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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, Smile Squad vans will be rolling out to schools in 10 new Local Government Areas, which include the 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. "It'll help us spread the word that you are never alone, and there is always someone to talk to". Article continues below This ye...

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 Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, P...

Minister Provides Update Minister Provides Update Image (supplied) - Minister for Boating and Fishing Melissa Horne (right), is joined by the Glenelg Shire Council at Portland's 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 Breakwater and Boatramp, following the damage caused by strong swells in recent weeks. Hear the full chat be...

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 bathed in blue to remember Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, Leading Senior Cons...