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Did you know…Warrnambool City Council’s website contains helpful information in
the event of an emergency such as a bushfire or flood.
Clean Up Australia Day is on March 1 and you’re invited to help collect rubbish
from our public spaces.
A number of groups have registered sites across Warrnambool in our public open spaces and along our waterways.
If you’re not involved in a group cleanup come down to Viaduct Rd at 10am to register and pick up your gloves and bags.
You can either cleanup around the foreshore area or head to another site. The event concludes at midday.
In 2015, thanks to an estimated 572,406 volunteers, 15,708 tonnes of rubbish was collected at 7140 sites across Australia.
Since the national event started in 1990, Australians have donated more than 27.2 million hours taking to their streets, bushland, parks and waterways on Clean Up Australia Day, removing an estimated 288,650 tonnes of rubbish from 145,754 sites across the country.
For more information on Clean Up Australia Day go to www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Don’t forgetto registeryour pet
Dog and cat owners are reminded they need to register
their pets by April 10.
And for those who may be wondering – having your pet micro-chipped is not the same as registration.
Pets must be registered after three months of age and it’s important to update your contact details with the Council if your address changes.
Legislation requires that first time registered dogs or cats must be microchipped. Bring a copy of the de-sexing certificate, microchipping certificate and a pensioner concession card (if applicable) to the Warrnambool Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street. Council will provide you with a lifetime registration tag to be placed on your pet’s collar.
If you have more than two dogs or two cats at one property you will require a permit.
Your pet registration fees help with the operation of the Council pound facility operated by the RSPCA, the off-lead enclosure and pet promotional material and signage along walking tracks.
On the website you will find details on emergency contacts, emergency planning, fire prevention, bushfires,
floods and storms, heatwave, trauma support, how to report water and sewage issues and how to reporter faulty streetlights.
Warrnambool has eight Bushfire Neighbourhood Safer Places which are:
East Warrnambool Football Club, Cramer St; Mack Oval, Grafton Rd; Reid Oval, Albert Park, Coulstock St; Walter Oval, Coulstock St; FJ King Reserve, Simpson St; Merrivale Recreation Reserve, Merrivale
Drive; Davidson Oval, Caramut Rd; and Lake Pertobe, Pertobe Rd.
To find out more go to www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/emergency-informationAnd remember if you require fire, police or ambulance services, call triple zero.
Get Active this April!Visit www.eatwellbeactive.org.
au to learn about free ways to be more active.
There are also AquaZone, gymnastics and Flagstaff Hill
vouchers on offer!
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Former Warrnambool resident Scottie “Bonsai” Neoh was flanked by fellow professionals Hiroyasu “TwoOne” Tsuri, David “Ghostpatrol” Booth and Jun Inoue for a three-day workshop to
share their skills and expertise with aspiring mural artists.
The workshops culminated in the repainting of the iconic maze with children also invited to grab a spray can and add some colour.The crew also created artwork in the second Mortlake Rd culvert. The first culvert was adorned by Bonsai in 2014.
The Lake Pertobe maze in particular has a special resonance with Bonsai.“It’s the exact location at which I became hooked on the art-form as a teenager,” Bonsai said.
“I was at Lake Pertobe on my 17th birthday in January 2000 and spent a whole day watching the maze being spray-painted by three mural artists.
“After getting to know the artists, they invited me to paint something of my own and it went from there.”
Warrnambool Art Gallery Curator of Exhibitions and Outreach Gareth Colliton said that the project would help build on our already thriving and vibrant creative community.
“There is a huge variety of very specific skills in the visual arts and we can expand on these by inviting artists to share ideas, discover new
Telstra continues connection with Fun4Kids FestivalThe Warrnambool City Council is pleased to announce that Telstra will be a
major sponsor of the 2015 Fun4Kids Festival.
Make this survey your business
Local businesses are invited to take part in the 2015
Warrnambool Business Survey.
