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Cheaper cocktails and affordable ales: Gippsland’s best happy hour deals

Cheaper cocktails and affordable ales: Gippsland’s best happy hour deals

Whether heading out for a quiet one at the bar or looking to celebrate with a big night, having discounted drinks can save the bank account some hurt.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
Gippsland's first offshore wind project looks to start construction in 2030, and you can have your say on it right now

Gippsland's first offshore wind project looks to start construction in 2030, and you can have your say on it right now

Star of the South is set to provide 2.2GW of electricity, which is enough to power 1.2 million Victorian homes.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival celebrates the humble pot sock with two weeks of knitting competitions and merrymaking

Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival celebrates the humble pot sock with two weeks of knitting competitions and merrymaking

From a local brass band marching through the street to a town hall filled with extravagant home-made warmers, the biennial event was a wholesome day of fun.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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On Sunday in Wonthaggi, 70 people turned up to hear a retiree talk about EVs

On Sunday in Wonthaggi, 70 people turned up to hear a retiree talk about EVs

“I've got solar and a battery at home, so it costs me about $5 over summer to do 1,000 kilometres.”

Jacob Wallace
Local businessLocal business
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How a cheese-loving doggo is sniffing out the Gippsland gold

How a cheese-loving doggo is sniffing out the Gippsland gold

“Traditionally, they used to use pigs. But pigs can eat the truffles and they're hard to train, also they can eat your fingers.”

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
June gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

June gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

From acoustic community groups and choirs to multi-instrumentalist bands and folk singer-songwriters, there’s heaps of shows to choose from.

Jacob Wallace

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EnergyEnergy
900 turbines with 2,700 fibreglass blades: Can offshore wind farms be constructed in Gippsland?

900 turbines with 2,700 fibreglass blades: Can offshore wind farms be constructed in Gippsland?

“There's quite a lot of components that could be made locally.”

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
🪶 Rare birds return

🪶 Rare birds return

Plus: Are EVs more affordable?

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
If it’s good for the goose: Lakes around Bairnsdale attract rare visitors

If it’s good for the goose: Lakes around Bairnsdale attract rare visitors

“As an avid bird watcher it's always exciting to see new species in the region.”

Jacob Wallace
Local businessLocal business
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Hunting truffles in Neerim South with Boogie the "cheese monster" pooch

Hunting truffles in Neerim South with Boogie the "cheese monster" pooch

"If you can smell the aroma, that's a good sign it's ready."

Jacob Wallace
FoodFood
Is this Gippsland's healthiest chicken pie?

Is this Gippsland's healthiest chicken pie?

The Monitor taste tested Cafe Biscotti's Thai curry pastry.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

Two Renewable Energy Zones have been finalised for Gippsland. Where are they and what does it mean for locals?

“Being in a REZ does not mean every property will host infrastructure, and it does not bypass existing planning or environmental approvals.”

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: The cheese monster

Newsletter: The cheese monster

Plus: Is petrol or electricity cheaper?

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

"We are not the Gold Coast": Latrobe split on Traralgon Victory Park water playground

Those who supported cutting the size of the park pointed to cost and limited months of use.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this June

Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this June

Artisan doughnuts, freshly baked bread and ambrosial flowers. Get your market fix and save money by supporting local businesses.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
Cheaper cocktails and affordable ales: Gippsland’s best happy hour deals

Cheaper cocktails and affordable ales: Gippsland’s best happy hour deals

Whether heading out for a quiet one at the bar or looking to celebrate with a big night, having discounted drinks can save the bank account some hurt.

Jacob Wallace
EnergyEnergy
Gippsland's first offshore wind project looks to start construction in 2030, and you can have your say on it right now

Gippsland's first offshore wind project looks to start construction in 2030, and you can have your say on it right now

Star of the South is set to provide 2.2GW of electricity, which is enough to power 1.2 million Victorian homes.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Who was Phillip Island named after?

Who was Phillip Island named after?

The Monitor put Cowes locals to the test.

Jacob Wallace
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