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Aug 17, 2026

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Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

It may be the world's largest wildlife immunisation program.

Animals

Aug 14, 2026

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2 min read

“Take the pressure off”: More than 11,000 people in Gippsland used a virtual emergency department last year

The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.

Healthcare

Jul 30, 2026

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7 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

Thousands of Phillip Island's little penguins will get the jab as bird flu cases spread east across Victoria

Aug 14, 2026

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2 min read

Thousands of Phillip Island's little penguins will get the jab as bird flu cases spread east across Victoria

It could be the largest H5N1 vaccination of wild species ever.

Bass Coast Shire

Jacob Wallace

Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out

Aug 13, 2026

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2 min read

Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out

“We need to make sure that we're prepared and we can accommodate the workers.”

Roads

Jacob Wallace

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Animals

4 things to know about Gippsland’s little penguin bird flu outbreak

Aug 18, 2026

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4 things to know about Gippsland’s little penguin bird flu outbreak

With a confirmed death over the weekend, the vaccine roll out has become a matter of urgency.

Aug 17, 2026

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1 min read

Vaccination program set to go ahead as Phillip Island little penguin dies from H5N1 bird flu

The virus was also detected in a crested tern at Gippsland Lakes.

Aug 17, 2026

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1 min read

Gippsland councils plan for 15,000 jobs as Australia's first offshore wind auction nears

Developers will bid for the first 2GW of turbine power in the Bass Strait.

Aug 17, 2026

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1 min read

Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

It may be the world's largest wildlife immunisation program.

Aug 17, 2026

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2 min read

What's on in Gippsland this September?

Whether you’re into mountain biking, magic shows or seafood festivals there’s plenty to do this month.

Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

It may be the world's largest wildlife immunisation program.

Animals

What's on in Gippsland this September?

Whether you’re into mountain biking, magic shows or seafood festivals there’s plenty to do this month.

Events

“Take the pressure off”: More than 11,000 people in Gippsland used a virtual emergency department last year

The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.

Healthcare

Jacinta Allan quits politics

The former premier has held the seat of Bendigo East for 27 years.

State Government

Thousands of Phillip Island's little penguins will get the jab as bird flu cases spread east across Victoria

It could be the largest H5N1 vaccination of wild species ever.

Bass Coast Shire

Newsletter: Marooned by a car park

Plus: Gippsland councils' $4.7 million infrastructure plan.

Newsletter

Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out

“We need to make sure that we're prepared and we can accommodate the workers.”

Roads

How a 1926 post office became marooned in a Yarragon car park

Over the decades, neighbouring structures - including the former police station - were demolished and paved.

History

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

MUST READ

Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

“Take the pressure off”: More than 11,000 people in Gippsland used a virtual emergency department last year

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

Thousands of Phillip Island's little penguins will get the jab as bird flu cases spread east across Victoria

Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out

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4 things to know about Gippsland’s little penguin bird flu outbreak

Vaccination program set to go ahead as Phillip Island little penguin dies from H5N1 bird flu

Gippsland councils plan for 15,000 jobs as Australia's first offshore wind auction nears

Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

What's on in Gippsland this September?

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Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population

What's on in Gippsland this September?

“Take the pressure off”: More than 11,000 people in Gippsland used a virtual emergency department last year

Jacinta Allan quits politics

Thousands of Phillip Island's little penguins will get the jab as bird flu cases spread east across Victoria

Newsletter: Marooned by a car park

Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out

How a 1926 post office became marooned in a Yarragon car park

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