers In Demand. Upsurge In Demand For Automotive Service And Repair Workers

EDM Act Coming To Town EDM Act Coming To Town What So Not are set to headline the 2021 edition of Coastal Jam Warrnambool this Easter Sunday 12 March 2021 | 12:03pm One of Australias Biggest EDM Acts Headlining Coastal Jam Warrnambool 2021 Live music is well and truly back in Warrnambool with the announcement of Australian party starter What So Not headlining this years Coastal Jam Warrnambool. Into its third year, Warrnambools Cally Hotel will play host to the electronic dance music artist ...

WRC Gets Official Crowd Numbers For May Racing Carnival The Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) has advised that the 2021 TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, scheduled for 4 to 6 May, is all systems go. The Victoria Government has notified the club that they were approved for crowd allowances of 12,000 patrons for each day of the TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. “The Club is thrilled with the result and we thank everyone for their patience, the crowd allowance is a great boost for the City of ...

Missing Teenagers. Police still looking for missing South West teenagers