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OAM honour for Jim

by Nick RoweWarragul resident the Reverend Doctor James (Jim) Connelly was awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in yesterday’s King’s birthday awards. On learning of the award Dr Connelly said he was “gobsmacked.““In a way I feel...

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Hawks explore move

by Nicholas DuckThe Drouin Football and Netball Clubs are exploring the idea of a potential move to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition - with a catch. Having previously applied for entry to the league in 2018 before ultimately staying...

Nick Duck

26 May 2025
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Record breaking A Girls’ Day Out

by Yvette BrandA record breaking $158,000 was raised at the annual A Girls’ Day Out event on Saturday, when 700 women gathered at Lardner Park for a day set in the Greek Islands with a Mamma Mia theme. The community’s generosity again overwhelmed the...

Yvette Brand

02 Jun 2025
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Tough times

Paddocks lack an autumn break, dams are low or empty, and stock are being culled from herds - that’s the heartbreaking reality facing farmers across West Gippsland. But there’s a human cost - the farmers and their families doing it tough - they’re...

Yvette Brand

26 May 2025
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Now is the time to build or renovate in Baw Baw Shire

Sponsored content. Last week’s interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been widely welcomed and is poised to significantly impact the building and construction industry, presenting a timely opportunity for prospective land and...

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27 May 2025

Statistics tell road trauma message

by Emma BallingallLocal road trauma statistics have been highlighted at a road policing forum in an effort to “learn from the dead to protect the living.“Faced with the haunting and soul destroying task of attending major vehicle collisions, local...

Emma Ballingall

Climate change discussion in Yarragon

Climate changediscussionin YarragonBaw Baw Sustainability Network will host a night with Andrea Klindworth on June 26 - “Climate Change: Local Impact, Global Challenge.“Andrea is a dedicated community leader with a strong focus on sustainability and...

Portable changeroom proposal put on ice

A proposal to buy up to three portable changerooms has been put on ice after it was determined the cost for each portable would likely exceed $100,000. Cr Paul Pratt said he was surprised at the price to install portables at sports grounds in Baw Baw...

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Climate change discussion in Yarragon

Climate changediscussionin YarragonBaw Baw Sustainability Network will host a night with Andrea Klindworth on June 26 - “Climate Change: Local Impact, Global Challenge.“Andrea is a dedicated community leader with a strong focus on sustainability and...

Statistics tell road trauma message

by Emma BallingallLocal road trauma statistics have been highlighted at a road policing forum in an effort to “learn from the dead to protect the living.“Faced with the haunting and soul destroying task of attending major vehicle collisions, local...

Emma Ballingall

Have your say on animal management

Community members are being encouraged to have their say on the management of domestic animals. Cr Suzanne Allen said managing cat confinement and the noise of barking dogs emerged as key issues during early consultation to help shape Baw Baw Shire’s...

Reunion after life saved

by Nick RoweWhile most people would ordinarily be outraged by a co-worker breaking two of their ribs, Yarragon CFA volunteer John Moyes is grateful to his friend and colleague Danny Mynard for doing exactly that - as it probably saved his life. John...

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Waterloo Cup up for grabs as top teams tangle

by Davyd ReidA top of the table clash between Neerim-Neerim South and Longwarry headlines round 10 of Ellinbank District football. The Cats have been the team to beat, taking all before them this season, with this contest set to show how much of...

Blues coach finds himself in enemy territory

by Rob Popplestone This weekend marks the halfway mark of the Mid Gippsland football home and away season. Whilst another month remains before each team has had a look at every other, you can really start to get a gauge at what teams are on track to...

Gulls join Lions’ Big Freeze

Warragul Football Netball Club got involved in Moe Football Netball Club’s annual DIY Big Freeze event on Saturday to raise funds for the fight against motor neurone disease (MND). Former Gulls player and president Leigh Sheehan, who also played for...

