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The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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The steel hull of a 1906 shipwreck remains embedded in a Phillip Island beach after 120 years

The steel hull of a 1906 shipwreck remains embedded in a Phillip Island beach after 120 years

As the vessel was approaching Victoria’s coast, the captain made a grave navigational error.

Jacob Wallace
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Gippsland’s Barry Beach and Port Anthony are identified as long term maintenance hubs for the wind industry.

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
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
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

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EnergyEnergy
Thirteen gas rigs in the Bass Strait are coming down and the work starts later this year

Thirteen gas rigs in the Bass Strait are coming down and the work starts later this year

Over 600 kilometres of pipeline must be removed as wells dry up and Australia moves away from burning fossil fuels.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
What should replace the Moto GP on Phillip Island?

What should replace the Moto GP on Phillip Island?

The Monitor asked Cowes residents what event they would like to see now that the motorcycles won't be returning.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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The Phillip Island museum packed with Vietnam War tanks, helicopters and memorabilia

The Phillip Island museum packed with Vietnam War tanks, helicopters and memorabilia

An expansion of the shed in Newhaven, which has become a major repository for historical vehicles and equipment, is in the works.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Replace the Moto GP with what?

Newsletter: Replace the Moto GP with what?

Plus: Mount Baw Baw ski field pioneer.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Bass Coast Winter Shelter prepares to open for second year as homelessness rises across Gippsland

Bass Coast Winter Shelter prepares to open for second year as homelessness rises across Gippsland

"It's more than just a bed for the night. It's a place where people can be cared for and be shown warmth and understanding."

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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Franz Reiter, the man who pioneered the ski-fields of Mount Baw Baw and introduced generations of Australians to snow

Franz Reiter, the man who pioneered the ski-fields of Mount Baw Baw and introduced generations of Australians to snow

“He was a big part of the community for over 50 years, and he drove a lot of the development.”

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

The tech-savvy Gippsland apprentices chasing clean, green careers

“Wind turbines, batteries, solar. I just want to get a vibe of everything.”

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: I can’t stop eating pies

Newsletter: I can’t stop eating pies

Plus: A 3,000 tonne shipwreck.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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The steel hull of a 1906 shipwreck remains embedded in a Phillip Island beach after 120 years

The steel hull of a 1906 shipwreck remains embedded in a Phillip Island beach after 120 years

As the vessel was approaching Victoria’s coast, the captain made a grave navigational error.

Jacob Wallace
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Wind turbines to be shipped from Port of Hastings, as state tips $124.5 million into new terminal

Gippsland’s Barry Beach and Port Anthony are identified as long term maintenance hubs for the wind industry.

Jacob Wallace
NewsletterNewsletter
Newsletter: Cowes says no to Big Macs

Newsletter: Cowes says no to Big Macs

Plus: Should polluters help pay for coastal damage?

Jacob Wallace
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
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