The annual survey looks at business confidence, trading performance and plans for future growth and
investment. Warrnambool City Council Manager Economic Development and Investment Andrew Paton said that this year’s survey was particularly significant.
The Lake Pertobe maze is looking better than ever thanks to four renowned streetartists and a cohort of community helpers.
media, learn about other places and collaborate on unique projects,” Mr Colliton said.
“The opportunity to work with and learn from four great artists like Bonsai, TwoOne, Ghostpatrol and Jun Inoue is truly special. “Not only do we now have two more fantastic pieces of public art, over a dozen local artists now possess the skills to pursue street art further.”
The project is financially supported by the Department of Justice Anti-Graffiti Fund, the Warrnambool City Council and Brophy Family and Youth Services.
The company will have naming rights for the event’s premier performance hub, Festival Hall, which will feature a full array of performances each day including circus, comedy, music and
dance. Warrnambool City Council Manager Events and Promotion Merran Fyfe said that she was delighted to have Telstra back on board for a third year.
“Telstra has been a great supporter of the festival and we look forward to building on this mutually beneficial relationship,” Ms Fyfe said.
“The Fun4Kids Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Warrnambool
in what has traditionally been a slow period for tourism, and remains a key economic and tourism driver for the city well beyond the week-long festival.
“The festival is a great initiative for businesses of all sizes to become involved in.”
Businesses interested in becoming a corporate partner in the 2015 Fun4Kids Festival and to discuss partnership opportunities
are encouraged to contact Ms Fyfeon [email protected] or 5559 4416
“As this is the fifth year that the survey has been held, we will begin to see more statistically significant trends emerging,” Mr Paton said.
“This is an important survey not only for Council but for existing businesses and potential investors across all industry sectors. “The more data we have, the more useful the results become so I would like to encourage all businesses, large and small, to take a few minutes to complete it.”
Businesses which have opted-in to receive updates from the Economic Development unit will receive the survey in the mail, most likely in the first week of March.
Alternatively, hard copies can be collected from the Warrnambool City Council offices, The Standard or 3YB/COASTFM.
It can also be completed online through the Warrnambool City Council website.Respondents can remain anonymous. The survey will be open for the entire month of March.
Results will be analysed by Deakin University with finding to be released later in the year.
The Warrnambool Business Survey is supported by South West Credit, The
Standard, 3YB/COAST FM and Deakin University Warrnambool.
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If you love to fish there’s plenty of time to be a part of the
Shipwreck Coast Fishing Classic.
The Classic runs from March 7 to 15 with plenty of fun on offer along with a swag of prizes - including a boat
and trailer.
Last year more than 600 competitors shared in prizes and giveaways valued at $64,000 with a crowd of 1200 gathering for the presentation day.
The classic, run by the Warrnambool Offshore and Light Game Fishing Club, has a focus on sustainability and this year has introduced catch and release option for a number of species including bream, mullet, estuary perch, trevally, mulloway, and trout. There are big prizes for snapper, whiting, morwong, Australian salmon, flathead, gummy and school sharks, kingfish, game sharks, and tuna.
Sweep are back on the eligible species list.Any proceeds will be donated by the fishing club to the Warrnambool Coastguard. The fishing classic is for all ages and fishing abilities.
For “small fry” (up to seven years) and juniors (seven to 12 years) entry is just $5. Entry for teens (12 to 16 years) is $10 and for adults, $30.
A photography competition will part of this year’s event with great prizes for top action shots.
Enter online via the Warrnambool Offshore and Light Game Fishing Club website: www.wolgfc.com
Gilles Street stakeholders met at a workshop earlier this year to discuss ways in which the
street could be upgraded.
The Warrnambool BMX Club, with support from the Warrnambool City Council and the State Government,
has completed the installation of asphalt berms (angled track turns).
The track, located in South Warrnambool, is one of only two facilities in Victoria to have bitumen berms, which are considered global best practice.
Warrnambool BMX Club President Karla Jephcott said that everyone at the club was over the moon with the upgrade.“There was a lot of work involved in getting it done, but the finished product is fantastic,” Ms Jephcott said.
