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by Emma BallingallTo numb his pain, a Warragul man in his early 20s fled Victoria to chase the sun, heat and a different life in Far North Queensland. However, the now mental health charity founder reflects “funnily enough, when I got off the plane...

Emma Ballingall

01 Oct 2025

Humanity for Homelessness

Caring for the Neerim district

by Emma BallingallEvery week a new person walks through the door of Neerim District Food Relief seeking a bag of food to help get through the week. Co-ordinator Julie Sheehan said the centre, open for three hours every Thursday morning, was happy to...

Emma Ballingall

23 Sep 2025

News

Indigenous leaders at odds on benefits of Treaty

by Emma BallingallLocal Indigenous leaders hold different views of how Australia’s first Treaty will impact West Gippsland. After it was tabled in State Parliament earlier this month, Gunaikurnai elected representative Troy McDonald described it...

Emma Ballingall

22 Sep 2025

News

Walkable open spaces a priority

by Emma BallingallBaw Baw offers extensive outdoor options but faces challenges amidst population growth, outdated recreational facilities, funding gaps and lack of youth-orientated spaces, according to a draft report released by council. To help...

Emma Ballingall

19 Sep 2025

Sport

Gulls hunt A grade flag

by Emma BallingallWarragul will head into the A grade grand final against Moe on Saturday full of confidence and ready for redemption. The Gulls finished the regular season in second place but, in the qualifying final, handed Moe its first...

Emma Ballingall

19 Sep 2025

Humanity for Homelessness

Documentaries tell stories

by Emma BallingallA Warragul women is telling the stories of Gippsland’s homeless people to put the issue in the face of the wider community. Jess Mylne, who released a short documentary last year and is currently filming more content, says...

Emma Ballingall

17 Sep 2025