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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...

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14 hours ago

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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...

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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...

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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...

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08 Oct 2025

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Noojee Pub brings up the tonne

by Nick RoweThe Noojee Pub celebrated its 100th birthday on September 7 with about 300 guests celebrating a century of hospitality at the iconic venue. The event was an opportunity for owners Simon and Rosie Duck to thank customers, suppliers, and...

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18 Sep 2025

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Course changes Jessica’s path

by Nick RoweWhen Warragul mum of four Jessica Hastings enrolled in a short course at Community College Gippsland, she had no idea it would not only lead to a new career but also see her nominated for a prestigious State Government award. Five years...

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18 Sep 2025