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Katrina Antony, Cherry Servis win King's Birthday honours | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Katrina Antony, Cherry Servis win King's Birthday honours | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
See who was recognised in the King's Birthday 2026 Honours List.
Big Steps for Little Feet: see all the student taking their first big steps at school
Big Steps for Little Feet: see all the student taking their first big steps at school
Hundreds of children started school this year. Recognise any?
Are you a winner or loser after this budget? What everyone most wants to know
Are you a winner or loser after this budget? What everyone most wants to know
Here's how the Labor government's 2026-27 budget stacks up for you.
Follow along for day three of the 2026 May Racing Carnival | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Follow along for day three of the 2026 May Racing Carnival | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Follow along for all the news on day three of the carnival.
May Races day one: find all the fun, fashion and race updates | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
May Races day one: find all the fun, fashion and race updates | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Follow along for all the highlights on day one of the carnival.
Australian nicknames: Why classic sports monikers are fading
Australian nicknames: Why classic sports monikers are fading
We have searched far and wide for the leading nicknames.
'50 new friends for life': what footy clubs in regional areas are promising
'50 new friends for life': what footy clubs in regional areas are promising
'For all I care, come along and fill the water bottles.'
'Dehumanising': a regional teen's 300km journey for mental health treatment
'Dehumanising': a regional teen's 300km journey for mental health treatment
Advocates call for national strategy to address health care gaps outside the cities.
How giving back helped Santiago find a community in a new home
How giving back helped Santiago find a community in a new home
A teenagers journey from Sydney traffic to regional fulfilment.
How country sport helped Ali and Awesh feel at home in Australia
How country sport helped Ali and Awesh feel at home in Australia
A traditional Aussie pasttime is key to helping new residents stay.
The 'storm in a teacup' helping first home buyers climb the property ladder
The 'storm in a teacup' helping first home buyers climb the property ladder
'If you're looking to buy, do so now.'
Why the popular tree change is becoming harder for young Australians
Why the popular tree change is becoming harder for young Australians
Is the Australian dream of a regional life still a possibility?
The regional move is popular for Gen Zs, but it comes with a major health risk
The regional move is popular for Gen Zs, but it comes with a major health risk
'There's nothing to do, so I'm just going to stay at home.'
Doug Bowen's six-year wait for housing leaves family in limbo | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Doug Bowen's six-year wait for housing leaves family in limbo | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
How does a family wait six years for a home that never comes?
Western Victorian Female Football League call for players | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Western Victorian Female Football League call for players | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
'Pretty large numbers to try to replace year in and year out.'
Warrnambool's Glenda Mugavin shares cancer battle insights | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool's Glenda Mugavin shares cancer battle insights | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
A free wellbeing day will be held for people with cancer.
Warrnambool schools say wearable ban boosts student focus, safety | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool schools say wearable ban boosts student focus, safety | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
The new rules aim to curb digital distractions for students.
'Opportunity to surrender peacefully ... he did not': Police killer Dezi Freeman dead | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
'Opportunity to surrender peacefully ... he did not': Police killer Dezi Freeman dead | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Police in final confrontation with Freeman on remote property.
Koroit koala euthanised following alleged ute dragging incident | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Koroit koala euthanised following alleged ute dragging incident | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Victoria Police: Warrnambool youth crime low, community key | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Victoria Police: Warrnambool youth crime low, community key | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Cobden Health: why Rodney Grove Aquatic Centre had to shut | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Cobden Health: why Rodney Grove Aquatic Centre had to shut | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
All the photos from the Port Fairy Folk Festival
All the photos from the Port Fairy Folk Festival
Watch: from lifelong fans to first-timers, why Port Fairy keeps calling
Watch: from lifelong fans to first-timers, why Port Fairy keeps calling
Don't miss the blood moon: last total lunar eclipse until 2029
Don't miss the blood moon: last total lunar eclipse until 2029
Poll: Should Victoria get a substitute Anzac Day public holiday?
Poll: Should Victoria get a substitute Anzac Day public holiday?
