Kyra Gillespie
The Standard
Warrnambool, VIC, Australia
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LaNCE TV offers free workshops to learn media skills in Warrnambool
LaNCE TV offering free workshops to learn media production skills. → Read More
Home-grown science fiction web series 'Mabel & Switch' needs kick start
Mabel & Switch will be produced and created right here in Warrnambool. → Read More
Parents speak out after tragic Warrnambool birth
Tragedy shows need to fast-track hospital upgrades, says MP. → Read More
Where Wannon election candidates stand on key issues
Find out what they said about issues that matter to you. → Read More
LIVE: Wannon federal election forum
ISSUES south-west Victorian readers most care about will be hotly debated at tonight's election forum. The Standard, in conjunction with FitzMedia, is hostin... → Read More
LIVE: Wannon candidate election forum
ISSUES south-west Victorian readers most care about will be hotly debated at tonight's election forum. The Standard, in conjunction with FitzMedia, is hostin... → Read More
Portland failing to attract enough staff to reboot maternity services
In a bid to lure more staff a consultant has been appointed. → Read More
Accessible active participation plan breaking down barriers in sport
Game on: Year 5 and 6 Merri River School students Tahj, Emma. Zavier, Jace and Devin try their hand at sports. Picture: Chris Doheny JACE is just seven, but already he's a keen BMX rider, and loves footy and rugby. → Read More
Warrnambool May Racing Fashions on the Field hotly contested
Check out all the looks across the five categories. → Read More
Bright colours abound at day one of the 2022 TAB May Racing Carnival
Christine Miller of Nirranda, and Caz Miller of Timboon. BRIGHT colours proved popular for Brierly Day to kick off day one of the 2022 TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. → Read More
Nurses forgo retirement to help in Warrnambool COVID-19 vaccination effort
GREAT EFFORT: Nurses Kaye Ricketts and Jan Harrington came back from retirement to help with the vaccination drive. Picture: Chris Doheny WHEN retired nurses Kaye Ricketts and Jan Harrington put their hand up to help with the region's huge vaccination drive, some people said they were "crazy". → Read More
Emergencies met in benchmark times in Warrnambool drops
Ambulance Victoria data reveals slower response times across the south-west. → Read More
Farmers urged to join Fonterra clawback class action
The former Fonterra site at Dennington. Picture: Morgan Hancock DAIRY farmers affected by Fonterra's controversial clawback scheme are being urged to join a class action seeking compensation. → Read More
Portland District Health without overnight urgent care doctors for more than a week
Portland District Health is without overnight urgent care doctors. Picture: Morgan Hancock PORTLAND'S hospital is without overnight urgent care doctors for more than a week in what's been labelled "unprecedented" for the service and a "concern" by senior medical practitioners. → Read More
Young people learn all things electronic music at South West MESS
Electronic sound: Shaun Pragt, 25, and Jemma Killen, 17, learn all about electronic music at South West MESS. Pictures: Kyra Gillespie TUCKED away in the heart of the Fletcher Jones Factory, a group of young people have been immersed in an electronic music haven. → Read More
Coroner urges safety upgrades after drowning of Port Campbell father and son lifesavers
The tragic double drowning of father and son lifesavers Ross and Andy Powell is still felt by the tight-knit Port Campbell community. For fellow rescuer Phil... → Read More
Biba Warrnambool's safe salons project is cutting through gender stereotypes
Safe salons: Biba Warrnambool owner Mia Nicolson is hosting an event for queer youth to express themselves through hair. Picture: Morgan Hancock One Warrnambool hairdresser's mission to create a safe salon is cutting through gender stereotypes. → Read More
Widows gather on Anzac Day at Warrnambool Legacy Club
Widows of war: Margaret Woonton and Rosa Toogood at Warrnambool Legacy House. Picture: Kyra Gillespie WAR widows gathered to remember their loved ones on Anzac Day. → Read More
South West Healthcare's mass COVID-19 vaccination hubs to close
One year and nearly 80,000 jabs later sees vaccines tasked to GPs. → Read More
Warrnambool Base Hospital emergency department regularly overflowing
A doctor said he had been forced to examine patients in corridors and worried about missing important diagnoses without proper space and lighting. Picture: Anthony Brady THE city's hospital is looking for ways to expand its undersized emergency department, which has been regularly exceeding capacity, The Standard can reveal, forcing patients to be treated in corridors. → Read More