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Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services

Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services

A bill currently before parliament will decrease the number of commissioners from four to one.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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"Masterpiece of Victorian architecture": Early settler homestead in Drouin hits the market for $3.8 million

"Masterpiece of Victorian architecture": Early settler homestead in Drouin hits the market for $3.8 million

It was once the state's "most inaccessible region, cut off to the north and west by mountains and dense rainforests”.

Staff writer
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.

Jacob Wallace
HousingHousing
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How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

There were 7,520 people in Gippsland looking for social or low-income units in 2025.

Jacob Wallace
Federal GovernmentFederal Government
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Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine

Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine

A new federal government report lists the Glenaladale project as one of 49 around the country it considers key to acquiring rare earth minerals for manufacturing.

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

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

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

Jacob Wallace

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HealthcareHealthcare
Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services

Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services

A bill currently before parliament will decrease the number of commissioners from four to one.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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"Masterpiece of Victorian architecture": Early settler homestead in Drouin hits the market for $3.8 million

"Masterpiece of Victorian architecture": Early settler homestead in Drouin hits the market for $3.8 million

It was once the state's "most inaccessible region, cut off to the north and west by mountains and dense rainforests”.

Staff writer
FarmingFarming
No wires, no posts: Will Gippsland farmers flock to virtual fencing?

No wires, no posts: Will Gippsland farmers flock to virtual fencing?

GPS-guided cattle collars are now legal, but the RSPCA is worried about malfunctions and stress on animals.

Zara Cuthbertson
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: RIP Moto GP

Newsletter: RIP Moto GP

Plus: Counting koala poop pays off.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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"We're in mourning": Phillip Island loses the Moto GP after 37 years

"We're in mourning": Phillip Island loses the Moto GP after 37 years

"This is part of the fabric of our community. We’re not just financially invested here in the Bass Coast, we're emotionally invested."

Jacob Wallace
HousingHousing
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How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

There were 7,520 people in Gippsland looking for social or low-income units in 2025.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Another hot one

Newsletter: Another hot one

Plus: Bairnsdale hospital repairs.

Jacob Wallace
Federal GovernmentFederal Government
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Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine

Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine

A new federal government report lists the Glenaladale project as one of 49 around the country it considers key to acquiring rare earth minerals for manufacturing.

Jacob Wallace
Emergency servicesEmergency services
Dry grass, strong wind and thunderstorms create the perfect mix for fires in Gippsland (again)

Dry grass, strong wind and thunderstorms create the perfect mix for fires in Gippsland (again)

Below average rainfall has left abundant fuel loads despite major blazes around the state already this season.

Jacob Wallace
HealthcareHealthcare
How are Leongatha residents handling the closure of a local GP clinic?

How are Leongatha residents handling the closure of a local GP clinic?

Thousands of patients have been left searching for a new doctor after the healthcare service shut down in January.

Jacob Wallace
Chicken, leek and camembert: Is this Leongatha's tastiest pie?

Chicken, leek and camembert: Is this Leongatha's tastiest pie?

The Monitor heads to Thornton's Bakery for another Gippsland pastry review.

Jacob Wallace
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