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Western District
Forecast for the rest of Saturday
Cloudy. The chance of thunderstorms this morning. Isolated showers, increasing to patchy rain around midday. Winds southwesterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h.
Temperatures in the lower 20s during the day.
Ballarat Rain developing. Max 21
Warrnambool A little rain. Max 20
Hamilton Rain. Max 21
Colac Rain developing. Max 22
Forest Fire Danger: Moderate [5-11]
Grassland Fire Danger: Low [1-4]
UV Alert from 9:00 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Areas of rain, more widespread about the ranges with some heavy falls
possible, easing to isolated showers around midday. Winds southwesterly
averaging 15 to 20 km/h, reaching 25 km/h at times, tending west to
southwesterly up to 35 km/h around dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to
around 11 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
Ballarat Rain then shower or two. Min 11 Max 17
Warrnambool Rain then shower or two. Min 11 Max 18
Hamilton Rain then shower or two. Min 10 Max 19
Colac Rain then shower or two. Min 13 Max 20
The service operates through 11 static branches and the Outreach Library Service. The regional administrative unit comprising the CEO, the Branch Services Coordinator, ICT & Administration Coordinator and Technical Services Coordinator, is located at the regional headquarters at Colac Library. (See Branch Services for further information)
James PurcellChief Executive OfficerJames is responsible for overall operation of the Corporation and managing finances, administration and service. James acts as the Executive officer to the Board. |
Nicole ThompsonICT and Administration CoordinatorNicole is responsible for ICT development and Support. Also Nicole undertakes administrative duties for the Chief Executive Officer and branches. |
Sally ArmisteadBranch Services CoordinatorSally is responsible for branch staff, programs and activities. Also Sally coordinates collection management and staff training and development. |
Leanne BridgemanTechnical Services CoordinatorLeanne is responsible for the Library Management System (Spydus) as well as acquisitions, cataloguing and processing of new materials. |