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KidFest returns this weekend
AFTER a huge first year, KidFEST Warrnambool is returning to Lake Pertobe this July school holidays.
Organised by local mums Emma Moloney and Tina Atkinson, this special three-day children’s event will kick off tomorrow (Saturday) and run through until Monday at Lake Pertobe. Now in its second year, the festival has
grown significantly in both scale and ambition.
Eight hands-on workshops will run across all three days, covering science experiments, woodwork, dance, music and movement, drama and improv, nature craft, visual art and live animal encounters.
All workshops are delivered by local and regional facilitators. One of the things that makes KidFEST
special is that parents are encouraged to get involved too.
Parents can join their children for some fun science experiments, help them build their woodwork creation, or simply sit alongside them as they explore.
This is not just an activity day, it’s also a chance for families to connect and for community to gather.
Each workshop runs four times a day across two age groups (ages 2-5 and 6-10) so there’s plenty of time to get to each activity throughout the day.
Most sessions are capped at around 20 children, keeping things enjoyable for both kids and parents.
Age groups are a guide rather than a rule.
“If children of different ages want to participate together, that’s absolutely fine,” Emma said.
“Parents/carers may need to give the younger child a helping hand as the facilitators will have pitched the activity to the older age group.”
Last year’s inaugural event attracted close to 700 people and this year that number is expected to be even bigger.
Entry includes all workshops, professional face painting, a giant sandpit, a soft play area for children under two, and lunchtime performances by De Silva Dance Company.
Ticket holders can also enjoy some special offers at various local businesses.
This weekend sees the return of KidFEST Warrnambool, with plenty to see and do for youngsters. Photos courtesy Heidi Lea Photography.
Reid set to turn green
BRAGGING rights will once again be up for grabs when Warrnambool and Koroit footballers and netballers go head to head next week as they battle for the 2026 Cassign Cup.
The MDA perpetual trophy, which also helps to shine a light on muscular dystrophy and the MDA Warrnambool group, is presented annually to the club that wins the most netball and football matches when the two clubs meet during the Hampden League season.
Since its inception seven years ago, the cup has yet to be won by the Warrnambool Football Netball Club – with honours going to the Koroit Saints in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
“The cup wasn’t held in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid interruptions to those seasons,” Gillin Boys Foundation founder Christopher Gillin said.
“It’s something both clubs really look forward to and it also helps to spread the word about muscular dystrophy and our association.”
As well as the scheduled round 12 matches, Christopher is hoping to see “plenty of green” at Reid Oval.
“All footballers and netballers will hopefully be wearing our traditional green laces on the day, and it’s anticipated the Warrnambool players will be wearing custom jumpers,” he said.
“Our foundation merchandise will also be available for purchase from both sides of the ground on game day and if anyone has some spare change there will be donation tins at the gate and at the merchandise tables.
“There will also be popcorn, fairy floss and slushies available to purchase to support the cause.”
Christopher Gillin, pictured last year with the MDA Warrnambool Cassign Perpetual Cup.
Giant book sale on again
BOOK lovers of all ages will once again have the chance to pick up some new reading material from as little as $1.
The Warrnambool Rotary Club’s annual book sale will run from 9am through until 3pm tomorrow, Saturday, July 4.
To be held at the AL Lane Pavilion, 53 Hyland Street Warrnambool, all funds raised from the day will go directly towards various local projects.
Organisers are confident the sale will have something for everyone.
This will include modern titles, books for collectors, nonfiction topics, a large collection of classics and much more.
Entry is via a gold coin donation (with cash or card payment accepted) with all children’s books priced to sell at only $1 each, and adults/ non-fiction books for just $3.
Angela Wheeler and Debbie Ferguson were hard at work earlier this week preparing hundreds of books for sale.
Moyne Shire Council Community Update
June Council Meeting Outcomes OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Item 2.1 – Budget submissions 2026/27
Councillors voted unanimously to receive the submissions report, and allocate funds as noted.
Item 2.2 – Budget 2026/27
Councillors voted 5/2 to the 2026/27 Budget.
Item 2.3 – Declaration of Rates and Charges 2026/27
Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the 2026/27 Fees and Charges Schedule.
Item 2.4 – Community Satisfaction Survey 2026 Report
Councillors voted unanimously to note and receive the survey results, and publish them to the Council website.
Item 2.6 – Aquatic Facilities Strategy
Councillors voted 4/3 to:
1. Note the community engagement and stakeholder consultation undertaken in the development of the Aquatics Facilities Strategy 2026–2036.
2. Adopt the Aquatics Facilities Strategy 2026–2036.
3. Commit to allocating $80,000 in the 2026/2027 Council Budget to commission the feasibility study and business case - identified as an immediate priority under Recommendation 1 Long term indoor provision (pathway b) – for a new indoor aquatic facility in Moyne Shire.
4. Request officers investigate and pursue any available grant funding opportunities to offset the cost of the feasibility study and associated business case.
Councillors voted unanimously to endorse Stage 1 and 2 recommendations in the Killarney Caravan Park Septic Infrastructure Business Case (May 2026).
Item 2.8 – Proposed licence agreement – Mosswood Wildlife Councillors voted 6/1 to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a 10-year licence agreement with Mosswood Wildlife Inc., subject to DEECA’s final approval.
Item 2.9 – Community Assistance Fund policy and guidelines review Councillors voted 7/0 to adopt the updated fund policy and guidelines.
Item 2.10 – Proposed memorial plaque – Jim and Carmel Madden Councillors voted 6/1 to set aside this motion.
Item 2.11 – Environment and Sustainability Strategy 2026-2036 Councillors voted 4/3 to endorse the Strategy and Action Plan Matrix 2026–2036, and formally thank the Strategy Advisory Committee
Canberra advocacy UPDATE
Dedicated federal funding for rural and regional aquatic facilities, ongoing infrastructure funding, standard community benefits from renewable energy projects and support for our agriculture sector were all on the agenda when a delegation from Moyne visited the national capital last week.
The Moyne delegation held a number of meetings with Government Ministers, Opposition MPs and key advisors to advocate for key projects and priorities.
A key Moyne Shire advocacy motion was adopted at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly also held in Canberra last week.
The motion calls on the federal government to establish a funding program to support the renewal, replacement and modernisation of council owned swimming pools, and was one of five motions Moyne proposed which were all adopted.
This motion received strong support from more than 700 council representatives from across the nation.
Koroit township
renewal UPDATE
Footpath, kerb and channel, and drainage works are now underway along High St, Koroit.
• July-August – eastern side from Lions Op Shop to Commercial Road
• July-August – eastern side from Lions Op Shop to Commercial Road
• July-August – western side from Sturt St to Commercial Road
• Late July-August – western side from Garden Street to Bowls Club
• Late July - September– eastern side from Mill Street to Council depot
• August – Council depot car park (new visitor car parking & minor works)
• August-October – new asphalt road surface, carparks, wombat crossing and bus stop completion (following community consultation), line marking, and landscaping including planting of new trees.
The northbound lane on High Street will be closed daily from Sturt Street to Commercial Road from 8am to 5pm during works until 10 July.
Please follow all detour signage, and drive to the conditions of the road.
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the Koroit community as we complete these essential works. Safety is our priority, and these temporary measures help ensure a safe environment for everyone.
For any questions or further information, please contact our Project Management Office on 1300 656 564 or pmo@moyne.vic.gov.au
Business Facade Improvement program NOW OPEN
Up to $5,000 available to give your business a facelift!
The Moyne Business Facade Improvement Program is now open, helping local businesses improve their shopfronts and contribute to vibrant, attractive town centres.
Eligible projects may include:
• Fresh paint
• New or upgraded signage
• Lighting improvements
• Verandah repairs
• Facade restoration and clean-up
Grants of up to $5,000 are available on a matched funding basis. Start getting your quotes now and bring your ideas to life.
Applications close 5 August 2026.
Contact the Economic Development team today to discuss your project and eligibility.
Web: www.moyne.vic.gov.au/facade
Email: ecodev@moyne.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 656 564
Director Infrastructure Liam Arnott, Deputy Mayor Cr Myra Murrihy, Mayor Cr Jordan Lockett, CEO Mark Eversteyn
Grants open for shopfront improvements
BUSINESSES across Moyne Shire have an opportunity to enhance their shopfronts, with grants of up to $5,000 now available.
Moyne Shire Council’s business façade improvement program offers matched dollar-for-dollar grants for eligible businesses and property owners.
Business or building owners are encouraged to book a pre-application planning assessment to ensure they are ready to submit a strong application.
Deputy mayor Cr Myra Murrihy said the program continued to be an important way for council to support small businesses across the shire.
