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Man arrested in Warragul following pursuit and collision

Police have thanked community members for their assistance following a pursuit through West Gippsland this morning. A man was arrested in Warragul for alleged erratic driving, evading multiple intercept attempts and colliding with a bus. Police said...

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Creating a sense of community

Lucky and Sanj Mendis will soon join the Baw Baw community after building their “forever home” at Drouin’s Fairways estate, near the Drouin Country Club and just seconds to Princes Fwy access to Melbourne. Working with SJD as their builder, Lucky and...

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Lucas joins One Nation

Baw Baw Shire West Ward councillor Ben Lucas announced yesterday that he had joined One Nation Victoria. Mr Lucas said he resigned from the Liberal Party last month after not feeling aligned with the party’s policies and the “in-fighting that we all...

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Man arrested in Warragul following pursuit and collision

Police have thanked community members for their assistance following a pursuit through West Gippsland this morning. A man was arrested in Warragul for alleged erratic driving, evading multiple intercept attempts and colliding with a bus. Police said...

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Youth have say on mountain bike track in Drouin

by Emma BallingallYoung people have been asked to put forward their wish lists and generate ideas for a proposed mountain bike track and jumps in Drouin. An informal briefing session at Drouin Community Hub on Wednesday afternoon was the first step...

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21 Oct 2025

Police warn of elder abuse

by Emma BallingallElder abuse was a main discussion point of police seniors forums, with attendees urged to “see something, say something” .Baw Baw police recently ran forums in Warragul and Drouin to promote confident living for seniors, with home...

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Community will have its say on hall site

by Emma BallingallNo plans have been set for the Warragul Exhibition Hall site as demolition works begin, according to Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss. Cr Goss declared “demolition is imminent” ahead of asbestos removal works beginning on Friday...

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Restrictions justified

by Emma BallingallOut of control burn offs, combined with dry local conditions, have seen the early arrival of fire restrictions in Baw Baw Shire. CFA region nine acting assistant chief fire officer Simon Bloink hoped the decision would better manage...

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Award for Vietnam series

The Gazette has won a Rural Press Club of Victoria award for our Vietnam Veteran series including stories and podcasts. The award for Most Innovative Journalism recognised our “My Service, My Story” series and “His Service, Our Story” special...

A celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community at annual Pride Cup

Warragul Leisure Centre will be brimming with activities and roller derby this Saturday for the fifth annual Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby Pride Cup. Run in collaboration with Gippsland Pride Initiative, the Pride Cup will have plenty of action...

Discussions to sell Drouin carpark

Negotiations are underway to sell carpark land in Drouin, a move expected to generate between $255,000 and $472,500 for future land purchases. Cr Ben Lucas said the town was at risk of losing its local watering hole if the sale didn’t progress, with...

Bank continues to support community

Another 14 community organisations and groups have benefited from the latest round of Community Bank Drouin sponsorships, totalling more than $35,000. In the past four financial years, Drouin and District Community Financial Services has returned...

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Young people in search of security

Quantum Support Services’ youth refuge supports young people from across Gippsland, including Baw Baw Shire. With the support of case workers, the Youth Housing Options (YHO) program and other housing facilities can provide vital services to...

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A conversation shows you care

From being homeless to helping the homeless, Matt Runnalls and Jason Rantall led a discussion at Friday night’s Community Sleepout on how community members can potentially change someone’s life. Both Matt and Jason have actively supported homeless...

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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...

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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...

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Candles hangs up the boots

While local sports fans largely see only the action that takes place on the field, it’s often the volunteers off it that are the real glue holding a club together. For Warragul, Kevin ‘Nick’ Mills has been one of those volunteers. For more than 50...

Sam storms to win

by Nicholas DuckWarragul constable and keen showjumper Sam Richardson has come away a big winner at the Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games last month. A veteran showjumper since early childhood, Sam and her horse Sylvandale Miss Vivienne...

Warriors complete great escape

by Nicholas DuckHarry Houdini, eat your heart out. The Warragul Warriors men pulled off an absolute heist of a win in a Friday night thriller, coming from behind to defeat Wonthaggi by just three points. The Warriors trailed by 13 points at three...

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Paddock pioneers - women in dairy lunch

Paddock pioneers- Women inDairy lunchWomen representing Gippsland’s dairy industry will come together to hear from trailblazing women from across agriculture at the 2025 Women in Dairy Gippsland Ladies Lunch. The annual event, now in its fourth year...

Beefing it up at Lardner Park

Lardner Park’s 50th anniversary steer trial will culminate in a Beef Day next week, with a program focused on current trends and future opportunities in the beef industry. The Beef Day will be held on Friday, November 14, bringing together beef...

“Just A Farmer” filmsparks conversations

About 200 farmers and community members came together at the West Gippsland Arts Centre recently for a screening of “Just A Farmer.“Created by Victorian farmer Leila McDougall, the film uses the power of storytelling to illuminate the silent...

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Sharing truth through art at Expressions Festival

by Bonnie CollingsWest Gippsland’s finest young talent took over the West Gippsland Arts Centre last Thursday for the Expressions Festival. Through art, music, theatre, dance and film, young creatives aged 12 to 25 responded to this year’s festival...

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Be the “Dancing Queen” at “Sing A Long ABBA”

Grab your dancing shoes and your best flared pants and sing-along to all the hits of ABBA at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Saturday, November 22. Featuring more than 25 songs performed by a five piece band on stage, the “Sing A Long ABBA”...

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Alta Collective at Wesley

Melbourne’s Alta Collective will present a world-first choral arrangement of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s acclaimed song cycle “Penelope” next month at the Wesley of Warragul, bringing new theatricality and emotional depth to the modern reimagining of...

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Photography on display

A new exhibition at the West Gippsland Arts Centre features a wide range of amazing photography captured by the Warragul Camera Club. On display until Friday November 28, the exhibition is a celebration of photography and includes 56 images captured...

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Showcasing the next generation of local talent

Young creatives are invited to showcase their artistic talents and original creations at a new youth arts gala event next month. Hosted by the McCaffery family in co-operation with Baw Baw Arts Alliance, the showcase titled “The Mad Hatter’s Te...

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Spooky treats for sale

Neerim South Primary School students adopted a different approach to Halloween on Friday when they hosted a spooky treats bake stall. There were lots of amazing creations on offer created by the students, with the spooky Halloween theme allowing for...

Growing connections

The Drouin Anglican Church Opportunity Shop has recently sown the seeds of generosity – literally. The latest donation is helping launch a new lunchtime gardening club at Drouin Primary School, where students can dig in, get their hands dirty, and...

Crows Carnival for new playground

Longwarry Primary School was alive with laughter and fun recently for the school’s fundraising Crows Carnival. Taking place on Friday October 24, the carnival featured rides, games, an animal petting zoo and stalls created by students among other...

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Snapshot of the past

A photograph of the Commonwealth Games baton making its way through Warragul in August 1982. Chris Bridger is captured carrying the baton along Smith St alongside Sue-Ellen Goyne who earlier accepted the baton from her father Mike. Accompanying them...

Fabulous fifties on display

To celebrate History Month in October, Warragul and District Historical Society has been hosting a month-long exhibition celebrating The Fabulous Fifties. The society’s emphasis on the fifties is in keeping with the state-wide “living history” theme...

Looking back to the fabulous fifties

October is History Month, and the Warragul and District Historical Society is marking the occasion with a month-long exhibition celebrating The Fabulous Fifties. The society’s emphasis on the fifties is in keeping with the state-wide “living history”...

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...

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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...