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Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Never one to miss a celebration of carbs, the Gippsland Monitor was on the scene at this year's Thorpdale Potato Festival.

Jaci Hicken
Cost-of-livingCost-of-living
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How much can you save? Solar panel and battery rebates roll out across Gippsland

How much can you save? Solar panel and battery rebates roll out across Gippsland

By utilising multiple government rebates, home owners in Gippsland are saving big on the installation of solar panels and batteries on their properties, which is in turn reducing power bill costs and easing cost-of-living pressure.

Jacob Wallace
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Boots on the ground: Independent candidate Deb Leonard goes door-to-door in Inverloch

Boots on the ground: Independent candidate Deb Leonard goes door-to-door in Inverloch

Reporting for the Gippsland Monitor, Jaci Hicken tagged along with Independent candidate Deb Leonard on March 2 as she door knocked the residents of Inverloch.

Jaci Hicken
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6 questions about nuclear power in the Latrobe Valley

6 questions about nuclear power in the Latrobe Valley

How much do you know about the Coalition’s nuclear power plan for Gippsland? We take a look at the basics of Peter Dutton's proposal to build a nuclear reactor in Eastern Victoria.

Jacob Wallace
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"It's not good business not having solar": How Gippsland's solar surge is fighting rising power costs

"It's not good business not having solar": How Gippsland's solar surge is fighting rising power costs

One third of Australian households now have solar panels installed, slashing your power bill with renewable energy is the new norm.

Jacob Wallace
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Gippsland markets highlight rich regional produce, art, food & wine

Gippsland markets highlight rich regional produce, art, food & wine

With so many art, craft and farmers markets scattered across Gippsland here's a comprehensive list.

Jacob Wallace
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Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across Gippsland?

Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across Gippsland?

Gippsland includes electorates that have been single-party strongholds for decades, as well as tight contests where modern challengers like their odds. Here's our guide to when the next federal election may be held, who you can vote for, and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Jacob Wallace
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Ice cream, curry, and chocolate: How to make $30 go a long way in Warragul

Ice cream, curry, and chocolate: How to make $30 go a long way in Warragul

Money is tight for everyone at the moment. But that doesn’t mean we should sacrifice treating ourselves to a decent lunch!

Jacob Wallace
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$600 million pledged, 17 years waiting: Candidates promise to build West Gippsland’s New Hospital

$600 million pledged, 17 years waiting: Candidates promise to build West Gippsland’s New Hospital

Residents have been waiting for the new West Gippsland Hospital for over a decade, will a federal election finally make an improved health facility a possible?

Jacob Wallace
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Independent Deb Leonard says affordable housing and transport are critical for Monash

Independent Deb Leonard says affordable housing and transport are critical for Monash

At a bustling intersection in Drouin, independent candidate Deb Leonard outlined her solutions for affordable housing and how she would push for key transport infrastructure projects if elected.

Jacob Wallace
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Barking mad: Neighbours and breeder clash over permit for five dogs

Barking mad: Neighbours and breeder clash over permit for five dogs

An application made to house more than five pooches in residential zone caused distraught neighbours in Latrobe to lodge complaints at a city council meeting.

Jacob Wallace
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Burrowing for answers: Scientists race to save Gippsland's Giant Earthworm

Burrowing for answers: Scientists race to save Gippsland's Giant Earthworm

New research aims to shed light on the life cycle and breeding habits of Gippsland's Giant Earthworm

Jacob Wallace
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