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

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Oct 26, 2026

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1 min read

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

Tim Beattie's booming ads have got him noticed around Australia.

Oct 22, 2026

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3 min read

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this November

From rollercoasters and twilight markets to sausage sizzles and a vibrant circus, there’s plenty on this month.

Events

Oct 5, 2026

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8 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

A Trafalgar museum preserves over a century of Holden's history, from saddles to Speedsters

Oct 23, 2026

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1 min read

A Trafalgar museum preserves over a century of Holden's history, from saddles to Speedsters

The 110 cars in the warehouse are looked after by roughly 60 local volunteers.

Jacob Wallace

Wind farm south of Morwell will add third fire-detecting camera before summer

Oct 22, 2026

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2 min read

Wind farm south of Morwell will add third fire-detecting camera before summer

The CFA can now watch and react to emergency events at the site in real time.

Jacob Wallace

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Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

Oct 29, 2026

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2 min read

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

As new regulations for the industry are rolled out, this Gippsland council is making its case to be an AI hub.

Oct 29, 2026

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3 min read

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

With an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, how much will the taxpayer cough up to keep the stations humming?

Oct 28, 2026

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3 min read

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

The Monitor attended a Warragul event to chat to wannabe politicians and voters about the upcoming poll.

Oct 28, 2026

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1 min read

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

The cost of filling up a vehicle is putting the pinch on Gippslander's weekly budget.

Oct 28, 2026

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3 min read

Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

Plus: Falls, fires and fast cars.

Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

Plus: Falls, fires and fast cars.

South Gippsland council considers closing pools as repair costs hit $78 million over 15 years

With a potentially record breaking summer around the corner, the shire is saying it can't afford to maintain all six of its ageing aquatic facilities.

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

Tim Beattie's booming ads have got him noticed around Australia.

A Trafalgar museum preserves over a century of Holden's history, from saddles to Speedsters

The 110 cars in the warehouse are looked after by roughly 60 local volunteers.

AI cameras on a Latrobe Valley wind farm are cutting firefighter response times

The technology scans a 30km radius and alerts the Morwell CFA when smoke is spotted.

Newsletter: Bass says no to maccas

Plus: Speedsters and event guides.

Wind farm south of Morwell will add third fire-detecting camera before summer

The CFA can now watch and react to emergency events at the site in real time.

After 1,564 objections, Bass Coast Council refuses 24-hour McDonald's in Cowes

Councillors acknowledged the decision could lead to a costly VCAT fight.

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

MUST READ

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this November

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

A Trafalgar museum preserves over a century of Holden's history, from saddles to Speedsters

Wind farm south of Morwell will add third fire-detecting camera before summer

THE LATEST

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

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Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

South Gippsland council considers closing pools as repair costs hit $78 million over 15 years

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

A Trafalgar museum preserves over a century of Holden's history, from saddles to Speedsters

AI cameras on a Latrobe Valley wind farm are cutting firefighter response times

Newsletter: Bass says no to maccas

Wind farm south of Morwell will add third fire-detecting camera before summer

After 1,564 objections, Bass Coast Council refuses 24-hour McDonald's in Cowes

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