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 FacebookTwitterEmail 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 Hunter’s $120k trespassing pay-out lifts lid on poaching problem 16/07/2025 Poachers sneak onto Lake Reeve Ranch under the cover of darkness without permission from owners Neil Page and Corrie De Visser. During their 18... Store to remain open 16/07/2025 Gippy Water announces small bill increase 16/07/2025 Heyfield FNC hosts reunion 15/07/2025 New life on the horizon for old visitor centre 15/07/2025