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Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
Latrobe City Council to take over upkeep of two rural reserves as volunteer rates fall

Latrobe City Council to take over upkeep of two rural reserves as volunteer rates fall

“Both committees have been responsible for the management and maintenance of their grounds since before I was born.”

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Would you pay $7,200 to upgrade your street? Gippsland residents might have to

Would you pay $7,200 to upgrade your street? Gippsland residents might have to

Wellington Shire Council renews its cost-sharing policy for sealing dusty roads.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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No purple bin: Latrobe knocks back $3.7 million glass-recycling roll out

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.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
The whale bones that have greeted Wonthaggi Hotel patrons for over 100 years

The whale bones that have greeted Wonthaggi Hotel patrons for over 100 years

Publican Charlie Taberner paid £25 for the jaw of the animal in 1923.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Wonthaggi residents pick their favourite local restaurants

Wonthaggi residents pick their favourite local restaurants

The Monitor hit the streets of the town to ask which eatery they love the most.

Jacob Wallace
Local businessLocal business
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New online tool promises to simplify solar and battery installation for Gippsland homeowners

New online tool promises to simplify solar and battery installation for Gippsland homeowners

The website details discounts and rebates available for electrifying homes and matches customers with trusted local businesses.

Jacob Wallace

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State GovernmentState Government
Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

Ben Carroll wins Victorian Premier ballot after Allan steps down

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

Matthew Sims
EventsEvents
What's on in Gippsland this August?

What's on in Gippsland this August?

Whether you’re into truffle hunting, vintage cars, stand-up comedy or local art, there’s plenty to do this month.

Jacob Wallace
East GippslandEast Gippsland
East Gippsland budget passes 6–3 as three councillors revolt over spending and staffing

East Gippsland budget passes 6–3 as three councillors revolt over spending and staffing

"The budget is ultimately a statement of priorities, and I don't believe this one reflects the priorities of our community."

Jacob Wallace
FoodFood
Beautiful, soft creamy potato: Ned Kelly's Bakery shepherd's pie review

Beautiful, soft creamy potato: Ned Kelly's Bakery shepherd's pie review

The Monitor stopped into the South Gippsland spot to taste test some pastries.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Gippsland’s greenhouse future

Newsletter: Gippsland’s greenhouse future

Plus: Childcare needs and a new political party.

Jacob Wallace
Local businessLocal business
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Australia’s largest greenhouse tomato farm is turning to solar as gas prices bite

Australia’s largest greenhouse tomato farm is turning to solar as gas prices bite

The head of the Warragul-based farm said they’re looking at installing batteries and electric boilers to heat the facility.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Council sells parkland for childcare centre to help ease Churchill waiting lists

Council sells parkland for childcare centre to help ease Churchill waiting lists

The decision aims to save families a 40-minute round-trip to the nearest early learning facility.

Jacob Wallace
Baw Baw ShireBaw Baw Shire
Mother's 4-year campaign delivers safer pedestrian crossing for Neerim South main road

Mother's 4-year campaign delivers safer pedestrian crossing for Neerim South main road

“It’s not only necessary, it’s long overdue.”

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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With disaster repair costs set to double by 2060, Australian councils are calling for fossil fuel companies to chip in

With disaster repair costs set to double by 2060, Australian councils are calling for fossil fuel companies to chip in

Local governments met in Canberra and were united in asking for the establishment a national Climate Compensation Fund.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Farmers markets and truckdrivers

Newsletter: Farmers markets and truckdrivers

Plus: Would you pay to seal your street?

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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In Gippsland, here’s where to eat if you don’t want any meat

In Gippsland, here’s where to eat if you don’t want any meat

Finding a filling, affordable and healthy meal can be a challenge, so the Monitor is here to help.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Do you support Bass Coast Shire's push to protect the Western Port Woodlands?

Do you support Bass Coast Shire's push to protect the Western Port Woodlands?

The Monitor asked Wonthaggi residents if they are in favour of new council controls to stop mining developments in the area.

Jacob Wallace
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