Warragul Drouin Gazette

10/10/2025

Students at Neerim District Rural Primary School have a new space to play and explore with the opening of a natural playground.

Featuring a 15 metre log, large boulders and a climbing net, the playground blends with the natural environment that surrounds the school and encourages risky play.

Read the full story here 👇
https://www.thegazette.com.au/education/natural-playground-promotes-imaginative-play

09/10/2025

It's and this time we're back in October 2007 for a special cycling challenge!

The Tim McArdle Baw Baw Shire Bike Ed Challenge saw students from several local schools put their bike handling skills and road craft knowledge to the test. The challenge was named after Tim McArdle, a much-loved local doctor who died while riding his bike in 2002.

Pictured is Yarragon Primary School, the overall winner of the large schools section. Celebrating the win are (back, from left) Rebecca Wass, Josh Harlow, Brett Pyle, Robert Wallace, William Bagley, Georgia Pollard, (front, from left) Rachel Morgan, Meagan McKelvie, Cassie Po***ck, Alice Treloar, Mitchell Jolly, Georgia Fisher and senior constable Kevin McLaren from Victoria Police.

08/10/2025

Who doesn't love the fifties era?
Warragul and District Historical Society is currently running a Fabulous Fifties display as a feature of History Month.

There are plenty of iconic fifties items on display at the Old Shire Hall museum in Warragul.

For full details read👇

October is History Month, and the Warragul and District Historical Society is marking the occasion with a month-long exhibition celebrating The Fabulous Fifties. The society's emphasis on the fifties is in keeping with the state-wide "living history"...

07/10/2025

🎉 Gippsland Seniors Festival – Everything you need to know! 🎉

In this week’s edition of the Warragul and Drouin Gazette, we’ve got a special eight-page feature dedicated to the Gippsland Seniors Festival. We've got everything you need to know, including:

✅ What’s on near you
✅ How to get involved
✅ Local events
✅ Helpful tips and highlights

Whether you're planning to join the fun or just want to stay in the loop, it's all in this week's paper!

📍 Grab your copy today and don’t miss a moment of the celebration!

06/10/2025

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02/10/2025

ALL EYES ON CRICKET
Warragul and District Cricket Association will kick off for another season of runs, wickets and legendary moments tomorrow.

Local cricket guru SAMUEL LAFFY has cast his eyes over each club to give you the ins, the outs and what to expect from a big season ahead.

Warragul and District Cricket Association will kick off for another season of runs, wickets and legendary moments this Saturday. Local cricket guru Samuel Laffy has cast his eyes over each club to give you the ins, the outs and what to expect from...

02/10/2025

COMMUNITY SLEEPOUT - KEY DETAILS
Thank you to everyone who has registered for our Sleepout at Lardner Park tomorrow night.
If you want to attend, it's not too late!

5pm to 6pm - Arrival and check-in

6pm - Welcome by Cr Ben Lucas and soup kitchen opens by Frankie's Community Kitchen

Guest speakers will include:
Geoff Manson Frankie's Community Kitchen
Matt Runnalls Mindfull Aus
Jason Rantall Bettermentall Australia Inc.

* Tea and coffee station throughout the event
* Water bottle filling station

Saturday morning:
6am wake up call!

6.45am - Debrief and panel discussion with local support services

Breakfast by Lions Club of Warragul
Coffee provided by Warragul Toyota and Alimentos Catering

8am - Event concludes

02/10/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY
Today we throwback to 1991 when Warragul High School celebrated its 80th anniversary.
More than 3000 people attended the weekend celebrations which included reunion dinners, a special church service and a Sunday barbecue.
Principal at the time was Don Welch.

Were you at the celebrations?
There are some familiar faces in this photograph of 1980s students attending the reunion (from left) Nicole Hill, Cathie McRae, Caroline Grist and Brett Kahan.

30/09/2025

☕ Happy International Coffee Day! ☕

In this week’s Gazette, we’re serving up a three-page feature highlighting some of the fantastic local coffee shops that keep our community caffeinated and connected.

Grab a copy of this week’s paper and discover your next favourite brew! 📰✨