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Infrastructure remains top advocacy priority

Major community infrastructure, road and recreation projects are among Baw Baw Shire Council’s key advocacy priorities in the next 12 months. Mayor Danny Goss said it was crucial for council to continue to advocate to both State and Federal...

The Gazette

29 May 2025

Sport

Can Hill End get on the winners’ list?

by Rob Popplestone A couple of first class games will be seen in round eight of Mid Gippsland footy, but none more exciting than the top of the table clash between Foster and Fish Creek. The reigning premiers Fish Creek will host the unbeaten Foster...

The Gazette

29 May 2025

Sport

Heyden-Berryman Shield up for grabs in Ellinbank and District footy

Round eight of Ellinbank and District football will see a taste of Sunday football, with Bunyeep hosting Yayung Warra. This week’s round coincides with National Reconciliation Week. The 2025 theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’ reflects ongoing connection...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

News

Tickets on sale for Mindfull masterclass

A business luncheon will call on business owners to prioritise mental health when it is held in Warragul on Friday, June 6.“Running a business is rewarding, but it’s also demanding,“ said Mindfull Aus chief executive officer Matt Runnalls. “Stress...

The Gazette

26 May 2025

News

Have your say in reducing road trauma

Community members are being encouraged to share their thoughts on ways to reduce road trauma when Victoria Police holds a Baw Baw Road Safety Forum in Drouin next week. The forum will be held at Drouin Community Hub on Wednesday, June 4 from 7pm to...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

News

Budget delivers free travel for youth

Budgetdeliversfree travelPublic transport will be free for every child and teenager under 18-years-old in a free travel initiative announced as part of the State Government budget last week. With the aim of reducing the cost of public transport for...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

Football

Buln continues to climb

by Davyd ReidBuln Buln climbed into the Ellinbank District football top five after claiming another top four scalp. A stunning second half surge saw the Lyrebirds run over the top of Lang Lang after being held goalless to half time, winning 6-8 (44)...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

News

Church, childcare centre and petrol station targeted

A Trafalgar church and Yarragon childcare centre have been broken into over the weekend. A petrol station at Trafalgar was also targeted, with a safe stolen. Police said a burglary occurred at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Contingent St, Trafalgar...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

News

Stolen plates used in fuel theft

Vehicle registration plates stolen from Drouin were used in a Warragul fuel theft. Police said the plates, 1NH 5DU, were reported stolen from a silver Mitsubishi Triton parked in the front yard of a Lakeside Crt. The theft occurred sometime between...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

Hockey

Strikers seniors settle for draw

There were some big wins for the Gippsland Strikers this week while their seniors played out a thriller. SeniorsStrikers 1 drew La Trobe University 1Goal scorers Scorers: M Zurrer 1Goal scorers La Trobe: G Brown 1The Gippsland Strikers were back on...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

Football

Top of the table win for Dusties

Warragul Industrials’ division one youth girls team celebrated Gather Round in style with a 27-point win over MDU in a top-of-the-table clash. With both teams undefeated heading into the match the Dusties were able to hold off a determined Demons...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

Football

United squanders lead

Gippsland United were left to wonder what might have been on Saturday after a poor second half saw them squander a 1-0 lead to Collingwood City in a disappointing defeat. While spirits were high after an early breakthrough saw the visiting team take...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

Football

Blues win to claim fifth on the Mid Gippsland ladder

by Rob PopplestoneAs the MGFNL approached the halfway mark of the season, it was becoming evident there were three distinct groups forming. Foster, Fish Creek, Yinnar and MDU were looking like taking up the top four spots on the ladder, then a group...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

News

$150,000 boost to community groups

More than $150,000 will be distributed to 41 community groups and non-profit organisations through Baw Baw Shire’s latest round of community grants. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $5000 will fund the delivery of new projects, programs and...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

Football

Double delight for Dusties

The Warragul Industrials division one team claimed a vital 18-point win over third-placed Karingal on Saturday, further entrenching themselves inside the top two in the process. Travelling away to the Mornington Peninsula, the Dusties were too hot to...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

News

Mayor vows to be back

by Emma Ballingall Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss vowed “I will not and cannot be broken” in a strong and, at times, emotional statement at the conclusion of Wednesday night’s council meeting ahead of a 21 day suspension taking effect. Cr Goss used...

Emma Ballingall

20 May 2025

Sport

Cassidy Crew crashes with Crows

The Cassidy Crew put their footy skills to the test recently as they joined the Longwarry Football Netball Club for a training session earlier this month. Handballing, marking and most importantly kicking goals were among the drills on offer for...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

Football

Gulls finish strong over Eagles

by Nicholas DuckA barnstorming final quarter surge has seen Warragul claim a vital victory over Maffra at home on Saturday. Trailing by nine points at the final change of ends, the Gulls came home with a wet sail, using the breeze at Western Park to...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

News

Police dedication for Det Sgt John Hodge

The Blue Ribbon Foundation, in conjunction with Centenary House in Traralgon, recently dedicated the facility’s stage three development in honour of former Warragul police officer detective sergeant John Hodge. John (Jack) was a senior detective at...

The Gazette

27 May 2025