Our History Alan Light and his family Noradjuha had a fair number of Lights living in the area, including George and Minnie, who were born there. Noradjuha is about 25 dry kilometres from Horsham and 10 even drier kilometres from Natimuk. Two of the Lights decided to move from Victoria’s... The Gazette 22 Apr 2025
Our History Local losses in Australia’s greatest naval tragedy Australia’s greatest naval tragedy, the sinking of HMAS Sydney during World War II when all 645 crew were lost, was particularly felt in the Warragul district with three young local men among those lost. They were Cyril Nugent, son of Mr and Mrs J... The Gazette 22 Apr 2025
Our History Snapshot of the past - Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in Warragul A photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser meeting a group of anti-dam protestors in Warragul in 1983. The Prime Minister spoke with a group of about 20 protestors holding “No Dams” signage for several minutes whilst visiting the town on February... The Gazette 15 Apr 2025
Our History Coastal villages of Westernport Warneet is one the “five Coastal Villages” on the northwest coast of Westernport. The others are Tooradin, Cannon’s Creek, Blind Bight, Dalmore and Tooradin North. Yes, I know that is six, not five. I’m not at all sure that Tooradin North should be... The Gazette 15 Apr 2025