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Snapshot of the past

A photograph capturing a group of Warragul Apex Club volunteers in action in Burke St Park, Warragul in 1967. The photograph, taken in December, captured the Warragul Apexians digging foundations for an undercover barbecue area. This commenced the...

Arts and Culture

Flags of Hope spreads positivity in Baw Baw

by Bonnie CollingsStrung together on 85 metres of rope, between large trees and a barbeque shelter in Civic Park Warragul, about 300 double-sided flags adorned with messages of hope flutter in the breeze. They’re part of the “Flags of Hope” art...

Bonnie Collings

Alice raises the bar

by Nicholas DuckBona Vista gymnast Alice Johnson recently returned home following another successful campaign at the Australian Gymnastics Championships. Alice, 14, brought home three gold medals from the event, winning the bars and beams in the...

Simple sign switch not supported

A tourism association has called for a swap of Baw Baw Shire welcome signage set to be installed along the Princes Fwy. However, the shire has indicated it will forge ahead with its original decision, noting the signage was not directional and images...

Front door stolen

A front door has been reported stolen from a house under construction in Warragul. Police said the burglary occurred in Trailwater Crt between 10am on Monday, July 7 and noon on Tuesday, July 8. They believe a garage door was forced open to gain...

Gippsland United fall to South Springvale

The Gippsland United men’s state league one team had a tough afternoon at home on Saturday, going down to South Springvale 6-1. After levelling the scores at one apiece, United could well have gone into the halftime break with the lead after young...

Victim chases off would-be thief

A victim chased off a thief who was rifling through a vehicle in Longwarry in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police said two unlocked vehicles were targeted in Bandicoot Crt and Bilby St at about 1am. They believe the offender was travelling in...

Toboggan rides headline Snowfest

Toboggan rides will make a triumphant return when Snowfest Gippsland is held in Warragul on Friday, July 25. Turning the heart of Warragul into a winter wonderland, Snowfest organiser Jenny Muir said she was excited to offer “a chock-a-bloc...

Arts and Culture

Connecting with culture through art

by Bonnie CollingsAn exhibition of artwork created by emerging Kurnai artist Genevieve Williams is currently on display at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Genevieve’s artworks have been displayed in conjunction with the Kurnai Culture Expo. Ranging...

Bonnie Collings

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

Exciting contests in West Gippsland

Exciting contests were seen across the West Gippsland league in round 14 on Saturday. A grade: Korumburra Bena def Warragul Industrials 57-36, Nar Nar Goon def Dalyston 47-44, Cora Lynn def Koo Wee Rup 36-31, Tooradin-Dalmore def Phillip Island...

Hill End win two

Hill End won two games in round 13 of Mid Gippsland netball on Saturday. A grade: Stony Creek def Hill End 60-34, Mirboo North def Thorpdale 76-26, Fish Creek def Tarwin 65-41, Toora def Boolarra 56-36, Foster def MDU 75-51, Newborough def Morwell...

Depleted Dusties sneak win

by Nicholas DuckA heavily depleted Warragul Industrials put a tough week behind them on Saturday as they scrapped and fought to a much-needed eight-point win over Korumburra Bena. Goals came at a premium at the Korumburra Showgrounds when the...

Schofield lifts Hill End to first win

by Rob PopplestoneA healthy crowd coupled with the appearance of former AFL player Will Schofield as a guest of the Carlton Draft saw all the stars align for Hill End in round 13 on Saturday. Hill End v Stony CreekThere was real belief that this...

Dusties hold on for a one point win

The Warragul Industrials divison one team hosted third placed Karingal on Saturday in a close game, resulting in a 32-31 win for the Dusties. It was an important game, as a win for Karingal would keep them in contention for second spot. Karingal have...

Gippsland League tops carnival

AFL Gippsland held its annual youth interleague carnival at Morwell Recreation Reserve last Wednesday. The carnival featured representative teams from all Gippsland leagues in both under 18s football and 17 and under netball. Gippsland League claimed...

Deadly Mob explore theme through art

by Bonnie CollingsA group of local Indigenous young people has created a photographic exhibition as part of NAIDOC WeekCreated by participants in the Deadly Mob program, the photographs on display at the West Gippsland Arts Centre represent how each...

Bonnie Collings

Solving politics in the pub

The Friday night ‘parliament’ at Neerim South Hotel has become a tradition in recent years and now the sessions have been formalised. A group of locals gather to discuss the events of the week, with a particular focus on politics and government. Like...

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