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by Emma BallingallTo numb his pain, a Warragul man in his early 20s fled Victoria to chase the sun, heat and a different life in Far North Queensland. However, the now mental health charity founder reflects “funnily enough, when I got off the plane...

Emma Ballingall
01 Oct 2025
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Meeting a desperate need

by Yvette BrandA social housing development in Mason St, Warragul will provide desperately needed housing security for 51 households, only slightly easing the pressure on the growing list in West Gippsland. Developed by Housing Choices Australi...

Yvette Brand
29 Sep 2025
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Indigenous leaders at odds on benefits of Treaty

by Emma BallingallLocal Indigenous leaders hold different views of how Australia’s first Treaty will impact West Gippsland. After it was tabled in State Parliament earlier this month, Gunaikurnai elected representative Troy McDonald described it...

Emma Ballingall
22 Sep 2025
Football

Drouin going nowhere

by Nicholas DuckIt’s official: Drouin football and netball clubs aren’t going anywhere. The Hawks will remain in the Gippsland League for season 2026 after the league’s appeal over the clubs’ attempted transfer to the West Gippsland Football Netball...

Nick Duck
22 Sep 2025
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Noojee Pub brings up the tonne

by Nick RoweThe Noojee Pub celebrated its 100th birthday on September 7 with about 300 guests celebrating a century of hospitality at the iconic venue. The event was an opportunity for owners Simon and Rosie Duck to thank customers, suppliers, and...

Nick Rowe
18 Sep 2025
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Barkin mad for running

The Barkin Mad Ultra race will return to Rokeby this weekend. After the popular inaugural event last year, Hair of the Dog rescue will present its second event at Rokeby reserve this Saturday and Sunday. The Barkin Mad Ultra is an opportunity to grab...

The Gazette
02 Oct 2025
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Sleeping out to raise awareness

It’s not too late to register for the free Community Sleepout at Lardner Park on Friday night. The Gazette has worked with event partners - Cr Ben Lucas, Frankies Community Kitchen, Lardner Park and Mindfull Aus - to host an event that will create...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
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Construction site thefts

Building site theftsPolice are reminding community members to remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour following a series of burglaries from houses under construction in Drouin. Construction materials were reported stolen from a number of...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Humanity for Homelessness
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Humanity for Homelessness

Be the person who makes a difference

by Emma BallingallTo numb his pain, a Warragul man in his early 20s fled Victoria to chase the sun, heat and a different life in Far North Queensland. However, the now mental health charity founder reflects “funnily enough, when I got off the plane...

Emma Ballingall
01 Oct 2025
Humanity for Homelessness

Homes First can end homelessness

by Yvette BrandA new initiative launched in December last year immediately met a desperate housing need in Gippsland. And, with ongoing support, it is helping to break the cycle of homelessness. Auspiced by Quantum Support Services, the Homes First...

Yvette Brand
01 Oct 2025
Humanity for Homelessness

Diverse stories reveal growing crisis

At the frontline of homelessness are support agencies and people who care. They share the frustrations of a challenging system and a lack of affordable housing. These case workers and support services also share the positive outcomes - the gratitude...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Humanity for Homelessness

Respond with compassion not judgement

by Bonnie CollingsOn average, between three and five people walk through the doors at the Warragul Salvation Army each week seeking support for homelessness and housing related issues. Doorways program case manager Jemma Brown said she was seeing...

Bonnie Collings
01 Oct 2025
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All eyes on cricket

Warragul and District Cricket Association will kick off for another season of runs, wickets and legendary moments this Saturday. Local cricket guru Samuel Laffy has cast his eyes over each club to give you the ins, the outs and what to expect from...

The Gazette
02 Oct 2025
Sport

Smith, Serong star in VFL

It was a successful end to the VFL season for several local names as Warragul’s own Lachlan Smith was a part of the premiership-winning Footscray side. Smith featured as part of the victorious Bulldogs team who defeated Southport in the decider 14.5...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Sport

Future on display on grand final day

While many headed to the MCG on Saturday to see the stars of the now, the stars of the future also were on display in the AFL National Futures Boys before the big game - including some locals. Warragul Industrials young gun Cody Templeton was front...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Agriculture
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Agriculture

Management of Downer cows

As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this. The correct diagnosis and treatment of the condition could help save your time and money and protect your cow’s welfare...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Agriculture

Managing weeds from introduced fodder

With many farmers purchasing more fodder than usual, it’s a timely reminder about the increased risks of introducing weeds to your property. There are key steps that farmers should follow to minimise the risk of introducing and spreading unwanted...

