News
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Nurse who never surrenders
For 40 years, Sally has been the heart of Berwick’s hospital — a nurse, leader, and problem-solver whose care has touched generations. “Always stay positive…
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Native oasis to make first public opening
A new, expertly crafted garden full of natives in full bloom this spring is opening to the public for the very first time. Once the…
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Capturing life in motion
Every day brings Walter Berger to a new place, a new challenge, and a story waiting to be told. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori explores the…
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Finding belonging in a hive
In a quiet backyard in Berwick, a new immigrant has found an unexpected way to connect with her community — one buzzing hive at a…
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Farmer calendar puts mental health to the fore
Gippsland Jersey recently launched its Mental Health Calendar for the year ahead as farmers recover from a difficult 2025. It has only been in the…
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Providing local gives honesty
Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents…
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Rural ambassadors rise
The fight to become Victoria’s next Rural Ambassador is fierce, with young leaders from across the state competing for one of the highest honours in…
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Oasis opens for a cause
Suzanne is a self-proclaimed plant addict, and her little oasis, “Serendipity,” in Kooweerup is being opened for just one day. A spectacular array of colour…
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Unseen and untold
He knew from high school that photography was his path. What sets him apart is where it takes him — into worlds most people don’t…
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A bloom with a view
Snuggled between the hills of Emerald and Cockatoo, a ten-acre hillside garden that’s been quietly evolving for nearly five decades will open its gates to…
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Cheerleader turns shepherd
Sometimes the road into agriculture begins in unexpected places A young cheerleader, Tiffany Maestrale fell in love with sheep just two years ago through her…
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Saving local koalas
A new project to prevent koalas from becoming extinct in the local area is underway, uniting many professionals and volunteers in efforts to restore habitat…