“Our dream is to host the Victorian titles in Warrnambool and with the asphalt berms as well as our pro starting gate definitely puts us in the running.
“We are stoked that things are moving forward for us as a club and it is great to know that the track is open to the public too
Warrnambool is now the home of a world class BMX track capable of hosting major competitions and providing a top
training base for elite competitors.
so they can come down and see what it is all about.”
Club coach and Australian BMX rider Mic Williams knows all about the benefits of bitumen berms.
Having represented Australia at the World Championships in the Netherlands in 2014, he said that bitumen berms are essential for attracting top competitions as well as developing young riders.
“Most tracks now that are considered world class or even national class have bitumen turns, so that puts our track up there in contention for a state championship,” Mr Williams said.
“Bitumen berms are really quick compared to gravel. You don’t lose speed through the turns and it also means that you can put more pressure in your tyres, which also helps.
“Warrnambool BMX Club has fantastic foundations with a heap of kids at the moment and it will be exciting to see them develop into competitive senior riders over the coming years.”
Among the topics covered were public toilets, the taxi rank, traffic management, road and footpath conditions and lighting.
Manager City Renewal Tanya Egan said the meeting of stakeholders included residents along with representatives from State Government, the taxi industry, TAFE and retail and entertainment sectors.
Information gleaned from the workshop has been collated and presented to Outlines Landscape Architecture, the design firm already working on the Liebig Street renewal.Council has a combined funding allocation of $850,000 to upgrade Gilles Street as part of the City Centre Renewal.
Of the total funding, $200,000 was provided for a new taxi rank, $350,000 for new toilets and landscaping with a further State Government grant of $300,000 to complete a street upgrade.
Ms Egan said the busy post office parcel collection and mailbox service, TAFE and proximity to the entertainment precinct, railway station and Lake Pertobe made Gilles St a key part of the city centre.
On-ground work is likely to start in the second half of the year. Ms Egan said work was continuing on the Liebig Street renewal which covered the two blocks between Raglan Parade and Koroit Street.
“Detailed work is now being done to further develop the design for Liebig Street adopted by Council late last year,” she said.
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Strong figures at the Warrnambool Livestock Exchange
are continuing.
Prices are significantly up on last year, as are the numbers yarded. Saleyards Manager Paul White puts the healthy
prices down to growing demand, weather conditions and, of course, the public auction system of the saleyards.As of February 11 the total cattle yarded was 63,386, compared to 42,498 last year.
“The average price has increased again. “The average price per head in early February
was $999.64 and $1.95.4 per kilogram.“At the same time last year the figures were $690.15 per head and $1.39 a kilogram.
“The top prices recently were cows $2.05 a kilogram, bullocks $2.29, bulls $2.20 and trade cattle $2.40.
“The increase in prices is dramatic and I can’t recall a similar jump in price in my 16 years at the saleyards,” Mr White said.“The agents are working hard and a big thankyou to farmers who are choosing the returns offered by the saleyards system of selling.” In recent years work has been undertaken that has improved conditions for livestock at the yards. Non-bruise gates and panels have been installed along with rubber flooring in the most-used pens. Sawdust is used in the concrete yards and all yards are supplied with water.
“We’ve hosted visits by Animal Angels and we’re working with agents to ensure that pens are not over-crowded.“We have an animal welfare officer and we’ll continue to consider ways in which we can improve conditions for animals.”
At its February meeting Council voted to withdraw from an expression of interest process seeking to relocate the saleyards from Caramut Rd.
Horne Road
Council will this year embark on Stage II of Horne Rd construction. The work will
include road widening, kerb and channel and drainage between Dales and Rodgers roads.The work is included within the original $8.3 million budget for the construction of Horne Rd towards which the State Government contributed $3.6 million, developers $2.6 million and WCC $2.1 million.Stage I included the building of the road, an intersection, drainage and some kerb works.
