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Oct 12, 2026

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Police Academy Gippsland: Wellington pitches old airport and TAFE as new training ground

“It already has a number of buildings, classrooms and a pool ...”.

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

“The evidence indicates that most households do not need the extra collection.”

Oct 5, 2026

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8 min read

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

From admin to a job on a wind farm: A Traralgon teen’s journey into the new economy

Oct 8, 2026

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From admin to a job on a wind farm: A Traralgon teen’s journey into the new economy

About 1.3 million people work in Australian construction, of which only about 14 percent (180,000) are women.

Jacob Wallace

October gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

Sep 22, 2026

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October gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

From folk festivals and ska orchestras to country singer-songwriters and psychedelic bands, there are heaps of shows to choose from.

Events

Jacob Wallace

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Yallourn worker says they haven’t seen any of Energy Australia’s $10 million retraining fund

Oct 16, 2026

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Yallourn worker says they haven’t seen any of Energy Australia’s $10 million retraining fund

The Latrobe City Mayor said the region desperately needs new industry to prepare for the plant's closure and the loss of roughly 340 jobs in 2028.

Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

Newsletter: Best eats & crucial seats

Plus: Gippsland's new police academy.

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

Which eateries do Warragul locals rate?

The Monitor hit the streets to ask residents about their favourite restaurant and menu items.

Oct 12, 2026

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2 min read

Police Academy Gippsland: Wellington pitches old airport and TAFE as new training ground

“It already has a number of buildings, classrooms and a pool ...”.

Oct 9, 2026

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2 min read

Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

“The evidence indicates that most households do not need the extra collection.”

Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

“The evidence indicates that most households do not need the extra collection.”

Newsletter: Gippsland’s battlegrounds

Plus: Windy jobs and street chats.

From admin to a job on a wind farm: A Traralgon teen’s journey into the new economy

About 1.3 million people work in Australian construction, of which only about 14 percent (180,000) are women.

Bass and Gippsland East emerge as crucial battlegrounds, as Victoria's regional vote shifts

A three-way election will make for an unpredictable and potentially very tight election night.

Your say on Warragul ahead of the state election

The Monitor hit the streets to check the temp.

Newsletter: Mites, clubs & flowers

Plus: Old banks and pub food.

Meth, mites and mould: Gippsland’s building inspectors seek out the booby traps for buyers

White ant damage? That’ll be $200,000, thanks.

How will cutting immigration impact Gippsland farmers?

“Horticulture relies on a lot of backpackers and migrant workers entering the country."

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Your go-to source for local news, events, and community stories across Gippsland.

MUST READ

Police Academy Gippsland: Wellington pitches old airport and TAFE as new training ground

Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

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

From admin to a job on a wind farm: A Traralgon teen’s journey into the new economy

October gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

THE LATEST

Yallourn worker says they haven’t seen any of Energy Australia’s $10 million retraining fund

Newsletter: Best eats & crucial seats

Which eateries do Warragul locals rate?

Police Academy Gippsland: Wellington pitches old airport and TAFE as new training ground

Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

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Wellington tosses 3,000-strong petition into the bin, pointing to 40% cut in landfill

Newsletter: Gippsland’s battlegrounds

From admin to a job on a wind farm: A Traralgon teen’s journey into the new economy

Bass and Gippsland East emerge as crucial battlegrounds, as Victoria's regional vote shifts

Your say on Warragul ahead of the state election

Newsletter: Mites, clubs & flowers

Meth, mites and mould: Gippsland’s building inspectors seek out the booby traps for buyers

How will cutting immigration impact Gippsland farmers?

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