Warrnambool Event Returns After COVID Enforced Break
Warrnambool s Mother s Day Classic is returning after a COVID-enforced break in 2020, as participants get set to either walk or run the 3km course at Lake, on Sunday May 9.
Committee member Jeff Hintum says this year participants will need to scan a QR code prior to starting, and there won t be the usual MC, music, marquees, coffee van, fruit or water supply or raffles due to COVID restrictions.
Participants will also be required to
pre register, with on the day registrations unfortunately not permitted.
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Three timeslots are available, starting from 9am, 9.30am or 10am with the course starting from the carnival site next to the Main Beach kiosk.
Warrnambool Landmarks To Turn Blue As Part Of State Memorial
Warrnambool landmarks will be lit up blue tonight in remembrance of the Eastern Freeway tragedy where four police officers lost their lives in the line of duty one year ago today.
Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell and Warrnambool Mayor Vicki Jellie worked together to ensure the Lighthouse Theatre and Archie Graham Centre could be lit up in memory tonight.
Warrnambool’s landmarks will join others right across the state to be bathed in blue to remember Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor and Constable Joshua Prestney who were killed in the tragic crash on the Eastern Freeway while attending a routine traffic stop.
Minister Provides Update
Minister Provides Update
Image (supplied) - Minister for Boating and Fishing Melissa Horne (right), is joined by the Glenelg Shire Council at Portland s Trawler Wharf.
22 April 2021 | 08:41am
Minister For Boating and Fishing chats announcements & Warrnambool Breakwater
Minister for Boating and Fishing Melissa Horne joined us in studio this morning, to chat about a number of announcements for the South West.
Ms Horne also provided an update on the Warrnambool Breakwater and Boatramp, following the damage caused by strong swells in recent weeks.
Hear the full chat below.
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Safety upgrade set to commence for important Warrnambool roundabout
The roundabout at the intersection of Banyan Street, Merri Street and Pertobe Road in Warrnambool, is in line for safety upgrades to make it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
The project is funded via the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program and the Warrnambool City Council.
Warrnambool Mayor Vicki Jellie said that the works would help improve traffic safety at the gateway to Warrnambool’s foreshore.
“The pavement at the intersection is due to be replaced, and we have taken the opportunity to apply for Federal Government funding to cover the majority of the works and make the intersection safer at the same time with a number of other improvements,” she said.
Lighthouse Theatre increases capacity meaning more seats for more shows
Warrnambool s Lighthouse Theatre is increasing it s capacity, meaning more seats for previously sold out shows.
Lighthouse Theatre Service Manager Xavier Dannock says he is excited the capacity has finally returned to normal levels.
“Whilst the reduced capacity was generally workable, it did mean we were selling out quicker than normal and some people were missing out he said. We now have hundreds of extra tickets across our upcoming events, including shows such as Archie Roach, Bluey’s Big Play, Human Nature and John Williamson, amongst many more”
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