Home News Excise adds to cost of living pressures The federal government's beer and spirits excise rose for the 84th time in half as many years. Photo: iStock News Excise adds to cost of living pressures Erika Allen 27/02/2025 FacebookTwitterEmail The cost to pour a pot, schooner, or pint of beer rises - not once, but twice a year - […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Stratford FNC’s reunion on May 31 19/04/2025 THE Stratford Football-Netball Club will host its annual past players and officials day on Saturday, May 31, coinciding with the Swans’ home games against... Project to secure the future of the local mint-bush 19/04/2025 Feedback on upper house reform 18/04/2025 Making the case for Stretton Park 18/04/2025 John Pesutto’s legal, political and financial strife 17/04/2025