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🦎 Ultimate guide to October

🦎 Ultimate guide to October

Plus: Pelicans and swampland.

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Ian Hitchings said his Powlett River property is "basically useless".

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

The family has worked the land for 97 years. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the right location.

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

Plus: Skin cancer clinic rejected.

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

From a disco dance and Halloween ball to a carnival and fishing comp.

Events

Two Gippsland urgent care clinics treat 27,000 patients a year, easing the ED squeeze

Two Gippsland urgent care clinics treat 27,000 patients a year, easing the ED squeeze

The services are designed to help people with illness, chronic conditions and non-life threatening injuries.

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

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

From folk festivals and ska orchestras to country singer-songwriters and psychedelic bands, there are heaps of shows to choose from.

Events

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

A doctor has been searching for a new location for more than three years.

What's on in Gippsland this October?

What's on in Gippsland this October?

Whether you’re into fishing, vintage cars or ceramic classes, there’s plenty to do this month.

Events

In Gippsland, police and family violence support groups brace for AFL grand final weekend

In Gippsland, police and family violence support groups brace for AFL grand final weekend

As the season reaches its pinnacle, there is an increase in alcohol consumption, substance abuse and problem gambling.

Check out these nine bird watching spots in Gippsland this spring

Check out these nine bird watching spots in Gippsland this spring

Whether you’re a seasoned fowl watcher or a first timer, there are some fantastic walking tracks and wetlands across the region.

Why rising sea levels are set to cost Gippsland billions

Why rising sea levels are set to cost Gippsland billions

Low-lying farmland across the region is facing a higher risk of water inundation.

Bass Coast Shire moves to ban smart glasses from public pools, libraries

Bass Coast Shire moves to ban smart glasses from public pools, libraries

One councillor said the technology poses a risk to community privacy and safety.

Newsletter: Circus elephant loses its head

Newsletter: Circus elephant loses its head

Plus: Gippsland farms face aquatic onslaught.

Buried under water and silt: Gippsland’s coastal farmers prepare for overflow

Buried under water and silt: Gippsland’s coastal farmers prepare for overflow

The drain strain could cost the area $24 billion as low-lying farms are overwhelmed.

Why the Wonthaggi whistle at noon was music to the ears of hungry workers

Why the Wonthaggi whistle at noon was music to the ears of hungry workers

When it blew, time to down tools at the power station.

Are the decades-old rumours of a decapitated circus elephant in Stratford true?

Are the decades-old rumours of a decapitated circus elephant in Stratford true?

Gavan Donoghue has interviewed hundreds of people about the story.

Newsletter: Beware Sir Swoopalot

Newsletter: Beware Sir Swoopalot

Plus: Juicy burgers and backflips.

Bass Coast Shire councillor moves to ban smart glasses with built-in cameras from pools, libraries

Bass Coast Shire councillor moves to ban smart glasses with built-in cameras from pools, libraries

The tech is “being used to covertly record people without their consent or knowledge”.

When an angry magpie starts swooping in this Korumburra park, locals stay well away

When an angry magpie starts swooping in this Korumburra park, locals stay well away

Gippsland birds are built differently, as one South Australian family learned the hard way.

Baw Baw population boom will make housing even tougher for battlers. Is there a better way?

Baw Baw population boom will make housing even tougher for battlers. Is there a better way?

“We're seeing the impact of housing stress on our families ... on homeless services and community services.”

Is this Gippsland's juiciest burger?

Is this Gippsland's juiciest burger?

Bacon, beef and pulled brisket stacked between a soft brioche bun.

Food

Branden Kovacs broke his hand, foot and leg at Korumburra's old skatepark. He has no regrets

Branden Kovacs broke his hand, foot and leg at Korumburra's old skatepark. He has no regrets

“I started there on skateboards and scooters but once I found the love of BMX bikes, I was sentenced to life.”

Community

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Victoria's warmest winter cuts snow season short, smashing Mount Baw Baw businesses

Victoria's warmest winter cuts snow season short, smashing Mount Baw Baw businesses

The ski hire shop owner called the winter "absolutely rubbish" after lifts shut down five weeks early.

Local business

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Newsletter: Baw Baw melts away

Newsletter: Baw Baw melts away

Plus: Murder cases and spring markets.

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