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Farmers’ chat airs grievances

Farmers airgrievancesAbout a dozen people involved in farming within the Federal Monash electorate discussed problems their industries encounter but claim are not getting an airing with governments. Their get-together recently at Leongatha, organised...

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Couple face barriers to attract NDIS review

by Emma BallingallBedridden after a stroke, a Yarragon man has failed to attract NDIS funding that reflects his escalating care needs. Marie Freeman said her husband Darryl hadn’t left his bed for the past three years and required constant care. Yet...

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24 Dec 2024
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Oscar is a new generation

Oscar Jack has led the way of his new generation, being the first baby born in West Gippsland - and possibly Victoria - at 12.01am on new year’s day. It took just nine minutes for Oscar to make his mark on the world as a Generation Beta baby, giving...

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07 Jan 2025
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Living in fear as a victim of crime

by Emma BallingallIt was supposed to be a fresh start when Sue moved into a new house in Warragul. But, two days later, the woman still mourning the sudden death of her husband was feeling more scared and alone when she became the victim of an...

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14 Jan 2025
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Staff appointed to reopen Neerim school

As preparations continue for the reopening of Neerim District Rural Primary School, Lisa Williamson has been appointed principal, beginning in term one of 2025. The school will re-open with 13 students enrolled for next year. Ms Williamson has more...

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24 Dec 2024

Bowl it like Bumrah!

by Emma Ballingall When a Warragul youngster showcased his “Bumrah” bowling style in a game of family cricket, he never expected the man himself to be watching nearby. Jack Cameron, just 11-years-old, was bowling in Watsons Bay, Sydney when Indian...

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Finding water leaks

New technology to find water leaks in Gippsland Water’s network is being used for the first time in a number of Baw Baw Shire towns. To be carried out throughout this month the acoustic listening technology is being applied to detect any leaks...

Budget submissions open early

Budgetsubmissionsopen earlyResidents will have more time and opportunity to have their say on Baw Baw Shire Council’s budget this year. Historically opening in May, community feedback will instead open from Tuesday, January 28 for just over two weeks...

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“Alarm bells” for Trafalgar properties

A former councillor said proposed changes to protect sand resources near Trafalgar “should sound alarm bells.“Darren Wallace, addressing the December Baw Baw Shire meeting, said the draft planning controls would impact 140 properties and 6000...

Year in review - May & June 2024

MAY”A Girl’s Day out” continued its role as a prominent fundraiser in the community with its event held at Lardner Park. The theme for the event in 2024 was “Permission to Shine” and shine they did, with more than 700 guests in attendance. The...

Repairs for historic Walhalla bandstand

The historic Walhalla bandstand, built in 1896, is to get some major repairs. The State Government’s disaster heritage grants program, introduced last year, has allocated $120,000 for conservation repair works to the bandstand as part of the first...

Farmers’ chat airs grievances

Farmers airgrievancesAbout a dozen people involved in farming within the Federal Monash electorate discussed problems their industries encounter but claim are not getting an airing with governments. Their get-together recently at Leongatha, organised...

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Monster night at Nyora Raceway

by Dean ThompsonThis Saturday night at Nyora Raceway a sold out crowd will enjoy a huge night of motoring and motorsport action that will entertain a packed house. Amongst the action will be the Monster Trucks Australia show which not only includes...

Sanders sends Lyrebirds packing in division four

by Samuel LaffyJindivick (0/76) def. Buln Buln (9/74)Jess Sanders’ outstanding five-wicket haul helped Jindivick to a 10-wicket win over Buln Buln in their division four clash, with the youthful Lyrebirds line-up unable to counter the unerring...

Panthers claim thrilling contest in division five

by Samuel LaffyYarragon (9/227) def. Western Park (224)In one of the more entertaining matches seen in the WDCA this summer it was Yarragon who emerged victorious over Western Park, as the Panthers snatched a one-wicket win at the conclusion of...

Agriculture

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Supplementary feeds what should you consider

When sourcing supplementary feed for your livestock, there are two key issues to consider before purchasing a seemingly cheaper feed: feed testing and commodity declarations. You need to know exactly what you are getting. This will ensure that the...

Storing hay on farm

Low rainfall in winter and spring has made it difficult in many areas of the state to make good quality hay this season. However, once it has been made, it’s important to store it to minimise yield and quality losses and make it efficient to feed or...

Protect your farm from crime

Victoria Police are urging farmers to take simple but effective steps to protect their properties this summer. The Victoria Police Farm Crime Coordination Unit is dedicated to addressing crimes that affect rural communities, including livestock...

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Young musicians keen to perform locally

by Bonnie CollingsAfter taking the stage at the Always Live Garage Band event in December, Drouin-based band “Balmoral” are looking forward to releasing original music and performing locally in 2025. Formed through the Drouin Secondary College band...

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HSCC visit WGAC

Fresh off their US tour, Adelaide-based cover band “The Hindley Street Country Club” will perform at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Thursday, May 15 as part of national theatre tour “Just Gets Better”. Formed in 2017 by arranger and producer...

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“A Place on the Map”

A new exhibition of cold wax and encaustic artwork created by Rosslynne Crawford will open at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick this weekend. Titled “A Place on the Map”, the central focus of the exhibition is “abstract aerial landscapes”.“I’ve been...

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Wrapping up a year of music

The Warragul Senior Citizen’s Centre was filled with acoustic music, Christmas spirit and smells of pizza when Warragul Acoustic Unplugged celebrated its final performance evening of the year. The music commenced at 7:30pm and continued well into the...

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Songs and stories with Amy Shark

Australian alt-pop singer songwriter and eight-time ARIA award winner Amy Shark will perform at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, February 12 as part of the “Solo Acoustic ‘Songs and Stories’ Tour”.For the first time, Amy will...

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Education

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Competitive spirit to find Iron Chef

Competitivespirit to findIron ChefOnce a year at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, year six students are determined to be crowned as the next “Iron Chef.“Organised by Warragul Junior School Japanese teacher Kooloos Sensei, the students were tasked...

Bunyip newsletter sponsors four local student awards

Grade six students at Bunyip schools were recently presented with special awards. Daisy O’Loughlin and Sevanna Reid from Columba Catholic Primary School and Makenzie Straughair and Ryder Turra from Bunyip Primary School were thrilled to receive their...

Trafalgar students celebrated at awards night

The Trafalgar High School community recently came together to celebrate 212 students who received awards across a number of categories. Recognising students’ endeavour, leadership and academic excellence, the school’s awards night was opened by...

Our History

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Snapshot of the past

A photograph featuring Harold Higgs who is one of Drouin’s World War I heroes. Harold, on the right, is captured alongside some of his regiment in July 1917, presumably whilst on leave from the fighting. Harold was born June 5, 1890, the fifth child...

Changes in the chook house

Chooks have played an important part in our history, believe it or not. When my mother’s great grandfather came down from Mount Cole, in the Western District to Officer he transported his family and all his good on a bullock dray. He even camped for...

Snapshot of the past

A photograph of Lambert Lieshout carting milk cans in the Longwarrydistrict. We often hear how technology is changing our lives forever. But, of course, it has always been this way, just as the invention of the wheel changed the way we cart goods...

Croajingolong National Park

I recently put together some notes on the Errinundra and Coopracambra national parks but I did not have room for the third large national park in the far east of Gippsland. I did not have room to include the Croajingolong National Park which has...

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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...