Why young Aussies are choosing to leave the city for the country
Why young Aussies are choosing to leave the city for the country
Sweet new business to open in Warrnambool Liebig Street | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Sweet new business to open in Warrnambool Liebig Street | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local cricket heroes lead Warrnambool Moyne's country success. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local cricket heroes lead Warrnambool Moyne's country success. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool choir set to join MSO at iconic Melbourne stage | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool choir set to join MSO at iconic Melbourne stage | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
From Melbourne to Warrnambool: Ivan Cross's new community. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
From Melbourne to Warrnambool: Ivan Cross's new community. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Mystery of the Mahogany Ship: could it be hidden in plain sight? | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Mystery of the Mahogany Ship: could it be hidden in plain sight? | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Middle Island penguins face new challenges as no penguins counted | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Middle Island penguins face new challenges as no penguins counted | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool's Swoboda wins $42,500 maiden at Colac
Warrnambool's Swoboda wins $42,500 maiden at Colac
Two dead, one hospitalised, in Skipton ute crash overnight | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Two dead, one hospitalised, in Skipton ute crash overnight | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Honouring Sharon Richards: A life, legacy dedicated to justice | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Honouring Sharon Richards: A life, legacy dedicated to justice | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Fire in Cobden's Mitchell St fire prompts emergency response | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Fire in Cobden's Mitchell St fire prompts emergency response | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool sports hub funding woes for Brierly continue | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool sports hub funding woes for Brierly continue | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool council's planned works spark local business concern | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool council's planned works spark local business concern | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Man arrested at Warrnambool station over violent allegations | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Man arrested at Warrnambool station over violent allegations | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool flashback: Undie 500 and sister city memories. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool flashback: Undie 500 and sister city memories. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool Little Athletics members gear up for local carnival | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool Little Athletics members gear up for local carnival | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Port Fairy nets star defender Annaliese Hughes for 2026 season | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Port Fairy nets star defender Annaliese Hughes for 2026 season | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Man, 56, to face trial for selling meth from Kirkstall home | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Man, 56, to face trial for selling meth from Kirkstall home | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
EPA acts on Camperdown's biosolids facility odour problem | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
EPA acts on Camperdown's biosolids facility odour problem | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Wangoom man's murder case: Landlord pleads not guilty to charge | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Wangoom man's murder case: Landlord pleads not guilty to charge | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
VICSES emergency levy controversy: Minister deflects blame | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
VICSES emergency levy controversy: Minister deflects blame | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool assault: Man arrested after street brawl | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool assault: Man arrested after street brawl | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Perth move paying off for Big Bash League champion Brody Couch | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Perth move paying off for Big Bash League champion Brody Couch | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Merrivale's Noah Burgess blasts maiden century in quick time | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Merrivale's Noah Burgess blasts maiden century in quick time | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
'Fire could spread quickly': mercury forecast to hit 47 at one south-west town
'Fire could spread quickly': mercury forecast to hit 47 at one south-west town
Susan Atherton, Kai Moloney win 2026 Warrnambool ocean swim | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Susan Atherton, Kai Moloney win 2026 Warrnambool ocean swim | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Honouring Ian Wallace: A community leader for Panmure community | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Honouring Ian Wallace: A community leader for Panmure community | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Why do regional Victorian trains slow down in extreme heat? | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Why do regional Victorian trains slow down in extreme heat? | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
'So much greater than myself': our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration
'So much greater than myself': our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration
Toby Hellessey primed for big year after Vic Country footy camp
Toby Hellessey primed for big year after Vic Country footy camp
Classic cars unite at Warrnambool to raise money for Lifeline. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Classic cars unite at Warrnambool to raise money for Lifeline. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Flag marshalls gear up for 2026 Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Flag marshalls gear up for 2026 Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Community mourns Gilly: A life cut short by drink-driving | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Community mourns Gilly: A life cut short by drink-driving | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Belfast Aquatics possible pool leakage shocks Moyne Shire Council | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Belfast Aquatics possible pool leakage shocks Moyne Shire Council | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Helicopter salvages cars swept away in torrential flood | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Helicopter salvages cars swept away in torrential flood | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Parents' pride as Maddy Inglis makes Australian Open second round | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Parents' pride as Maddy Inglis makes Australian Open second round | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Builder battles $60k fine and suspension in Warrnambool | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Builder battles $60k fine and suspension in Warrnambool | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Renewed calls for safety upgrades at Grassmere Junction | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Renewed calls for safety upgrades at Grassmere Junction | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Multi-vehicle crash blocks Princes Highway exit | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Multi-vehicle crash blocks Princes Highway exit | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Red tape threatens the CFA's volunteer firefighter future
