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This 10-year-old from Leongatha rode his pony 1,000 kilometres to Sydney for the Harbour Bridge opening

This 10-year-old from Leongatha rode his pony 1,000 kilometres to Sydney for the Harbour Bridge opening

Lennie Gwyther and his trusted steed Ginger Mick were greeted by a cheering crowd of 10,000.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Ultimate guide to affordable grocery shops in Gippsland

Ultimate guide to affordable grocery shops in Gippsland

Finding a bargain these days can be tough, so the Monitor has compiled a list of shops to save your purse or wallet from harm.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Budget blowouts and bankruptcy: Why this Gippsland council wants big polluters to pay up

Budget blowouts and bankruptcy: Why this Gippsland council wants big polluters to pay up

Bass Coast Shire says it can’t be expected to continually fork out for damage caused by the fossil fuel industry.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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End of an era for modest Sandy Point caravan park, as 11 new townhouses approved

End of an era for modest Sandy Point caravan park, as 11 new townhouses approved

A previous proposal to subdivide the land was refused by South Gippsland Council in 2024, but the latest DA has been approved.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
"Bloody awful": Gippsland veteran Max Speedy recalls the Vietnam War and returning home

"Bloody awful": Gippsland veteran Max Speedy recalls the Vietnam War and returning home

The former assault helicopter pilot sat down for an interview with the Monitor in Mirboo North.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
May gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

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

From country singer-songwriters to Australian pub rock royalty, there are heaps of shows to choose from.

Jacob Wallace

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Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Should big polluters help local councils with the cost of climate change damage?

Should big polluters help local councils with the cost of climate change damage?

Bass Coast Shire's expenditure on coastal repairs is increasing, and it wants fossil fuel companies to cough up.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
What do Phillip Island locals think about the proposed Cowes McDonald’s?

What do Phillip Island locals think about the proposed Cowes McDonald’s?

Some residents are worried the development will take customers away from independent businesses.

Jacob Wallace
This 10-year-old from Leongatha rode his pony 1,000 kilometres to Sydney for the Harbour Bridge opening

This 10-year-old from Leongatha rode his pony 1,000 kilometres to Sydney for the Harbour Bridge opening

Lennie Gwyther and his trusted steed Ginger Mick were greeted by a cheering crowd of 10,000.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: A pepper steak pie to die for

Newsletter: A pepper steak pie to die for

Plus: Who pays for coastal damage?

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Ultimate guide to affordable grocery shops in Gippsland

Ultimate guide to affordable grocery shops in Gippsland

Finding a bargain these days can be tough, so the Monitor has compiled a list of shops to save your purse or wallet from harm.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Budget blowouts and bankruptcy: Why this Gippsland council wants big polluters to pay up

Budget blowouts and bankruptcy: Why this Gippsland council wants big polluters to pay up

Bass Coast Shire says it can’t be expected to continually fork out for damage caused by the fossil fuel industry.

Jacob Wallace
FoodFood
"Gorgeous looking pie": Strzelecki Bakery pastry review

"Gorgeous looking pie": Strzelecki Bakery pastry review

The Monitor stopped in to taste test the pepper steak option.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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End of an era for modest Sandy Point caravan park, as 11 new townhouses approved

End of an era for modest Sandy Point caravan park, as 11 new townhouses approved

A previous proposal to subdivide the land was refused by South Gippsland Council in 2024, but the latest DA has been approved.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Ultimate guide to baked goods

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to baked goods

Plus: Sandy Point caravan park debate.

Jacob Wallace
CommunityCommunity
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Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this May

Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this May

Artisan doughnuts, freshly baked bread and ambrosial flowers. Get your market fix and save money by supporting local businesses.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
Family-friendly events in Gippsland this May

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this May

Keeping the kids entertained over the weekend can require some creative thinking and some hunting for affordable options.

Jacob Wallace
EventsEvents
May gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month

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

From country singer-songwriters to Australian pub rock royalty, there are heaps of shows to choose from.

Jacob Wallace
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