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The history of Warragul’s abandoned milk factory

The history of Warragul’s abandoned milk factory

The site changed through many hands over the decades but it now sits derelict and rusting.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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Gippsland farmers feel impact of Middle East war as price of fertiliser surges

Gippsland farmers feel impact of Middle East war as price of fertiliser surges

“You can get away with not doing as much for half a season ... but at some stage you've got to replace that nutrient.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?

What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?

From bin chickens to native mice, Leongatha locals had their say on which critter best represents the region.

Jacob Wallace
Local businessLocal business
“A watch and wait situation”: Gippsland travel agent’s advice on international flights

“A watch and wait situation”: Gippsland travel agent’s advice on international flights

“I've got hundreds of clients who will be going to Europe.”

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
Furniture, old school toys and retro clothes: The ultimate list of vintage and antique shops in Gippsland

Furniture, old school toys and retro clothes: The ultimate list of vintage and antique shops in Gippsland

Nostalgic knick-knacks, intriguing artefacts and rare oddities abound in these local stores.

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

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

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

Jacob Wallace

Latest Stories

Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Purple pushback: Bass Coast Shire one of 35 councils railing against glass recycling bins

Purple pushback: Bass Coast Shire one of 35 councils railing against glass recycling bins

The scheme aims to help Victoria divert 80 percent of all material away from landfill by 2030.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
Leongatha beef farmer says counting your carbon is a cinch

Leongatha beef farmer says counting your carbon is a cinch

Nick Dudley said most people should already have access to the information required.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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“End of an era”: The man who helped design Sale waves goodbye to his Thomson River tours

“End of an era”: The man who helped design Sale waves goodbye to his Thomson River tours

“I was the city engineer, town planner, building surveyor, all of them rolled into one.”

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Is the Gippsland panther real?

Newsletter: Is the Gippsland panther real?

Birds are gonna eat all my peaches...

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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How to show your Gippsland dam a little love, and welcome back turtles and frogs

How to show your Gippsland dam a little love, and welcome back turtles and frogs

An event on Thursday morning in Fish Creek will offer easy tips.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Is Gippsland haunted?

Newsletter: Is Gippsland haunted?

Plus: Where did all the fertiliser go?

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Silverleaves residents “praying for a mild winter”, free of storm surges

Silverleaves residents “praying for a mild winter”, free of storm surges

Nearly $3 million available to mitigate risk, but plans still on the drawing board.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

Poltergeists or mythical creatures: The mystery of Gippsland's Haunted Hills

There have been spooky tales surrounding the slopes of Hernes Oak since the days of early settlers.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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The history of Warragul’s abandoned milk factory

The history of Warragul’s abandoned milk factory

The site changed through many hands over the decades but it now sits derelict and rusting.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: A fertiliser shortage is impacting Gippsland

Newsletter: A fertiliser shortage is impacting Gippsland

Plus: European summer holidays in doubt.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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Gippsland farmers feel impact of Middle East war as price of fertiliser surges

Gippsland farmers feel impact of Middle East war as price of fertiliser surges

“You can get away with not doing as much for half a season ... but at some stage you've got to replace that nutrient.”

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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Establishing shot: Inaugural Gippsland International Film Festival launches on Friday

Establishing shot: Inaugural Gippsland International Film Festival launches on Friday

From dystopian science fiction mysteries to Australian neo-noirs, the event will screen 30 shorts over three days this weekend.

Jacob Wallace
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