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Account-based play trial would benefit Gippslanders

by Bonnie CollingsA trial of mandatory account-based play is set to begin at select gaming venues in September, as part of the Victorian state government’s gambling reforms. The trial comes in the wake of startling new figures released by the...

Bonnie Collings

29 Jul 2025

News

First week ticked off for Aldred

by Bonnie CollingsMember for Monash Mary Aldred was officially sworn into the 48th Parliament of Australia last Tuesday during the opening of the new parliamentary term. Ms Aldred said she had received a “very warm welcome from colleagues on both...

Bonnie Collings

29 Jul 2025

Arts and Culture

“Winter Feast” returns

Gippsland music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience world class musicians and top quality cuisine right in the heart of Yarragon at the Yarragon Studio “Winter Feast” festival on Sunday, August 3. Held at St Jarlath’s Church in...

Bonnie Collings

25 Jul 2025

Arts and Culture

Stepping into the world of wearable art

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul-based artist Michelle J. Kowalczyk will travel to the Sunshine Coast next month to make her debut at the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF).From turning in her submission brief the day it was due, to being named...

Bonnie Collings

22 Jul 2025

Arts and Culture

OTL’s powerful performance moved audience to tears

by Bonnie CollingsOff the Leash’s production of Andrew Bovell’s “Things I Know To Be True” was a relatable and deeply moving exploration of what it means to grow up, and the complexity of families. The emotionally powerful performance immersed the...

Bonnie Collings

22 Jul 2025

Arts and Culture

Flags of Hope spreads positivity in Baw Baw

by Bonnie CollingsStrung together on 85 metres of rope, between large trees and a barbeque shelter in Civic Park Warragul, about 300 double-sided flags adorned with messages of hope flutter in the breeze. They’re part of the “Flags of Hope” art...

Bonnie Collings

15 Jul 2025