“This program gives business owners the opportunity to improve the look and feel of their shopfronts, which can have a real impact on how people experience our towns,” Cr Murrihy said.
“Enhancing building facades not only supports individual businesses, but also contributes to more vibrant, welcoming main streets that locals can be proud of and visitors are drawn to.
“Whether it’s updated signage, a new coat of paint or repairs, we encourage businesses to take advantage of this program to invest in their premises and their future.”
Cr Murrihy said previous grant recipients had seen positive outcomes, including increased customer interest and renewed pride in their buildings.
Applications will close at 5pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
More information on eligibility and how to apply is available at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/facade or by contacting council’s economic development team on 1300 656 564.
Trivia fun returns tonight
TRIVIA buffs looking for a fun night out should head to the Allansford Football Club tonight (Friday) for the much-loved annual trivia night.
Kicking off from 7pm, the evening is sure to bring local farmers and community members together for a night of fun, friendly competition and fundraising.
A highlight on the dairy farming social calendar, the event attracts participants from across the region to test their general knowledge and enjoy a night out with family, friends and colleagues.
WestVic Dairy project coordinator Liza Fahy said those who attend can expect a great atmosphere, with plenty of prizes up for grabs.
“Bring your team along and have a wonderful night,” Ms Fahey said.
“Thanks to event sponsor, Proud to be a Dairy Farmer, tickets are just $15.”
This year’s event will also support local charity Surviving the Dark Times, which works to improve access to mental health support in rural communities, reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help.
“Fundraising activities will include raffles and a major
auction prize of a one-night luxury accommodation stay in Warrnambool,” Ms Fahey said.
“Delicious food will be provided and the Allansford Football Club will offer drinks at bar prices.”
The event will be hosted by the WestVic Dairy, Young Dairy Network.
Teams of up to eight can register, while smaller groups and individuals are also welcome and will be allocated a table on the night.
It is anticipated the event will run from 7pm-10pm.
Pre-purchased tickets are available via the WestVic Dairy website, dairyaustralia.com.au/westvic-dairy.
Before and after shots of the Koroit Bakehouse, a recipient of a 2025 grant.
A special day for rural mums
AN organised gathering of local, rural women has resulted in newly formed friendships, rekindled connections and a timely reminder that no-one is navigating life’s challenges alone.
Last month’s ‘Over the Farm Gate’ funded event,
held at The Stables in Koroit, saw women enjoy a free wreath workshop before listening to guest speaker, Jessica Fishburn who addressed a wide range of topics including pelvic health.
“Some beautiful wreaths were made during the day and we had the chance to spend hours together discussing topics many of us had never been taught about at school,” participant and owner of Meadowbrooke Flower Farm, Brooke Stewart said.
“There were topics we often didn’t know who to ask about, and those that can feel uncomfortable or isolate; yet there we were, a group of women comfortable enough to laugh together, ask questions, share stories and support one another.
“Through creativity, conversation and shared experiences, barriers were lowered and a genuine sense of community was built. For me, that was the true success of the event. The wreaths were beautiful, but the connections formed, the conversations started, and the reminder that none of us are navigating life’s challenges alone were far more valuable.”
According to Brooke, the day was all about creating a welcoming space where rural mothers could step away from the demands of daily life, connect with others who understand their experiences, and to take a moment to focus on themselves.
“As rural women, and particularly as mothers, we are often the organisers, volunteers, carers and community
builders who help keep rural life moving,” Brooke said. “Yet it can be difficult to find the time and space to invest in our own wellbeing. By creating opportunities for women to gather, share stories, learn from one another and simply enjoy being present, we strengthen not only individuals but also the families, farms and communities they support.”
DO you love to explore new corners of your hometown and enjoy a challenge?
The Warrnambool Winter Hunt is on once again these school holidays so why not join family and friends and set off an adventure that includes new locations, creative challenges and loads of fun.
The hunt has again been organised as a fundraiser for Woodford Primary School, with last year’s event raising $1900 towards a new GaGa pit built for students to play.
“We love the hunt because it creates an opportunity for families and friends to connect with each other and the community,” members of the parents’ committee Jodie Knell and Alison Veal said.
“We love the fun of the outdoors, creating, learning and being connected with local community. Creating the hunt invites everyone to enjoy what we already have in our backyard, with the people we love.
“We get so much reward seeing the smiling faces of teams enjoying the beach, books at the library, treats at local eats and
Join the winter hunt!
discovering things they never knew existed right around the corner.”
Woodford mum Jacinta Hatfield said her family loves taking part in the hunt each year.
“One of the best things is searching for the hunt mascots, Woody and Platty, and scanning their various location QR codes; the kids love them,” Jacinta said.
“We look forward to the hunt every winter school holiday break. We don’t have to think of things to do each day we just open the app, find the challenge and off we go. We can do as little or as much as we like.
“We won last year and the prizes donated by local community shops and other businesses are amazing. It’s great to get out and about in your home town.”
The registration fee for the hunt is just $40 and participants can also enjoy several bonuses, with discounts, freebies and great offers along the way.
For more information find the hunt on socials or email warrnamboolhunt@gmail. com
Owner of Meadowbrooke Flower Farm Brooke Stewart and Jessica Fishburn (guest speaker at last weekend’s event). Photos courtesy Edwina Moutray.
Local families have the chance to discover some new ‘wonders’ around Warrnambool during the hunt.
Speed limits set to change
MOTORISTS are advised that speed limits on several central Warrnambool streets are changing.
Safer speed limits are being introduced in three Warrnambool city centre streets with Lava, Koroit and Timor streets, between Banyan and Kepler streets, to change from 40km/h to 30km/h.
Liebig Street is already 30km/h from Raglan Parade to Timor Street.
At the same time, the speed limit on Canterbury Road is being changed from 40km/h to 50km/h so that it is consistent with neighbouring streets.
The school zone on Bromfield Street from Canterbury Road to Botanic Road will also be removed.
These changes are in response to the closure of Emmanuel College’s Rice campus.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said the changes were about creating a safer and more consistent road network.
“With the closure of Emmanuel College’s campus on Canterbury Road, it made sense to adjust the speed limits to be consistent with the surrounding area,” he said.
“With the changes in the CBD, the catalyst was the recent safety projects in the city centre, which were the new bus interchange in Lava Street and the pedestrian-priority roundabout at Gilles and Timor streets.
“These projects were funded through the state government’s Safer Local Roads and Streets Program, and part of this was an assessment against revised state government guidelines that found 30km/h to be the most suitable speed limit, taking into account the amount of pedestrian activity in the area.
“Because each of these stretches also
has a mid-block pedestrian crossing, safer speed limits were also a logical step.
“Most drivers are unlikely to notice much of a difference, with most vehicles in these blocks already travelling well below the current 40km/h speed limit, but we know that when a person is struck by a car, their chance of surviving dramatically increases when the vehicle’s speed is lower.”
Signage will be updated in the coming weeks, at which point the new speed limits will come into effect.
Repair Cafe this weekend
DO you have something you need fixed, repaired, mended or checked?
Volunteers at the Warrnambool Repair Café will open their doors once again this weekend for visitors.
The repair café will run from 10am until
12 noon at the Archie Graham Centre on Timor Street.
To book your spot simply head to https://events.humanitix.com/ warrnambool-repair-cafe-saturday4-july-at-archie-graham-communitycentre
FOR Australians of all ages, the dream of owning a secure, well-located home is becoming harder to reach.
As living costs rise and housing affordability remains under pressure, buyers are asking whether there is a better way to live well without carrying a large mortgage.
Victorian developer Peter Simms, founder of Land Title Communities, believes there is.
His company is promoting a “micro suburb” model with land-title homes across Portland, Cowes, St Leonards and Werribee, with single or double-storey designs from just $295,000.
At a time when first-home buyers, families, downsizers and investors are feeling the squeeze, the idea deserves attention.
Affordable housing is no longer a niche issue;
Affordable land-title living
it affects people at every stage of life.
The appeal is not only price. These communities are designed for practical, low-maintenance living in locations close to shops, services, transport and lifestyle amenities.
From coastal Cowes, St Leonards and Portland to the growth corridor of Werribee, the model aims to give buyers more choice in places people want to live.
Simms argues that affordable housing has become too narrowly
defined and too slow to deliver.
Land Title Communities has 150 sites ready to build now, with titled, serviced, infrastructure-ready sites allowing homes to be delivered in weeks rather than years.
There is also a wider benefit. Smaller, smarter homes can reduce household costs, make better use of serviced land and provide alternatives to both high-rise apartments and sprawling estates.
