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Warragul Drouin Gazette

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25.01.2022 Happy Friday to all of our Gazette readers! The West Gippsland Arts Centre was bathed in orange light last night and until December 10 in support of Respect Victoria delivering its Respect Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign. The campaign is part of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Respect Is’ and messages of equality and respect will be highlighted across the state.... Baw Baw Shire Council received $2500 from Respect Victoria to run initiatives and increase the community's understanding that respect prevents violence during the 16 days and beyond. During the campaign bright orange street flags and billboards in Drouin and Warragul will feature the key message We’re going orange to highlight respect. The arts centre orange lighting each night is designed to create a focal point for the community. Statistics show that one in four women have experienced violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15 (compared to one in 13 men). If you or someone you know is experiencing or afraid of family violence you can contact Safe Steps 24/7 on 1800 015 188. Our weather to kick-off the weekend begins with a mostly sunny Friday of 32 degrees. Saturday is forecast to be partly cloudy with a high (70%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening, with the possibility of a thunderstorm and a maximum of 28 degrees. Sunday will be cooler, partly cloudy with a high (80%) chance of showers in the west, medium (60%) chance elsewhere and an expected maximum of only 19 degrees. Have a fantastic weekend!

24.01.2022 CALVES FOUND DEAD Baw Baw CIU detectives are at a Darnum dairy farm investigating the suspicious death of calves over the weekend. A Darnum farmer reported the suspected poisoning to police yesterday after finding 75 calves unwell. Forty of the 75 calves have died and the remaining calves are not expected to survive. Detectives are investigating a number of scenarios, working with the vet who attended and testing water samples. The calves were on a property off the Princes H...wy. Full story in tomorrow’s Gazette. * File photograph See more

23.01.2022 Remembrance day 2020. At 11am today we observe a minutes silence. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them"... Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a high (80%) chance of showers in the west, medium (40%) chance elsewhere. There is the possibility of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening with gusty winds. Daytime maximum temperatures of between 25 to 32 degrees are expected across West Gippsland today.

21.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY This week we #throwback to one of the district’s major social events the Wild Dog Trial. The photo captures the organising committee behind the 1990 event celebrating its 10th birthday. The Wild Dog Trial was held at Athlone and about 900 people attended the two-day event in 1990. The event took the form of a Bachelor and Spinster ball. Many of these young socialites are still in our community today and still involved in many local clubs and organisation...s (back, from left) Kevin Riley, Helen Thomaidis, John Warne, Helen Lucardie, Frank Kiley, Eddie Jefford, Louise Gatti, Andrew Bayley, Robert Radford, Peter Cadby, Rachael McGrath, Ron Hogan, Rick Irwin and Debbie Bloye; (front) Shirlee Pollard and Vicki Cullinan. What were your memories of this popular social event. We enjoy looking through the old files and hope you share in the fun with our Facebook feature, #ThrowbackThursday (#TBT). See more

21.01.2022 A partly cloudy day for the first day of Summer, with a high (90%) chance of showers during this afternoon and early evening, gusty winds and a forecast maximum of 26 degrees expected for Drouin & Warragul.

21.01.2022 Here comes the Sun.... A very warm and sunny Tuesday ahead, with patchy morning fog and light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures across West Gippsland will range between 25 to 30 today.

18.01.2022 Summer is upon us and Baw Baw's outdoor pools are now open for the community to enjoy, with safety measures in place. Read more

15.01.2022 A partly cloudy day for Wednesday, with a slight (20%) chance of a light shower in the south this morning and daytime maximum temperatures of between 15 and 20 degrees forecast across West Gippsland.

15.01.2022 The school holidays are fast approaching, so kids, why not enter the Gazette’s weekly colouring competition? Every week our Children’s Corner with Milly page features jokes, a word search and gives kids the opportunity to win some great prizes. The weekly winner of our colouring competition goes home with a $10 Need2Read voucher, as well as a family pass to the Warragul Cinema Centre valued at $52. ... To enter, simply colour in the picture and either drop it into the Gazette office or post it through. We are also on the lookout for some of your favourite jokes, so be sure to submit them with your colouring in as well.

11.01.2022 A perfect Spring day ahead for Wednesday, the chance of fog in some areas early this morning, leading into a Sunny day with light winds and daytime maximum temperatures of between 24 to 29 degrees across West Gippsland.

09.01.2022 COVID REFLECTIONS Victoria today recorded zero coronavirus cases for the 28th consecutive day. It is a milestone that marks elimination of community transmission, but experts warn, it could be still lurking. When the government’s roadmap out of lockdown was released in early September, 28 days of no new cases seemed almost unachievable. Now we can reflect on two lockdowns many people not seeing family, job losses, businesses closing, no winter sport, remote learningand a s...lower pace in life. Some people loved it, some hated it. What did you love about our COVID months and what did you hate? We would love to hear your COVID thoughts. See more

09.01.2022 Good morning. A serene sunset over the Blue Rock Dam after a sunny weekend, and the warm weather continues early this week. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with areas of fog early this morning and a slight (20%) chance of a shower about the ranges this afternoon, near zero chance elsewhere. Drouin and Warragul can expect a lovely Spring day of 26 degrees.

08.01.2022 While COVID-19 put a stop to the Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run being held in Warragul this year, it didn't stop runners taking up the opportunity to participate virtually. Read more

06.01.2022 Good morning to all of our readers as we begin the week on the last day of Spring. Monday is set to be partly cloudy with patchy morning fog and an expected maximum for Drouin & Warragul of 23 degrees.

06.01.2022 Good morning. Overnight rain has delivered around 3mm of rain (recorded at Nilma North to 6am) for our gardens, with more expected today. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a high (80%) chance of showers, mostly this afternoon and evening, with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Daytime maximum temperatures of between 21 to 28 degrees are forecast across West Gippsland.

05.01.2022 Skies over Warragul yesterday evening..... Thursday is forecast to be partly cloudy with a slight (30%) chance of drizzle about the ranges during the morning and early afternoon, tending to isolated showers and the chance of a thunderstorm over the eastern ranges this afternoon and early evening. Warragul & Drouin can expect to reach a maximum of 21 degrees today.

03.01.2022 Bargain time Don't spend your money online shopping today spend it locally instead. Warragul traders have their special Black Friday Sale on today and tomorrow. Support local businesses which have done it very tough this year. The Gazette has special supplement highlighting many bargains.