The local Liberal Party ructions have exposed - again - the deep ties between the W'bool City Council and racing.
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WCC spends thousands on Cape Schanck delegation despite pushing rate rise
The W'bool City Council spent thousands to send seven delegates to a conference at Cape Schanck last July, including the W'bool Racing Club CEO.
The “in-crowd” and the “out-crowd” damages democracy
Whether you like him or not, W'bool City Councillor Peter Hulin's exclusion from ever being chosen as mayor is a big 'stuff you' to voters.
Racehorse training permit mess exposes serious issues
From breaking the law to conflicts of interest, the WCC's handling of racehorses-on-beaches has exposed serious gaps in the system.
Council’s racing hospitality bill hard to swallow
OPINION As Warrnambool ratepayers prepare to swallow a 5.5 per cent rate rise this year, revelations that the Warrnambool City Council spent $17,000 on…