Of course, buyers should consider tenure, ongoing costs, design options and long-term security before making any move. But the principle is compelling - housing should offer affordability, dignity, flexibility and a genuine sense of home.
If land-title communities can deliver homes from just $295,000 in well-connected Victorian locations, they should be part of the national housing conversation.
For Australians seeking a simpler, smarter or more affordable next chapter, the answer may be a wellplanned change.
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Motorists are advised the speed limit in Lava Street will drop from 40km/h to 30km/h. Photo courtesy Warrnambool City Council.
Delegates push for pool funding
COUNCIL-owned swimming pools was high on the agenda for a delegation of Moyne Shire representatives in Canberra last week.
The delegation put forward a key Moyne Shire advocacy motion at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra.
This motion called on the federal government to establish a funding program to support the renewal, replacement and modernisation of council-owned swimming pools.
This was one of five motions Moyne proposed – which were all adopted.
Deputy mayor Cr Myra Murrihy said it was an important motion, which received strong support from more than 700 council representatives from across the country.
“Pools are vital community assets, but the cost of maintaining and managing these essential facilities is now beyond the capacity of many rural and regional councils,” she said.
“Royal Life Saving Australia has found that 80 per cent of the nation’s public pools are approaching end-of-life within the next decade and will require major investment.
“Councils like Moyne cannot shoulder this burden alone, we need support from all levels of government to upgrade these important facilities.
“The strong backing for this motion from the councils at the conference shows we are far from alone in calling for action.”
Cr Murrihy said council owned pools in Hawkesdale, Macarthur and Mortlake were all built in the 1950s and 60s and would need significant investment in the years to come.
“Then of course there is Port Fairy, where the community owned pool was unfortunately going to cost too much for council to repair,” she said.
The motion, along with calls for increased infrastructure funding for small to mediums projects and active transport projects, as well as national frameworks for climate resilience and cyber security, will now form part of ALGA’s national advocacy agenda.
The Moyne delegation also held a number of meetings with government ministers, Opposition MPs and key staffers to advocate for key projects and priorities.
“Dedicated federal funding for rural and regional aquatic facilities, ongoing infrastructure funding, standard community benefits from renewable energy projects and support for our agriculture sector were all discussed,” Cr Murrihy said.
“We had some great discussions with key Ministers, including the Minister for Infrastructure and Minister Regional Development about our key priorities and the issues and opportunities in our region.
“It was a jam-packed schedule, but information about our key projects is in the hands of the right people, and our motions are now included in a national advocacy agenda.”
Taking care of the caregivers
A CARER support group is set to continue in West Warrnambool thanks to funding from West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House.
The program (a carer support group with a kitchen, garden and wellbeing theme) began in November last year with funding from the state government’s ‘Connecting Carers in their Community’ grant.
The program engaged over 40 unpaid carers in fortnightly activities to strengthen their local and social connection.
While government funding for the program has now ended, West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House has stepped in to support the delivery of a fortnightly program from July 23.
The program will continue to provide unpaid carers with a much-needed break from the physical and emotional demands of caregiving, offering a supportive, relaxing environment focused solely on the caregiver’s own health and wellbeing.
“An unpaid carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/or friends with a disability, mental illness, substance addiction, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs,” Cultivating Carers project manager Brenda O’Connor said.
“Unpaid carers were treated to a pamper party on June 25 to celebrate the conclusion of the Connecting Carers in their Community grant and to acknowledge our achievements.”
Moyne Shire’s director infrastructure Liam Arnott, deputy mayor Cr Myra Murrihy, mayor Cr Jordan Lockett and chief executive officer, Mark Eversteyn, at Parliament House.
Devoted Rotarian celebrates 60 years
KEITH McLeod is not one to sit back on his hands and watch others do the work.
A well-known face in and around Warrnambool, this sprightly “almost 96” year-old has recently been recognised for 60 years as a Rotarian with the Warrnambool club.
Having joined the club on June 14, 1966, he is now both the oldest and longest serving Rotarian in the club – an honour bestowed on very few others and something he is quietly proud of.
“Being a part of the Rotary organisation is just wonderful,” he said.
“I’ve made many friends through Rotary and I cherish those friendships and the times we’ve all spent together helping others.”
In many volunteer organisations, from time to time someone emerges who gives years and years of valued service and much more than normally expected.
Sometimes such people are shy and require no rewards, recognition or publicity. They prefer to carry out the voluntary activities quietly in the background.
That, according to fellow Rotarian Peter Smid, sums up Keith perfectly.
“Keith, while in charge of the family business, rose in the dark and returned home around midnight yet he found time for his love of pigeon racing, his association with racehorses, was an accomplished sportsman and also joined Rotary,” Peter said.
Speaking at a recent Rotary Club of Warrnambool meeting where Keith was officially recognised for his 60 years’ service, Peter outlined Keith’s long period of membership.
“Keith has been a director of most major committees several times and chair of numerous sub-committees,” he said.
“He has acted as Sergeant of Arms several times, and has also been auctioneer and fines master at meetings.”
Over the years, Keith’s interest in assisting young people saw him take on the role of counsellor to incoming exchange students and, on several occasions, he and his late wife Pat hosted students.
He was also actively involved in Rotary Youth Leadership programs and group study teams.
Finance and fundraising were also on his priority list, and Keith was also keen to raise his hand to help out with various fundraising projects over the years.
This included wastepaper collections, working bees, annual dinner auctions and concerts.
“My wife Pat and I also attended World Conferences in England, Japan and Australia,” Keith recalled.
“I also helped organise catering when the district conference was in Warrnambool, which was a pretty big job, and I enjoyed organising the fundraising barbecues at various locations.”
Keith was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1990/91 and a Sapphire pin to the Fellowship in 2007.
And the highest commendation the club can confer (what was then known as the Four Avenues Of Service Award and Citation) was presented to him in 2002/3.
“Keith has been an inspiration to literally hundreds of past Rotarians and our current members,” Peter said.
“I truly believe our community and both present and past Rotarians, owe a debt of gratitude to Keith McLeod.”
ABOUT 500 native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted at Warrnambool Community Garden, marking the start of on-ground work for Warrnambool’s first pocket forest.
Pocket forests use what is known as the Miyawaki method, which involves intensive soil preparation and dense planting to help young trees and shrubs establish more quickly.
This allows them to provide the benefits of food, shelter and habitat to native wildlife sooner than traditional plantings.
Warrnambool Community
Garden convenor Courtney Mathew said the first planting day was a big success.
“We had such an amazing turnout,” she said.
“It’s always hard in winter, when people want to stay cosy inside, but people could see that this project is going to have an amazing impact and lots of people wanted to be part of it.
“We even had a person from Melbourne come down specifically for the plantings. He is doing a PhD on micro-forests so wanted the opportunity to be part of planting one.”
Work will continue with a second planting day tomorrow,
Saturday July 4, with Ms Mathew inviting everyone to come along.
“We’ve now planted the larger trees and shrubs, and the next step is to infill with more shrubs, grasses and flowers,” she said.
“Everyone is welcome, and you get a free shared lunch as well, so it’s a nice way to spend some time, meet new people and make an impact.”
Ms Mathew said that students have also played an important role in shaping the project, with primary and secondary students helping to scope different areas of the site.
“They gave us this idea of creating a multi-zone area, so we will have a larger canopy space, a grassland space and then a flower patch,” she said.
“We’re really excited to have
some students come back in term three to do some of the planting and help design the signage.
“It’s great to have those learning outcomes built into the project as well.”
Warrnambool City Council and the Warrnambool Community Garden successfully applied for a Bupa Healthy Cities Landcare Grant to fund the project.
Mayor Cr Ben Blain said the pocket forest would help create more habitat in Albert Park while trialling a new approach to revegetation.
“This is a new method of planting that is being tried, and if it’s successful, it could be rolled out in other areas,” he said.
Work begins on first pocket forest
“Albert Park is an important wildlife corridor and we’re excited to be working with community partners to be boosting native vegetation in the area and creating more habitat in our green spaces.
“It’s really exciting to see work begin on this pocket forest, and if you’re interested in joining in, it’s not too late to get involved.”
The next pocket forest planting day will be held at Warrnambool Community Garden tomorrow, Saturday July 4, from 10am until noon.
Another planting day in Albert Park will also be held on Saturday August 8 from 10am until noon.
Keith McLeod, recently recognised for 60 years’ service to Warrnambool Rotary Club, relaxes at home with fellow club members Glenn Brotchie and Peter Smid.
Support boost for multicultural communities
A PARTNERSHIP between the South West Community Foundation (SWCF) and the Warrnambool Multicultural Association (WMA) will strengthen the long-term impact for multicultural communities across the south west.
