The Standard
Saturday, 8 June 2024
Ondo will open its doors for the first time on Saturday.
Monique Patterson
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An accused man has faced court over the May 2024 assault.
Jessica Howard
A Western Australian man was allegedly stabbed to the face with a butter knife at Mortlake's Mac's Hotel. Pictures file
'I've always dreamed of having my own dachshund.'
Jessica Howard
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Warrnambool's Brianna Greene with her dog Florence ahead of the Dachshund Dash in Port Fairy. Picture by Anthony Brady
Go small for popular inner suburbs or further away for more space.
Jemimah Clegg
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A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Don't get caught without a Victoria sponge cake.
Anna Houlahan
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King Charles at the Engine House Community Project in Dowlais, Wales in 2006. Picture AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin/Pool
Michael Mosley was last seen on the Greek Island Symi.
Anna Houlahan
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British broadcaster Michael Mosley. File picture
Sign up for a free webinar about the Kindness Factory's SEL program for schools.
Have Your Say
Treasurer Tim Pallas insists the hike won't push up rents.
Ben Silvester
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'It's good to see there's representatives from every team.'
Matt Hughes
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Jonathan Brown addresses the Hampden league under 23 interleague side during last year's clash with Ballarat. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Accused man Rodney Ryan has faced a virtual court hearing.
Jessica Howard
Funding still an issue as former businessman's sex assault trial looms
Another 17 of the 53 crossings are yet to be upgraded.
Katrina Lovell
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Premier Jacinta Allan says VLocity trains will arrive in Warrnambool in Spring. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
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No comment on the state of our roads - a missed opportunity.
An excited chatter is running through Timboon.
Jessica Greenan
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Corangamite Shire mayor Kate Makin is thrilled Timboon has been named a finalist in a top tourism award. Picture by Jess Greenan
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All available police will be on the roads over the long weekend.
Andrew Thomson
More than 97 per cent of people vote to step up action.
Monique Patterson
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A Warrnambool ambulance is adorned with a message about response times.
Former SANFL player leads the league with 40 goals.
Matt Hughes
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Josh Rentsch launches the ball downfield for Penshurst earlier this year. Picture by Tracey Kruger
The business specialises in rural and residential listings.
Monique Patterson
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Husband and wife team Cheryl and Garry Chisholm have joined the Ray White Real Estate team. Picture by Monique Patterson
On-site and close car parks on agenda in $384m project.
Katrina Lovell
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Premier Jacinta Allan speaks about the new hospital as Western Victoria MP Jacinta Ermacora looks on. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
This is the second time the schools have held a Big Freeze event.
Sophia Baker
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'It's just disappointing that there are people that do this'.
Sophia Baker
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Jenny Dywer and Dave Handscombe at the area where plants were stolen. Picture by Sophia Baker
Consultation for stage two will be held next week.
Katrina Lovell
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Turf is being installed at Brierly Recreation Reserve as the project nears completion. Pictures supplied
Artist Laura Jones takes home a $100,000 prize for the portrait.
Anna Houlahan
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The bird and plane collided 'shortly after take-off'.
Anna Houlahan
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Qantas planes on the tarmac. Picture Joe Armao
Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler saddened by Williams' retirement.
Anna Houlahan
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Matildas goal keeper Lydia Williams (left) and comedian Amy Poehler on Late Night with Sath Meyers. Picture Late Night with Seth Meyers/file picture
Shoppers are turning to imported fruit and vegetables.
Carla Mascarenhas
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SPC's factory in Shepparton, Victoria. Picture by Jacinta Cummins
'It's like inviting a stranger into your house.'
Anna Houlahan
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High schooler Ella wants teenagers involved in the debate over social media age restrictions. Picture supplied
A German court has dropped a case against Alexander Zverev after he agreed to pay 200,000 euros and reached an out-of-court settlement with his former partner.
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Former SANFL player leads the league with 40 goals.
Matt Hughes
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South West Pirates are sending four teams to the tournament.
Matt Hughes
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Flynn Riches and Lucas Byron will represent South West Pirates volleyball men's teams at the upcoming Victorian country championships. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
'It's good to play against the better, stronger players.'
Matt Hughes
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Indi Cameron is part of the next generation of netball talent at Camperdown. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
'He's played some really good footy for the Rebels.'
Matt Hughes
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Greater Western Victoria Rebels ruckman Chad Finck will make his senior debut for Portland on Saturday. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
The 17-year-old is playing in the same position won a flag in.
Matt Hughes
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Teenager Wilba Cheeseman is on the rise at Camperdown. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
Go small for popular inner suburbs or further away for more space.
Jemimah Clegg
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The four bedroom house is conveniently located on a corner block.
House of the Week
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Family home in Warrnambool, with shedding galore
'These places might give you much more bang for your buck.'
Jemimah Clegg
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"They're all suburbs that we've combed through to make sure that there has been positive growth," says report author PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo.
The current owner, now in their 90s, moved in as a six-year-old.
Grace Dudley
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Dream Home continues on Monday on Channel 7.
Jade Lazarevic
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Dream Home judges Lana Taylor, Rosie Morley and Simon Cohen score the teams in episode four. Picture supplied
Cheapest suburbs are seeing the biggest growth in prices.
Jen Melocco
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Home prices in Sydney rose 0.6 per cent overall in May, taking the median price to $1.156 million. Pic: Shutterstock
The new edition of our seasonal tourism guide is out now.
Linley Wilkie
Convict Class will play at the Rebellion Festival.
Sophia Baker
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Convict Class are ready for a UK tour. Shane Godfrey, Shane (Sten Gun) Stenhouse, Ben Lakey and Alistair Wilby. Picture by Anthony Brady
It's the first NYE event in Koroit in more than 50 years.
