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Community will have its say on hall site

by Emma BallingallNo plans have been set for the Warragul Exhibition Hall site as demolition works begin, according to Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss. Cr Goss declared “demolition is imminent” ahead of asbestos removal works beginning on Friday...

Emma Ballingall

16 hours ago

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Farmers say no to batteries

by Emma BallingallA gallery of 65 people sat silent with heads bowed in reflection as resident Gavin Clifton read the ode “I Hate It When My Wife Cries.“It was one of seven emotive submissions made to Baw Baw Shire’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon...

Emma Ballingall

16 hours ago

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If only the walls could talk

by Emma BallingallWedding receptions, gala balls, underage discos, family reunions, music concerts, agricultural show exhibits, art shows, theatre productions, school exams, scout meetings and boxing; the Warragul Exhibition Hall has hosted it all...

Emma Ballingall

16 hours ago

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Councillors stand by residents

A clear message has been sent - battery storage facilities do not belong on Baw Baw Shire’s prime agricultural land. Having heard from seven residents impacted by two proposals from the Shady Creek, Yarragon and Darnum districts, Cr Danny Goss...

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16 hours ago

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Restrictions justified

by Emma BallingallOut of control burn offs, combined with dry local conditions, have seen the early arrival of fire restrictions in Baw Baw Shire. CFA region nine acting assistant chief fire officer Simon Bloink hoped the decision would better manage...

Emma Ballingall

27 Oct 2025

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Youth have say on mountain bike track in Drouin

by Emma BallingallYoung people have been asked to put forward their wish lists and generate ideas for a proposed mountain bike track and jumps in Drouin. An informal briefing session at Drouin Community Hub on Wednesday afternoon was the first step...

Emma Ballingall

21 Oct 2025