Red tape threatens the CFA's volunteer firefighter future
Health body investigates surgeon after hospital incident | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Health body investigates surgeon after hospital incident | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
American racer Cole Macedo wins Warrnambool carnival race meet | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
American racer Cole Macedo wins Warrnambool carnival race meet | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Carranballac family's home lost in devastating bushfire
Carranballac family's home lost in devastating bushfire
Locals feel betrayed by failed government PET scanner promise
Locals feel betrayed by failed government PET scanner promise
From Portland to the ring: 'Skittles' Huxley's wrestling story
From Portland to the ring: 'Skittles' Huxley's wrestling story
Rare bird sightings near Warrnambool surprise photographers
Rare bird sightings near Warrnambool surprise photographers
2026 Warrnambool and District Football Netball League draw
2026 Warrnambool and District Football Netball League draw
Family builds Lego train set in Warrnambool over eight years. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Family builds Lego train set in Warrnambool over eight years. | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local butchers and traders thrive amid Warrnambool tourist influx | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local butchers and traders thrive amid Warrnambool tourist influx | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Hatfields take over Warrnambool Intersport store after dream trip | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Hatfields take over Warrnambool Intersport store after dream trip | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Teens ignite fires in Warrnambool sand dunes | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Teens ignite fires in Warrnambool sand dunes | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
'New challenge' as cricketer named to lead champion Victorian team at nationals
'New challenge' as cricketer named to lead champion Victorian team at nationals
Truck flips near Bessibelle, driver taken to base hospital | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Truck flips near Bessibelle, driver taken to base hospital | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool car collectors showcase rare classics at Lake Pertobe
Warrnambool car collectors showcase rare classics at Lake Pertobe
First-timer hits hole-in-one at Victorian summer golf event
First-timer hits hole-in-one at Victorian summer golf event
From an Ecklin dairy farm to the MCG: Brian McKenzie's Story
From an Ecklin dairy farm to the MCG: Brian McKenzie's Story
Port Fairy Little Athletics' Occy Hayes to run in New Zealand | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Port Fairy Little Athletics' Occy Hayes to run in New Zealand | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Firefighters swiftly control Warrnambool house fire | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Firefighters swiftly control Warrnambool house fire | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local couple breathes new life into popular Mortlake hotel | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Local couple breathes new life into popular Mortlake hotel | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Past classic champion starts new year in style as emerging drivers show promise | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Past classic champion starts new year in style as emerging drivers show promise | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Dramatic rescue at Logan's Beach prompts safety warnings | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Dramatic rescue at Logan's Beach prompts safety warnings | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Rosalyn Nolte: Restoring a grave, 55 years after a brutal murder | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Rosalyn Nolte: Restoring a grave, 55 years after a brutal murder | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Thousands celebrate New Year at Woodford Cup's 125th event | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Thousands celebrate New Year at Woodford Cup's 125th event | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
2025's memorable moments: Droughts, sports, and community | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
2025's memorable moments: Droughts, sports, and community | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
V/Line chaos leaves Warrnambool passengers stranded for hours | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
V/Line chaos leaves Warrnambool passengers stranded for hours | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Eloise Swarbrick shines in hometown tennis tournament return | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Eloise Swarbrick shines in hometown tennis tournament return | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
South-west Victoria's AFL and AFLW footballers to watch in 2026 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
South-west Victoria's AFL and AFLW footballers to watch in 2026 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Serious crash in Mailors Flat hospitalises two | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Serious crash in Mailors Flat hospitalises two | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Celebrate Christmas with 'Hamsky', a meaty malt marvel | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Celebrate Christmas with 'Hamsky', a meaty malt marvel | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Terang Racing Club moves its New Year's race to January 2 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Terang Racing Club moves its New Year's race to January 2 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Firefighters attend Warrnambool shed fire that destroyed car | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Firefighters attend Warrnambool shed fire that destroyed car | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
South-west schools in poor condition despite government funding | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
South-west schools in poor condition despite government funding | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool manufacturer breaks ground with export to Chile | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool manufacturer breaks ground with export to Chile | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
When England took on Victoria Country at Reid Oval in 1974 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
When England took on Victoria Country at Reid Oval in 1974 | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool man's crime spree in Warrnambool, Hamilton Portland | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool man's crime spree in Warrnambool, Hamilton Portland | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Port Fairy pool's huge losses revealed in financial reports | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Port Fairy pool's huge losses revealed in financial reports | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
The pictures which made us pause and captured the moments that mattered in 2025
The pictures which made us pause and captured the moments that mattered in 2025
Quote that: how south-west athletes captured 2025's key moments | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
Quote that: how south-west athletes captured 2025's key moments | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
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