“Our association is very grateful for the support of the SWCF and this recent partnership is an important milestone for us,” WMA founder and president, Daisy Ye, said.
“It will help us to continue growing as a strong regional voice for multicultural communities, while strengthening inclusion, cultural diversity, connection, and belonging across our region.
“It will also make a meaningful difference to the organisation’s ability to deliver community-led initiatives and strengthens long-term vision to build more inclusive, welcoming spaces where people from all backgrounds can connect, participate, and thrive.”
Through the establishment of a Community Charitable Trust, donations to WMA are now tax-deductible.
Community members are encouraged to contribute and help strengthen grassroots multicultural initiatives across the region.
“This is an exciting time for our association and for all our multicultural communities across Warrnambool and the south west,” Ms Ye said.
The WMA is now accepting expressions of interest (EOI) for its 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival.
This includes opportunities for performers, stallholders, community organisations and volunteers.
EOIs will remain open until the end of July.
Applications and donation information are available via WMA’s newly established website which can be found at https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au./
The Warrnambool Multicultural Festival continues to be a flagship regional event, celebrating cultural diversity through food, music, dance, art, and shared experiences; bringing communities together across south west Victoria.
The Warrnambool Multicultural Festival will be held at the Civic Green on Saturday, November 7 from 10am-3pm.
Farmers encouraged to plant more trees
LANDHOLDERS across the district are being supported to integrate more trees into their farming systems, following an extension of the Victorian Trees on Farms (VToF) program.
The program and Professional Service Provider Register has been extended to November 1 this year, giving eligible landholders more time to apply for grants to establish trees on their properties.
Through the Victorian Trees on Farms Program, landholders can access grants of up to $40,000 to deliver on-ground
works such as shelterbelts, riparian planting and revegetation projects.
The program supports farmers to improve productivity and build resilience, while delivering environmental benefits including better soil health, reduced erosion, increased carbon sequestration and enhanced biodiversity.
Agriculture Victoria acting executive director forestry and fibre industry
Liam Costello said the extension would support more landholders to take part in the program.
“This program is about helping farmers integrate trees into their properties
in practical ways that support their business and the long-term health of their land,” Mr Costello said.
“The extension gives more landholders the opportunity to plan and deliver planting projects that improve productivity, resilience and environmental outcomes.”
Mr Costello said trees on farms also play an important role in strengthening the state’s farming systems for the future.
“Integrating trees into farming systems can deliver multiple benefits, from shelter for livestock to improved soil
and water outcomes, while supporting sustainable land management.”
The state government has invested more than $1.5 billion to support industry transition, impacted workers and communities, and the management and future use of Victoria’s forests.
The VToF program builds on the state government’s broader investment in plantation development and farm forestry, helping landholders diversify income and make the most of their land.
For more information about the program simply visit agriculture.vic.gov. au/vtof
Estimator & Project coordinator MM Hearn Coastal Construction
Founder and president of the Warrnambool Multicultural Association Daisy Ye (right) with the executive officer of South West Community Foundation Alison Byrne.
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MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
At Mortlake agents yarded 1,589 head a substantial decrease of 808 compared to the previous sale.
feeder competition across the yarding which included 164 bullocks, 491 trade cattle, 896 cows and 27 grown bulls.
Grown heifers ranged from 470c to 526c while dairy bred manufacturing steers sold to 436c/kg.
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Quality was again mixed with fewer supplementary fed cattle on offer however the trade offering displayed better breeding with fewer crossbred and dairy types.
Over half of the yarding comprised cows.
The cow offering consisted of 51% beef cows with the balance dairy bred.
Not all regular buyers were in attendance and not all were fully active although there was strong restocker and
The market for bullocks and grown steers and trade cattle improved by 20c/ kg and more in places with the majority purchased by feeders.
Most heavy beef cows eased by 10 c/ kg while better covered dairy bred cows remained firm to slightly softer.
In a plainer yarding heavy bulls lost around 10c/kg. Bullocks sold to a top of 520c/kg grown steers reached 569c and crossbred steers made up to 466c/ kg.
Better quality trade cattle ranged from 500c to 530c with feeders paying up to 562c/kg.
Heavy beef cows sold from 390c to 438c with medium weights making between 355c and 384c/kg.
Dairy cows with better coverage ranged from 355c to 390c/kg.
Grown beef bulls reached up to 450c dairy bred bulls made up to 405c/kg and younger bulls sold to 456c/kg.
Market Reporter: Chris Agnew, MLA
HAMILTON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
SALEYARD REPORT
Hamilton agents yarded 5,000 lambs (a reduction of 1,800 head) and 1,500 sheep (a reduction of 600) this week compared to last week’s offering.
The overall quality across the yarding was plainer with only the very top end lambs being grain supplementary fed.
As a result the market tailed off into a portion of lambs suitable for feeding or paddock finishing.
All regular buyers were present along with two additional operators re-entering the market although not all were fully active.
The market was very strong across most categories recording gains of $10 to $20/head and more in places.
Trade lambs averaged between 1180 and 1370 c/kg cwt topping at $398/head.
Lambs suitable for feeding generally sold from $180 to $284
with some sales $10/head stronger in places depending on quality.
Light lambs 12–16kg sold from $200 to $238 while trade lambs weighing 18–22kg made $239 to $268/head.
Lambs in the 22–26kg sold from $266 to $332 with heavier trade lambs reaching from $336 to a top of $398 and Hoggets sold to $320/head.
The sheep market also performed strongly with prices lifting $30 to $50/head.
Medium to light mutton averaged between 950 and 1200 c/ kg cwt.
Crossbred ewes sold to $353 with Merino wethers to $226 and Merino ewes to $280/head.
Terminal rams reached $169 while Merino rams sold to $210/head.
Market Reporter: Chris Agnew, MLA
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PORT FAIRY ....................4.3 7.3 10.5 16.6 (102)
GOALS: Cobden, K. Baker 3, M. Kemp 2, M. Koroneos 2, L. Davis 1, M. Drayton 1, H. Robertson 1, J. Robertson 1, A. Uwland 1. Port Fairy, J. Rowan 6, M. Sully 3, L. Edmonds 2, H. Hobbs 2, R. Mohan 1, M. Sell 1, X. Tweedly 1. BEST: Cobden, M. Kemp, A. Taylor, L. Davis, K. Baker, P. Pekin, L. Darcy. Port Fairy, E. Guthrie, M. Sully, J. Rowan, H. Hobbs, L. Edmonds, K. Fleming.
GOALS: Koroit, C. Byrne 2, J. Block 1, M. McInerney 1, W. Morrison 1, C. Nagorcka 1, J. Neave 1, D. O’Keefe 1. North Warrnambool, N. Vardy 3, J. Grundy 2, C. McKinnon 2, A. Wines 2, B. Jenkinson 1, T. Keast 1, A. Noske 1. BEST: Koroit, T. Baulch, J. Neave, J. Block, D. O’Keefe, J. Grayland, A. Armitstead. North Warrnambool, A. Wines, C. Jellie, R. Scoble, J. Grundy, B. Jenkinson, X. Harris.
WARRNAMBOOL .............3.3 7.6 9.9 11.11 (77)
STH WARRNAMBOOL .....4.6 6.7 8.10 10.13 (73)
GOALS: Warrnambool, L. Cody 5, H. MorganMorris 2, L. Bidmade 1, A. Lowe 1, O. Opperman 1, H. Ryan 1. South Warrnambool, A. Forsyth 3, J. Folkes 2, S. Conboy 1, M. McCluggage 1, D. Nicholson 1, W. Owen 1, F. Wilkinson 1. BEST: Warrnambool, S. Carter, R. Holloway, R. Buck, J. Turland, O. Opperman, L. Cody. South Warrnambool, J. Garner, J. Saunders, M. McCluggage, A. Forsyth, J. Folkes.
Cobden 3.6 (24) lost to Port Fairy 11.12 (78); Koroit 7.2 (44) def. North Warrnambool 3.8 (26); Warrnambool 8.13 (61) def. South Warrnambool 4.7 (31); Portland 6.8 (44) def. Terang Mortlake 4.16 (40); Camperdown 3.3 (21) lost to Hamilton 20.15 (135).
LADDER: Warrnambool 40(pts), 360.98(%); Koroit 36, 289.47; Hamilton 32, 204.24; South Warrnambool 30, 197.40; Portland 28, 91.21; North Warrnambool 22, 172.73; Port Fairy 16, 71.05; Terang Mortlake 12, 90.55; Cobden 4, 15.26; Camperdown 0, 19.20.
