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Police Appeal For Witnesses After Alleged Hit Run In Warrnambool Warrnambool Police are seeking witnesses, to an alleged hit run which occurred within the township on Monday. The incident occurred at around 6:35pm on Monday the 13th of April, 2021 at the intersection of Banyan Street and Darling Street, Warrnambool. Police believe a vehicle described as a white utility struck a cyclist and left the scene without stopping to render assistance. The 17 year old rider suffered non-life threatening ...

Water Samples Taken. Water samples taken off Port Fairy coast after reports of brown sludge-like substance

Classic Empire Filly Fastest At Second OBS Spring Sale Under Tack Session Sponsored by: Hip 317, a Classic Empire filly, breezed a quarter in :20 2/5 seconds at the OBS Spring Sale under tack show. Hip No. 317, a daughter of Classic Empire consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds breezed a quarter in :20 2/5 to post the fastest work at the distance at the second session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders Sales Companys 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training. The chestnut fil...

Tehan Heads To Europe. Tehan departs to advance FTA negotiations and vaccine diplomacy

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 ...