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Aug 14, 2026

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1 min read

“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.

Ballarat

Aug 10, 2026

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2 min read

Australian cinema came to Clunes, Beulah and Warrnambool: Here's what was filmed

From true stories to cult classics, West Vic offered the backdrop to famous films.

Pub Chat

Jul 31, 2026

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9 min read

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Politics

What’s causing Warrnambool’s housing shortage?

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

What’s causing Warrnambool’s housing shortage?

The combination of a growing population, more workers in the city and a dwindling pool of available rentals have helped to create the regional centre’s residential squeeze.

Warrnambool

Zara Cuthbertson

“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent

Aug 13, 2026

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1 min read

“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent

An announcement from the federal government last week has outlined a way for Ballarat businesses to expand their use of renewable energy.

Business

Darcie Humphreys, +1

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Events

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

September gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

Surf rock, metal, folk and a choir - the Brolga has you sorted for live music this month.

Aug 17, 2026

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3 min read

What did West Vic actually get in the state budget?

Big ticket commitments included designs for a new fire station in the Colac Otway Shire and a share in $75 million to redevelop Ballarat and Warrnambool Base Hospital.

Aug 14, 2026

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1 min read

Pizza, pasta, vino: The best Italian restaurants in West Vic

Make sure you leave room for tiramisu.

Aug 14, 2026

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1 min read

“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.

Aug 14, 2026

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1 min read

Jacinta Allan quits politics

The former premier has held the seat of Bendigo East for 27 years.

“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.

Ballarat

Jacinta Allan quits politics

The former premier has held the seat of Bendigo East for 27 years.

Politics

No takers yet for 170-year-old Daylesford cottage with grand plans

The new suburb of Middleton Field is growing, but this timber relic has withstood the elements since the 1850s.

Property

Newsletter: Where are Warrnambool's whales?

Plus: Solar rebate expands to farms and businesses.

“A sensible policy”: How the expansion of a solar rebate scheme could cut costs for West Vic farmers

“Larger systems are what you need on a farm to be economically viable.”

Agriculture

Are whales still coming to the Warrnambool coast?

Sightings have been scarce so far this season, but researchers say Humpback activity should build through spring.

Warrnambool

“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent

An announcement from the federal government last week has outlined a way for Ballarat businesses to expand their use of renewable energy.

Business

Why Warrnambool’s Hera Sheppard decided to run for parliament at 18

“I would fight tooth and nail to ensure that young workers have the best possible life.”

Warrnambool

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MUST READ

“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

Australian cinema came to Clunes, Beulah and Warrnambool: Here's what was filmed

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

What’s causing Warrnambool’s housing shortage?

“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent

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September gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

What did West Vic actually get in the state budget?

Pizza, pasta, vino: The best Italian restaurants in West Vic

“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

Jacinta Allan quits politics

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“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

Jacinta Allan quits politics

No takers yet for 170-year-old Daylesford cottage with grand plans

Newsletter: Where are Warrnambool's whales?

“A sensible policy”: How the expansion of a solar rebate scheme could cut costs for West Vic farmers

Are whales still coming to the Warrnambool coast?

“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent

Why Warrnambool’s Hera Sheppard decided to run for parliament at 18

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