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New era
JOHN ‘Snoopy’ Verhoeven knew he wouldn’t step back from his business until he was confident services in town would not be impacted – but from this week, he’s found the right couple
1 July, 2026
General News
Completion nears on $126M project
THE state government has announced construction of the new world-class visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles will...
1 July, 2026
Burns Festival sees strong crowds
TARTAN and kilts were abound in Camperdown over the weekend as the...
An exciting experience
WESTERN District Newspapers hosted an enthusiastic work experience...
Catch a free movie these holidays
CORANGAMITE Shire Council will be bringing free movies back to the...
Community
Field Day to bring farming into focus
A FIELD Day at Bostocks Creek next Thursday (July 9) will offer an opportunity for local farmers and industry...
1 July, 2026
Passing the baton
TS MCQUINN and Son will be moving onto a new chapter as owner Greg...
Historical hall to receive facelift
THE Heytesbury District Historical Society museum hall in Port Campbell...
Railway sees upgrade
COBDEN Miniature Railway will be seeing a facelift to its aged platform...
Council
Plea issued for greater transparency
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has hit out at the Victorian Government, saying it has broken a pledge to...
1 July, 2026
MP visits Hampden P12
MEMBER for Polwarth Richard Riordan recently stepped out of Parliament...
Council takes advocacy to Parliament
COMMUNITY priorities were front and centre last week when Corangamite...
Local News
Raising awareness on gendered violence
A STRONG crowd attended a speaking session with ex-footballer Phil...
Sport
Seagulls too strong for Bombers
AFTER leading by seven points at three-quarter time, Cobden went down to Port Fairy by 19 points in the round 11...
1 July, 2026
Golfers contest monthly medal
TIMBOON golfers contested a stroke/monthly medal at the club last Saturday.
Stableford at Cobden
EIGHTEEN players contested a 4BBB stableford at the Cobden Golf Club...
Thrilling win for Demons
A THRILLING finish saw Timboon score a three point win in the round 12...