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Speed camera installed on highway

Infrastructure for the state’s fourth point-to-point speed camera network has been installed along the Princes Fwy at Longwarry and Yarragon. However, enforcement is not expected to begin until early 2026. The state government has rolled out 35 new...

Fundraising fun day for a special family

A family fun day will be held at the Warragul Football Club on Sunday in support of a local family. Hosted jointly by the Hill End and Warragul Football Netball Clubs, the event will raise money for members of the Hill End community and former...

Grants for sport volunteers

The government’s sporting club grants program for this year will focus on volunteers and officials in community sport. Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has urged clubs to submit applications quickly ahead of the March 27 closing date...

Alpine resort to operate as normal

Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is set to operate as normal this winter season, with “early bird” tickets now on sale. It follows state government agency Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) seeking interest from commercial operators to take over the running of Mt...

Speaker provides insight into Antarctic expeditions

The Warragul Ranges Probus Club recently enjoyed a visit and talk from Antarctic expedition leader David Knoff. Mr Knoff, a Melbourne-based author and guest speaker, was welcomed to the club to talk about his experiences working at and leading teams...

Community Easter egg hunt

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School will host a community Easter egg hunt next Tuesday, April 1, at its Drouin campus. The Drouin egg hunt will begin at 4pm at school’s new Drouin campus via McGlone Rd (opposite Kingston Heath Drv).The event is open to...

Big day out for teaching staff

More than 600 teaching and support staff from West Gippsland schools gathered at Warragul Regional College for a “big day out” professional development day. In June last year, the State Government announced a revised Victorian Teaching and Learning...

Interest in Monash continues to expand

A third independent candidate has joined the federal election race for Monash. The election date, due no later than May 17, is yet to be announced but already eight candidates have indicated their nominations for the seat of Monash, and there could...

Local students head to Canberra

Two local students will head to Canberra this week to participate in the 30th National Schools Constitutional Convention. Warragul Regional College student Georgia Hickmott and Marist-Sion College student Kashya Saunders will be among the 120 year...

Cardinia renews contract to manage recreation facilities

ContractrenewedCardinia Shire has renewed the contract for management and operation of its major recreation facilities. Richmond headquartered Aligned Leisure, that has had the contract for the past nine years, has been reappointed for another four...

A “pawsome” day out at pet expo

Whether you’re a pet owner, an animal lover or just passionate about your community, residents can now have their say on pet ownership in Baw Baw Shire. Council is currently reviewing its domestic animal management plan (DAMP), with community...

Buckley talks health at Farm World

Latrobe Health Services is hosting AFL great Nathan Buckley as guest speaker at Farm World this week. The Gippsland not-for-profit health fund is emphasising the importance of self-awareness, seeking support and fostering positive mindsets at Farm...

Two cars targeted in Drouin East

Two cars parked in a Drouin East driveway were broken into last week. Police said the thefts were reported between 10pm on Monday, March 17 and 8am on Tuesday, March 18. Whilst nothing was reported stolen from one car, a handbag and purse were...

Thefts from cars

A handbag was stolen from a vehicle at a rural property in Warragul last Tuesday night. Police said the handbag, containing a purse, was reported stolen from a Dollarburn Rd address between 9pm on Tuesday and 2.20am on Wednesday. It is believed the...

Stolen utility located

A utility stolen from Warragul has been recovered in Narre Warren. Police said the Nissan Patrol utility was reported stolen from a nature strip in Charles St last week. It is believed the theft occurred from the residential address between 10pm on...

Cheaper medicines welcomed

Labor candidate for Monash Tully Fletcher has welcomed the Albanese government’s commitment to making medicines cheaper if re-elected. No Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) script will cost more than $25 - a saving of $6.60 on the current price...

Record amount raised at charity golf day

The annual charity golf day at Warragul in support of the West Gippsland Hospital and Warragul and District Specialist School raised a record amount earlier this month. Held for the 10th year the event raised $36,000. Organised through a partnership...

No meals for councillors

The new Baw Baw Shire councillor group has requested no meals be provided before council meetings. The request was noted after Dean Hurlston lodged a community question to ask the cost of providing meals, refreshments and beverages for councillors...

$2.25 million upgrade promise for Bunyip

A new oval and clubrooms are on the cards for Bunyip Recreation Reserve if the Coalition wins the federal election. Member for La Trobe Jason Wood announced the $2.25 million election promise in front of players and officials of Bunyip Football Club...