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SHOULDN'T Peter Costello's piece have carried the mandatory "written and authorised by" byline? Gary Sayer, Warrnambool

Maher jumps for joy after feature double

WARRNAMBOOL trainer Ciaron Maher continued his strong association with the Oakbank Easter carnival by winning both jumps races yesterday, including the quinella in the Von Doussa Steeplechase (3250 metres).

Kicking goals for Middle East peace

Jews and Palestinians found the power in unity and being teammates at the AFL International Cup, writes Martin Flanagan.

In the sheds

PM honours multi-talented Mifsud

Warrnambool Will Find A Whey With Natfoods

WARRNAMBOOL Cheese and Butter Factory has thrown its hand into the $800 million auction of rival Dairy Farmers, teaming up with National Foods in a joint offer.

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Warrnambool, Victoria, is on the south-west coast at the west end of the Great Ocean Road and is about 270 kilometres from the state capital of Melbourne.

Warrnambool festivals and events

Come to Warrnambool for its entertaining array of festivals and events.

The acclaimed Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic is held in Warrnambool. Warrnambool also hosts the Grand Annual Steeplechase.

The Wunta Festival in Warrnambool is a great event held in February that is filled with performance, markets and other types of entertainment for everyone.

Warrnambool Standard Food Theatre

Foodies will love Warnnambool for the Warrnambool Standard Food Theatre, which holds cooking demos, the Standard's Mantra Barista of the Year final and wine tastings. The theatre also has a local art exhibition.

Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill Maritime Precinct

Another notable feature of Warrnambool is the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Precinct. Flagstaff Hill will give you an experience of an Australian coastal port, such as the hardships of early sea travel.

The precinct has a model of an 1800s port village and items collected from shipwrecks in the area.

It'll also give you wonderful views of the Great Ocean Road and the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria.

Flagstaff Hill is also the location for Warrnambool's Day on the Hill festival that has plenty of music events as well as delicious food for you to try.

Warrnambool Botanic Gardens

In Warrnambool, you can enjoy the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, designed by renowned architect, William Guilfoyle and filled with beautiful flora, featuring a rotunda.