Thorpdale potato farmer Stuart Jennings spends many an hour driving his tractor, thinking about water and energy. Stuart’s thoughts and concerns about climate risks and challenges are representative of what many farmers face and the issues that will be discussed…
The Fairview Wool Group celebrated Wool Week in fine style as the group’s 40-strong membership showed off some of the fine work they have done in recent months. The Fairview Wool Group was founded by Fairview volunteer Betty Tocock more…
Elective surgery lists at West Gippsland Hospital will continue to be cancelled over the next month. The hospital’s two operating theatres, shut down last month because of a contamination fear, will remain closed for all of June. On the flipside,…
Administrators appointed to secure the future of Mawarra Centre in Warragul are confident of reaching a positive outcome, which could possibly be a merger with another service provider. Mawarra entered into voluntary administration last month. Administrators, Worrells Solvency and Forensic…
Adrian Darakai hopes his latest song release will remind the community that family violence is not acceptable. A powerful, poignant song, “How Long” tells a story that Adrian says reflects hundreds of families in our community. Sadly, it is a…
Alternative, old rock band from Trafalgar High School “The Leftovers” has won the senior section of Rockfest. The Leftovers include students lead singer Ishy Lewis, drummer and backing vocalist Grady Ruiter, keyboard player Seth Benson and bass guitarist Josh Geiberras.…
A drug support program that organisers believe has saved hundreds of lives could be forced to close its doors if it does not receive funding. The Ice Meltdown Project in Drouin will be facing D-day by the end of June…
The first sods have been turned at the site of Warragul’s first new school in 20 years. The Saint Angela of the Cross Catholic Primary School will be at the corner of Copelands and Mills Rd on the north-east edge…
The main front entry doors to West Gippsland Hospital and Emergency Department will be closed until June 14. An alternative doorway entrance into the hospital during the works will be through the east end doors of the hospital located at…
The O&H Hotel at Warragul was passed in at auction on a vendor’s bid last Thursday. The auction held on site attracted about 30 people but the only private bid made at $600,000 was quickly rejected and over ruled by…
