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 Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall 14/08/2025 Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10,... Game review: New Mario Party package an overpriced disappointment 14/08/2025 Carbon capture and storage network to create jobs: report 14/08/2025 Donkey Kong Bananza the best reason to own a Nintendo Switch... 14/08/2025 Wearing wellies for good cause 14/08/2025