Agriculture

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Weather and costs a concern for dairy

The latest Dairy Australia Situation and Outlook report revealed better product returns and tighter milk production will support higher farmgate milk prices for the upcoming season. However, high operating costs will continue to challenge...

Urolithiasis in livestock

As many producers have been supplementary feeding for some time a number of related animal health issues may emerge. One of those issues is urolithiasis due to bladder stones. Bladder stones form as a result of minerals in the urine forming crystals...

Why do dam repairs fail?

As dry conditions continue across Victoria, many farmers may be considering repairing leaking or failed dams to increase on-farm water storage capacity once it rains. Dam repairs are often high-risk, expensive, and should be only be undertaken when...

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Sue paints to elevate the everyday

by Emma BallingallGaining inspiration from her garden, nature and everyday surrounds, Gembrook artist Sue Jarvis is currently holding her first solo exhibition in West Gippsland. Sue, who is known locally for exhibiting at local competitions...

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Tommy brings comedy gold to Warragul

One of the nation’s most loved comedians and radio co-hosts Tommy Little will be on stage at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this month with his latest show “I’m Not Proud.“Tommy’s television, radio and live show biography for the past 10 years is...

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Art show is a showcase of Tanjil Valley

The Tanjil Valley Art Show is now in its 19th year and has become a community event appreciated by both children and adults alike. The art show will be held at the Hill End Community Centre, 22 Paynter’s Road, Hill End on the King’s Birthday...

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Special Warragul Acoustic Unplugged winter program

Warragul Acoustic Unplugged will transition to a special daytime program over the winter months, beginning next Saturday afternoon. Instead of the typical program of evening events held on the second Friday of each month, during June, July and...

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Talented cast bring 80s musical to life

by Emma BallingallMemorable performances from a talented cast are on offer as “The Wedding Singer” continues at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this week. Warragul Theatre Company’s latest musical isn’t your traditional offering; it is 80s, loud, fun...

Emma Ballingall

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St Angela’s making an impact in sustainability

St Angela of the Cross Primary School won the title of Emerging School of the Year at the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards in Melbourne last week. Recognised for its outstanding commitment to integrate sustainability into everyday learning, the...

Journey towards unity

Students and staff at Warragul Regional College came together on May 30 to honour National Reconciliation Week with a vibrant school-wide celebration that blended fun activities with meaningful dialogue. The event featured a variety of engaging...

Reconciliation Week at St Paul’s

PromotingreconciliationDuring National Reconciliation Week recently, teachers at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s Drouin campus engaged students in a range of meaningful activities to deepen their understanding of the histories and cultures of...

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Old dogs and good mates

It is the night of January 15. More correctly, it is 30 minutes into January 16, and I am sitting on the roofed deck at the back of my house listening to the grumbling thunder, enjoying the lightning and enjoying even more the sound of the occasion...

Snapshot of the past

A sketch by early Drouin South settler Franklin Jackson of his property “Ferntree” on Weebar Rd, dated 1876. Franklin Jackson arrived at Drouin South in 1874, leaving a selection at Nar Nar Goon. An extract from “Buln Buln” by Graeme Butler tells of...

Noojee rail - an engineering classic

The railway from Neerim South to Noojee swoops and soars through some of Victoria’s most attractive scenery. Yes, I know that should be in the past tense, but I’m ever the optimist. Unfortunately, burned-out trestle bridges no longer safely spanning...

Snapshot of the past

A photograph capturing Main St in Drouin, including the brick building of Henry Pease and Sons on the corner of Hope St, c1917. Henry Pease purchased the business from J. G. Hearn in 1906 and leased part of the premises from him. Mr A. Wehsek, who...

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Is the cost of car ownership on the rise in Australia?

You need to spend money to make money – there’s no avoiding it. Whether it’s paying your rent or mortgage to keep your housing, paying for groceries each week, for your phone bill, your power bill, your gas bill, most of the expenses that...