UNDER 16
Portland 4.9 (33) lost to Terang Mortlake 7.15 (57); Camperdown 23.8 (146) def. Hamilton 6.6 (42); Port Fairy 11.22 (88) def. Cobden 0.2 (2); North Warrnambool 8.13 (61) def. Koroit 4.5 (29); South Warrnambool 6.14 (50) def. Warrnambool 6.8 (44).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 420.75(%); North Warrnambool 36, 282.49; Warrnambool 32, 267.27; Camperdown 32, 209.15; Koroit 20, 121.73; Hamilton 20, 59.68; Portland 14, 79.03; Port Fairy 14, 45.76; Terang Mortlake 8, 47.45; Cobden 0, 9.39.
UNDER 14
Camperdown 2.2 (14) lost to Hamilton 7.6 (48); Portland 2.1 (13) lost to Terang Mortlake 14.8 (92); Port Fairy 5.4 (34) lost to Cobden 10.4 (64); North Warrnambool 11.9 (75) def. Koroit 1.3 (9); South Warrnambool 5.9 (39) lost to Warrnambool 6.4 (40).
GOALS: Koroit, R. Hicks 67, I. O’Connor 11, M. McLaren 9. North Warrnambool, S. Stone 24, C. Quinn 8, A. Conheady 2.
BEST: Koroit, M. Jennings, R. Hicks, E. Kermeen. North Warrnambool, V. Grundy, P. Whittman, S. Stone.
WARRNAMBOOL ....................10 25 36 44
STH WARRNAMBOOL.............13 25 42 56
GOALS: Warrnambool, E Ryan 28, A. Wormald 14, R. Seabright 2. South Warrnambool, M. Carlin 31, D McFarlane 25.
BEST: Warrnambool, L. Howland, R. Seabright, A. Wormald. South Warrnambool, I. Rea, L. Eldridge, A. O’Connor.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 187.82(%); Koroit 40, 188.43; Port Fairy 28, 101.33; Warrnambool 24, 122.32; Cobden 24, 111.70; Terang Mortlake 24, 89.66; North Warrnambool 16, 79.76; Hamilton 10, 66.39; Camperdown 6, 80.06; Portland 4, 51.90.
DIVISION ONE
Cobden 26 lost to Port Fairy 45; Portland 47 def. Terang Mortlake 30; Camperdown 28 lost to Hamilton 31; Koroit 35 def. North Warrnambool 26; Warrnambool 24 lost to South Warrnambool 51.
17 AND UNDER RESERVES
Cobden 22 def. Port Fairy 15; Koroit 29 def. North Warrnambool 23; Warrnambool 23 lost to South Warrnambool 25.
BYE: Camperdown, Terang Mortlake
LADDER: Koroit 32(pts), 183.23(%); Warrnambool 24, 163.69; Terang Mortlake 24, 153.85; South Warrnambool 20, 127.55; North Warrnambool 20, 125.13; Cobden 12, 55.43; Camperdown 4, 49.28; Port Fairy 0, 36.47.
15 AND UNDER
Cobden 35 def. Port Fairy 22; Portland 40 def. Terang Mortlake 19; Camperdown 24 lost to Hamilton 28; Koroit 37 def. North Warrnambool 31; Warrnambool 19 lost to South Warrnambool 49.
LADDER: Koroit 44(pts), 218.02(%); South Warrnambool 40, 208.56; Hamilton 32, 127.86; North Warrnambool 24, 134.01; Camperdown 20, 101.23; Portland 20, 97.24; Warrnambool 16, 75.30; Cobden 16, 72.12; Terang Mortlake 8, 49.55; Port Fairy 0, 41.51.
15 AND UNDER RESERVES
Cobden 16 def. Port Fairy 13; Portland 30 def. Terang Mortlake 28; Camperdown 10 lost to Hamilton 32; Koroit 31 def. North Warrnambool 15; Warrnambool 9 lost to South Warrnambool 35.
GOALS: Portland J. Wilson 5, C. Giddings 2, T. Jennings 2, J. Lovell 2, J. Edwards 1, C. Finck 1, L. Huppatz 1, A. Impey 1, H. Jennings 1, T. Watts 1. Terang Mortlake, W. Kain 1, A. Moloney 1, H. Roberts 1, N. Roberts 1. BEST: Portland, H. Jennings, J. Wilson, K. Jones, L. Huppatz, T. Lovell, J. Edwards. CAMPERDOWN ...............1.5
LADDER: Warrnambool 40(pts), 328.10(%); Hamilton 40, 276.63; South Warrnambool 36, 368.00; North Warrnambool 28, 105.35; Terang Mortlake 22, 103.72; Cobden 20, 80.00; Camperdown 12, 89.22; Port Fairy 12, 57.89; Koroit 8, 46.39; Portland 2, 8.11.
UNDER 12
(94)
(65)
GOALS: Camperdown, L. Kavenagh 4, L. Bone 2, F. Lucas 2, H. Sumner 2, T. Baker 1, C. Lucas 1, N. Molan 1, Z. Sinnott 1. Hamilton, D. Morris 2, S. Barnes 1, H. Cook 1, E. McShane 1, J. Murray 1, B. Phillips 1, K. Rhook 1, S. Rogers 1, D. Russell 1. BEST: Camperdown, H. Sumner, C. Spence, G. Dwyer, C. Lucas, L. Kavenagh, Z. Sinnott. Hamilton, S. Barnes, H. Fitzgerald, L. Dare, J. English, S. Rogers, T. Feely.
LADDER: North Warrnambool 44(pts), 169.30(%); Koroit 32, 162.00; Terang Mortlake 32, 127.07; Portland 28, 118.41; Warrnambool 28, 93.38; South Warrnambool 24, 105.37; Hamilton 12, 77.88; Cobden 8, 69.16; Port Fairy 8, 65.47; Camperdown 4, 66.74.
RESERVES
Cobden 7.16 (58) def. Port Fairy 4.0 (24); Koroit 8.8 (56) def. North Warrnambool 4.8 (32); Warrnambool 7.7 (49) def. South Warrnambool 2.4 (16); Portland 23.15 (153) def. Terang Mortlake 0.2 (2); Camperdown 0.4 (4) lost to Hamilton 11.11 (77).
LADDER: Warrnambool 40(pts), 290.65(%); Cobden 32, 207.31; Hamilton 32, 168.62; South Warrnambool 32, 148.18; Koroit 24, 124.21; Portland 20, 136.22; North Warrnambool 16, 71.85; Port Fairy 16, 60.07; Camperdown 4, 34.90; Terang Mortlake 4, 27.21.
Portland 6.10 (46) def. Terang Mortlake 1.2 (8); Camperdown 5.5 (35) def. Hamilton 3.4 (22); Port Fairy 12.13 (85) def. Cobden 0.0 (0); North Warrnambool 2.4 (16) lost to Koroit 4.6 (30); South Warrnambool 1.2 (8) lost to Warrnambool 6.4 (40).
PORT FAIRY ............................10 14 26 32
GOALS: Cobden, E. Finch 25, J. Bouchier 17, G. Taylor 2. Port Fairy, J. Tobin-Salzman 16, M. Hutt 10, J. Swarbrick 6. BEST: Cobden, J. Bouchier, A. Blain, N. McNamara. Port Fairy, M. Green, N. Thomas, I. TobinSalzman.
GOALS: Portland L. Raymond 17, K. Burt 13, A. Ferguson 7. Terang Mortlake, L. Grundy 34, J. Arundell 13, M. Clarke 2. BEST: Portland, J. Piergrosse, L. Raymond, T. Norman. Terang Mortlake, L. Grundy, M. Dillon, A. Grundy.
CAMPERDOWN.......................11 23 36 51
HAMILTON ..............................19 35 48 64
GOALS: Camperdown, N. Mitchell 39, S. Conheady 10, K. Love 2. Hamilton, K. Lewis 42, H. Sherlock 21, S. Holocombe 1 BEST: Camperdown, R. Pickles, C Davis, S. Conheady. Hamilton, I. Thomas, R. Spong, B. O’Brien.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 183.76(%); Port Fairy 40, 131.18; Koroit 36, 140.59; North Warrnambool 20, 100.00; Hamilton 20, 81.14; Cobden 16, 91.09; Portland 16, 89.57; Warrnambool 12, 80.30; Terang Mortlake 8, 76.98; Camperdown 8, 73.17.
DIVISION TWO
Cobden 27 lost to Port Fairy 29; Portland 28 lost to Terang Mortlake 40; Camperdown 28 lost to Hamilton 45; Koroit 49 def. North Warrnambool 39; Warrnambool 32 lost to South Warrnambool 37.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 185.77(%); Koroit 40, 144.84; Port Fairy 26, 100.00; Cobden 24, 98.50; Warrnambool 20, 90.89; North Warrnambool 16, 95.04; Terang Mortlake 16, 84.68; Hamilton 14, 77.67; Portland 12, 78.18; Camperdown 8, 78.04.
