Home Community Phil’s beard shave for the Good Friday Appeal Phil Hawkins is raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal by shaving off he beard he's been growing for nearly 50 years. Photo: Contributed Community Phil’s beard shave for the Good Friday Appeal Erika Allen 10/04/2025 FacebookXEmail What would convince Phil Hawkins to shave the beard he’s been growing since he was 19? Some friendly banter with […] 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 Petstock Sale hosting a pop-up adoption event this Sturday 13/05/2026 Animal rescue groups across the Gippsland region are facing growing pressure due to rising costs and increasing demand, with nearly 8,000 pets currently waiting... Rubeena vessel sold 13/05/2026 Sonny Stephens has eye on state election 13/05/2026 Shoring up fuel and fertiliser supplies 13/05/2026 Victorian Coalition want to introduce urban solar parks and pausing transmission... 13/05/2026