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Shed burglaries affect groups

A church, cemetery and cricket club have all reported shed burglaries in the past week. Lawn mowers were amongst the items reported stolen, with Baw Baw CIU detectives investigating all three burglaries. Police said items valued at $10,350 were...

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Victim left devastated after e-bike theft

A woman has told of her devastation and anger after becoming the latest victim of theft at Warragul hospital on Thursday. Using an electric bike borrowed from a family member to travel to work that day, Mindy Jones doesn’t know how she will repay the...

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Imitation gun pointed on freeway

Imitation gunpointed at driverAn imitation gun was allegedly pointed at a motorist during a road rage incident on the Princes Fwy at Tynong North. Police immediately responded, intercepting a vehicle and arresting a 20-year-old Warragul man. The road...

The Gazette

9 hours ago

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Harry’s service - from seaman to army

by Nicholas DuckWarragul’s Harold ‘Harry’ Milne assumed many roles during his life. A beloved son, older brother, husband, father and grandfather, all the way to a seaman, warrant officer, tank commander and even, briefly, a spy. Harry died last...

Nick Duck

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Report reveals poorer health and safety for local women

by Bonnie CollingsA landmark report by Gippsland Women’s Health (GWH) has revealed Gippsland women and gender diverse people face significantly poorer health and safety outcomes than state averages - with four out of five women forced to travel...

Bonnie Collings

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Family legacy in Exhibition Hall

by Emma BallingallAs the walls came tumbling down, memories were shared of success, hard work and fun at the Warragul Show. The district’s best produce and craft has been displayed in Warragul Exhibition Hall for decades, acting as the first stop for...

Emma Ballingall

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Walls fall on town icon

The front brick walls of the Warragul Exhibition Hall came tumbling down on Friday morning. They were the last bricks standing of the iconic building which hosted weddings, gala balls, live music concerts, discos, agricultural show exhibits and...

The Gazette

9 hours ago

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Bank to the rescue after scout hall crime

Following a story and a letter to the editor in The Gazette about a recent burglary at the Warragul Scout Hall, new security cameras are set to be installed thanks to funding from the Drouin and District Community Bank. The need for cameras increased...

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Ground broken for new private school

A new school - Aqueous Vitae Grammar - is set to open in Warragul next year. A ground breaking ceremony was conducted at the Tarwin St site on Saturday, officially marking the beginning of building works. The non-government school has already issued...

The Gazette

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Battery farm invasion

by Yvette BrandA Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Trafalgar East is the latest proposal to invade West Gippsland’s farming community. A 20 hectare site has been earmarked by German based company ib vogt to develop a 360MW BESS. It is the latest...

Yvette Brand

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Minister should reject proposals

Minister shouldreject proposalsThe State Government needs to listen to West Gippsland residents and refuse battery storage proposals on agricultural land, according to Member for Narracan Wayne Farnham. Mr Farnham said he had been inundated with...

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Buckingham takes on Bass for ALP

Chris Buckingham, of Warragul, has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for Bass for next year’s state election. Mr Buckingham admitted the move came “a bit out of the blue” but saw it as a terrific opportunity to represent a community and region he...

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Two cars stolen

A train traveller has reported a vehicle stolen from the Warragul Railway Station carpark over the weekend. Police said the black Toyota Coupe sedan, valued at $15,000, was left locked in the station carpark off Queen St on Friday at 6am. When the...

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Pothole causes five-hour wait

A local driver caught up in the Princes Fwy pothole debacle on Saturday was left waiting five hours for a tyre change. Michelle Snape was amongst a reported 28 vehicles left stranded on the freeway at Nar Nar Goon after hitting a pothole in wet and...

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Cardinia adopts key plans to deliver for the future

Key strategic documents to guide Cardinia Shire’s activities and decision making over the next four years and beyond have been adopted by council. Councillors last week endorsed a suite of plans including its Council Plan 2025–29; updated...

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Malacarne proves to be a winning name

Yarragon’s Angela Malacarne Park has been announced co-winner of the 2025 Excellence in Geographic Naming Award. Hosted by Geographic Names Victoria and the Registrar of Geographic Names on behalf of the State Government, the award recognised the...

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Creating a field of remembrance

A “field of remembrance” will be created around Warragul’s cenotaph today with more than 3000 handmade poppies to mark Remembrance Day. The 500 Poppies Project was launched in July, with Warragul RSL president Lynn Mizen calling on community members...

The Gazette

10 Nov 2025

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From small things, big things grow

A new community garden is taking root in Drouin, with exciting progress underway to transform the space into a vibrant, welcoming hub for locals of all ages and backgrounds. The garden aims to offer locals a chance to grow their own produce, share...

The Gazette

08 Nov 2025

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Landcare grants announced

Projects to protect significant gum trees, restore bandicoot habitat, rehabilitate a biodiversity corridor and care for horse properties have received Melbourne Water grants. In its 2025 funding round, Melbourne Water announced more than $500,000 to...

The Gazette

08 Nov 2025