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

MUST READ

Oct 28, 2026

•

3 min read

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

The Monitor attended a Warragul event to chat to wannabe politicians and voters about the upcoming poll.

Oct 28, 2026

•

1 min read

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

The cost of filling up a vehicle is putting the pinch on Gippslander's weekly budget.

Oct 5, 2026

•

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

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

Oct 29, 2026

•

3 min read

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

With an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, how much will the taxpayer cough up to keep the stations humming?

Jacob Wallace

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

Oct 29, 2026

•

2 min read

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

As new regulations for the industry are rolled out, this Gippsland council is making its case to be an AI hub.

Jacob Wallace

THE LATEST

Labor promises Latrobe Valley a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Nov 2, 2026

•

1 min read

Labor promises Latrobe Valley a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

Nov 2, 2026

•

3 min read

Bass candidates clash on Treaty and abortion as three-way race takes shape

Around 80 locals turned up to hear from the contenders vying for their vote in November.

Nov 2, 2026

•

2 min read

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Nov 2, 2026

•

1 min read

One Nation cannot say how much a new coal plant will cost, or how to keep ageing stations running

The party's Narracan candidate wouldn't rule out using taxpayer money to push the facilities beyond their planned closure dates.

Oct 30, 2026

•

4 min read

Newsletter: Data, debates & dogs

Plus: How much to keep coal fires burning?

Newsletter: Data, debates & dogs

Plus: How much to keep coal fires burning?

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

As new regulations for the industry are rolled out, this Gippsland council is making its case to be an AI hub.

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

With an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, how much will the taxpayer cough up to keep the stations humming?

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

The Monitor attended a Warragul event to chat to wannabe politicians and voters about the upcoming poll.

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

The cost of filling up a vehicle is putting the pinch on Gippslander's weekly budget.

Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

Plus: Falls, fires and fast cars.

South Gippsland council considers closing pools as repair costs hit $78 million over 15 years

With a potentially record breaking summer around the corner, the shire is saying it can't afford to maintain all six of its ageing aquatic facilities.

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

Tim Beattie's booming ads have got him noticed around Australia.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

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

MUST READ

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

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

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

THE LATEST

Labor promises Latrobe Valley a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Bass candidates clash on Treaty and abortion as three-way race takes shape

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

One Nation cannot say how much a new coal plant will cost, or how to keep ageing stations running

Newsletter: Data, debates & dogs

TRENDING

Newsletter: Data, debates & dogs

Latrobe City tells government data centres would look mighty fine in the valley

One Nation will keep ageing coal plants running in Gippsland – despite industry warnings on reliability

From hospitals to energy: Narracan candidates make their case as fast-growing electorate prepares for election day

Warragul locals have their say on how rising fuel prices impact them

Newsletter: Pool closures and Pizza Boyz

South Gippsland council considers closing pools as repair costs hit $78 million over 15 years

How a Traralgon pizza shop owner turned a loud voice into social media fame

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

STAY CONNECTED