Jacob Wallace

From pottery to beekeeping: Here are seven places to learn new hobbies in Gippsland

Why not pick up an activity or skill before the holidays hit?

Newsletter: Mozzies, koalas & strikes

$1 billion gas project collapses.

What do Warragul locals think about One Nation's plan to scrap Gippsland's offshore wind industry?

The Monitor hit the streets to ask residents about one of the party's policies.

Negotiations continue as Federation University Churchill strike affects 500 nursing students

“It’s really hard on staff at the moment with the conditions, workloads and hours.”

Humid weather brings mozzie swarms to Gippsland and the livestock aren’t happy

“Mosquitoes that would normally not come down from northern parts of Australia can bring viruses we don’t usually see.”

Proposed Yarram koala hospital will provide x-rays and blood tests to Gippsland’s unique breed of marsupials

It’s hoped the facilities will attract tourists and provide permanent jobs to the town.

Gas project off Gippsland’s Ninety Mile Beach worth $1 billion collapses into administration

The company had been given a licence by the Victorian government only two weeks ago.

Victorian Labor commits to spending $5 million on upgrades of Wonthaggi TAFE campus

The Coalition has promised to reintroduce privately-owned technical colleges to Victoria.

Newsletter: Drilling, debates & disasters

Plus: Who can you vote for?

Buried under rubble: How did 13 Wonthaggi workers end up in Victoria's worst coal mine disaster?

It’s thought the explosion was triggered when a flame came into contact with a pocket of methane gas.

Bass candidates vow tougher pokie rules at Wonthaggi forum, but only two say their parties refuse gambling money

Around 80 locals turned up to hear from the political contenders vying for their vote in November.

Newsletter: Billionaire boats & free dental

Plus: Vic council's pushback against data centres.

Labor promises Latrobe Valley a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

Bass candidates clash on Treaty and abortion as three-way race takes shape

Around 80 locals turned up to hear from the contenders vying for their vote in November.

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

One Nation cannot say how much a new coal plant will cost, or how to keep ageing stations running

The party's Narracan candidate wouldn't rule out using taxpayer money to push the facilities beyond their planned closure dates.

Newsletter: Data, debates & dogs

Plus: How much to keep coal fires burning?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.