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Pioneer’s life captured in biography

by Nick RoweWarragul resident and keen historian Vaughan Fox admits to developing a strong emotional connection to James Biram while writing a biography of the pioneer’s life. The Life and Times of James Biram - A Warragul Pioneer was researched...

Nick Rowe

2 hours ago

Agriculture

Smorgasboard of beef at Lardner Park

by Nick RoweLardner Park’s milestone 50th anniversary steer trial culminated in a highly successful Beef Day last Friday, with beef producers, industry experts and sponsors gathering to listen to an optimistic outlook for the Australian beef...

Nick Rowe

19 hours ago

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Lifetime of collecting to go under the hammer

by Nick RoweA lifetime’s collection of vintage tractors, trucks, cars and farming memorabilia is set to go under the hammer this Sunday at an online auction. More than 350 lots from the Forrest family’s collection is drawing interest from collectors...

Nick Rowe

04 Nov 2025

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A remarkable century

by Nick RoweGarfield North farmer Harry van den Broek turns 100 on Thursday and his life story reads like an adventure. More than 100 family and friends gathered at Parnassus in Drouin East on Sunday to celebrate the remarkable milestone with the...

Nick Rowe

29 Oct 2025

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Charity swim marathon

by Nick RoweDrouin’s Paul Kennedy is chasing the black line at the bottom of the Warragul Leisure Centre pool this month in an effort to raise funds for Kidney Awareness Month. Paul is swimming rather than running as part of Kidney Health Australia’s...

Nick Rowe

14 Oct 2025

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Forty years of giving

by Nick RoweThe Andrews Foundation marked its 40th anniversary last November - four decades of contributing to health, education, and community projects across eastern Victoria, with Baw Baw Shire among the biggest beneficiaries. The Andrews...

Nick Rowe

08 Oct 2025