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Sep 23, 2026

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Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

From a disco dance and Halloween ball to a carnival and fishing comp.

Events

Sep 21, 2026

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2 min read

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

A doctor has been searching for a new location for more than three years.

Jul 30, 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

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

The family has worked the land for 97 years. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the right location.

Jacob Wallace

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Each spear has to be cut individually, which requires a team of migrant workers.

Jacob Wallace

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Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

Sep 30, 2026

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2 min read

Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

“Someone needs to harvest the crops in order for everyone to eat.”

Sep 29, 2026

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1 min read

Bairnsdale skin cancer clinic rejected after flood of drainage complaints

Councillors were split, but ultimately voted against staff advice.

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Each spear has to be cut individually, which requires a team of migrant workers.

Sep 25, 2026

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4 min read

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

Plus: Pelicans and swampland.

Sep 24, 2026

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1 min read

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Ian Hitchings said his Powlett River property is "basically useless".

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

Plus: Pelicans and swampland.

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Ian Hitchings said his Powlett River property is "basically useless".

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

The family has worked the land for 97 years. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the right location.

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

Plus: Skin cancer clinic rejected.

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

From a disco dance and Halloween ball to a carnival and fishing comp.

Events

Two Gippsland urgent care clinics treat 27,000 patients a year, easing the ED squeeze

The services are designed to help people with illness, chronic conditions and non-life threatening injuries.

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

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

A doctor has been searching for a new location for more than three years.

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

MUST READ

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

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

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

THE LATEST

Gippsland farmers fear visa cuts could lead to fruit and veg rotting in fields

Bairnsdale skin cancer clinic rejected after flood of drainage complaints

West Gippsland grows nearly all of Australia’s asparagus. Here’s why

Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

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Newsletter: Ultimate guide to October

An old South Gippsland farm is giving way to wetlands as flooding kills profits

Farmer Ian would gladly allow wetlands to consume his 240ha South Gippsland property. Here's why

Newsletter: Best bird watching spots

Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October

Two Gippsland urgent care clinics treat 27,000 patients a year, easing the ED squeeze

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

Skin cancer clinic rejected after East Gippsland councillors disregard staff advice

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