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Congratulations: Laura Martin (from left), Josh Slater, Ian Mahncke and Deb Smith were among the staff members beaming with pride after Bates IGA Mortlake was awarded the 2026 Innovation Award at the 2026 Victorian State IGA Awards of Excellence.

Innovation leads to elation

A FORWARD-THINKING approach to storewide renovations has seen Bates IGA Mortlake named among the cream of the crop at the 2026 Victorian State IGA Awards of Excellence.

30 April, 2026

Commitment: The Liberals have announced an immediate expansion of carriages to boost VLocity services on the Warrnambool Line if the party is elected this November. Pictured is Shadow Minister for Public Transport Matthew Guy and South West Coast MP Roma Britnell.

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Coalition unveils vision for rail

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Works progress on viewing platform on the mount

Making an impact: Terang College principal Kath Tanner will represent schools from across the south west this week as part of her responsibilities as Great South Coast Network chair.

Terang College makes a regional impact

More needs to be done: Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited the region last week to hear from constituents regarding their concerns. The cost of fuel and the dilapidated state of roads emerged as major talking points among residents.

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Fuel, roads among biggest concerns

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Fundraiser delivers new hoops

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State government announces road blitz

Lacking: South West Coast MP Roma Britnell has slammed the Victorian Government’s road funding announcement as a short-term fix for a long-term problem.

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MP slams state road blitz as short-sighted

Town menace: Residents have been urged to secure their dogs, such as Peanut (pictured), after recent reports of roaming dogs in the Cobden area.

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Secure your furry friends

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Repairs coming: State-owned roads across the state will receive funding for repairs, including roads in the south west such as the Cobden-Port Campbell Road.

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State government announces road blitz

Reunion: Laurie Boyd, Ray Worland and Ian Sefton, who all worked as apprentices at Western District Newspapers sixty years ago, reunited in Adelaide recently.

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Friendship endures

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Calls for increased accessibility for trains

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Interactive tour coming

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