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Pilot program helping victim survivors

by Emma BallingallShaped by a history of family violence and trauma from past relationships, Shelly is a young woman who has made remarkable process through a new pilot program in Gippsland. And, she isn’t alone. Funded by Gippsland Primary Health...

Emma Ballingall

05 Nov 2025

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Walhalla link road cut from register

by Emma BallingallA mayoral casting vote was required after strong debate over removal of Walhalla Rd from Baw Baw Shire’s roads register. Councillors agreed maintenance should fall to the State Government but four argued it was irresponsible and...

Emma Ballingall

05 Nov 2025

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Police warn of elder abuse

by Emma BallingallElder abuse was a main discussion point of police seniors forums, with attendees urged to “see something, say something” .Baw Baw police recently ran forums in Warragul and Drouin to promote confident living for seniors, with home...

Emma Ballingall

03 Nov 2025

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Creating healthy pub talk

by Emma BallingallA fun and light-hearted approach to men’s health is making a splash across local pubs as part of a new campaign. Baw Baw Big Blokes and Mindfull Aus launched the new “coasters and posters” campaign featuring 10 local men alongside...

Emma Ballingall

30 Oct 2025

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Community will have its say on hall site

by Emma BallingallNo plans have been set for the Warragul Exhibition Hall site as demolition works begin, according to Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss. Cr Goss declared “demolition is imminent” ahead of asbestos removal works beginning on Friday...

Emma Ballingall

28 Oct 2025

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Farmers say no to batteries

by Emma BallingallA gallery of 65 people sat silent with heads bowed in reflection as resident Gavin Clifton read the ode “I Hate It When My Wife Cries.“It was one of seven emotive submissions made to Baw Baw Shire’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon...

Emma Ballingall

28 Oct 2025