Traffic signals at Wollaston and Mortlake roads intersection
Work is under way on the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of
Mortlake and Wollaston roads.The $605,000 signalisation will cater for the new residential growth along Wollaston Road by managing peak traffic congestion and improving road safety at the intersection.It is expected that over the next 10 to 15 years that 2200 residential lots will be made available in the area to the north of the Merri River. Between 8am and 9am, 190 vehicles coming from Wollaston Road use this intersection. With completion of future development in the area this figure is expected to double.Pedestrian safety will also be improved with crossings over Wollaston Rd and at Mortlake Rd north of Sundale Rd.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
The sound and laser show at Flagstaff Hill is to be upgraded as part of the
redevelopment of the maritime village. At its February meeting Council adopted the $2.95 million Flagstaff Hill Renewal Project which will also see a consolidation the Flagstaff Hill reception area and Visitor Information Centre, an upgrade of the wharf area and
improvements to site accessibility.The upgrade to the wharf area will create a safer environment for boat work and assist with the consolidation of the boat fleet which will eventually include the removal of the replica ship, Rowitta.Funding for the project has been provided by the State Government ($1.95 million) and the Council ($1 million).
Aberline Rd
The northern section of Aberline Rd is being sealed through to Wangoom Rd.
Port of Warrnambool
A community reference group and a technical reference group are considering
options for safer launching and retrieval of boats on Lady Bay.
Warrnambool Regional Airport
Construction of infrastructure to expand aviation park is under way, $4.92 million
project.
Simpson Street tunnel
This $5.5 million project will upgrade a decades-old tunnel which drains water
from a large residential area within East Warrnambool. Inspections of the tunnel in recent years have revealed its condition has deteriorated. When complete the upgrade will reduce the risk of flood damage to 85 properties and other infrastructure including a road and rail bridge.
Beyond the Bell
The program to boost education attainment in the Great South Coast is
under way and has the involvement of schools and the community.
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Warrnambool, along with Australia’s regional capitals will be put under the microscope following
the announcement last month that a Senate Inquiry would evaluate the growth and economic
potential of regional capitals.
Regional Capitals Australia (RCA), an alliance of 26 regional cities across Australia, has welcomed the Inquiry, to be conducted by the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and
Transport References Committee.
Warrnambool Mayor, Cr Michael Neoh, also an RCA board member, said the Inquiry would ensure the value and contribution of cities like Warrnambool was fully understood by politicians and policy makers.Regional capitals cover 50 Local Government Areas and are home to almost four million people.
“Our regional capitals are growing and growing fast. In just 10 years there will be an additional one million people living in regional capitals across the nation,” said Cr Neoh.
The growth is also impacting regional economies, with regional capitals jointly generating $210 billion a year or more than 15 per cent of Australia’s economic activity every year.
The regional capitals’ labour force of about two million people is set to grow by almost 500,000 over the next 15 years.“This Inquiry marks an unprecedented level of endorsement of our capitals by the Federal Government, and is a promising milestone to building regional capitals that are a key part of the next generation of wealth and opportunity in Australia,” said Cr Neoh.
“This investigation aims to further uncover the need for the Federal Government to recognise the potential – as well as current barriers to productivity – of regional capitals.” RCA defines a regional capital as a city located outside a state metropolitan urban growth boundary, which provides a “capital city” function for local residents, surrounding towns and rural areas.
Despite their contribution to Australia, regional capitals are affected by various social and economic disadvantages, such as lower income, employment and education levels.The Senate Inquiry will look at the future role and contribution of regional capitals, including demographic trends, benefits of additional funding to regional capitals, and investment challenges and opportunities to maintain or grow regional capitals in relation to infrastructure, community and human services, communications and natural resources.“RCA believes that with a fairer share of the nation’s resources and a more ambitious commitment to regional growth at all levels of Government, regional capitals can contribute to a more productive Australia,” said Cr Neoh.
Netball spectators, players and officials at the Merrivale Recreation Reserve will have a more comfortable time watching and playing their
favourite sport this season.
