State Government
One in 40 Gippsland residents now seek homelessness services as the number of affordable rentals drop
The rise in housing stress is leading to households sacrificing meals and poorer health outcomes.
Housing
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One Nation energy plan: Extend coal, go nuclear and cancel renewables
Can delaying the closure of aging power stations in the Latrobe Valley and scrapping offshore wind secure Victoria’s energy future?
Energy
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Victoria opens bidding for Australia's first offshore wind farms
The auction is underway for 2GW of electricity generation in Gippsland - enough to power roughly 1.5 million homes.
Energy
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Traralgon drivers navigate pothole-riddled roads as councils wait for state funding
“I've been playing dodgem. That's why I haven't had my car damaged.”
Roads
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Gippsland councils plan for 15,000 jobs as Australia's first offshore wind auction nears
Developers will bid for the first 2GW of turbine power in the Bass Strait.
Energy
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Victoria to vaccinate 5,000 little penguins against bird flu as virus hits Phillip Island population
It may be the world's largest wildlife immunisation program.
Animals
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Gippsland councils’ $4.7 million plan for housing and road upgrades ahead of offshore wind roll out
“We need to make sure that we're prepared and we can accommodate the workers.”
Roads
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Who can I vote for across Gippsland at the 2026 Victorian election?
Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.
Election
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