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Aug 28, 2026

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Third-generation publicans keep 1907 hotel running as Foster's community hub

"Some people grow up on dairy farms, we grew up pouring beers and washing dishes."

History

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.”

Bass Coast 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

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

Aug 27, 2026

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2 min read

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

“We really want to give the community a platform on which they are able to build their careers and have meaningful employment long term.”

South Gippsland Shire

Jacob Wallace

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

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."

Bass Coast Shire

Jacob Wallace

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South Gippsland Shire

Port Welshpool General Store builds its reputation on a burger too big to hold

Aug 28, 2026

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1 min read

Port Welshpool General Store builds its reputation on a burger too big to hold

The Filipino owners moved to the town in 2020 and fell in love with its quite lifestyle.

Aug 28, 2026

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1 min read

Third-generation publicans keep 1907 hotel running as Foster's community hub

"Some people grow up on dairy farms, we grew up pouring beers and washing dishes."

Aug 28, 2026

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3 min read

Newsletter: Black swans & publicans

Plus: Foster Hotel history.

Aug 27, 2026

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2 min read

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

“We really want to give the community a platform on which they are able to build their careers and have meaningful employment long term.”

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.

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

“We really want to give the community a platform on which they are able to build their careers and have meaningful employment long term.”

South Gippsland Shire

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.

Energy

Newsletter: Pools, potholes and power

Plus: A video game based in Gippsland.

Newsletter

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.”

Bass Coast Shire

"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.

Energy

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

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

MUST READ

Third-generation publicans keep 1907 hotel running as Foster's community hub

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

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

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

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

THE LATEST

Port Welshpool General Store builds its reputation on a burger too big to hold

Third-generation publicans keep 1907 hotel running as Foster's community hub

Newsletter: Black swans & publicans

Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms

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Family-owned South Gippsland port set to become permanent maintenance hub for wind industry

Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms

Newsletter: Pools, potholes and power

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?

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

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