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30 April 2021 | 08:22am Algae Detected in Curdies River Estuary and Yambuk Lakes High, toxic Blue-green Algae levels have been detected in the Curdies River Estuary at Peterborough and the Yambuk Lakes at Yambuk. Warning signs have been installed at both locations and authorities are urging people to avoid direct contact with the water until the bloom disperses, including allowing pets to enter the water. The sample point for Curdies River is at the Peterborough boat ramp. Lake Yambuk is sample...

Roof Water Benefits Flow. Project to see benefits flow from Albert Park roof water

Appeal After Burglary. Detectives investigating aggravated burglary in Warrnambool

Griffiths Street to Close for Drainage Works and a New Car Park in Port Fairy Works to provide additional carparking near Port Fairy’s popular East Beach and improve drainage on Griffiths Street are set to begin in the coming weeks. Moyne Shire Council Mayor, Cr Daniel Meade said the essential road closures have been scheduled to take place after the May Race Day public holiday and following the popular tourist season. “These works on Griffiths Street and Hughes Avenue, Port Fairy are vital...

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...

Warrnambool Event Returns After COVID Enforced Break Warrnambools Mothers Day Classic is returning after a COVID-enforced break in 2020, as participants get set to either walk or run the 3km course at Lake, on Sunday May 9. Committee member Jeff Hintum says this year participants will need to scan a QR code prior to starting, and there wont be the usual MC, music, marquees, coffee van, fruit or water supply or raffles due to COVID restrictions. Participants will also be required to pre registe...

15 Year Old’s Mighty Effort A jug of raspberry soft drink never tasted so refreshing, as teenager Jack Mcqualter-Whyte completed his ANZAC Day walk, to raise money and awareness for veterans. The 15 year old walked from the Mulwala RSL Dawn Service to the Bundalong Tavern, in full military kit and was thrilled with the support he received along the way. “It was really good. We ran down the main street at the start and got out on to the highway where we were a bit more cautious,” Jack said...

Jack’s Walk for Veterans 23 April 2021 | 10:27am A Teenager’s ANZAC Day Walk A 15 year old will commemorate ANZAC Day by walking from the Mulwala RSL Dawn Service to the Bundalong Tavern, in full military kit, to raise money and awareness for veterans. Jack Mcqualter-Whyte was inspired to play a part in supporting returned service men and women after learning about their struggles. “I was looking at statistics behind our veterans who returned home from Afghanistan and other places sufferi...

Workers With Plenty to Give When 62 year old Wodonga resident Stephen sold his business, he never expected he’d still be looking for a job six months later. While several industries and businesses claim they are desperate for workers, Stephen’s experience indicates he may be missing out, due to his age. In desperation, he contacted the Neil Mitchell Program to explain his dilemma. “I’m very fit, very healthy, I’ve run hotels, motels and nightclubs for the past 40 years, so I’m very ...

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 ...