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Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage
Jun 30, 2026

Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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More low-orbit satellites above Gippsland to tackle mobile black spots
Apr 14, 2026

More low-orbit satellites above Gippsland to tackle mobile black spots

The technology will initially provide voice, text and data services in times of crisis.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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“Every component of my life was attacked”: How misinformation generates fear and anxiety
Mar 25, 2026

“Every component of my life was attacked”: How misinformation generates fear and anxiety

The government says it wants to guard against false claims around renewable energy and climate change.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Silverleaves residents “praying for a mild winter”, free of storm surges
Mar 17, 2026

Silverleaves residents “praying for a mild winter”, free of storm surges

Nearly $3 million available to mitigate risk, but plans still on the drawing board.

Jacob Wallace
Federal GovernmentFederal Government
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Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine
Feb 17, 2026

Concerns over contaminated water grow as testing looms for potential Gippsland mine

A new federal government report lists the Glenaladale project as one of 49 around the country it considers key to acquiring rare earth minerals for manufacturing.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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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
Federal GovernmentFederal Government
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“You need a lot of firepower”: Why gun laws have farmers worried about pest control
Jan 22, 2026

“You need a lot of firepower”: Why gun laws have farmers worried about pest control

New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.

Jacob Wallace
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