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Clarke continues to impress
RISING young cricketer Lucia Clarke started 2026 with a two week stint representing Essendon Maribyrnong Park in the Victorian Women’s premier under 18 cricket competition.
5 February, 2026
General News
Dry start to the new year
RAIN gauges were dry throughout January as the new year began with minimal rainfall.
4 February, 2026
Princetown named among measles exposure sites
THE Victorian Government has announced Princetown is among recent...
Local News
Help shape the shire’s tourism
CORANGAMITE tourism operators, business owners and community...
Local News
School zones now active
POLICE are reminding drivers to slow down around schools as students...
Community
Animal shelter seeks support
A WILDLIFE shelter is desperate for help after the devastating impacts of the Carlisle River bushfires, with...
4 February, 2026
Get crafty in Simpson
FOR those seeking a day out of arts and crafts, the Simpson and District...
Local News
Cobden airstrip plays critical role
WHEN skyrocketing temperatures and high winds resulted in bushfires...
Local News
Crews battle Carlisle River fire
FOLLOWING the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews...
Council
Council united against wind farm application
CORANGAMITE Shire councillors unanimously voted to oppose a planning permit application to greenlight the Mumblin...
4 February, 2026
Local News
Councillors slam proposed renewable zones
CORANGAMITE Shire Council has signalled a willingness to support the...
Opposition visits fire zones
LIBERAL leader Jess Wilson recently visited Skipton and Carranballac to...
Britnell calls for emergency services minister to step up
SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has called on the Minister for...
Sport
Ocean swim this weekend
OCEAN swimmers will once again tackle the surf at Port Campbell this weekend.
4 February, 2026
Summer tennis continues
SOME good results were recorded in the senior and junior matches of the...
Women finish strong
COBDEN finished the home and away season in the Warrnambool Moyne and...
Vogels effective with the ball
SIMPSON had the bye in round 11 of the Colac-South West premier cricket...