South West Local News
Fitzmedia’s South West Local News is an independently produced regional news bulletin delivering trusted, timely, and community-focused coverage to South West Victoria. Broadcasting three nights a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—the program is filmed at Fitzmedia’s Warrnambool studios and presented by Sharna Rogers, with Liam Fitzgerald often providing key updates and headlines.
Covering everything from local politics and agriculture to grassroots sports, events, and human-interest stories, South West Local News prides itself on being deeply connected to the people and places
Episodes
83 episodes
MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2026 -South West Local News
Thismorning on South West Local News——a fatal collison as a cyclist is struck by a car in wangoom ——Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary——three t...
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FRIDAY MARCH 12TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
tonight on south west local news—a fatality on the mortlake ararat road after a truck rollover—a report relesed on local womens health shows a lack of access to key services —a rally for victorias ...
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WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH -South West Local News
This morning on South West Local News—man flees police after fuel theft in Cobden— visitors to tower hill urged to drive carefully after a kangaroo hit and killed by car——man identified after fatal...
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MONDAY 16th MARCH -South West Local News
this morning on South West Local News—new victorian opposition leader jess wilson visits the south west over the weekend——a duplex fire on raglan parade on sunday, with no injurys during evacuation——cha...
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FRIDAY MARCH 13TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
tonight on south west local newsjess wilson announced to lead the liberal party, with a visit to warrnambool this weekend——a 31 year old man charged with multiple offences, now remanded and awaiting court—...
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WEDNESDAY 11th MARCH -South West Local News
this morning on south west local news—the warrnambool rsl enters volentary administration, still remaining open for now—the folkie raps up for another year after 4 days of perfomances—police operation o...
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FRIDAY MARCH 6TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morningon south west local news—the port fairy folk festival opens gates tonight with the days ahead packed with entertainment—warrnambool council adopts a new retail strategy. highlighting the Eastern retail di...
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WEDNESDAY 4th MARCH -South West Local News
This morningon South West Local News—the Neil Porter Legacy careers expo visited by hundreds of local students——Vline responds to reports of over crowding on warrnambool to melboune line——a local jewler...
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MONDAY MARCH 2ND 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on South West Local Newsnew roundabout announced between koroit and royt st, scheduled for may——two arrested on suspicion of drug offences after barrer crash——theves steal newly bought ...
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
Liam FitzgeraldThis morning on South West Local NewsAdult Crime, Adult Time - New Crime Laws for youth offenders implemented by the State Government.Justice for Miles, A local wildlife group puts up ...
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
Thismorning on South West Local News——a multi vehicle crash blocks the warrnambool railway station——investigation into the cbd fire after an unused shed was destroyed—council responds to reports of ongo...
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MONDAY FEBRUARY 23RD 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
Thismorning on South West Local NewsA motorcycle loses control in Naringal East, with a teenager left injured—Bundles of rubbish dumped off the Warrnambool breakwater——The port fairy marathon ...
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FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY-South West Local News
This morning on South West Local NewsRoma Brittnell criticises the handling, of the states big build project—Warrnambool paramedics continue to prove exceptional in response and handover time—the ko...
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WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY -South West Local News
This morningon South West Local news——a grass fire sparked in caramut with nine crews attending——Western Victorian MP Bev Macarthur berates the state government for a lack of support for the CFA.——the k...
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MONDAY 16th FEBUARY -South West Local News
This morning on South West Local news——police on the lookout after a ute was stolen carrying a fuel cell near mortlake——blaze aid sets up in skipton with four fire effected properties already assisted——...
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FRIDAY FEBURARY 13TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
Thismorning on south west local news--Dan tehan misses his chance for deputy leader of the liberals--The flying horse fined $150,000 for multiple breaches to gambling regulations--Port fair...
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WEDNESDAY 11th FEBRUARY-South West Local News
This moring on south west local news——man found unresponsive in portfairy waters——Southern grampians shire councillor suspended —allansford bridge due to close for repairs until mid may
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MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY -South West Local News
Thismorning on south west local news ——WRAD CEOto Mark Powel looks to resign from his position on march 20——Dunkled mourns the loss of miles the emu, investigations still ongoing——lightning ...
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news—two passengers lost in a fatal crash in skipton vehicle rollover—warrnambool councelers highlight insufficent state support on brierly project—Dixie hosts its live ...
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WEDNESDAY 4th FEBURARY -South West Local News
This morning on south west local newsa truck fire in purnim this afternoon with a hay load catching fireJacinta emricora confirms she is running for sate election again for this yearLets tal...
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MONDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on South West Local News Two people taken to hospital following an unfortunate accident after a wedding at an Allansford Property. Welcomed news for people in the Otways, with the Carslil...
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FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news——community hay drive for fire stuck farmers recives strong support——police investigating the Lismore Camperdown fire and its starting point——Corangamite council opp...
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WEDNESDAY 28th JANUARY -South West Local News
This morning on south west local news26 year old terang man arrested following shooting—three injured in grassmere crash 10:30 this morning—lismore grass fire brought under control outside of townsh...
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