We're incredibly proud that the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre has been named the best in the state at the Victorian Tourism Awards! The judges appreciated Warrnambool’s commitment to outstanding customer service, innovative visitor engagement, and dedication to supporting the broader tourism industry. Congratulations to everyone involved in the success!
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About us
As the largest Victorian coastal city outside of Port Phillip Bay, Warrnambool offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle in a cosmopolitan setting. The Warrnambool City Council is a municipality covering 120sqkm in south-west Victoria. It is home to over 35,000 people with aims of growing to 50,000 by 2035. The city has a $3 billion economy and is the centre for healthcare, education, sport, culture and professional services for a regional population of 120,000 people. Warrnambool offers a mix of seaside location, tourism and family appeal; the fresh sea air and relaxed attitude make for an enviable, healthy lifestyle. Significant employment sectors include health and social assistance (14.9 per cent of those employed), retail (13.7 per cent), manufacturing (10.3 per cent), education and training (9.1 per cent), construction (8.8 per cent), accommodation and food services (8.8 per cent). Tourism is another major driver of the city’s economy. Each year more than 700,000 people visit Warrnambool. Tertiary education providers Deakin University and South West TAFE have campuses in Warrnambool which, along with bringing students to the city, provide local people with opportunities to pursue education and vocational training without having to leave the region. Warrnambool City Council is also a major employer and provides a range of community services and also owns and manages community assets including the aquatic centre AquaZone, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool Stadium, the Lighthouse Theatre, Surfside Holiday Park and major tourist attraction Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.
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http://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
External link for Warrnambool City Council
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- Government Administration
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Warrnambool, VIC
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- Government Agency
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- 1855
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25 Liebig Street
Warrnambool, VIC 3280, AU
Employees at Warrnambool City Council
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Rob Wandell
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Ashish Sitoula
Manager Strategic Community Planning, Policy, Access and Inclusion at Warrnambool City Council
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Paul Dillon
Social entrepreneur with a passion for increasing digital literacy & transformation, entrepreneurship and economic impact in Regional Australia
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Steven Welsh
Manager Information Services at Corangamite Shire Council
Updates
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Thank you to everyone who came along to the Mayor's Breakfast and City Briefing yesterday. Part of the event was the release of the 2024 Warrnambool Business Survey results. If you couldn't make it, but you'd like to see the survey results, the full report is on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDQdFqe6
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Have you taken the Warrnambool Business Survey yet? If not, please do! The survey will provide a snapshot of the current business landscape, including business confidence, challenges and opportunities. The responses will also help us to tailor our business support activities and initiatives to better assist the business community.
2024 Warrnambool Business Survey
yoursaywarrnambool.com.au
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Warrnambool won silver at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards last night. The city was narrowly beaten by Bendigo as Victoria’s Top Tourism Town for 2024, but Warrnambool finished ahead of fellow finalists Ballarat, Mildura, Echuca, Shepparton and Werribee. Congratulations to nearby Timboon who won gold in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1500) as well as Koroit who was a finalist in the Top Small Tourism Town category (population under 5000). Here a members of our Visitor Economy Team Ash Price, Susanne Kinna, Jillian Bushell and Paul Thompson.
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Mayor Ben Blain, Deputy Mayor Vicki Jellie, Councillors Otha Akoch and Angie Paspaliaris as well as senior staff were in Canberra last week for the Australian Council of Local Government. They met with representatives and ministers from the Federal Government and the opposition to talk about a childcare centre of excellence, funding for regional airports and all things Warrnambool.
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Interested in shaping the future of Warrnambool? With Council elections to be held later this year, now is the time to learn more about leadership opportunities that enable you to make a difference. To support potential candidates, in conjunction with the Municipal Association of Victoria, we're hosting a Stand for Council information session at the Lighthouse Theatre on June 27. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/gnBzCK4r
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One for the event organisers! We're making it easier to host a wider range of events at the Civic Green thanks to a $100,000 grant via the Victorian Government's Council Support Package. The funding will cover: - Additional lighting for evening events - Upgraded power supply on the stage and additional power access points around the Green - A water supply - A storage area for Civic Green equipment These changes will make it easier for events to run on the Civic Green and reduce event costs for organisers. Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora MP visited the Civic Green today, and she is pictured alongside our CEO Andrew Mason, Service Manager Events and Promotions Lauren Edney (ACEcD) and Director City Growth Luke Coughlan.
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Vote now and help Warrnambool win the Victorian Top Tourism Town Award. Warrnambool is a finalist in the awards for the second year running, with judges selecting the city as one of seven finalists in the Top Tourist Town (population over 5000) category. The awards are held annually by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and aim to recognise towns that demonstrate a commitment to providing an excellent experience for visitors. The results of a public vote will be combined with the score from a judging panel to help determine the winner.
Vote and help Warrnambool win Top Tourist Town award
warrnambool.vic.gov.au
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As amazing as the new Warrnambool Library is, not everyone in our community is able to visit in person. That's where Jan, and her van, come in! Jan is a valued member of our home library team, a free service that sees books delivered to people across Warrnambool. This week is National Volunteer Week - a time to reflect on the important role volunteers have their communities, and to thank them for all that they do. You can find out more about volunteering opportunities available at https://lnkd.in/g423C-2m #NVW2024