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Oct 5, 2026

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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

Oct 1, 2026

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1 min read

In the Gippsland food bowl, automation is helping keep growers afloat

The region produces more than a quarter of the state’s vegetables, including snow peas, carrots and onions.

Oct 1, 2026

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1 min read

What would you change about Warragul?

The Monitor hit the streets to ask locals.

Check out these seven walks ideal for native wildflower spotting in Gippsland this spring

Oct 5, 2026

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2 min read

Check out these seven walks ideal for native wildflower spotting in Gippsland this spring

From rare orchids to unusual daisies, there’s a bunch of colourful flora to gaze upon this time of year.

Jacob Wallace

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

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.

Jacob Wallace

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Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

🦎 Mites, clubs & flowers

Plus: Old banks and pub food.

Oct 6, 2026

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2 min read

Meth, mites and mould: Gippsland’s building inspectors seek out the booby traps for buyers

White ant damage? That’ll be $200,000, thanks.

Oct 6, 2026

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1 min read

How will cutting immigration impact Gippsland farmers?

“Horticulture relies on a lot of backpackers and migrant workers entering the country."

Oct 6, 2026

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1 min read

From vaults to dance floors: A 1939 bank building in Warragul now houses a rooftop nightclub

The current owner purchased the property in 2012 with the vision of transforming it into an entertainment hub.

Oct 6, 2026

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1 min read

Energy Australia can keep "at best" 24 percent of Yallourn workforce on-site after shutdown

Due to an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, the company will close the plant in mid-2028.

Energy Australia can keep "at best" 24 percent of Yallourn workforce on-site after shutdown

Due to an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, the company will close the plant in mid-2028.

Check out these seven walks ideal for native wildflower spotting in Gippsland this spring

From rare orchids to unusual daisies, there’s a bunch of colourful flora to gaze upon this time of year.

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

Newsletter: Who's gonna pick the veggies?

Plus: I been working in a coal mine.

In the Gippsland food bowl, automation is helping keep growers afloat

The region produces more than a quarter of the state’s vegetables, including snow peas, carrots and onions.

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.

What would you change about Warragul?

The Monitor hit the streets to ask locals.

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.”

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

MUST READ

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

In the Gippsland food bowl, automation is helping keep growers afloat

What would you change about Warragul?

Check out these seven walks ideal for native wildflower spotting in Gippsland this spring

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

THE LATEST

🦎 Mites, clubs & flowers

Meth, mites and mould: Gippsland’s building inspectors seek out the booby traps for buyers

How will cutting immigration impact Gippsland farmers?

From vaults to dance floors: A 1939 bank building in Warragul now houses a rooftop nightclub

Energy Australia can keep "at best" 24 percent of Yallourn workforce on-site after shutdown

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Energy Australia can keep "at best" 24 percent of Yallourn workforce on-site after shutdown

Check out these seven walks ideal for native wildflower spotting in Gippsland this spring

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

Newsletter: Who's gonna pick the veggies?

In the Gippsland food bowl, automation is helping keep growers afloat

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

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