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New online tool promises to simplify solar and battery installation for Gippsland homeowners

New online tool promises to simplify solar and battery installation for Gippsland homeowners

The website details discounts and rebates available for electrifying homes and matches customers with trusted local businesses.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Hot veggies, salted meats and gravy with dripping, here’s our list of the region's best warming weekend meals.

Jacob Wallace
TechnologyTechnology
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Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

The website connects households with vetted local businesses and details available subsidies and rebates.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

WorldSBK is leaving Bass Coast Shire for South Australia, following MotoGP's exit in February.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Data centres and native woodlands

Newsletter: Data centres and native woodlands

Plus: Political donations and farm tech.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
Family-friendly events in Gippsland this July

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this July

Keeping the kids entertained over the weekends can require some creative thinking.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
July gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

July gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

From acoustic community groups and candlelight choirs to psychedelic country and rock ‘n’ roll celebrations, there’s heaps of shows to choose from.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
What's on in Gippsland this July?

What's on in Gippsland this July?

Whether you’re into dirt biking, whale watching, rally racing or truffle hunting, there’s plenty to do this month.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
New irrigation system aims to cut water use and power bills for Gippsland farmer

New irrigation system aims to cut water use and power bills for Gippsland farmer

"They’re essentially acting as guinea pigs to help us understand how technology like AI, GPS guidance and solar powered automation can work best."

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Bass Coast Council seeks emergency powers to stop “piecemeal loss” of nationally significant Western Port Woodlands

Bass Coast Council seeks emergency powers to stop “piecemeal loss” of nationally significant Western Port Woodlands

“It's a place our great grandchildren should be able to visit and enjoy. We need to look after it.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Will Gippsland’s new data centre be powered by clean energy?

Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.

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