The Merrivale Football Netball Club, with support from the State Government and Warrnambool City Council, is constructing a large shelter at the southern end of the netball court.
The shelter’s design complements the existing netball pavilion and will maximise the suitability of the reserve to host Warrnambool and District Football Netball League (WDFNL) finals matches. The Club and WCC have worked together to improve the facilities at Merrivale Recreation Reserve over recent years.
“Council redeveloped the netball court in 2006-2007 and in 2012 a new netball pavilion was built which included home and away change rooms with toilet and shower amenities, equipment store room, and disabled unisex toilet,” WCC Mayor Cr Michael Neoh said.
Club member and past president Paul Fish said the new brick and Colourbond courtside shelter would comfortably accommodate more spectators, protect them from icy southerlies and replaced temporary seating.“We’ve also removed fencing at the southern end of the court to expand the viewing area for a larger crowd,” Mr Fish said.
The WDFNL is supporting the construction of the shelter to ensure the venue is suited to hosting finals matches. The Club is managing the construction with the assistance of Xavier Mcinerney (Mcinerney Bricklaying), and contract builder Peter Tieppo.WCC helped facilitate building permit and planning permit processes.
The Club and supporters have committed labour and material donations valued at more than $20,000 towards the project, WCC has allocated $3,000 from its Community Development Fund program and the State Government $22,000 from its Local Facilities for Local Clubs program.
7.Visiting us in person Civic Centre25 Liebig Street Warrnambool Vic 3280Open from 8.30am - 5pm, Mon–Fri.
Postal address Warrnambool City CouncilP.O Box 198Warrnambool 3280
Telephone 03 5559 4800
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Have your sayFind out how to have your say by logging onto our website at www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au and visiting the Your Say link.
Council meetings
Monday March 25.45pm
Reception Room, Warrnambool Civic Centre, 25 Liebig St
Councillor Rob Askew4 Dunvegan Court, Warrnamboolp. 0428 394 888e. [email protected]
Councillor Jacinta ErmacoraPO Box 198, Warrnamboolp. 0400 155 180e. [email protected]
Councillor Kylie Gastonp. 0437 623 715e. [email protected]
Councillor Peter Hulin1-3 Ponting Drive, Warrnamboolp. 0411 697 052e. [email protected]
Councillor Brian Kelson120 Liebig Street, Warrnamboolp. 0478 773 372e. [email protected]
Councillor Peter Sycopoulis12 Jackman Avenue, Warrnamboolp. 0439 722 451e. [email protected]
Councillor Michael Neoh, Mayor
PO Box 511, Warrnamboolp. 0408 543 638e. [email protected]
The return of daily passenger flights between Warrnambool and Melbourne is a win for the region and a vote of confidence by Sharp Airlines in our city.
People can now travel between Warrnambool and the capital in well under an hour and for those who have
urgent appointments, are time-poor or want to treat themselves to air travel, it’s a great development.
The construction activity at the airport is equally impressive. The creation of the aviation park at a cost of $4.92 million is a
significant undertaking and will provide all the services required for businesses wishing to have a presence at the airport. As a Council we continue to work on infrastructure projects that will have long-term benefits for residents. One of the more critical projects we have embarked on will be barely visible to the public. It’s the Simpson Street tunnel, an ageing piece of underground infrastructure that will be substantially upgraded to help protect homes in East Warrnambool from severe floods.
Elsewhere around the city it’s exciting to see Council working with the community to help bring about improvements to sporting venues. Netball spectators at Merrivale will be able to view games from the comfort of a new shelter and the upgrade to the BMX track puts Warrnambool in the frame to host elite competitions. These projects encourage people to get out and be active and this is a great health and wellbeing outcome.
The city renewal continues with Gilles Street consultation under way and more detailed plans for Liebig Street in the pipeline.All these projects and the partnership between Council and community help maintain our city as a vibrant, lively and attractive place to live and work.
Congratulations once more to the young people in the region for their outstanding achievements that were recognised at the Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Achiever Awards this year.
