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Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this February
Feb 02, 2026

Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this February

Artisan doughnuts, freshly baked bread and ambrosial flowers. Get your market fix and save money by supporting local businesses.

Jacob Wallace
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Seven years on: Where's the $5.8 million Lakes Entrance boardwalk?
Feb 02, 2026

Seven years on: Where's the $5.8 million Lakes Entrance boardwalk?

One councillor noted that the project had been around much longer than he’d been on the council.

Jacob Wallace
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“Young as an organisation, ancient in culture”: Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation celebrate 15 years
Oct 22, 2025

“Young as an organisation, ancient in culture”: Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation celebrate 15 years

Since October 2010, the First Peoples organisation has protected land and Country while innovating new industries across Gippsland.

Jacob Wallace
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Coal, gas or renewables: What is to blame for rising electricity prices?
Aug 13, 2025

Coal, gas or renewables: What is to blame for rising electricity prices?

Energy and Climate Change Senior Fellow at the Grattan Institute Tony Wood spoke to the Gippsland Monitor about power bills, how they work and what impacts them.

Jacob Wallace
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WATCH: Do Inverloch locals support a ban on gambling advertising?
Aug 07, 2025

WATCH: Do Inverloch locals support a ban on gambling advertising?

The Gippsland Monitor asked passersby their thoughts on the sports betting industry.

Jacob Wallace
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Gippsland farmers lend a helping hand to drought-stricken West Vic with 14 truckloads of hay
Jun 30, 2025

Gippsland farmers lend a helping hand to drought-stricken West Vic with 14 truckloads of hay

A run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.

Jacob Wallace
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“I was mesmerised”: In his gold jacket, Liam “Rockdude” O’Brien brings joy to aged care homes in Gippsland
Jun 23, 2025

“I was mesmerised”: In his gold jacket, Liam “Rockdude” O’Brien brings joy to aged care homes in Gippsland

The performer has a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs.

Jacob Wallace
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“All we want is for people to get an understanding”: Gippsland Reconciliation Week highlights Indigenous history and knowledge
Jun 05, 2025

“All we want is for people to get an understanding”: Gippsland Reconciliation Week highlights Indigenous history and knowledge

Kurnai Elder Linda Mullet said some visitors to the exhibitions were so emotionally impacted they left speechless.

Jacob Wallace
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Bass Coast rallies together to make the Phillip Island Homelessness shelter a reality
May 27, 2025

Bass Coast rallies together to make the Phillip Island Homelessness shelter a reality

The new winter initiative and accommodation is $8,000 short. Can you help?

Jacob Wallace
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Antiques and fig focaccia at Yarragon craft and produce market
May 27, 2025

Antiques and fig focaccia at Yarragon craft and produce market

Scented candles, homemade sourdough bread and soft melting-moments. This local market has it all.

Jacob Wallace
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Sign your sporting club up to Orange Round and take a stand against family and domestic violence
May 16, 2025

Sign your sporting club up to Orange Round and take a stand against family and domestic violence

Gippsland has some of the worst rates for family violence in all of Victoria, Orange Round is attempting to make a difference.

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Two intruders kill at least five chickens and leave damaged coop in Leongatha Community Garden
May 14, 2025

Two intruders kill at least five chickens and leave damaged coop in Leongatha Community Garden

The incident on Friday May 9 is being investigated by Leongatha police.

Jacob Wallace
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