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Bridges to be brought up to modern standards

Two wooden bridges will be replaced in Yarragon after falling into disrepair. Baw Baw Shire councillors unanimously awarded a $1.37 million tender to replace the 50 to 60-year-old bridges in Factory Rd. An officer report said the existing timber...

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Drugs found in search

A Warragul business owner has been charged after Baw Baw CIU detectives discovered a large quantity of prescription medication. Detectives said they executed search warrants at two locations in the Baw Baw region, one a Warragul business premises and...

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Car stolen from Warragul

Cars stolenAn unlocked utility was stolen from outside a Warragul house recently. Police said the white Ford Falcon ute, with registration plates “UGM 008”, was stolen from Cason Cres overnight on Sunday, January 26. Police reported the ute had been...

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Centennial celebration for Iris

Long time Drouin resident and well known former teacher Iris Maxfield celebrates her 100th birthday today. The milestone was marked with a celebration in her honour at her son Ian and daughter-in-law Christine’s Drouin East home on Sunday when she...

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Portable changerooms - buy or rent?

Portablechangerooms- buy or rent?Would purchasing portable changerooms instead of “paying dead money to rent” facilities be viable in Baw Baw Shire?That was the question Cr Paul Pratt put forward to council after the need arose to hire portable...

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Volunteers needed for Friends of Drouin’s Trees

Friends of Drouin’s Trees is seeking new volunteers to join the group. A group of community members with a shared love of the natural environment, Friends of Drouin’s Trees aim to protect, preserve and enhance the natural landscape, trees, wetlands...

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