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 Rain hits junior tennis round 03/12/2025 While all junior round seven Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association matches were abandoned due to rain, only three senior matches across sections one and two... STC breaking down barriers 03/12/2025 Brickstravaganza returned with more interactive displays 03/12/2025 Ownership of Senior Citizens Club building in dispute 03/12/2025 FRRR funding for Maffra, Woodside and Yarram 02/12/2025