Regional Victoria is on the cusp of fewer COVID-19 restrictions, according to Premier Daniel Andrews. Speaking at yesterday morning’s press conference Mr Andrews said he may be able to make further announcements tomorrow. He said any further steps would be…
Warragul cafes are seemingly embracing the idea of outdoor dining which will be allowed in the next step of easing COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria. Currently hospitality can only offer takeaway and delivery under Premier Daniel Andrews’ regional roadmap to…
A drug house in Drouin was one of five addresses targeted in a Southern Metro police operation last Thursday that hauled more than $1.5 million worth of cannabis. Divisional Response Unit police arrested five people following a series of warrants…
Stage three restrictions will ease across regional Victoria from next week but the staged roadmap to “COVID normal” will be a slow journey. Case numbers rather than dates will trigger when restrictions ease through each of the four steps announced…
A 90-year-old grandfather attacked in his Tarago Crt home on Thursday night was described as a “kind and gentle” man who always felt safe in Warragul. Rhiannon and Kimberley Damsma said their grandfather Pieter De Graaf had finished his dinner…
Farmers and agents are desperately trying to save Warragul’s weekly calf market. Since the closure of Warragul Saleyards last December, local livestock agents negotiated a compromise with Victorian Livestock Exchange to continue weekly calf markets at the facility and two…
Andrew Chapman and his camera have been inseparable companions for decades. They travelled extensively as Mr Chapman, a resident of Warragul for the past five years after moving from the Dandenong Ranges, followed his photographic career with newspapers, national magazines,…
An act of kindness by Thorpdale Primary School to create some positivity in the current challenging times has snowballed across the community. Building on an idea by teacher Alice Kenneth, students and staff created a “Kindness Station” near the entrance…
Thirteen-year-old Willow Grove resident, Claire Schultz braved the cold winter weather and had her head shaved in August to raise funds for cancer research. On 12 August 2019, Claire’s grandfather Peter Blandford died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. On…
Community lobbying has delivered more than $1.1 million worth of new projects to this year’s Baw Baw Shire budget. Responding to calls for projects and new initiatives during its budget submissions process, council last week endorsed an additional 18 items…
