Warrnambool City Council

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Bookings for the Warrnambool Seniors Festival are now open! With 70 free and low-cost events running throughout October, there really is something for everyone.

If you're aged 60 and over, check out the program and start planning your month: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival

Quite a few of the events are expected to book out, so if you’re interested, please book early to avoid disappointment.

01/09/2026

Join Mayor Ben Blain for a walk through Woodford and Bushfield as he takes a look at what makes these communities special and how the Bushfield-Woodford Strategic Framework Plan will help guide their future over the next 20 years.

31/08/2026

🔒 DATE LOCKED IN: Detox Your Home will return to Warrnambool on Saturday April 3, 2027.

Detox Your Home is a once-a-year opportunity to safely dispose of a wide range of household chemicals for free.

Registrations will open closer to the date, so for now, just mark it on your calendar 🗓

28/08/2026

🇦🇺🇨🇳 This week we were pleased to welcome a delegation from our sister city of Changchun, China.

A key focus of the visit was growing tourism connections between the two cities, with delegates meeting representatives from Warrnambool’s tourism industry to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation and the development of distinctive travel itineraries for both regions.

Changchun is a popular winter sports destination and will host the Winter Universiade (the Winter Olympics for university students) in January 2027. The city also hosts Changchun Ice and Snow World each winter, with giant ice sculptures and the world's longest ice slide!

26/08/2026

THREE SPOTS LEFT! Don't miss the chance to have a free one-on-one 45-minute mentoring session with an experienced business mentor from Finwell Support.

Discuss all aspects of running a small business whether it be initial start-up questions, financial, business plans or general business advice.

Free and confidential 1-on-1 mentoring sessions aimed at providing small businesses with help & advice on all aspects of running a business.

26/08/2026

📚 The Pecten Park Street Library is officially OPEN! As well as a range of books for the wider community, the library has initially been stocked with 20 English as an Additional Language (EAL) books across four different reading levels.

EAL books use simple language to tell compelling stories for adult readers. Each book is about 20 pages in length, with the aim to bridge the gap between children’s books and mainstream adult novels.

As well as helping people learn English as an additional language, these books also have the potential to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to develop their literacy skills.

The street library has been decorated with artwork by First Nations artist Rebecca Clayton and will be accessible to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this project happen, as well as to everyone who attended today's launch!

Warrnambool West Primary School
St Pius X Primary School
Warrnambool Primary School
South West TAFE
South West Healthcare

25/08/2026

Thank you to everyone, especially Bushfield and Woodford residents, who has helped to shape the Bushfield-Woodford Strategic Framework Plan.

The plan aims to provide a long-term vision and framework to guide land use and manage future growth.

The draft has been prepared and is open for feedback.

The draft plan supports limited and well-managed growth while protecting the rural village character of Bushfield and Woodford as well as the natural environment.

Other priorities include improving road safety, creating more walking and cycling connections, supporting community facilities and working towards a long-term solution for wastewater management.

Follow the link to find out more and share your feedback.

A plan to help shape Bushfield and Woodford over the next 20 years is approaching completion, with the community invited to have their say on the draft document.The Bushfield-Woodford Strategic Framework Plan aims to provide a long-term vision and framework to guide land use and manage future growth...