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Taking wine to the world

by Emma Ballingall Visitors to the world’s finest restaurants and hotels can select a pinot noir made in West Gippsland from the wine menu. It’s the nod of approval which gives Yarragon winemaker Bill Downie gratification as he toils away to perfect...

Emma Ballingall

19 hours ago

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Garfield traders oppose bus stop

by Emma BallingallThe loss of at least four carparks in the heart of Garfield’s main street has left retailers blindsided and fearing shoppers will “just go elsewhere.“A dozen workers, representing six businesses, gathered on the main street to...

Emma Ballingall

11 Mar 2025

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Plea for budget wish list

by Emma BallingallRepeated pleas to improve Longwarry’s recreation facilities, boost pedestrian safety in Neerim South and repair a historic Walhalla footpath were heard at a special Baw Baw Shire budget submission meeting last week. Having been...

Emma Ballingall

10 Mar 2025

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Rate bills warning

by Emma BallingallRatepayers should expect “rate bills will be through the roof” when a new levy is introduced, Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss has warned. Speaking on an independent review of council’s financial position, Cr Goss assured ratepayers...

Emma Ballingall

05 Mar 2025

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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

25 Feb 2025

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Artefacts to return home

by Emma BallingallIndigenous artworks and artefacts uncovered in Baw Baw Shire’s collection will be returned to their ancestral home on Mornington Island. Councillors voted to release and repatriate the 37 cultural items from its municipal civic art...

Emma Ballingall

18 Feb 2025