State Government

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

Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning, Allan said stepping aside was a “difficult decision”.

State Government

No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

"It would be a bit mad to go ahead with it," said one councillor.

Latrobe City Council

Bass Coast Council seeks emergency powers to stop “piecemeal loss” of nationally significant Western Port Woodlands

“It's a place our great grandchildren should be able to visit and enjoy. We need to look after it.”

Bass Coast Shire

A former CEO and a local mayor are among the new faces competing for two very different Gippsland seats

After 16 years in parliament, Nationals Party member Tim Bull will not recontest his electorate in the upcoming November poll.

Bass Coast Shire

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”

Latrobe City Council

Labor tips $65 million into Gippsland health, but no dough for new Warragul Hospital

The funding will primarily be spent in Baw Baw and Bass Coast Shires.

Bass Coast Shire

"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

More than 80 percent of Australia’s population lives on or near the coast, which is why local councils around the country are preparing for the increasing flood risks and surging tides.

Environment

Purple pushback: Bass Coast Shire one of 35 councils railing against glass recycling bins

The scheme aims to help Victoria divert 80 percent of all material away from landfill by 2030.

Bass Coast Shire

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.

Bass Coast Shire

Victoria’s new youth crime laws are now in effect. Will they help prevent offences or exacerbate them?

The First Peoples Assembly have called the changes “unacceptable”.

Crime

"We're in mourning": Phillip Island loses the Moto GP after 37 years

"This is part of the fabric of our community. We’re not just financially invested here in the Bass Coast, we're emotionally invested."

Bass Coast Shire

How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

There were 7,520 people in Gippsland looking for social or low-income units in 2025.

Housing

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.

Federal Government

“A shame”: Victorian teachers are preparing to strike as a last-ditch effort for fairer pay claims

Voting will open soon to all members and close by Thursday March 12.

State Government

“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.

Federal Government

CFA has 792 out-of-date tankers, despite four years of funding increases

“If we don't have the tools to be able to do the job safely, that puts everyone at risk.”

State Government

More than 40 percent of Victorian GPs bulk bill, but at what cost?

The initial response to the Federal Government’s extra subsidies to GPs who provide bulk billing has been positive. But is it the panacea GPs need?

Healthcare

The cost of dealing with waste: Baw Baw Shire contract for rubbish management nearly doubles to $7.4 million

An expanding recycling collection system and the state government's landfill levy is putting pressure on councils.

State Government

Watch: New coastal protection works start at Inverloch

In an attempt to save the Surf Life Saving Club a 110-metres sandbag wall will be constructed along the beach.

Bass Coast Shire

“Inhumane” treatment of young Victorians will come back to bite the community, experts warn

Children aged 14 years and above face adult sentences.

Crime

12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader

Berwick MP Brad Battin lost the vote early on Tuesday morning, only about 11 months since he was elected into the top job.

State Government

I’ve never seen so many rough sleepers: South Gippsland MP

“The data reveals the magnitude and urgency of a problem that our current system cannot adequately address,” Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin said.

Housing

Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

An energy expert said continuing to rely on coal-fired power stations would increase the chances of prolonged outages.

Energy

Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation, South Gippsland and Wellington shires secure $4.7 million for offshore wind planning.

South Gippsland Shire

State Government

Who can I vote for across Gippsland at the 2026 Victorian election?

Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

Bass Coast Council seeks emergency powers to stop “piecemeal loss” of nationally significant Western Port Woodlands

A former CEO and a local mayor are among the new faces competing for two very different Gippsland seats

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

Labor tips $65 million into Gippsland health, but no dough for new Warragul Hospital

"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

Purple pushback: Bass Coast Shire one of 35 councils railing against glass recycling bins

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

Victoria’s new youth crime laws are now in effect. Will they help prevent offences or exacerbate them?

"We're in mourning": Phillip Island loses the Moto GP after 37 years

How does affordable housing work in Victoria – and how much more do we need?

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

“A shame”: Victorian teachers are preparing to strike as a last-ditch effort for fairer pay claims

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

CFA has 792 out-of-date tankers, despite four years of funding increases

More than 40 percent of Victorian GPs bulk bill, but at what cost?

The cost of dealing with waste: Baw Baw Shire contract for rubbish management nearly doubles to $7.4 million

Watch: New coastal protection works start at Inverloch

“Inhumane” treatment of young Victorians will come back to bite the community, experts warn

12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader

I’ve never seen so many rough sleepers: South Gippsland MP

Here's everything you need to know about Victoria's plan to cut electricity bills and prevent blackouts

Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

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