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Liberals win Monash

Ten days after the polls closed, Liberal candidate Mary Aldred has claimed the seat of Monash. And, after a long and complicated vote counting process, the two candidate preferred figures released today by the Australian Electoral Commission show...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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A life of nursing

by Nick RoweA passion for lifelong learning and a love of nursing has taken Onwilasini Stewart full circle from her early days as a nurse in provincial Thailand to senior roles in public health at West Gippsland Hospital. International Nurses Day...

Nick Rowe
13 May 2025
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Standing in solidarity

by Emma Ballingall”Let our light be the change” was the message to about 80 people who gathered at a candlelight vigil in Warragul to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on Wednesday night. Standing in solidarity and hope at the West...

Emma Ballingall
13 May 2025
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Friendships forged in adversity

by Nicholas DuckThe memories of Vietnam stuck with Drouin RSL president Rod McNab long after he’d left the country’s shores. It just took him a while to realise how much. A born and bred local, Rod was selected for national service during his time...

Nick Duck
13 May 2025
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Standing in solidarity

by Emma Ballingall”Let our light be the change” was the message to about 80 people who gathered at a candlelight vigil in Warragul to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on Wednesday night. Standing in solidarity and hope at the West...

Emma Ballingall
13 May 2025
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Friendships forged in adversity

by Nicholas DuckThe memories of Vietnam stuck with Drouin RSL president Rod McNab long after he’d left the country’s shores. It just took him a while to realise how much. A born and bred local, Rod was selected for national service during his time...

Nick Duck
13 May 2025
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Liberals win Monash

Ten days after the polls closed, Liberal candidate Mary Aldred has claimed the seat of Monash. And, after a long and complicated vote counting process, the two candidate preferred figures released today by the Australian Electoral Commission show...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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TPD claims Brisbane

Learn about 5 common types of TPD claims and how to claim TPD in Brisbane. Get expert legal help to access your entitlements.

The Gazette
14 May 2025
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Tiger tussle awaits Eagles in Ellinbank and District footy

by Davyd ReidFourth-placed Lang Lang host fifth-placed Ellinbank in the headline act of round six of Ellinbank District football. After dropping its opening contest to Longwarry, the Tigers have built into their season nicely to win the next four on...

The Gazette
15 May 2025
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Blues or Rovers in local clash?

by Rob Popplestone We are at round six, meaning the league is a third of the way through the season. Although it would be unfair to start to predict who may and who may not be a part of the business end of the season, it seems reasonably obvious...

The Gazette
14 May 2025
Netball

Blues upset Crows

Catani has handed Longwarry its first defeat in an exciting A grade encounter on Saturday. The Blues entered the round five clash as underdogs with just one win to their name. However, the rebuilding side signalled they are not to be underestimated...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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Stock containment in dry conditions

Agriculture Victoria is encouraging livestock producers to consider effective stock containment strategies to help maintain core herd or flock numbers and support pasture recovery. Agriculture Victoria’s land management extension officer Kerri...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Agriculture

Irrigation incentive set to benefit local farmers

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the CMA) and Agriculture Victoria have opened a new round of farm plan incentives, and for the first time, farmers in Warragul, Thorpdale, and Noojee are eligible to apply. Up to $10,000 per farm is...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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How to buy and sell a farm property

The Warragul Beefcheque group is running a forum about buying and selling a farm property. The forum will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10am at Gippsland Community College, 71 Warragul Korumburra Rd, Warragul. A variety of speakers, experts in their...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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Leave it all on the dance floor

People wanting to leave all their worries on the dance floor are encouraged to attend the Ecstatic Dance Warragul event at the VRI Hall on Friday night. Ecstatic dance is a free-form, conscious movement practice that encourages self-expression...

The Gazette
13 May 2025

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Celebrating Gippsland’s biodiversity in art

A new exhibition celebrating the biodiversity of the Gippsland bush is currently on display at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick. Created by Drouin-based printmaker Helen Timbury, “Travelling Through” is an exhibition of linocut prints, mono prints...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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Get Rhythm at WGAC

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, May 16 when “Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show” hits the West Gippsland Arts Centre stage. Starring real-life married couple Mark and Joanne Caligiuri as Cash and...

The Gazette
06 May 2025
Arts and Culture

Celtic music in Tonimbuk

Renowned Celtic musician Rennie Pearson will bring his show of traditional tunes, songs and storytelling from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada to the Tonimbuk Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm. Known for his engaging stage presence and...

The Gazette
06 May 2025
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Take a musical journey with West Gippsland Chorale

The West Gippsland Chorale will perform it’s first concert series of 2025 at the Wesley of Warragul this Sunday and Friday, May 8. Led by musical director Nathan Byrne and accompanied by Chris Sim at the piano, the theme of the May concert series is...

The Gazette
30 Apr 2025

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Lions donation helps students’ creativity

Yarragon Primary School’s STEM students were recently presented with four new 3D printers thanks to funds raised by the Yarragon Lions Club. And as a token of their thanks, STEM teacher Kalinda Young and students Owen Saxton and Adelaide Kokshoorn...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Education

Sharing stories and smiles at Andrews House

Senior students from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School recently brought joy and laughter to the residents of Andrew’s House aged care facility, during a special visit to mark International Children’s Book Day. The celebration began with students...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Education

Blue Wrens bring Mother’s Day magic to school

The spirit of Mother’s Day was brought to life at Labertouche Primary School thanks to a special visit from the Labertouche CWA, known as the Blue Wrens. The local community group spent the day helping students craft heartfelt gifts for their mums...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
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Mirboo railway the “kiss of life”

The Mirboo district was thrown open for selection in 1878, about four years after settlers began looking for land in the hills south of Morwell. The task they faced was a daunting one. Some of the settlers came up from the Port Albert district...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Our History

Snapshot of the past

A photograph of Dan Moore’s garage on South Rd, Warragul c1919. The garage was located at the current site of the Warragul Exhibition Hall on what is now known as Howitt St. With the Warragul Exhibition Hall set to be demolished due to structural...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Our History

Point Nepean a gateway to history

It is totally fitting that Point Nepean is a giant park open to the public because there is possibly no other part of Victoria with such historical significance. The stunted ti-trees and the sand dunes, the broad shallows and the low cliffs, have...

The Gazette
13 May 2025
Our History

Snapshot of the past - Warragul’s railway bridge collapse

A photograph of repairmen swinging into action after the railway bridge in Warragul collapsed on May 8, 1962.A 14-metre section of the bridge collapsed with a dramatic roar shortly after 3.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon.“There was a terrific bang...

The Gazette
06 May 2025
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Is the cost of car ownership on the rise in Australia?

You need to spend money to make money – there’s no avoiding it. Whether it’s paying your rent or mortgage to keep your housing, paying for groceries each week, for your phone bill, your power bill, your gas bill, most of the expenses that...

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29 Aug 2023