The Gazette
30 Sep 2025
Agriculture

Gippsland Jersey holds ground at national dairy panel

Gippsland Jersey made its voice heard on the national stage last week, with co-founder Sallie Jones the only small-scale processor invited to join a powerhouse panel alongside multi-national leaders and Federal Agriculture Minister Julie...

The Gazette
23 Sep 2025
Arts and Culture
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Find out whodunnit with Warragul Theatre Company

by Bonnie CollingsGrab your magnifying glasses, deerstalker hats and pipes and prepare to figure out whodunnit with Warragul Theatre Company next month when “The Game’s Afoot” hits the West Gippsland Arts Centre stage. Set at Christmas time in 1936...

Bonnie Collings
01 Oct 2025

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Arts and Culture

BBAA poetry workshop

Baw Baw Arts Alliance will host a poetry writing workshop and a Poetry Bauhaus event on Sunday, October 5. International award winning poet Ross Donlon will run the workshop and read his work at the VRI Hall in Warragul, followed by the Poetry...

The Gazette
30 Sep 2025
Arts and Culture

Think beyond the artwork

A new exhibition at the West Gippsland Arts Centre explores the complexities of human experience. Created by Maffra-based artist Ken Roberts, “Human/Nature” juxtaposes the natural world with the human condition, revealing the intricate web of...

The Gazette
23 Sep 2025
Arts and Culture

WYT bring a giant peach to WGAC

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul Youth Theatre will transport audiences into the pages of a classic Roald Dahl story when they perform “James and the Giant Peach” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre during the September school holidays. Much like the...

Bonnie Collings
23 Sep 2025
Arts and Culture

Nostalgic artworks at WGAC

An exhibition of graphite and charcoal drawings on canvas created by Paynesville-based artists Cecile Michel is currently on display at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Titled “Kaleidoscope”, the exhibition features a variety of pieces designed to...

The Gazette
17 Sep 2025

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Students embrace R U OK messages

Trafalgar High School ran its annual R U Ok Day barbecue at the end of term three by students who followed the model set by year 12 VCE VM students on their community projects day. The student team running the barbecue for their peers included...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Education

Sporting loyalties on show

Sport colours dominated at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School when students celebrated their last day of term. In exchange for the free dress day, students supported the goal to “kick kids cancer” with the money raised donated to the Fight Cancer...

The Gazette
01 Oct 2025
Education

Wellbeing expo for students

Neerim District Secondary College held a Wellbeing Expo on September 11, giving students and visitors the chance to learn more about mental health services and local support networks. The event coincided with the annual R U OK? Day, a national...

The Gazette
26 Sep 2025
Our History
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The wreck of Tommy Norton

He was not named Tommy Norton, but that was what the people around the Gippsland Lakes called him. Officially, he was registered as PS T. Norton, but he also was listed as the PS Thomas Norton. The PS means he was a paddle steamer. The T means that...

The Gazette
18 Sep 2025
Our History

Snapshot of the past

A photograph of Robert Morton’s draper and outfitter business in Drouin in the 1880s. Robert Arthur Morton took over the Main St business in 1883 from Joseph Toole, who had run a grocery store. Mr Morton came from Hawthorn where he had a drapery shop...

The Gazette
17 Sep 2025
Our History

Snapshot of the past

An undated photograph of sheep grazing in a paddock in the middle of Drouin. The sheep are grazing on land on the corner of Young St and Hope St, approximately where McDonalds is now. The brick and timber buildings at the top of the hill are in...

The Gazette
07 Sep 2025
Our History

Cemetery records presented to Trust

In celebration of family history month, West Gippsland Genealogical Society recently presented Drouin Cemetery Trust with five books detailing records and research of the cemetery. The society transcribed the cemetery headstones starting in March...

The Gazette
06 Sep 2025
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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...

The Gazette
29 Aug 2023