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Fancy Disco DJ spreads cheer

by Bonnie CollingsThe Warragul Farmers Market will be full of Christmas cheer on Saturday thanks to the tunes of Fancy Disco DJ Mariano. Playing all the best Christmas hits throughout the market, DJ Mariano said his set would be filled with...

Bonnie Collings

17 Dec 2024

Arts and Culture

“To Paint a Flagpole”

A new series of paintings by renowned local artist Gary Miles will launch this Saturday at Bradley Hall in Drouin West. Titled “To Paint a Flagpole”, the series includes 27 paintings created by Gary. A testament to his time spent travelling around...

Bonnie Collings

11 Dec 2024

Arts and Culture

“Fingerless Uncles” take on Always Live Garage Band

by Bonnie CollingsLocal band “Fingerless Uncles” took over the Bunjil Place stage last weekend as part of the Always Live Garage Band event. Born out of the VCE music class at Trafalgar High School, “Fingerless Uncles” are an up and coming five-piece...

Bonnie Collings

11 Dec 2024

Arts and Culture

OTL’s powerful exploration of a forgotten matriarch

by Bonnie CollingsOff the Leash Theatre’s multimedia installation “On Waking” told the classic Ned Kelly story from a new perspective, showcasing the anguish endured by the Kelly family matriarch, Ellen Kelly. Held at the Drouin Community Hub, “On...

Bonnie Collings

03 Dec 2024

Arts and Culture

Enjoy Marina and Michael in concert

by Bonnie CollingsLovers of musical theatre, powerful voices and beautiful gowns are in for a treat when incredible Australian talents, Marina Prior and Michael Cormick bring their concert “Centrestage” to the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Thursday...

Bonnie Collings

26 Nov 2024

News

“It takes over everything” - shining a light on gambling harm

by Bonnie Collings”When you find that you’re at a venue before the venue even opens, because you’ve got to play a particular machine, you know you’ve got a problem, and I had a major problem,“ said former pokies addict Ann. Ann, not her real name...

Bonnie Collings

19 Nov 2024