DIVISION THREE
Cobden 32 def. Port Fairy 31; Portland v Terang Mortlake PENDING; Camperdown 38 def. Hamilton 31; Koroit 31 def. North Warrnambool 23; Warrnambool 25 lost to South Warrnambool 54.
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 206.36(%); Koroit 36, 144.15; North Warrnambool 34, 134.98; Camperdown 30, 115.17; Cobden 24, 83.48; Hamilton 16, 93.45; Port Fairy 12, 88.42; Portland 12, 77.05; Terang Mortlake 8, 82.39; Warrnambool 0, 46.79.
17 AND UNDER
Cobden 30 def. Port Fairy 28; Portland 19 lost to Terang Mortlake 60; Camperdown 42 lost to Hamilton 44; Koroit 41 def. North Warrnambool 23; Warrnambool 25 lost to South Warrnambool 35.
LADDER: Koroit 42(pts), 177.21(%); Terang Mortlake 38, 193.17; South Warrnambool 36, 216.24; Warrnambool 32, 151.26; North Warrnambool 20, 114.48; Hamilton 20, 78.85; Camperdown 12, 77.91; Portland 8, 54.20; Cobden 8, 38.90; Port Fairy 4, 57.32.
UNDER 18
GOALS: Branxholme Wallacedale, B. FarrugiaGleeson 1, J. Robinson 1. Cavendish, C. Perryman 2, K. Schultz 1. BEST: Branxholme Wallacedale, B. Schuller, B. Farrugia-Gleeson, R. McCallum, I. Hawkins, Z. Addinsall, S. Kamp. Cavendish, L. Star, S. Herrmann, C. Perryman, S. Praolini, K. Hawker, J. Jennings.
GOALS: Terang Mortlake, C. Gaut 1. Tyrendarra, K. England 5, J. Bristow 2, M. Reed 2, K. Brabham 1, J. Sandow 1, C. Storrie 1, S. Wall 1. BEST: Terang Mortlake, M. Edge, M. Narik, E. Mahony, A. Abbott, I. Wood, S. Curran. Tyrendarra, A. Dyson, B. Rose-Maher, C. Down, M. Reed, C. Storrie, J. Bristow.
Warrnambool 4.4 (28) lost to Koroit 9.10 (64); Terang Mortlake 7.3 (45) def. Port Fairy 0.2 (2); South Warrnambool 2.1 (13) lost to Cavendish 3.4 (22).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 44(pts), 492.59(%); Hamilton 36, 188.98; Warrnambool 36, 131.22; Portland 28, 90.31; Koroit 24, 109.63; Cobden 20, 61.57; Terang Mortlake 16, 86.07; Camperdown 12, 58.33; North Warrnambool 4, 61.11; Port Fairy 0, 54.65.
13 AND UNDER
Cobden 45 def. Port Fairy 5; Portland 12 lost to Terang Mortlake 53; Camperdown 19 lost to Hamilton 20; Koroit 10 lost to North Warrnambool 21; Warrnambool 23 def. South Warrnambool 22.
LADDER: Koroit 40(pts), 179.67(%); North Warrnambool 36, 163.10; South Warrnambool 32, 215.57; Hamilton 28, 129.28; Terang Mortlake 26, 148.00; Cobden 20, 116.25; Warrnambool 18, 100.41; Camperdown 12, 77.61; Portland 6, 33.33; Port Fairy 2, 12.97.
13 AND UNDER RESERVES
Cobden 16 lost to Port Fairy 19; Portland 6 lost to Terang Mortlake 38; Cameprdown 12 lost to Hamilton 19; Koroit 23 drew with North Warrnambool 23; Warrnambool 8 lost to South Warrnambool 25.
LADDER: North Warrnambool 42(pts), 220.00(%); South Warrnambool 40, 388.61; Koroit 30, 181.29; Terang Mortlake 28, 167.35; Hamilton 24, 106.70; Warrnambool 24, 98.40; Port Fairy 18, 46.51; Camperdown 10, 60.09; Cobden 4, 42.66; Portland 0, 18.09.
UNDER 15
Koroit 6.10 (46) def. Warrnambool 0.0 (0); Hamilton def. South Warrnambool by forfeit; Portland 11.20 (86) def. Port Fairy 0.0 (0).
BYE: Cavendish, North Warrnambool
LADDER: Hamilton 32(pts), 1088.64(%); Koroit 24, 396.67; Portland 24, 181.43; Warrnambool 12, 86.38; North Warrnambool 12, 66.96; South Warrnambool 8, 46.39; Cavendish 8, 42.96; Port Fairy 8, 17.46.
GOALS: Panmure, M. Boyd 4, L. McLeod 4, P. Sinnott 3, Z. Reeves 2, N. Kemp 1. South Rovers, J. Bell 6, Z. Urquhart 3, K. Lenehan 2, P. Cunningham 1, J. Hope 1.
BEST: Panmure, M. Pratt, T. Humphrey, M. Boyd, Z. Reeves, T. Gedye, T. Anderson. South Rovers, J. Bell, B. Oates, K. Lenehan, P. Cunningham, B. Bushell, T. Harman.
GOALS: Old Collegians, S. McKinnon 3, J. Brooks 1, J. Dowell 1, I. Frusher 1, W. McConnell 1, I. Williams 1. Timboon, O. Norman 3, B. Thompson 3, M. Wallace 1, E. White 1, J. Worboys 1. BEST: Old Collegians, W. McConnell, P. Campbell, S. McKinnon, D. Gleeson, J. Brooks, C. Love. Timboon, J. McGlade, B. Saunders, S. Newey, A. Hunt, B. Newey, O. Norman.
GOALS: Allansford, R. Hare 7, L. Herbert 6, J. Eldridge 1, F. Gleeson 1, K. Gordon 1, B. Hunger 1, R. Swan 1. Kolora Noorat, B. Cooper 5, F. Beasley 3, T. Kenna 2, T. Podger 1. BEST: Allansford, L. Herbert, A. Gordon, K. Gordon, J. Eldridge, J. Bermingham, Z. Jamieson. Kolora Noorat, N. Castersen, S. Uwland, H. Kenna, F. Beasley, C. Kavanagh, B. Cooper.
RUSSELLS CREEK ...........7.2 10.5 12.8 13.10 (88)
GOALS: Russells Creek, S. Brady 3, L. Chadderton 2, S. Kelly 2, S. Alberts 1, R. Glover 1, A. McMeel 1, K. Moloney 1, J. Remine 1, T. Smith 1. Merrivale, N. Krepp 3, B. Bell 2, J. Gleeson 2, R. McConnell 1, J. Neave 1, M. Sandow 1. BEST: Russells Creek, S. Alberts, R. Glover, D. Hoye, K. Moloney, C. Templeton, B. RudlandCastles. Merrivale, S. Gleeson, N. Bolden, J. Johnstone, J. Neave, S. Barnes, W. Lenehan.
Old Collegians 4.2 (26) lost to Timboon 7.8 (50); Allansford 3.6 (24) def. South Rovers 3.5 (23); Nirranda 0.2 (2) lost to Dennington 11.12 (78); Russells Creek 9.18 (72) def. Merrivale 0.3 (3).
GOALS: Panmure, M. Talbot 13, S. Wickenton 13, S. Bant 7; South Rovers, G. Mugavin 27, C. Manuell 11, M. McCutcheon 11. BEST: Panmure, A. Dickson, S. Melican, C. Rohan; South Rovers, M. McCutcheon, M. Anderson, G. Mugavin.
GOALS: Old Collegians, M. Kline 29, C. Quinn 24, O. Lenehan 12, P. Lenehan 4; Timboon, L. Rosolin 23, A. Hollick 19. BEST: Old Collegians, M. Kline, S. Seabrook, O. Lenehan; Timboon, K. Thompson, G. Gration, A. Hollick.
ALLANSFORD .........................10 19 30 45
KOLORA NOORAT .....................9 19 27 35
GOALS: Allansford, J. Rohan 22, A. Day 13, L. Sanderson 10; Kolora Noorat, T. Elliott 22, E. Forrest 13, H. O’Connor 1.
BEST: Allansford, J. Rohan, L. Pender, R. Mitchell; Kolora Noorat, E. Forrest, T. Elliott, H. O’Connor.
GOALS: Nirranda, C. Howell 47, S. Townsend 36, M. Wallace 12; Dennington, C. Dumesny 11, B. Smith 4, L. Boyle 1.
