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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...

Bonnie Collings

4 hours ago

News

Shoppers stay local and loyal during Christmas lead-up

From p1Helen Taylor, owner of Gifts and Glamour in Warragul and Yarragon, said Christmas trade varied across her locations. “Sales were flatter in Yarragon, a lot of travellers sort of just focus on getting to where they wanted to travel to and not...

Bonnie Collings

31 Dec 2024

News

Student and family relationships a focus of Jacinta’s teaching

by Bonnie CollingsA strong focus on building relationships with children and their families and a dedication to the wellbeing of young children saw local kindergarten teacher Jacinta Anderson awarded the Minister’s Award at the Victorian Early Years...

Bonnie Collings

24 Dec 2024

News

Magic of Christmas lights up Drouin

A Drouin home has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland thanks to the handiwork of Mark and Krista Cramer. The home in Canterbury Close has been covered top to bottom in lights, characters and Christmas scenery including a giant Christmas...

Bonnie Collings

23 Dec 2024

News

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