For the last decade, the family-owned dock has been chatting to developers about becoming a permanent hub for the industry.
South Gippsland Shire
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The Morwell development could use enough electricity to power 250,000 homes, raising questions about the impact on Victoria's energy grid.
Energy
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The council is seeking funding from state and federal governments for the $47 million Wonthaggi development.
Bass Coast Shire
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“We really want to give the community a platform on which they are able to build their careers and have meaningful employment long term.”
The alternate policy would rely on making more gas available, but 90 percent of Victoria's commercially-viable gas reserves are gone.
“Gunai/Kurnai people are going to benefit from this, but the conversations we're having are going to benefit the broader community as well.”
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“We need to make sure that we're prepared and we can accommodate the workers.”
Roads
“Not taking this opportunity would deprive Victoria ... of a lot of private investment over a long period of time.”
Local business
Renewable energy contracts might not be enough for the industry to mitigate its impacts, critics say.
Latrobe City Council
Star of the South eyes a 2030 start date and expects 600 local construction jobs.
Renewable Energy
“We lost our train, then we lost the courthouse ...
Wellington Shire
Councillors said the works were no longer needed or unlikely to receive funding in the future.
Sport
Bullock Island, Loch Sport and Silverleaves are among the recipients.
Climate change
Councils, already streets behind on repairs, will face greater bills.
A new and improved crossing would have a greater weight load and add 50 years to its lifespan.
The Monitor asked Traralgon locals where the most treacherous stretch of driving was in the region.
New research shows an increase in severe storm surges is lessening the value of Australian houses.
Environment
The mayor said residents are left waiting in the rain without seats or shelter due to lack of funding.
The shire laid out its 2026 advocacy priorities and praised recent success.
With more than 80 new weekly services, getting around the region just got a little easier.
Infrastructure
“The council never intended to leave these roads with no maintenance and to fall into disrepair.”
Baw Baw Shire
Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation, South Gippsland and Wellington shires secure $4.7 million for offshore wind planning.
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Wellington Shire Mayor Scott Rossetti has been meeting with state and federal government ministers to discuss the council's approach to renewable energy infrastructure.
The council will allocate $5 million to Longwarry recreation pavilion but a councillor warns of future asset degradation.
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