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Snowfest attracts 20,000

An estimated 20,000 people donned their winter woolies and headed into the centre of Warragul on Friday night for the annual Snowfest Gippsland event. Sections of Albert, Smith and Palmerston Streets in Warragul were transformed into a wintery...

The Gazette
28 Jul 2025
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West wants Drouin

by Nicholas DuckDrouin’s desired move to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition is a step closer to reality after the WGFNC voted in favour of the transfer on Wednesday night. The Hawks’ application was the only one to be approved on the...

Nick Duck
28 Jul 2025
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Man rescued from burning car

Drouin CFA members pulled a driver trapped in his burning car after a crash in Drouin on Friday night. Police are appealing for a driver to come forward who may be able to assist investigations into the serious collision that occurred just before...

The Gazette
22 Jul 2025
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Ripple effect of trauma

by Yvette BrandA car crashed into a tree, a young life gone. It is a confronting scene that occurs too often on rural roads. Local paramedic Jessica Newton doesn’t need to be reminded of the horror circumstances that killed her best friend. After 15...

Yvette Brand
22 Jul 2025
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New chapter in war bugle story

by Yvette BrandThe story of George Eyre’s bugle is shared every year at Warragul Anzac and Remembrance services before the sounds of the bugle echo across the cenotaph playing the Last Post. But the mystery behind the bugle now continues, with...

Yvette Brand
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Two tips targeted

A safe and cash were stolen during burglaries at waste disposal sites on Wednesday morning. Police reported a burglary at Trafalgar Transfer Station in Giles Rd at 2.50am and a second at Meluca in Weerong Rd between 3.15am and 3.35am. The two...

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Clubs support road safety message

Road safety messages were delivered to local football and netball players over the weekend when a number of clubs threw their support behind the TAC’s Road safety Round. Police, SES volunteers and paramedic Jessica Newton were amongst the line-up of...

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Account-based play trial would benefit Gippslanders

by Bonnie CollingsA trial of mandatory account-based play is set to begin at select gaming venues in September, as part of the Victorian state government’s gambling reforms. The trial comes in the wake of startling new figures released by the...

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Bombers pass Panthers

by Davyd ReidA second quarter surge helped Nilma-Darnum prevail over the higher ranked Yarragon, 9-7 (61) to 5-13 (43).While Brett Coghill opened proceedings with a long goal from 50 metres, the Panthers conceded a run of seven consecutive goals to...

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Soccer

Derby glory for Bunyip

by Kieran LendersBunyip Strikers have claimed a thrilling win over local rivals Pakenham United at home 2-1. In one of the most highly anticipated derbies in recent memory, Saturday’s showdown between Cardinia Shire’s premier football clubs, Bunyip...

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Hockey

Marisah in the big time

by Nicholas DuckDrouin hockey star Marisah Mock recently returned home after being part of the silver medal-winning Victoria team at the Hockey Australia Women’s Under 18 Championships in Perth earlier this month. It was Marisah’s second time...

Nick Duck
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Farming experts sought for drought services

Agriculture Victoria is continuing to back farmers and regional communities through the drought, with more one-on-one support services and practical workshops. Agriculture Sector Development and Services acting executive director Kate Linden said...

The Gazette
25 Jul 2025
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Every record matters

Millions of livestock are travelling into, out of and across Victoria each year and when an emergency happens, Agriculture Victoria needs to know where they are. Quick traceability means we can contain and eradicate emergency animal diseases and...

The Gazette
24 Jul 2025
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Soil school a new initiative

The Gippsland Soil School is a new, region-wide farmer education initiative designed to help farmers better manage their soil. Co-led by Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) and the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, the school is designed...

The Gazette
23 Jul 2025
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Ballroom basics on offer in Drouin

A five-week pop up program will give Drouin locals a chance to try out ballroom dancing from tomorrow (Wednesday).Run by Baw Baw Ballroom Basics, the “Dance through Winter” program will be held at the Drouin Anglican Church Hall each Wednesday night...

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Queen Forever bring “The Works” to WGAC

Local Queen fans will have the chance to relive some of the band’s greatest moments when Queen Forever, The Australian Queen Tribute Show performs “The Works Tour” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Saturday, August 9. This one-night-only event is...

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“Winter Feast” returns

Gippsland music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience world class musicians and top quality cuisine right in the heart of Yarragon at the Yarragon Studio “Winter Feast” festival on Sunday, August 3. Held at St Jarlath’s Church in...

Bonnie Collings
25 Jul 2025
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Stepping into the world of wearable art

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul-based artist Michelle J. Kowalczyk will travel to the Sunshine Coast next month to make her debut at the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF).From turning in her submission brief the day it was due, to being named...

Bonnie Collings
22 Jul 2025
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OTL’s powerful performance moved audience to tears

by Bonnie CollingsOff the Leash’s production of Andrew Bovell’s “Things I Know To Be True” was a relatable and deeply moving exploration of what it means to grow up, and the complexity of families. The emotionally powerful performance immersed the...

Bonnie Collings
22 Jul 2025

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Setting a foundationfor future careers

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School has launched a refreshed and future-focused careers program to support year 10 students in their preparation for VCE subject selection and life beyond school. The program commenced with Morrisby Testing...

The Gazette
25 Jul 2025
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Planting the seeds of the future

Students at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s Drouin Campus have rolled up their sleeves to embrace hands-on learning through their ‘Hands on Habitat’ unit, taking an active role in the exciting development of a new ‘Kitchen Garden’ on campus. Prep...

Carolyn Turner
11 Jul 2025
Education

Building connections

Students at Nilma Primary School took part in a smoking ceremony on Monday, June 22. Students from year six opened the ceremony with an acknowledgement of country, written by the students, setting a respectful and reflective tone. The ceremony took...

The Gazette
08 Jul 2025
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Snapshot of the past

A photograph capturing a group of Warragul Apex Club volunteers in action in Burke St Park, Warragul in 1967. The photograph, taken in December, captured the Warragul Apexians digging foundations for an undercover barbecue area. This commenced the...

Carolyn Turner
15 Jul 2025
Our History

Snapshot of the past

A photograph of Gazette linotype operator Mr W. Boyak during a student tour of the Gazette building in 1967. Warragul North Primary School students are captured touring the Gazette office in Queen St, Warragul to see all different sections...

The Gazette
13 Jul 2025
Our History

Changing needs of the Gippsland Track

The Gippsland Track has grown and matured, shifting and changing to meet changing needs. National Route 1 was identified and listed officially in 1955. In 2004 VicRoads listed the Princes Highway East as Arterial Road 6510. It has several names even...

The Gazette
08 Jul 2025
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Snapshot of the past

A photograph of busy Williams St in Warragul from November 1967. Taken from the Regent Theatre building, the photograph was taken to illustrate the crowded thoroughfare often referred to as Williams Lane. However, it hasn’t been officially Williams...

The Gazette
01 Jul 2025
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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...

The Gazette
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