A crowd of local people were robbed of a sprint finish when Sky riders Owain Doull and Luke Rowe crossed the finish line of the Herald Sun Tour in Bowen St Warragul on Friday well ahead of the peleton.…
A tractor rollover on a steep Trafalgar road had the potential for a tragic, or even fatal outcome. While tragedy was averted, residents of Slatters Rd want action. The steep grade of Slatters Rd makes it dangerous in itself. Residents…
Recognition for a drug support program is more than what Janice Ablett ever wanted to achieve – she just wanted to help people find their way again. Janice was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in Saturday’s…
Australia Day awards presented to individuals and a volunteer group last week were an opportunity for Baw Baw Shire to honour outstanding community contributions, according to mayor Mikaela Power. Cr Power said the awards provided a great platform to recognise…
The annual Drouin Australia Day breakfast was a full house as community members came together to celebrate and reflect on their heritage. It was the 40th year of the breakfast at the Drouin Anglican Church Hall. Gazette editor Carolyn Turner…
Transport, safety, community and financial benefits of road works will be considered as part of a proposed new road prioritisation matrix for Baw Baw Shire. The draft matrix outlines a number of criteria that councillors and staff will consider for…
Latest crime statistics have revealed an 11.6 per cent increase in offences for the Baw Baw police services area. The total number of offences increased from 3784 to 4223 for the 12 month period ending in September 2018, according to…
The $1.5 million redevelopment of Smith St, Warragul will focus on creating a pedestrian friendly shopping environment within the central business district with wider footpaths to continue the mall type atmosphere of Palmerston St. Works are expected to begin by…
Friendly competition is still going strong on the golf course for veteran Drouin golfers Phil Edwards and Rich Thomas. While the pair of 90-year-olds originally met with Rich driving Phil’s granddaughter to school as a bus driver, their love of…
Many potentially good ideas including possible business initiatives come to nought, often because those with the ideas don’t know what to do next. And many business ventures that do hit the ground don’t maximise their potential for similar reasons.…