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Streetscape works to proceed

A $1 million contract will be signed to upgrade the “forgotten and neglected back side of the main drag” in Drouin. Two Baw Baw Shire councillors told the recent council meeting that beautification of Commercial Place wasn’t what they considered...

Carolyn Turner

5 hours ago

News

From Fairview founder to resident

by Carolyn TurnerWhen Joe Ridley was asked to help establish an aged care facility in Warragul in 1958, he didn’t imagine he would be a resident so many years later. Joe was deputy manager and accountant at the then Warragul Hospital when then...

Carolyn Turner

24 Sep 2025

News

Different views on Treaty

by Emma BallingallLocal Indigenous leaders hold different views of how Australia’s first Treaty will impact West Gippsland. After it was tabled in State Parliament earlier this month, Gunaikurnai elected representative Troy McDonald described it...

Carolyn Turner

23 Sep 2025

News

Arts centre to light up blue for prostate

Arts centrelights up bluefor prostateThe West Gippsland Arts Centre will be lit up blue in support of men with prostate cancer next week. The initiative supports Prostate Cancer Awareness Month which runs throughout September and was driven by Baw...

Carolyn Turner

18 Sep 2025

Education

100 days brighter

100 days brighterA sea of sparkle and colour graced the grounds of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School as prep students celebrated a special milestone – 100 days of prep. Students dressed up in their best and brightest outfits as they continue to...

Carolyn Turner

06 Sep 2025

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Brandon carves out success on world stage

by Nick RoweLocal artist Brandon Kroon returned home to Drouin triumphant, after a whirlwind trip to the USA where he “carved” his way to major success at two of the world’s biggest chainsaw sculpting competitions. From Drouin to Seattle, back to...

Carolyn Turner

20 Aug 2025