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Veterans facing a silent crisis

Veterans facing homelessness is a “silent crisis” in our community, according to Baw Baw Veterans and Families Centre manager Ben Vahland. Amid the regional housing crisis impacting a diverse cross-section of residents are veterans needing...

The Gazette

5 hours ago

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Stan’s flag raising era ends

Stan Gleeson, 92, officiated his final flag-raising ceremony at the Neerim South Remembrance Day service last week. Mr Gleeson took over the role 20 years ago from John Wyke, whom he had assisted for several years. Before that, Harold Tucker and...

The Gazette

6 hours ago

Agriculture

Regular checks to monitor eye cancer

Agriculture Victoria is urging cattle producers to regularly check livestock for signs of eye cancer, a condition that can cause significant animal suffering and financial loss if left untreated. Eye cancer, which typically affects the eyelid or...

The Gazette

6 hours ago

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Traffic and location prompt opposition

A Baw Baw Shire councillor has indicated his intention to oppose the proposed social housing development in Lampard Rd, Drouin because it was in the wrong location and would add to existing traffic congestion. Cr Ben Lucas used social media last week...

The Gazette

6 hours ago

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Crowds brave weather

Smaller than usual crowds braved cold, wintry weather for Remembrance Day services across West Gippsland last Tuesday. While inclement weather impacted numbers, those attending were reminded of the sacrifices of service men and women who had served...

The Gazette

6 hours ago

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Tour has lasting impact

The personal cost of war and the ongoing suffering of veterans have impacted Sarah and Anthony Lucas since their return from European battlefields and memorials. In June, the two Warragul Municipal Band members travelled with the City of Traralgon...

The Gazette

6 hours ago