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
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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.
A team of CFA volunteers arrive back in Warrnambool after participating in Strike teams in Northern Victoria.
And in Sport Nathan Sobey set to play a pivitol role in the Melbourne Phoenix’s run to the NBL Playoffs.
For everything making and breaking news in South West Victoria.
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