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 Feedback on upper house reform 18/04/2025 The Victorian Parliament's Electoral Matters Committee has published public feedback on a discussion paper outlining options for reforming the upper house of parliament, the... Making the case for Stretton Park 18/04/2025 John Pesutto’s legal, political and financial strife 17/04/2025 Easter season finale at Bairnsdale Speedway 17/04/2025 Fulfilling careers flow at Gippsland Water 17/04/2025