We often forget the incredible efforts that are undertaken by our youth every day, so the
opportunity to recognise this devotion in front of the entire community was one that
we should all be very proud of. I thank those who attended to support their family and friends who had been nominated in the awards, as this is a commendable achievement and one that the nominees should be honoured by.
The Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Achiever Awards presents some of the best young people in our area in a range of categories. On behalf of the Warrnambool City Youth Council I congratulate the Overall Youth Achievers Alana Johnson and Tim Chenoweth who have done amazing things for our city.
Of course there would have been no awards evening without the sponsors of the awards themselves; to the Rotary Club of Warrnambool, South West Sport, Warrnambool Bluelight and Darrian Office and Art Supplies we couldn’t be more grateful. We had an incredible number of nominations this year, with 220 young people from our region being recognised for bettering themselves and the community over the course of 2014.
Congratulations once again to the young people of Warrnambool and Moyne, as their remarkable achievements continue to inspire the entire community.
Sunday March 1, 10am-12pmClean Up Australia DayViaduct Road, Warrnambool
Do your bit to keep Warrnambool looking beautiful and lend a hand for Clean Up Australia Day.A number of groups have registered sites across Warrnambool in our public open spaces and along our waterways.If you’re not involved in a group clean-up, come down to Viaduct Road at 10am to register and pick up your gloves and bags.www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join
Saturday March 7 – Sunday March 8Lifesaving Victoria Junior State ChampionshipsMain Beach
Junior lifesavers from across the state will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a number of events including the board race, surf race, flags and team events in what should be a great weekend with over 1500 nippers competing.www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au
Saturday March 7 – Sunday March 15Shipwreck Coast Fishing ClassicSouth West Waterways
An annual fishing competition open to the public with over $60,000 in prizes on offer. Daily weigh-in at the Warrnambool Breakwater from 7 - 7:30pm. Marine, estuarine, and fresh water species.Register at www.wolgfc.com
Friday March 13National Ride2School Day
National Ride2School Day is the flagship event of the Ride2School Program. Active travel is a great way for students of all ages to meet their recommend daily dose of 60 minutes physical activity every day.The purpose of National Ride2School Day is to show school communities that riding to school is an easy and fun activity.www.bicyclenetwork.com.au
Sunday March 15, 12pm-6pmPowercor Tour de DepotLake Pertobe
The Powercor Tour de Depot is an exciting new community charity bike ride, created to raise important funds for the Warrnambool and District Food Share with 100 per cent of the proceeds going directly to this worthwhile cause.The event includes a 10km ride through the town centre of Warrnambool as well as a 20km timed event option for more serious riders. At the finish line there will be a community festival including carnival rides, face painting, market stalls and a sausage sizzle. www.powercortourdedepot.com.au
Saturday March 21, 10am-2pmWestern Victoria Holden Car Club - Holden Show’n’ShineLake Pertobe
Display of all model Holdens open to any enthusiast. Gold coin donation to support Kawasaki Disease. BBQ, hot and cold drinks [email protected]
Sunday March 29, 9am-3pmWarrnambool Drag RacingWarrnambool AirportIt’s the last meeting of the season so come down and enjoy some family friendly fun. www.warrnambooldrags.com
Wednesday March 4, 8pmLeo Sayer – The Restless Years Tour
Thursday March 5, 7.30pmVoices for Peace – Rotary International
Variety Concert
Wednesday March 11, 11amNormie Rowe –3YB Morning Music
Thursday March 19, 8pmKasey Chambers – Bittersweet Tour
Tuesday March 24, 9.30am, 11.30am and 6.30pm
26 Storey Treehouse
From the Sacred to the Profane: The Challenges and Possibilities of
Renaissance ArtEvery day until Sunday March 15
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view these stunning renaissance masterpieces, many of which have not been on public
display for many years.If you are yet to visit the exhibition, or you
would like another viewing, this is your last chance to visit before the artworks are returned to the National Gallery Victoria.
Free entrywww.thewag.com.au
