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Photography on display

A new exhibition at the West Gippsland Arts Centre features a wide range of amazing photography captured by the Warragul Camera Club. On display until Friday November 28, the exhibition is a celebration of photography and includes 56 images captured...

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Showcasing the next generation of local talent

Young creatives are invited to showcase their artistic talents and original creations at a new youth arts gala event next month. Hosted by the McCaffery family in co-operation with Baw Baw Arts Alliance, the showcase titled “The Mad Hatter’s Te...

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Local bands combine

Music lovers across Gippsland are in for a treat this November when four local bands join forces to present two afternoon concerts, celebrating community music and local talent. The Latrobe Community Concert Band, Morwell Citizens Band, West...

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Musicians young and old shine in Warragul Municipal Band

Whether you’re almost in your 90s, or you aren’t quite a teenager yet - if you love playing music in a group, you’ll be right at home in the Warragul Municipal Band. The band’s oldest member, 86-year-old Brian Milkins, and youngest member...

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Three generations of band members

by Bonnie CollingsFor the Runciman, Nicholson and Lucas families, playing music together in the Warragul Municipal Band has always been a way of life. George Runciman, his daughters Emma Nicholson and Sarah Lucas and his grandchildren, including...

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Exploring relationships with country through performance

Melbourne-based contemporary circus company Na Djinang Circus invites audiences to pause, feel the ground beneath their feet and consider their relationships with country in the upcoming performance of “Of The Land On Which We Meet” at the West...

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WTC’s hilarious whodunit

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul Theatre Company’s recent production of “The Game’s Afoot” had audiences in stitches from start to finish. Packed full of physical comedy, strong character performances and staged on a set brimming with detail, the show was...

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Lyn Bowtell performs at Nooj

Australian country artist Lyn Bowtell will perform at the Noojee Hotel this Saturday night as part of her Paper Cuts album tour. Having debuted at number one on the ARIA Australian Country Music Albums Chart, number seven on the ARIA Country Albums...

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Indigenous art in park

Local indigenous artist Lionel Rose junior has been celebrated for his original artwork featured in Warragul’s Queen St Park. The design, featuring two cockatoos perched on a branch with traditional Aboriginal art patterns, has been laser cut into...

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Artwork connects nations

by Bonnie CollingsA painting created by Kurnai artist Julie Griffiths was presented as a gift to members of the Lardil People of Mornington Island during the recent repatriation of 37 cultural items. Titled “Return to Country: The Awakening”, the...

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Family friendly comedy comes to Drouin

Comedians Lisa Gatenby and Jacob Sacher are set to delight audiences both young and old when they perform their comedy “Winni Wizard and the Ditzy Dizzard”, at Drouin Secondary College on Saturday, October 25. Having started comedy in 2014, the pair...

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Powerful young voices

Expressions Festival 2025 is set to bring the spirit of youth creativity and self-expression to the forefront of the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Thursday, October 30. The powerful theme for this year’s festival is “The World Needs Who You Were...

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From story book to stage

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul Youth Theatre took audiences on a magical journey into a classic Roald Dahl tale during the September school holidays with the production of “James and the Giant Peach”. Filled with strong performances, great connection to...

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“Rocks” at Red Tree Gallery

An exhibition of work created by local artist Joan Price is currently on display at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick. Titled “Rocks”, the exhibition has a double meaning. A portion of the works are inspired by rocks in the natural landscape, while...

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Rock ‘n’ roll at new community event

Families in West Gippsland are being invited to put their devices down and take to the dance floor at the “Family Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance”, a new community event organised by the McCaffery Family. On Friday night, the Algie Hall in Neerim South will be...

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Support emerging talent

Enjoy a glass of wine and support local young musicians on Friday, October 17 at a special young musicians open mic night hosted by Everything’s Better With Wine in Warragul. Organised by “Cool Band”, a group of young musicians from Drouin Secondary...

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Three Russian piano trios

Brian Chapman and friends Rosanne Hunt and Susan Pierotti will perform a highly varied blockbuster program of chamber music at Wesley of Warragul on Saturday October 11. The afternoon program will feature piano trios by three very different Russian...

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Five years of WAS Gallery

In celebration of the WAS Gallery’s fifth anniversary, a special exhibition featuring work from 28 different artists is currently on display. All artists involved have previously exhibited at WAS, most are from Gippsland but some hail from from...

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Spectacular dance talent

Almost 500 dancers from across the region graced the stage at the West Gippsland Arts Centre during the September school holidays, showcasing their talents in ballet, jazz, tap, neo-classical, song and dance, contemporary, hip hop and more at the...