Emergency services were called to reports a freight train had struck a car at a railway crossing on Reddies Road at Cressy about 10.15am this morning.
The two occupants of the car, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Warrnambool City Council has announced its 2026 Warrnambool Citizen of the Year Award winners.
The Citizen of the Year is Dr Barry Morphett, who has played a leading role in medical training at Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus and South West Healthcare.
SES Warrnambool assisted Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and CFA at a late night road accident near Cudgee last night.
The incident occurred at just after 11PM, along a stretch of road on the Princes Highway,
Another accident at a notorious intersection north of Warrnambool has led to new calls for a safety review.
Emergency services were called to the Grassmere Junction on the Hopkins Highway just before midday on Saturday afternoon.
Fletcher Jones Australia has announced it will cease operating, closing it's final two stores in Melbourne, its warehouse in Williamstown and the online store.
It marks a sad day for the iconic brand which was created in Warrnambool by Sir Fletcher Jones, operating from its Warrnambool based factory.
An Australian music legend is preparing to make the journey to the south west this weekend.
Ross Wilson, the man behind legendary bands Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, will headline the Hooked On Portland event.
Firefighters and community members have joined together to tackle bush fires across the south west.
The recent spell of hot weather helped ignite the fires, as the CFA set to work defending life and property.
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Pirron Yallock this evening.
Emergency services were called after a car lost control on Swan Marsh Road before going over a bridge and down an embankment nearby about 9.20pm.
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