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Aug 24, 2026

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Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

"This is a desperate call for every single elected member of state and federal parliament to come up and show us the money."

Bass Coast Shire

Aug 20, 2026

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3 min read

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

“Gunai/Kurnai people are going to benefit from this, but the conversations we're having are going to benefit the broader community as well.”

South Gippsland Shire

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

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

Aug 21, 2026

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1 min read

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

For decades it operated as a pub, post office, general store, courthouse, church and community centre all at once.

Latrobe City Council

Jacob Wallace

The Victorian Coalition wants to abandon a major electricity transmission line project. But at what cost?

Aug 24, 2026

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2 min read

The Victorian Coalition wants to abandon a major electricity transmission line project. But at what cost?

The alternate policy would rely on making more gas available, but 90 percent of Victoria's commercially-viable gas reserves are gone.

Energy

Zara Cuthbertson

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Energy

Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms

Aug 26, 2026

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1 min read

Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms

The auction is underway for 2GW of electricity generation in Gippsland - enough to power roughly 1.5 million homes.

Aug 25, 2026

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1 min read

Bass Coast Shire put away $500,000 for San Remo foreshore works - now it’s worried funds could be spent kilometres away

“We're not for a second denying that Lang Lang doesn't need some work done. But it should be separate funding.”

Aug 25, 2026

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1 min read

"It's a huge industry": Wind companies talk with First Nations leaders about local job security

Four developers have voluntarily entered into agreements with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation.

Aug 24, 2026

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1 min read

Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

"This is a desperate call for every single elected member of state and federal parliament to come up and show us the money."

Aug 24, 2026

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1 min read

Is it too late to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against bird flu?

The roll out of the jab program is a matter of urgency on Phillip Island, after one of the species died from H5N1 earlier this month.

Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

"This is a desperate call for every single elected member of state and federal parliament to come up and show us the money."

Bass Coast Shire

Is it too late to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against bird flu?

The roll out of the jab program is a matter of urgency on Phillip Island, after one of the species died from H5N1 earlier this month.

Bass Coast Shire

The Victorian Coalition wants to abandon a major electricity transmission line project. But at what cost?

The alternate policy would rely on making more gas available, but 90 percent of Victoria's commercially-viable gas reserves are gone.

Energy

Bao buns, beef pho or sizzling lamb: Where's your favourite place to eat in Traralgon?

From local Vietnamese institutions to all-day breakfast cafes, locals had their say on their top eateries in the town.

Food

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

For decades it operated as a pub, post office, general store, courthouse, church and community centre all at once.

Latrobe City Council

Traralgon drivers navigate pothole-riddled roads as councils wait for state funding

“I've been playing dodgem. That's why I haven't had my car damaged.”

Roads

Newsletter: Potholes, parking and crime

Plus: Local job security and guzzling data centres.

Newsletter

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

“Gunai/Kurnai people are going to benefit from this, but the conversations we're having are going to benefit the broader community as well.”

South Gippsland Shire

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MUST READ

Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

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

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

The Victorian Coalition wants to abandon a major electricity transmission line project. But at what cost?

THE LATEST

Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms

Bass Coast Shire put away $500,000 for San Remo foreshore works - now it’s worried funds could be spent kilometres away

"It's a huge industry": Wind companies talk with First Nations leaders about local job security

Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

Is it too late to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against bird flu?

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Bass Coast Council wants a $47 million aquatic centre – and the government to pay for most of it

Is it too late to vaccinate thousands of little penguins against bird flu?

The Victorian Coalition wants to abandon a major electricity transmission line project. But at what cost?

Bao buns, beef pho or sizzling lamb: Where's your favourite place to eat in Traralgon?

How the Traralgon Hotel became a cornerstone landmark for 170 years

Traralgon drivers navigate pothole-riddled roads as councils wait for state funding

Newsletter: Potholes, parking and crime

Gippsland wind farm agreements promise jobs and revenue for Indigenous community and region

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