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Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across Victoria's Western District?

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across Victoria's Western District?

Our guide to when the next federal election may be held, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

David Allegretti
RoadsRoads
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Why do the roads in Victoria’s South-West suck so much?

Why do the roads in Victoria’s South-West suck so much?

The potholes of Victoria's South West have outlasted prime ministers. Will anything ever change?

David Allegretti
ClimateClimate
So what is seismic blasting anyway?

So what is seismic blasting anyway?

Powerful underwater sound blasts used to find oil are threatening marine ecosystems.

David Allegretti
KoroitKoroit
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How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

Off the tourist trail, this Koroit hotel focuses firmly on keeping the locals amused.

David Allegretti
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
Merri River makeover aims to create platypus paradise

Merri River makeover aims to create platypus paradise

Goodbye cypress, hello platypus.

David Allegretti
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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The best walks you can go on in Warrnambool without using your car

The best walks you can go on in Warrnambool without using your car

What's the point of driving somewhere just to walk? With these five trails, you can travel on foot to see the emus, volcanos, and ocean views that make South West Victoria beautiful.

Ilana Bean

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ClimateClimate
So what's the deal with offshore wind farms?

So what's the deal with offshore wind farms?

Turbines in the sea have been making waves locally since the Federal Government declared a 1,030-square-kilometre zone off our coast. Here's what you need to know.

David Allegretti
ClimateClimate
So what is seismic blasting anyway?

So what is seismic blasting anyway?

Powerful underwater sound blasts used to find oil are threatening marine ecosystems.

David Allegretti
KoroitKoroit
"We had the good years, now we're back to the real world": How Koroit residents have been impacted by the cost of living crisis

"We had the good years, now we're back to the real world": How Koroit residents have been impacted by the cost of living crisis

We spoke to locals about how tough it is to make ends meet.

David Allegretti
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
"Without it, some businesses would have struggled": Warrnambool's skilled migration program has been extended another year

"Without it, some businesses would have struggled": Warrnambool's skilled migration program has been extended another year

"It has been enormously beneficial for business and for the region's economy."

David Allegretti
PortlandPortland
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Independent Alex Dyson pitches Portland energy hub as Wannon contest heats up

Independent Alex Dyson pitches Portland energy hub as Wannon contest heats up

An independent candidate wants to put power back in the hands of consumers.

David Allegretti
KoroitKoroit
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How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

How a former teacher bought a pub during the thick of COVID and turned it into an adored community hub

Off the tourist trail, this Koroit hotel focuses firmly on keeping the locals amused.

David Allegretti
GrampiansGrampians
"It doesn't even cover one quarter of our fortnightly payroll": State Government's bushfire grants hardly a relief for Grampians businesses

"It doesn't even cover one quarter of our fortnightly payroll": State Government's bushfire grants hardly a relief for Grampians businesses

"We will go into a two or three hundred thousand dollar hole that we can spend the next couple of years climbing out of."

Dellaram Vreeland
RoadsRoads
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Warrnambool police say drivers, not roads, are to blame for increase in accidents

Warrnambool police say drivers, not roads, are to blame for increase in accidents

"Why are we having collisions at intersections with traffic lights?"

David Allegretti
FootballFootball
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Footy legend Emma Kearney on growing up in Cavendish and how footy can help fight climate change

Footy legend Emma Kearney on growing up in Cavendish and how footy can help fight climate change

"We want future generations to enjoy sport just like I did when I was a kid."

David Allegretti
Port FairyPort Fairy
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"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

"I try to vote now because people say it's worthwhile": A Port Fairy local on political apathy and hometown changes

In the third of our series across the Western Districts, we speak to a tattoo artist about community changes in Port Fairy and his scepticism about political engagement.

David Allegretti
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
Merri River makeover aims to create platypus paradise

Merri River makeover aims to create platypus paradise

Goodbye cypress, hello platypus.

David Allegretti
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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The best walks you can go on in Warrnambool without using your car

The best walks you can go on in Warrnambool without using your car

What's the point of driving somewhere just to walk? With these five trails, you can travel on foot to see the emus, volcanos, and ocean views that make South West Victoria beautiful.

Ilana Bean
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