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 Cost of power grid works queried 17/06/2025 THE total cost to households and business to upgrade Victoria's electricity grid to accommodate power from renewable sources will be more than the $4.3... Briagolong RSL’s 4WD day 17/06/2025 Health snapshots released: Gippsland PHN 17/06/2025 Clocktower Medical Centre’s high mark of quality 17/06/2025 Flautist in Lakes Entrance 17/06/2025