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McCabe disappointed voters didn’t decide

by Emma BallingallFormer mayor Annemarie McCabe was surprised but pleased at the 21-day suspension handed to Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss. However, alleging he failed to attend three hearing dates set for August and September last year, Ms McCabe...

Emma Ballingall

20 May 2025

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Mayor vows to be back

by Emma Ballingall Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss vowed “I will not and cannot be broken” in a strong and, at times, emotional statement at the conclusion of Wednesday night’s council meeting ahead of a 21 day suspension taking effect. Cr Goss used...

Emma Ballingall

20 May 2025

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Farmers hit hard by levy

by Emma BallingallFarmers will bear the brunt of the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund passed in Parliament on Thursday. While Erica CFA is expected to be one of the first brigades to “benefit” from the new levy, there was immediate backlash...

Emma Ballingall

19 May 2025

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Standing in solidarity

by Emma Ballingall”Let our light be the change” was the message to about 80 people who gathered at a candlelight vigil in Warragul to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on Wednesday night. Standing in solidarity and hope at the West...

Emma Ballingall

13 May 2025

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From school to dances - the foundation of a 70 year marriage

by Emma BallingallA Longwarry couple who met as schoolchildren, paired for their debutante ball and spent many years dancing their way across the district has celebrated 70 years of marriage. Ronald and Bernardine O’Connor, who married on April 16...

Emma Ballingall

13 May 2025

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St Paul’s Buddies - May 6, 2025

Emma Ballingall

13 May 2025