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From the South Pacific to silage

by Nick RoweA group of men from Vanuatu are behind the recent success of a local agriculture contracting business while at the same time providing for their families back home. LabAg, a Labertouche business owned by Ian and Janelle Box, credit recent...

A free picnic celebrates IWD

Women in Gippsland will aim to uplift, inspire and connection at a free “Picnic in the Park” to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 6. In a change of pace from previous events at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, Women in Gippsland...

Heavy demand on ambulances

by Keith AndersonAmbulances in Baw Baw Shire attended more than 1800 call-outs - almost 20 per day - to the three most serious categories of patient injuries and illnesses during the final three months of last year. Figures published by the Victorian...

Thorpdale aggravated burglary

Vehicle stolenfrom ThorpdaleA vehicle was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Thorpdale on Saturday night. The incident was reported at a Robinson St property at about 10.35pm. Police believe vehicle keys were located after the house was entered...

Wallets stolen from vehicle

Police seekorange carTwo wallets were reported stolen from a vehicle in Trafalgar early on Monday, February 17. Police are appealing for information on an orange-coloured hatchback, containing two people, linked to the theft. They said the wallets...

Machete found in Drouin park

Machete foundin Drouin parkA machete was handed into police after being discovered in a Drouin park. Police said the Gerber machete and sheath was located in a park in Elizabeth Cl over the weekend. Anyone with information is urged to contact Drouin...

Youths behind cricket pitch damage

Cricket pitchdamagedYouths on monkey bikes allegedly damaged a cricket pitch at Bellbird Park in Drouin on Wednesday afternoon. Police said a cricket club volunteer reported the criminal damage at the Settlement Rd property. The volunteer told police...

Greens add candidate to race for Monash

The ballot paper for the federal seat of Monash continues to grow with the Greens being the latest party to add a candidate. The Greens last week announced semi-retired teacher Terence Steele as its candidate for the hotly contested seat. There are...

Election battle looms

by Yvette Brand A battle for the federal set of Monash is taking shape with the ALP and Family First announcing candidates last week. Kilcunda resident Tully Fletcher was named the ALP’s candidate to join the election race, which now includes the...

Generator stolen from Coalville

Generator stolenA generator was reported stolen from a Coalville carport in the early hours of Wednesday. The theft was reported at Coalville Rd. Police said the generator weighed 150kg, indicating at least two people were involved. It was valued at...

Showcase of quality in exhibition section

Flowers, produce, cookery, art and craft will be among the feature displays of this exhibition section at this year’s show. With the Exhibition Hall currently closed to public use, the show’s exhibition section will be spread across the Badminton...

Plan to improve reconciliation in Cardinia

A reconciliation action plan (RAP) is being developed in Cardinia Shire. A draft is currently being prepared for the plan covering the next three years and council is asking community members to share their ideas. The plan, the third RAP to be devised...

Longwarry development paused

by Emma BallingallFurther residential expansion in Longwarry will be paused until flood planning and adequate drainage strategies are in place. Councillors unanimously voted to abandon a proposed amendment to the Baw Baw Planning Scheme to include...

Emma Ballingall

Show tradition spans five generations

by Nick RoweAs the Warragul Show celebrates its 140th anniversary this weekend, a local family will have a celebration of its own as grade two twins James and Lachlan Gleeson and their three year old sister Saoirse become fifth generation exhibitors...

Crime rates spike

CRIMERATESSPIKEby Emma BallingallSimply locking your car may no longer be enough to prevent theft, Baw Baw police have warned amidst soaring car theft cases. With 198 car thefts recorded in the past 12 months, Baw Baw police services area inspector...

Emma Ballingall

Councillors given greater say in media comments

An updated media policy will give ward councillors a greater voice on issues impacting Baw Baw Shire. Councillors unanimously endorsed the updated policy at its recent meeting despite one resident objecting in a submission. Roy Lindsay said the only...

Dog high jump returns

Dog highjump returnsThe popular dog high jump competition will return to the Warragul Show program on Friday night. In past years, the dog high jump was a popular feature of carnival programs and show organisers decided to bring it back for this...

Equestrian events take centre stage on Sunday

Equestrian events will return to a Sunday program again this year. While Clydesdales, light and heavy harness classes will be a feature of the show day program on Saturday, the majority of equestrian classes will be held during a separate program on...

Thorpdale Burglary

THORPDALEBURGLARYButcher knives and a chainsaw were amongst items reported stolen in a rural burglary at Thorpdale. Police said a padlock was cut to gain access to a shed at the Cooks Rd property between Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February...