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Sep 23, 2026

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2 min read

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

From a disco dance and Halloween ball to a carnival and fishing comp.

Events

Sep 21, 2026

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2 min read

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

A doctor has been searching for a new location for more than three years.

Jul 30, 2026

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8 min read

Who can I vote for across Gippsland at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Election

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

The family has worked the land for 97 years. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the right location.

Jacob Wallace

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Each spear has to be cut individually, which requires a team of migrant workers.

Jacob Wallace

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Oct 2, 2026

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4 min read

🦎 Who's gonna pick the veggies?

Plus: I been working in a coal mine.

Oct 1, 2026

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2 min read

At best, just 108 of 450 workers at Yallourn coal plant will be offered new jobs at the site

The union is in favour of clean energy projects, but wants guarantees they will lead to employment opportunities in the Latrobe Valley.

Oct 1, 2026

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1 min read

What would you change about Warragul?

The Monitor hit the streets to ask locals.

Sep 30, 2026

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2 min read

Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

“Someone needs to harvest the crops in order for everyone to eat.”

Sep 30, 2026

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3 min read

Newsletter: Here's to the spears

Plus: Drouin's new bookshop.

Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

“Someone needs to harvest the crops in order for everyone to eat.”

Newsletter: Here's to the spears

Plus: Drouin's new bookshop.

Bairnsdale skin cancer clinic rejected after flood of drainage complaints

Councillors were split, but ultimately voted against staff advice.

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Each spear has to be cut individually, which requires a team of migrant workers.

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

Plus: Pelicans and swampland.

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Ian Hitchings said his Powlett River property is "basically useless".

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

The family has worked the land for 97 years. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the right location.

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

Plus: Skin cancer clinic rejected.

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Your go-to source for local news, events, and community stories across Gippsland.

MUST READ

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

Who can I vote for across Gippsland at the 2026 Victorian election?

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

THE LATEST

🦎 Who's gonna pick the veggies?

At best, just 108 of 450 workers at Yallourn coal plant will be offered new jobs at the site

What would you change about Warragul?

Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

Newsletter: Here's to the spears

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Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

Newsletter: Here's to the spears

Bairnsdale skin cancer clinic rejected after flood of drainage complaints

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

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