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Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Hot veggies, salted meats and gravy with dripping, here’s our list of the region's best warming weekend meals.

Jacob Wallace
TechnologyTechnology
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Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

The website connects households with vetted local businesses and details available subsidies and rebates.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

WorldSBK is leaving Bass Coast Shire for South Australia, following MotoGP's exit in February.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
New irrigation system aims to cut water use and power bills for Gippsland farmer

New irrigation system aims to cut water use and power bills for Gippsland farmer

"They’re essentially acting as guinea pigs to help us understand how technology like AI, GPS guidance and solar powered automation can work best."

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

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

From acoustic community groups and candlelight choirs to psychedelic country and rock ‘n’ roll celebrations, there’s heaps of shows to choose from.

Jacob Wallace

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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
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Where'd you get those whale bones?

Newsletter: Where'd you get those whale bones?

Your local news in six minutes.

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
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Newsletter: Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Plus: Gippsland councils band together.

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
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Gippsland councils join national push to make fossil fuel companies pay for severe weather damage

Local governments are tasked with maintaining a third of the nation's infrastructure, which makes footing the bill for climate damage increasingly difficult.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Ultimate guide to Gippsland’s best Sunday roasts

Hot veggies, salted meats and gravy with dripping, here’s our list of the region's best warming weekend meals.

Jacob Wallace
TechnologyTechnology
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Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

Free online tool helps Gippslanders find trusted installers and discounts for solar and battery setup

The website connects households with vetted local businesses and details available subsidies and rebates.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

Phillip Island loses second major motorcycle race in blow to tourist economy

WorldSBK is leaving Bass Coast Shire for South Australia, following MotoGP's exit in February.

Jacob Wallace
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