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Health Services up for awards

A number of West Gippsland medical clinics and health service providers are among the finalists for this year’s Gippsland Primary Health Awards to be announced tomorrow. The awards will celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation across...

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20 Nov 2024

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Major award for WG Healthcare Group

The successful adoption of an innovative digital reporting system has won the West Gippsland Healthcare Group a prestigious state award. The group that operates the West Gippsland Hospital and other health care services was named winner of the 2024...

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20 Nov 2024

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More social housing for Gippsland

Plans to build another 175 social and affordable housing in Gippsland have been announced by the state government. Premier Jacinta Allan and Housing Minister Harriet Shing said the new homes in Gippsland were among 1300 that were planned to be built...

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20 Nov 2024

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Offender chased

Offender chasedA Trafalgar resident chased a suspected thief after being alerted by a security camera. Police said the incident occurred in Dodemaides Rd on Wednesday at about 3.30am. They said CCTV showed a silver hatchback parked outside the...

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19 Nov 2024

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Arrest for alcohol theft

Arrest foralcoholtheftA 15-year-old girl was arrested for theft of alcohol theft in Warragul. Police said three girls attended the Commercial Hotel’s drive-thru bottle shop in Queen St at 8.30pm on Friday. It is alleged they grabbed $250 worth of...

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19 Nov 2024

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Man arrested

A 38-year-old Leongatha man will face court after being charged with multiple vehicle thefts in Warragul. Baw Baw CIU detectives charged the man with a number of offences committed across the Baw Baw region in the past two months including theft of...

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19 Nov 2024

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Gippslanders urged to have honest conversations about gambling

With almost half a million Victorians experiencing or at risk of gambling harm, Gippslanders are being urged to rethink their chances of winning. As part of Gambling Harm Awareness Week this week, the Gambler’s Help team at Latrobe Community Health...

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19 Nov 2024

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New council sworn in

The new Baw Baw Shire councillor group has gathered for the first time to be officially sworn in. The ceremony was conducted in the council chamber on Wednesday in front of a small gallery, giving six newcomers their first taste of councillor...

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19 Nov 2024

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Call for improved mobile and internet communications

Call forimprovedcommunicationsRegional advocacy group One Gippsland has called for improved mobile and internet services especially during natural disasters. It comes following the closure of the 3G networks by telecommunications carriers and the...

The Gazette

19 Nov 2024

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Car thefts soar

by Emma BallingallCar theft is on the rise in Baw Baw, with 10 vehicles reported stolen in the past fortnight. It comes as latest Crime Statistics Agency figures showed car theft incidents across Victoria are at a 10-year high. Nine of the 10 car...

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19 Nov 2024

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Works underway on Copelands Rd upgrade

A $4.9 million upgrade to a key arterial road in Warragul has begun. Community patience has been urged as the works on Copelands Rd - between Mills Rd and Lillico Rd - began last week, with a completion date set for June next year. Baw Baw Shire chief...

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19 Nov 2024

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“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...

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19 Nov 2024

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Hospital leadership praised

Hospital refurbishment and expansion projects, leading teams through the COVID health crisis and planning for a much needed new hospital have been part of a 13-year tenure that was celebrated when West Gippsland Healthcare Group chief executive...

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19 Nov 2024

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Pomeroy gives local voice Bunyip Ward

by Emma BallingallTynong resident Alanna Pomeroy is looking forward to providing a local voice after being sworn in as Bunyip Ward councillor for Cardinia Shire.“I didn’t realise how excited I was until Monday,“ Cr Pomeroy said after taking office...

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19 Nov 2024

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Damage at three businesses

Gates were rammed, dry cement spread and graffiti sprayed across three Warragul businesses during a three-day criminal damage spree. Police said a white Toyota Landcruiser or similar model vehicle was used to ram gates at Quality Site Welding in...

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19 Nov 2024

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Gazette award for digital media

The Warragul and Drouin Gazette won the award for Best Digital Presence at the Victorian Country Press Association awards on Friday night. The annual conference and awards ceremony was held in Torquay. The Gazette was shortlisted as a finalist in four...

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19 Nov 2024

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“Forecourt Fridays” returns this summer

The popular West Gippsland Art Centre’s “Forecourt Fridays” music event will return for four spectacular nights this summer. The free family-friendly event series will take place in the West Gippsland Arts Centre forecourt, offering an exciting...

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19 Nov 2024

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Car wash targeted

An alarm halted an attempted theft at a Drouin car wash on Tuesday, November 5. Police reported the incident occurred at Magic Car Wash in Princes Way at 2.10am. They said it appeared a lock on a coin dispenser was cut using bolt cutters which...

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19 Nov 2024

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Heritage Bunyip hotel reaches its centenary

There are very few towns these days with a local pub that is 100 years old. One of them is the Railway Hotel at Bunyip and the occasion is not passing quietly. From noon on Sunday, owners Justin and Raffa Mair, who bought the heritage registered hotel...

The Gazette

19 Nov 2024