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What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?
Mar 06, 2026

What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?

From bin chickens to native mice, Leongatha locals had their say on which critter best represents the region.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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The ultimate guide to scenic hikes in Gippsland
Mar 01, 2026

The ultimate guide to scenic hikes in Gippsland

Picturesque views, 300-year-old trees and sandy beaches: Here's a list of 10 walks to check out around the region.

Jacob Wallace
TechnologyTechnology
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Bushfire detection just got a little bit easier with the help of AI cameras
Feb 27, 2026

Bushfire detection just got a little bit easier with the help of AI cameras

A pilot program at Gippsland’s Delburn windfarm has been using the technology since 2023.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Oysters and mussels return to Gippsland Lakes thanks to three year restoration project
Feb 26, 2026

Oysters and mussels return to Gippsland Lakes thanks to three year restoration project

“A complex underwater habitat is great for marine biodiversity. It's the basis of the food chain.”

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population
Feb 19, 2026

“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
Gippsland beekeeper warns that a severe ecosystem change is risking the habitat of local honey makers
Feb 11, 2026

Gippsland beekeeper warns that a severe ecosystem change is risking the habitat of local honey makers

“You can see extensive areas of alpine ash that have been burnt too frequently for them to be able to regenerate.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied
Feb 10, 2026

Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied

A former Wellington Shire mayor said the ibises were "spreading all over town, getting into bins and spreading food items".

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland
Feb 03, 2026

$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland

The money will go towards controlling predators and planting natives around the Kugerungmome/Powlett River.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp
Dec 04, 2025

After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp

Councillor Sarah Gilligan said restoration of the peninsula’s salt marsh and mangroves could protect the town against flooding.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“My house may well become uninsurable”: Gippsland homeowners come to terms with flooding reality
Oct 31, 2025

“My house may well become uninsurable”: Gippsland homeowners come to terms with flooding reality

New research shows an increase in severe storm surges is lessening the value of Australian houses.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
“A lot of the rivers have dried up”: Gippsland locals recognised for their commitment to protect the environment
Oct 24, 2025

“A lot of the rivers have dried up”: Gippsland locals recognised for their commitment to protect the environment

Mine site rehabilitation and energy solutions were both key issues for Latrobe Valley groups.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Baw Baw Shire is 103 cat traps short of where it needs to be
Sep 29, 2025

Baw Baw Shire is 103 cat traps short of where it needs to be

“We need to do the right thing by our native wildlife”: Felines pose a devastating risk to birds, bandicoots and other animals.

Jacob Wallace
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