BEST: Nirranda, T. Coates, C. Howell, L. Wallace; Dennington, C. Dumesny, P. Stuart, A. Peart.
RUSSELLS CREEK ....................8 15 22 31
MERRIVALE ............................10 24 37 47
GOALS: Russells Creek, M. Evans 19, R. Hicks 7, R. Evans 5; Merrivale, C. Lovell 27, G. Martin 20. BEST: Russells Creek, S. Dunkley, R. McIntyre, F. Mahoney; Merrivale, T. Porter, G. Martin, K. Perry.
Panmure 30 lost to South Rovers 40; Old Collegians 22 lost to Timboon 57; Allansford 38 def. Kolora Noorat 16; Nirranda 70 def. Dennington 7; Russells Creek 26 lost to Merrivale 47.
Panmure 23 lost to South Rovers 44; Old Collegians 28 lost to Timboon 36; Allansford 62 def. Kolora Noorat 14; Nirranda 69 def. Dennington 17; Russells Creek 29 def. Merrivale 28.
Panmure 19 lost to South Rovers 26; Old Collegians 27 def. Timboon 12; Allansford 45 def. Kolora Noorat 35; Nirranda 24 lost to Dennington 29; Russells Creek 55 def. Merrivale 12.
Panmure 20 lost to South Rovers 22; Old Collegians 3 lost to Timboon 33; Allansford 30 def. Kolora Noorat 20; Nirranda 15 lost to Dennington 20; Russells Creek 47 def. Merrivale 9.
Panmure 8 lost to Timboon 23; Nirranda 5 lost to Dennington 47; Allansford 19 lost to Kolora Noorat 28; Russells Creek 8 lost to Merrivale 33; Panmure 25 def. South Rovers 24. LADDER: Merrivale 48(pts), 271.19(%); Timboon 40, 275.91; Dennington 36, 178.79; Russells Creek 30, 98.41; Panmure 24, 91.93; South Rovers 18, 67.72; Kolora Noorat 18, 67.19; Old Collegians 14, 73.97; Nirranda 8, 44.90; Allansford 4, 46.31.
Milestones from last weekend
City to host Border Challenge
WARRNAMBOOL is set to welcome hundreds of martial artists this weekend when the city hosts the 2026 Knights Refrigeration Open Border Challenge.
The challenge is expected to attract a large number of competitors from across Australia for one of regional Victoria’s premier martial arts tournaments.
To be held at the St Pius School hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am, the tournament will showcase competitors of all ages and experience levels on both contact and non-contact divisions.
This year’s event will feature 150 competitors in the non-contact division and 50 in the fullcontact division.
In what is anticipated will be the match-up of the day, Sempai Lily shields (1st Dan) will take on Sempai Breanna Price (1st Dan) who both participated in the International Karate Organisation Kyokushinkaikan World Cup in Japan last year.
Sempai Shields brought home a silver from Japan and is once again expected to perform
strongly.
More than 50 black belts will compete tomorrow, adding to the high standard of martial arts on display throughout the day.
Spectators will also be treated to boardbreaking demonstrations by black belts and senior students, highlighting the skill, precision, discipline and power developed through years of training.
Tournament organisers said the Open Border Challenge continues to grow each year while maintaining a strong focus on sportsmanship, respect, personal development and community involvement.
“The Open Border Challenge is much more than a competition,” members of the organising committee said.
“It’s an opportunity for martial artists from across the country to challenge themselves, learn from one another and build lasting friendships.
“It also showcases Warrnambool as a fantastic destination for major sporting events.”
Action will take place throughout the day across multiple competition rings.
Final home and away round
THE 12th and final home and away round of the Western Victoria Female Football League saw two matches played last Sunday
At Mortlake’s DC Farran Oval, Tyrendarra scored a resounding 13.11.89 to 1.0.6 win over Terang Mortlake.
Ashleigh Dyson, Biankah Paije Rose-Maher and Candice Down were Tyrendarra’s best, with Molly Reed and Jenna-May Bristow kicking two goals each.
Best for the Bloods were Morgan Edge, Matilda Narik and Elle Mahony, with Chloe Gaut kicking the only goal.
Warrnambool defeated Hamilton by forfeit, with South Warrnambool having the bye.
Presentation night for darts
THE Warrnambool Darts Association held its Thursday night autumn season presentation night last weekend.
Saturday night’s event was well attended by players and supporters, with several awards presented.
The Sepp Freitag Award, given to a member who has gone above and beyond for the association, was presented to Gayle Harmsworth while the Glenn Heard encouragement award (in recognition of support and encouragement given to other players) went to Stuart Howden.
Best player awards were presented to:
Division one (men) Ron Bourke, runner-up Tom Turner.
Division one (women) Sharon Bourke, runner-up Gayle Harmsworth.
Division two (men) Wayne Hipper, runner-up Robert Brittain.
Division two (women) Julie Newell, runner-up Trish Howden.
Premierships were celebrated by Macey’s Fill Ins (division one; runners-up Mad Mac’s) and Panmure Bulldogs (division two; runners-up Vikings).
Best team players:
Macey’s Fill Ins – Ron Bourke, Mad Mac’s – Erich Wagner, Panmure Mixed Nuts – Brendan Galloway, Disorderly Darters – Paul McKenna, Panmure Bulldogs – Stuart Howden, Vikings – Wayne Hipper, City Slickers – Chris Dart.
High Pegs:
Division one – men Jason Camilleri 137, women Tash McGuiness 100.
Division two – men Troy Snell 142, women Trish Howden 73.
Most tonnes:
Division one – men Ron Bourke with 95, women Sharon Bourke 58.
Division two – men Robert Brittain 64, women Julie Newell 19.
Most team tonnes:
Division one – Macey’s Fill Ins with 410.
Division two – Vikings with 207.
Low dart games:
Division one – Ron Bourke with eight; division two Brendan Jackway with four.
South Warrnambool finished undefeated on top of the ladder and will play second placed Tyrendarra in the second semifinal (on Sunday, July 12), with third placed Cavendish and fourth placed Hamilton to meet in the first semi-final.
At the Branxholme Recreation Reserve, Cavendish scored a 3.5.23 to 2.0.12 win over Branxholme/Wallacedale.
Lucinda Star, Sophie Herrmann and Chloe Perryman were best for Cavendish, with Perryman kicking two goals and Kirra Schultz one.
For the home team, Britney Schuller, Bonnie Farrugia-Gleeson and Rhana McCallum were best, with Farrugia-Gleeson and Jacqui Robinson kicking a goal each.
Muligans at East Fram
EAST Framlingham golfers contested a Muligans event on course last Saturday.
The men’s A grade competition was won by Anthony Eccles on 8517-68, with Jordan Cashin second on 84-15-69 and Murray Drake third 80-9-71.
They were followed by Ayden Bosse 82-10-72 and Brett Willsher 77-4-73.
B grade was won by Glenn Tracey 89-25-64 followed by Darren Hansford 92-26-66, Josh McDonald 92-25-67, Murray Smith 89-21-68 and Rodney Mapleson 94-26-68.
Nearest the pins: 3rd Ray Eccles, 6th Ayden Bosse, 7th and 9th Gerard Eccles.
The social winner was Glenn Tracey.
Tomorrow (Saturday) will be stroke/monthly medal.
Fifteen ladies played stroke/ monthly medal last Tuesday.
The A grade winner was Gwenda Malseed on 89-18-71 followed by Sue Cassidy 105-32-73.
B grade was won by Annie Carroll on 105-35-70, with Sharon Suhan the runner-up on 121-45-76.
Nearest the pins in A grade was Gwenda Malseed.
The lucky card went to Denise Kenna.
The winner of the June monthly medal was Annie Carroll.
Division two premiers, Panmure Bulldogs.
Division one runners-up, Mad Mac’s.
Division one premiers, Fill In’s.
Big win for Rangers
WARRNAMBOOL Rangers’ senior men’s Blue side had a strong win over Hamilton last weekend.
The team put in a strong game at Brierly last Sunday and celebrated a 7-nil victory.
Nathan Frank, Connor Bellman and Bruno Chiesa were instrumental in the team’s result. No other games were scheduled last weekend.
Koroit slips into fourth spot
KOROIT’S significant win in the Orford and District Table Tennis Association this week has seen their percentage lift.
This has allowed the team to leapfrog over Tower Hill into fourth place on the ladder.
Both teams have now opened up a large break from the rest, while Warrnambool Warriors and St Helens have the top two spots secure; Warriors with a vice-like grip on the top position.
