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
South West Local News
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST 2025- SOUTH WEST LOCAL NEWS
Charges Laid - Three people arrested in Beeac with relation to a non-fatal shooting.
Cash Splash - Port Fairy's embattled Gipps Street Bridge to recieve 5 million dollars funding.
MP Discgraced - Roma Britnell lashes out about the condition of Tower Hill.
Workers Strike - Portland Aluminum workers walk off the job in protected industrial action.
And in Sport - Woodford Primary School's grade 5/6 open football team of to a state competition.
For everything making and breaking news in South West Victoria.
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