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A mechanic on war patrol

by Nicholas DuckAfter becoming an apprentice mechanic in his teens, fixing up tanks in the heat of combat wasn’t exactly what Mike Latimer had in mind. But after being selected for national service in the Vietnam War, that’s exactly where he ended...

Call for council to show compassion to pensioners

by Emma BallingallTough decisions have been made as Baw Baw Shire proposes a three per cent rate increase and phasing out of the pensioner rebate in its 2025/26 draft budget. Mayor Danny Goss acknowledged the decisions were unfortunate but necessary...

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Submissions win funds

Netball court resurfacing, extension of an arts program, increased support for Snowfest, a Yarragon footpath and a croquet club fence all gained funding after community appeals during the budget submission process. And, council has proposed to spend...

Man steals wooden toys

Toys stolenToys were reported stolen from a Drouin business in the early hours of Friday morning. Police said a witness reported the burglary at Drouin Wooden Toys at about 2.40am. It is alleged a man aged in his 30s kicked the glass panel on the...

50,000 books for saleat Yarragon Book Fair

E-books and Kindles may be popular tools for the discerning reader. On-line audio books are a big thing for many who enjoy an exciting story. But the feel of a good quality book still has massive appeal. This is the experience of the team that...

Minor works begin for new library

Minor works will soon begin at the site of the future Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct in Warragul. The electrical works, taking place over coming months, will include establishing a sub-station site, installation of an electrical kiosk and...

Live4Life program launched

Baw Baw Live4Life crew recently launched its 2025 program at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Year eight students from across the region attended the launch event to meet the newly appointed crew members, learn more about the Live4Life program and...

Two arrested after altercation

Two arrestedafter altercationTwo teenagers were arrested after an altercation between four girls near Drouin Railway Station on Saturday afternoon. Police and paramedics were called to the incident near a bus stop between 1pm and 1.20pm. It was...

Vietnam time capsule opened with a special drink 50 years on

by Keith AndersonThe end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam war 50 years ago has been reflected upon by local veterans of the conflict and their families at a function in Warragul on April 20. But the event might not have happened, as Warragul...

$46 million for capital works

A synthetic athletics track in Warragul and a new pavilion at Longwarry Recreation Reserve are a step closer with small budget allocations. Big ticket items in the $46.1 million capital works program are a $5 million allocation to the $35 million Baw...

Man robbed in Warragul CBD

Man robbed inWarragul cbdBaw Baw detectives are investigating a robbery in central Warragul on Friday morning. It is alleged a 22-year-old man was punched and robbed whilst walking along Barkly St at about 11.20am. The victim told police he was...

Man dies in Burke St crash

A 35-year-old Warragul man died after a crash in Warragul on Sunday morning. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. Police said the driver was the sole occupant in the vehicle which crashed at the intersection of Burke St...

Every vote to count in battle for Monash

by Keith AndersonEvery vote will count in what is shaping as an extremely close election in the Federal seat of Monash. There have been strong attendances at pre-polling booths that opened last Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s official voting day and with...

Workshops to help prepare for fires

Weather conditions - especially long dry spells and the possibility of lightning strikes - are some of the key factors in starting bushfires and although summer is over Cardinia Shire council is alerting its residents of the ongoing need to be...

Nine candidates take on Monash

Nine candidates will contest the Monash electorate in next week’s federal election. The ballot paper will be: Kuljeet Kaur Robinson of Warragul (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation); Tully Fletcher of Kilcunda (Australian Labor Party); Russell Broadbent of...

Federal Election Candidate Profiles - Alex Wehbe (Trumpet of Patriots)

Alex WehbeTrumpet of PatriotsPolicies that make home ownership affordable, cutting government waste and lowering energy costs to reduce the overall cost of living are among the priorities of Trumpets of Patriots candidate Alex Wehbe if elected in...

Federal Election Candidate Profiles - Terence Steele (Greens)

Terence SteeleGreensA desire to leave the world a better place for his children and grandchildren is what encouraged Terence Steele to stand as a candidate for the Greens. A first time candidate but long time member of the party, Mr Steele lives...

Federal Election Candidate Profiles - David O’Reilly (Legalise Cannabis)

David O’ReillyLegalise CannabisPersonal experience is the reason David O’Reilly put himself forward as a candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Party. He said his use of cannabis oil had made an enormous difference to his quality of life as a treatment...

Federal Election Candidate Profiles - Geoff Dethlefs (Family First)

Geoff DethlefsFamily FirstEstablishing a new West Gippsland Hospital and meeting the needs of the people in Monash are amongst the top priorities for Family First candidate Geoff Dethlefs.“The hospital is something that’s important to our...