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Artwork connects nations

by Bonnie CollingsA painting created by Kurnai artist Julie Griffiths was presented as a gift to members of the Lardil People of Mornington Island during the recent repatriation of 37 cultural items. Titled “Return to Country: The Awakening”, the...

Bonnie Collings

13 hours ago

Arts and Culture

From story book to stage

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul Youth Theatre took audiences on a magical journey into a classic Roald Dahl tale during the September school holidays with the production of “James and the Giant Peach”. Filled with strong performances, great connection to...

Bonnie Collings

13 hours ago

Arts and Culture

Support emerging talent

Enjoy a glass of wine and support local young musicians on Friday, October 17 at a special young musicians open mic night hosted by Everything’s Better With Wine in Warragul. Organised by “Cool Band”, a group of young musicians from Drouin Secondary...

Bonnie Collings

13 Oct 2025

News

Renewed search for missing woman

by Bonnie CollingsAs the three year anniversary of her disappearance approaches, Victoria Police will launch a renewed search for missing woman Lucinda Miller next week. In October 2022 Lucinda Miller went missing in bushland near Neerim South. It is...

Bonnie Collings

07 Oct 2025

The Warragul and Drouin Gazette

Ram raid - wrong target

by Bonnie CollingsOverwhelming community support has inspired the owners and staff of the Longwarry Supermarket to keep going after the family-run business was ram raided early Wednesday morning. Despite significant damage to the front of the store...

Bonnie Collings

06 Oct 2025

Humanity for Homelessness

Respond with compassion not judgement

by Bonnie CollingsOn average, between three and five people walk through the doors at the Warragul Salvation Army each week seeking support for homelessness and housing related issues. Doorways program case manager Jemma Brown said she was seeing...

Bonnie Collings

01 Oct 2025