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
65 episodes
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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11:49
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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14:35
WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY-South West Local News
This morning on south west local newsTwo occupants died at the scene of a car accident in Cressy yesterday -Driver charged after fatal collision in January-Event organisers confirm Wunta will not go ahead...
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12:42
MONDAY JANUARY 19TH 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
tonight on south west local news—red hot summer tour reaches warrnambool with tousands attending—tower hill visitor center moving for tanancy with the parks victoria exploring licences—warrnambool counc...
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10:40
FRIDAY JANUARY 16TH 2026 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning making news Skipton gets the snub first round of funding announcement——major flooding occured on thursday with parts of the great ocean road closed ——Red hot summer tour to hi...
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WEDNESDAY 14th JANUARY -South West Local News
Tonight on South West Local A 51-year-old woman records a blood alcohol reading of .247 on the Penshurst Warrnambool Road.The Premier announces the opening of the 2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal, as her deputy visits Skipton.<...
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14:05
MONDAY JANUARY 12ST 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local newsa fatal crash in pirron yallock--police operation shows alarming stats--firefighters already hard at work--and in sport local T20 cricket draws towards finals...
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11:09
FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER -South West Local News
This morning on southwest local news—charges laid in princetown after a woman lost her life in a collision—large police operation taking effect over the holidays, enforcing safe driving—new camera...
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12:40
WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER -South West Local News
Liam Fitzgeraldtonight on south west local news—a fatal crash o between a livestock truck and a car—21 year old arrested in relation to recent flashings, following a local search warrant—mosswo...
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12:42
MONDAY DECEMBER 15TH 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news—the south west joins the rest of the country in mourning following the Bondi terror attacks—police confiscate illegal firearms in Warrnambool after warrant search—f...
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12:25
FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER -South West Local News
This morning on south west local news—man arrested in warrnambool for firearm trafficing, with investigations ongoing——burnt out car found in Ballangeich, belved to be a stolen and abandoned —Jacin...
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12:33
WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER-South West Local News
This morning on south west local news—new tree management for warrnambool, with improvements for green spaces—extra farming traffic expected for harvest, with drivers urged to remain patient—Premier Jac...
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13:25
MONDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news---A two year freeze on victorian emergency levy, halting any increase in the price---Police urge motorists to drive carefully, with busy roads ahead for Christmas---...
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11:23
FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER-South West Local News
this morning on south west local news—an industrial fire in portland, with a waste transfer station alight—Member for Wannon Dan Tehan accuses the goverment for rising costs—new funding announced ...
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13:29
WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER -South West Local News
This morning on south west local news—fire sparked near koriot with 15 fire crews attending—wrad health releases figures for substance abuse in local region —volunteer group digs in fletcher jone g...
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12:20
MONDAY DECEMBER 1ST 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news----emergency services called to a late afternoon accident in Penhurst—— specialist taskforce investigates local area, targeting organised crime -----...
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13:11
WEDNESDAY 26th NOVEMBER-South West Local News
This morning on south west local news----Jordan Lockett elected as mayor for the moyne shire council, highlighting roads drought and wind power as his main targets-----Croangaimite shire re-elects Kate Makin fo...
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MONDAY NOVEMBER 24TH 2025 - SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
This morning on south west local news——a fatality in Rocklands on the Henty highway, after a truck collides with a tree——three sheds lost in fire in Framingham, with FRV officers warning the importance of ...
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11:28
FRIDAY 21st NOVEMBER-South West Local News
This morning on south west local news—police appealing for any witnesses after another flashing at lake pertobe today——Emma Memma wins a aria award, working with Oliver Brian for their album island dance party...
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13:40
WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER -South West Local News
This morning on South West Local News.Police on the lookout for an alleged offender who exposed himself to women at Warrnambool's Foreshore.Investigations into a theft from a Warrnambool Chemist continue, as ...
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