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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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4 hours ago

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Holiday road blitz

By Emma BallingallA man was issued three fines for driving an unregistered truck whilst using a mobile phone after being intercepted in Yarragon as part of state-wide road blitz “Operation Compass”.Police said the 10-day operation, taking in both...

Emma Ballingall

21 Apr 2025

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Road woes set to go

by Emma BallingallDesigns needed to ease traffic congestion in Warragul and Drouin are a step closer to fruition after the Coalition matched a $3 million promise from Labor on Thursday morning. Liberal candidate for Monash Mary Aldred said the...

Emma Ballingall

21 Apr 2025

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16 Apr 2025

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Yarragon park name is official

by Emma BallingallA park at the old school site in Yarragon will be officially named “Angela Malacarne Park” to recognise a teaching career spanning more than 38 years. Attracting overwhelming community support, Baw Baw Shire councillors unanimously...

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15 Apr 2025

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Recognising the angel of Noojee

by Emma BallingallA Noojee assistant postmistress who saved countless families as bushfires raged towards the town could soon have a park named in her honour. Gladys Sanderson was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King George for her...

Emma Ballingall

08 Apr 2025