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Youths arrested - car crimes continue

by Emma BallingallDetectives had a win against youths stealing cars when a 16-year-old boy from Baw Baw was refused bail last week. The boy was one of three teenagers arrested when stop sticks were deployed to halt a stolen car on the Strzelecki Hwy...

Emma Ballingall

29 Jul 2025

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MP suspended for hospital outburst

by Emma BallingallA local politician will serve a 90-minute suspension from State Parliament today after he stormed out over the new West Gippsland Hospital. Member for Narracan Wayne Farnham demanded a firm date on when a new hospital would be built...

Emma Ballingall

29 Jul 2025

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Tragedy inspires club culture

by Emma BallingallThe umpire’s whistle fell silent, games suddenly stopped and a heavy hush fell across Ellinbank Recreation Reserve. The normal buzz and activity was gone in the blink of an eye as a shocked club learned its senior football coach had...

Emma Ballingall

22 Jul 2025

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Residents object to treatment plant

by Emma BallingallApproval is being sought for a wastewater treatment plant and associated buildings at a Longwarry factory. An amended planning permit was recently lodged with Baw Baw Shire for the works at Hammond Rd. However, residents along the...

Emma Ballingall

15 Jul 2025

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Longwarry pavilion a winner

by Emma BallingallLongwarry has reason to celebrate after its $5 million pavilion development headlined a list of future investment projects supported by Baw Baw Shire Council. The long-awaited pavilion upgrade at the recreation reserve is pencilled...

Emma Ballingall

15 Jul 2025

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Planning plagues performance

by Emma BallingallPlanning and animal management continue to plague Baw Baw Shire’s performance, according to the latest performance report. On the flipside, the number of local businesses has grown 16 per cent, 56 capital works projects have been...

Emma Ballingall

08 Jul 2025