The Latest Breaking News from Warrnambool

Cyclist dies in collision near Warrnambool, south-west Victoria

A 57-year-old cyclist has died in a fatal collision on a rural road near Warrnambool in south-west Victoria.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Steven Johnson faces court charged with alleged murder of Christopher Jarvis

The lawyer of a former Victoria Police officer who has been charged with murder has told a court media reporting of the case could lead to issues during his client's time in custody.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Former police officer charged with murder of missing man Christopher Jarvis

A former police officer has been charged with murder over the disappearance of Victorian dad Christopher Jarvis. There were emotional scenes when his co-accused fronted court on Wednesday.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Warrnambool elder Robert 'Locky' Eccles charged with historical child sex offences

A man who was last year recognised for his intergenerational leadership and role in grassroots sport is facing 12 charges for alleged indecents acts against a teenager.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Australia's largest floating solar panel system set to save money and reduce emissions in Warrnambool

A country town has unveiled plans to float thousands of double-sided solar panels on a pontoon on a water storage basin. It's expected to save tonnes of greenhouse emissions.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Former Christian Brothers College Warrnambool students seek compensation following alleged historical abuse

A lawyer representing former students from Warrnambool's Christian Brothers College says some of her clients have battled substance abuse and cannot keep a stable job, and compensation will help "rebuild their lives".

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

I have my own car! But how do I control the heating?

My new Mazda takes me back to the summer I turned 18 – doing laps of the Warrnambool main street, enclosed in a feeling of perfect happiness

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022

Archie Roach honoured as crowds pay respects during final journey to Gunditjmara country for private burial

Much-loved Indigenous singer Archie Roach makes the long journey home from the inner suburbs of Melbourne to the windswept south-west Victorian coast, where he will be laid to rest.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

Victoria state election: former political journalist Carol Altmann seeks to ride ‘teal’ wave

Warrnambool-based independent will challenge Liberal MP Roma Britnell in the seat of South-West Coast

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

CEO of Warrnambool aged care home takes leave following bullying, intimidation claims

Doreen Power has taken voluntary leave from Warrnambool’s Lyndoch Living after staff and residents levelled the claims against her. The organisation has confirmed it is actively recruiting for an interim CEO.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022