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

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

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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Who was Phillip Island named after?

Who was Phillip Island named after?

The Monitor put Cowes locals to the test.

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Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival celebrates the humble pot sock with two weeks of knitting competitions and merrymaking

Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival celebrates the humble pot sock with two weeks of knitting competitions and merrymaking

From a local brass band marching through the street to a town hall filled with extravagant home-made warmers, the biennial event was a wholesome day of fun.

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On Sunday in Wonthaggi, 70 people turned up to hear a retiree talk about EVs

On Sunday in Wonthaggi, 70 people turned up to hear a retiree talk about EVs

“I've got solar and a battery at home, so it costs me about $5 over summer to do 1,000 kilometres.”

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

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.

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

“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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

“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.

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

“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.

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

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