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Indigenous mural inspires

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
Community College Gippsland student Harley Nicklen in front of the finished mural at Warragul Community House.

The front entrance to Warragul Community House has been made brighter thanks to a program to open the house to younger people in the community. Having received a grant from Baw Baw Shire Council last year, the house welcomed local…

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Drivers ignore new rule

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
Police and building contractors met on site at Waterford Rise last week to discuss increased security initiatives at construction sites.

A Hallam man was intercepted by police allegedly speeding near Trafalgar on Thursday night. Warragul Police intercepted the Toyota Camry on the Princes Fwy at Trafalgar East, after allegedly detecting the vehicle travelling at 136 kilometres/hour in a 110 km/h…

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Protest march at Tonimbuk

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
Mount Cannibal Preservation Group spokesman Bill Pearson shows a poster drawn by noted cartoonist Mark Knight promoting an upcoming community walk to highlight opposition to plans for a quarry next to the reserve.

Opposition to a proposed quarry near the Mount Cannibal reserve at Tonimbuk will be reinforced at a community walk on November 12. The Mount Cannibal Preservation Group and Friends of Mt Cannibal are spearheading the protest march at which any…

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Illana shows X-Factor

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
Illana Massaro from Trafalgar snag “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, and took out top prize.

Bunyip Community House hosted another successful children’s X-Factor recently. The show opened with 2016 winner Ava Rose Houben-Carter performing.  Following her win in last year’s X-Factor, Ava went on to play the part of Cossette in Les Miserables at the…

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Crowned champion

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
St Paul’s year seven student Alexandar Mirkovic at the recent 2017 Taekwondo National Championships held in Bendigo.

Year seven St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School student Alexandar Mirkovic was crowned national champion for his division at the recent Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo. Alexandar competed in the 34 to 37kg red belt 12-14-year-old males, winning his first fight…

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Athletes in action

Posted on October 31, 2017 by editor
Rachael Turner records a strong throw in the shot put.

Following horrendous weather last week that saw some events being abandoned, Warragul Little Athletics Centre ran a full program in cool conditions on Saturday. Athletes in the under 11 to 16 age groups participated in javelin and 1500 metres, while…

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Breath tests for 300 drivers

Posted on October 24, 2017 by editor
Warragul Police constable Shane Hadden and first constable Adina Hoareau breath test drivers at the Victoria and Sutton street roundabout in Warragul last Tuesday.

A police traffic operation saw 342 drivers breath tested at the Victoria and Sutton street roundabout in Warragul last Tuesday morning. With eight officers overall manning all four entry points to the roundabout, Warragul Police acting sergeant Lauren Kimberley was…

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Stalwarts join Poppy Appeal

Posted on October 24, 2017 by editor
Warragul RSL stalwarts, from left, Dave Rackett, Ron Blair and Hugh McDonald have been busy sorting the wide range of items for sale during the annual Poppy Appeal that continues until Remembrance Day on November 11.

The most difficult decision to make with the annual “Poppy Appeal” to support war veterans and their families is not whether to buy a token but which one from the many choices now on offer. One thing that hasn’t changed…

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Big Blokes raise $180,000

Posted on October 24, 2017 by editor
One of the most sought after auction items at the Baw Baw Big Blokes Barbecue was a 2017 signed Richmond guernsey.  Leo Garvey of Bunyip was the highest bidder to win the guernsey at $1800 and then presented it to his son Simon Garvey of Ripplebrook.

West Gippsland’s biggest fundraiser, the Baw Baw Big Blokes Barbecue, raised $180,000 on Friday for prostate cancer and several other causes. A total of 660 people attended the event at Lardner Park. Guests enjoyed a day of fine hospitality and…

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CPR to Stayin’ Alive

Posted on October 24, 2017 by editor
Paramedic Sarah Finlay assists Mark Towt of Warragul with CPR training.

The Palmerston St Kiosk in Warragul was rocking last Monday to the sounds of the Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive. It was not a rock event but CPR training for restart your heart day. The song is the perfect tempo for…

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