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 Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early 18/12/2025 The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks. Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December... Infrastructure-heavy final council meeting of 2025 17/12/2025 Carol events held across Wellington 17/12/2025 Wellington walks against family violence 17/12/2025 Sale College students jump into the Shark Tank 17/12/2025