Results from week 10:
St Helens defeated Tower Hill 7.21-4.15. Tower Hill nearly made the score 6/5 when they lost the second doubles.
St Helens’ Aaron and Jensen Rowbottom defeated Darren Smith and David Rowbottom 9-11, 11-4, 5-11, 11-3 and 16-14.
Aaron won his three rubbers while Ally and Jensen both won a rubber each for St Helens.
Daren Smith was Tower Hill’s best with two rubbers. Koroit defeated Glengleeson 10.31-1.6.
Gareth Spring won Glengleeson’s rubber when he defeated Koroit’s Tony Storer 10-12, 11-7, 11-2 and 11-3.
Both Fergus Monsborough and Ray Young won their three rubbers for Koroit.
Ray defeated Gareth 12-10, 8-11, 11-3 and 11-6.
The only five game rubber was Tony’s come-frombehind defeat of Lindsay Morton 9-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-4 and 11-8.
Attunga defeated Broadwater 8.27-3.13 but it was not the walkover the scores suggest.
Six of the 11 rubbers were extended, with scoring games throughout the scoresheet, to a high of 16-14 in the opening game of the night.
Attunga’s Kelly Wortley defeated Peter Drendel 16-14, 11-8 and 11-8.
Kelly and Gus Looney defeated Peter and Andrea Drendel in the longest rubber of the night 7-11, 12-10,
9-11, 11-7 and 11-9.
Gus defeated Leah Drendel 8-11, 15-11, 11-4 and 11-6. Attunga’s Val Wortley won her three rubbers, all in three games.
Orford lost to Warrnambool Warriors 2.9-9.27. Again, the opening game set the tone for the night, with Neil Ford defeating Jaden Clapp 14-12, 11-6, 1-11 and 11-5.
Only three rubbers were extended but a few games were also, with David Cranwell (Warriors) playing in both when he defeated Steven Young and Jaden.
The Warriors’ Pet Owen won his three rubbers while Russell Hussey was best for Orford with two rubbers. Next week Tower Hill will face Koroit, Glengleeson will play Attunga, Broadwater will play Orford and Warrnambool Warriors will meet St Helens.
Ladder: Warrnambool Warriors 40 points, St Helens 36, Attunga 28, Koroit 20, Tower Hill 20, Orford 8, Broadwater and Glengleeson 0.
Football Integration Development Association
Football Integration Development Association
Three game buffer for the Eagles
A WIN over second-placed Koroit has enabled Hampden League senior football ladder leaders North Warrnambool to draw three games clear of the Saints.
The Eagles’ unblemished 2026 season continued last weekend when they travelled to Victoria Park.
The home side started strong, kicking 4.3 to 3.1 before a relatively even second quarter saw just 10 points separating the sides at the main break.
The Eagles added three majors in the third term while containing the Saints to just one, taking a narrow one point lead into the final term.
Accuracy in front of goals by the Eagles paid dividends in the final quarter – the side running home 12 point victors, 12.4.76 to 8.16.64.
Best for the Eagles were Adam Wines, Charlie Jellie, Reece Scoble, Jackson Grundy, Bailey Jenkinson and Xavier Harris.
Nathan Vardy finished the day with three goals while team-mates Jackson Grundy, Charlie McKinnon and
Adam Wines each scored two, with singles to Bailey Jenkinson, Tom Keast and Angus Noske.
Goal scorers for the Saints were Connor Byrne (2), Jack Block, Moss McInerney, Will morrison, Clem Nagorcka, Jyron Neave and Des O’Keefe.
Among the best for the Saints were Thomas Baulch, Jyron Neave, Jack Block, Des O’Keefe, Jett Grayland and Alex Armitstead.
In other Hampden League round 11 senior matches, wins went to Port Fairy over Cobden, Warrnambool over South, Camperdown defeated Hamilton, and Portland handed Terang Mortlake its biggest loss to date.
The Hampden League will have a bye round tomorrow (Saturday), with round 12 matches scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
That weekend, Hamilton will host Portland, South Warrnambool will be home to Port Fairy, Koroit will travel to Warrnambool, the Eagles will host Camperdown and Terang Mortlake will clash with Cobden at Terang.
Close results before the bye round
ROUND 12 of the Warrnambool and District senior football competition again saw some closely fought contests.
Courtesy of a late goal to teenager Oscar Norman, Timboon recorded a 9.8.62 to 8.11.59 win over Old Collegians at Davidson Oval.
Best for the Demons in the win were Jack McGlade, Ben Saunders and Sam Newey, with Norman and Bayley Thompson kicking three goals each.
For the Warriors, Will McConnell, Paul Campbell and Sam McKinnon were best, with McKinnon kicking three goals.
At Panmure, the home team scored an upset eight point win over South Rovers.
Matt Pratt, Tyler Humphrey and Michael Boyd were the Bulldogs best in the win, with Boyd and Lachlan McLeod booting four goals each.
Josh Bell kicked six majors for South Rovers and was named best along with Ben Oates and Kurt Lenehan.
At the Mack Oval, Russells Creek scored a 13.10.88 to 10.10.70 win over Merrivale.
Best for the Kangaroos were Sam Alberts, Richie Glover and Darcy Hoye, with Seamus Brady kicking three goals.
Sam Gleeson, Ned Bolden and Jack Johnstone were Merrivale’s best, with Nathan Krepp kicking three goals for the Tigers.
At Allansford, the home team scored a 37 point win over Kolora-Noorat, 18.15.123 to 13.8.86.
Robbie Hare bagged seven goals and Louis Herbert six in the win, with Herbert, Aiden Gordon and Kade Gordon the Cats best.
For the Power, best were Nick Castersen, Sam Uwland and Henry Kenna, with mid-season recruit Bailey Cooper kicking five goals.
Nirranda had the bye.
In the A grade netball, Old Collegians had a strong 69-42 win over Timboon.
Maggie Kline, Sienna Seabrook and Olivia Lenehan
were best for the Warriors in the win, with Kline shooting 29 goals and Chelsea Quinn 24.
The Demons best were Kelly Thompson, Giaan Gration and Aysha Hollick, with Laura Rosolin shooting 23 goals and Hollick 19.
South Rovers scored a 49-33 win over Panmure.
Best for the Rovers were Meg McCutcheon, Molly Anderson and Grace Mugavin; Mugavin top scoring with 27 goals with McCutcheon and Chloe Manuell shooting 11 each.
Anna Dickson, Sophie Melican and Cheyenne Rohan were best for Panmure, with Sienna Wickenton and Marley Talbot scoring 13 goals each.
Merrivale got the points against Russells Creek with a 47-31 win.
Tahni Porter, Georgia Martin and Kelsey Perry were the Tigers best, with Chloe Lovell shooting 27 goals and Georgia Martin 20.
Best for Russells Creek were Stacy Dunkley, Reese McIntyre and Fleur Mahoney, with Molly Evans putting through 19 goals.
Allansford had a hard fought 45-35 win over KoloraNoorat.
Jessica Rohan, Lisa Pender and Bec Mitchell were best for Allansford, with Rohan scoring 22 goals, Abbey Day 13 and Lilly Sanderson 10.
Best for the Power were Emily Forrest, Tara Elliott and Hannah O’Connor, with Elliott shooting 22 goals and Forrest 13.
At Nirranda, the Blues had a big 105-16 win over Dennington.
Thalia Coates, Charlotte Howell and Lottie Wallace were Nirranda’s best, with Howell scoring 47 goals and Steph Townsend 36.
Charlotte Dumesny scored 11 goals and was Dennington’s best along with Phoebe Stuart and Alice Peart.
The Warrnambool and District Football Netball League has this weekend off, with the season set to resume on July 11.
Talent on show
KOROIT’S Victoria Park hosted round five of the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) western conference last weekend.
Sunday’s second last home and away round of the 2026 season brought with it a great display of football skills from all four sides on the day.
Despite a big effort from all players, South Warrnambool went down to the Grampians Giants by 11 points, 5.6.36 to 4.1.25.
Brodie Petty booted home two goals for South, while team-mates Peter Byrne and Kieran Harwich finished with a goal each. While details of goal scorers and best
players weren’t available from the match between the Saints and Whippets, it’s believed the Whippets won the game by a small margin.
With just one round remaining, the Grampians Giants currently sit on top of the leaderboard with five wins from five games.
South Warrnambool, with two wins to date, sit second followed by the Wimmera Whippets and the Saints.
The sixth and final home and away round of the 2026 season (a Blue Ribbon round) will be played at Alexandra Oval in Ararat on Sunday, July 19.
The Giants will face the Saints, while the Whippets will take on South Warrnambool. For more photos turn to pages 24-25.