Lillian Altman
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Koroit resident and musician Danielle Stearman (front and centre) with community members who pushed for a New Year's Eve event on the town's village green in 2023. Picture by Anthony Brady
Some of the events running across the south-west for NYE.
Lillian Altman
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Spend New Year's Eve at Warrnambool's Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Picture file
There will be two new rides to try out.
Lillian Altman
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Family Carnival on Tour operator Kristofer Verfurth in front of the dodgem cars ride in Warrnambool. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
It's the first NYE event in Koroit in more than 50 years.
Lillian Altman
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Getting the word out about foundation.
Anthony Brady
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Jo Sinclair from the Crytal Lee Foundation. She is at the op shop in Koroit. Picture by Anthony Brady
Public asked to contribute to display.
Anthony Brady
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Port Fairy Historical Society president Margaret Whitehead. Picture by Anthony Brady
Three Olympic gold medallists spoke at Warrnambool Golf Club.
Matt Hughes
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Olympic gold medallists Kerri Pottharst, Lydia Lassila and Steve Hooker at Warrnambool Golf Club for a business event. Picture by Eddie Guerrero
Beloved community man taking a step back.
Anthony Brady
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Bernie Murray is ready for his big milestone. Picture by Anthony Brady
Here's an invitation to join the Queen Victoria on a cruise through Spain and Morocco.
Emma Brown
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Meeting the energy need of tomorrow by training the next generation with Essential Energy's award-winning apprentice program.
Become a cable jointer, powerline worker or electrical technician with 129 apprenticeship positions available in regional, rural and remote NSW and Southern Queensland on offer for 2025. Picture supplied
These six tips from Australian broadband wholesaler, NBN Co, can help you get the most out of your internet connection.
Try these six connection tips to improve internet quality. Picture Shutterstock
Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers award-winning accommodations, safari-style dining and exclusive wildlife encounters.
Elizabeth Habermann
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Special guests often join the dining experience including white lions. Picture Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Penry Routson Optometrists has a team of experienced optometrists who specialise in cataracts.
It's time to book in for that eye test with Cataract Awareness Month shining a light on the common eye health condition. Picture Shutterstock
A 113kmh wind gust was recorded at Mount William this morning.
Andrew Thomson
NSW has the highest number of renewable project applications in the pipeline.
Samantha Townsend
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Off the current capacity of renewable projects in the application stage, 40 per cent are from NSW. Picture by Shutterstock.
The project will power about 99,000 homes.
Jonathan Hawes
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More than 30 wind turbines are set to dot the landscape near Bendemeer, Kentucky, and Uralla. File picture by Shutterstock
This is the second time the schools have held a Big Freeze event.
Sophia Baker
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This is a good-looking but bland Danish animated feature.
Ron Cerabona
There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto
'It's good to see there's representatives from every team.'
Matt Hughes
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Jonathan Brown addresses the Hampden league under 23 interleague side during last year's clash with Ballarat. Picture by Lachlan Bence
No comment on the state of our roads - a missed opportunity.
From the thousands of submissions, I knew this was an issue that ran deep.
Kate McIlwain
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Hundreds of women shared their experiences of birth trauma at the senate inquiry last year. File pictures
Our slang has changed considerably in the past half-century.
Garry Linnell
The fork-tailed drongo bird ... guilty by association? Picture Shutterstock
Committed locals are rewriting Dimboola's destiny.
Justine Costigan
This rare beauty welcomes guests with a warm embrace.
Sarah Maguire
We have found a slice of heaven in NSW's Southern Highlands
Here's how to tell if a tourism operator is truly eco-friendly.
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: What is 'greenwashing' in travel and how to spot it?
And don't even get us started on the talkative ones.
Akash Arora
Slow down and simply smell the surf on this magical tour.
Donna Page
Is this the best way to explore Croatia's glorious Dalmatian Coast?
Stay in a modern ryokan in the heart of the city.
This brand-new hotel is bringing a slice of old-world Japan to Osaka
Can two girls in their 20s have fun on a cruise? Yes, they can.
Georgia Rossiter
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The Great Barrier Reef from the sky. Picture by Georgia Rossiter
Plus, two new great places to stay in Queensland.
Australian travellers are the world's biggest spenders, says new report
Car Expert
Competition around electric cars is tougher than ever, with new rivals cropping up at speed. Is the Tesla Model Y still the king?
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Toyota Australia is resuming customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross after a brief pause while the company's safety testing procedures were investigated.
William Stopford
A long weekend brings with it double demerits for some regions. Read on below to find out where you can cop a larger points hit in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Where double demerits are in effect this King's Birthday long weekend
Dealer financing is one of the most popular ways to purchase a new car, so let's dig into the details as EOFY approaches.
Josh Nevett
How does dealer finance work?
Kia says there are no waits for some Cerato variants as it gets ready to farewell the popular, long-running nameplate.
William Stopford
Kia Cerato stock levels high as sales surge
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Commission buyers dominant purchasers Yea's monthly store sale.
Andrew Miller
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Agents yarded 1700 cattle at the first winter Bairnsdale store market.
Bryce Eishold
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Some of the buyers and vendors at Bairnsdale on June 7, 2024. Picture by Bryce Eishold.
Avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a fifth poultry farm.
There has been another detection of bird flu in Victoria. File picture
Veterinarian Dr Anne Quain discusses heart disease in dogs.
Dr Anne Quain
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YOUR MONEY
Noel Whittaker
Rules changes means it is time to examine your super nest egg. Photo Shutterstock
Chelsea Goodwin's recipes are big on flavour and low on cost.
Karen Hardy
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Chelsea Goodwin with her children who were her harshest critics. Picture by Melissa Darr