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Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

From the coast to the Wimmera, feel the vibe of yesteryear.

Darcie Humphreys
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Inside the circle: the 9.5cm challenge for West Vic artists

Inside the circle: the 9.5cm challenge for West Vic artists

The imagination has conjured clay monsters, brass jewellery and miniature paintings.

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

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.

Zara Cuthbertson, +1
PortlandPortland
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The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected near Portland. Now what?

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected near Portland. Now what?

Agriculture Victoria confirmed a positive test for the disease on Thursday.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament

Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament

“We’re trying to make our farm strong for the future, they’re trying to get reelected.”

Darcie Humphreys
WildlifeWildlife
Long-term whale study to track endangered whales along Victoria's south west coast

Long-term whale study to track endangered whales along Victoria's south west coast

The program will combine the use of drones and Traditional Owner knowledge to gain insight into the species’ habits and movements.

Zara Cuthbertson

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MoyneMoyne
“Just doesn’t make sense”: Moyne councillor calls for review of festival and events funding after $150,000 approval

“Just doesn’t make sense”: Moyne councillor calls for review of festival and events funding after $150,000 approval

Jim Doukas supported this year’s grant recipients, but requested a more thorough process for next year to determine which events could “survive without [council’s] help”.

Zara Cuthbertson
PubPub
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Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

Eight historic West Vic pubs where you can have a feed

From the coast to the Wimmera, feel the vibe of yesteryear.

Darcie Humphreys
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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Inside the circle: the 9.5cm challenge for West Vic artists

Inside the circle: the 9.5cm challenge for West Vic artists

The imagination has conjured clay monsters, brass jewellery and miniature paintings.

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

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.

Zara Cuthbertson, +1
🐦‍⬛ H5 bird flu hits West Vic

🐦‍⬛ H5 bird flu hits West Vic

Plus: Council's call for up-front disaster funding

Zara Cuthbertson
CorangamiteCorangamite
“A mammoth project”: Darlington Hall receives $20,000 funding boost for major revamp

“A mammoth project”: Darlington Hall receives $20,000 funding boost for major revamp

The 150-year-old building is one of eight projects to share more than $104,000 from the Berrybank Wind Farm community benefit fund.

Zara Cuthbertson
PortlandPortland
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The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected near Portland. Now what?

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected near Portland. Now what?

Agriculture Victoria confirmed a positive test for the disease on Thursday.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament

Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament

“We’re trying to make our farm strong for the future, they’re trying to get reelected.”

Darcie Humphreys
Colac OtwayColac Otway
After footing the bill for January's bushfires and floods, Colac Otway council wants the state to change how it funds disasters

After footing the bill for January's bushfires and floods, Colac Otway council wants the state to change how it funds disasters

Councillors hope to see an established fund in place to allow the government to respond to disaster funding claims faster.

Zara Cuthbertson
NewslettersNewsletters
The silence of the councillors

The silence of the councillors

Plus: West Vic trivia and 100 less truckloads.

Darcie Humphreys
PoliticsPolitics
Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Allan said stepping aside was a “difficult decision”.

Matthew Sims
Daylesford Daylesford
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All quiet on the Hepburn front

All quiet on the Hepburn front

With five out of seven councillors stood down, there is not enough for a quorum.

Darcie Humphreys
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