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 Bird of the month: jacky winter 14/06/2025 The jacky winter is a small grey-brown bird from the Australasian robin family with a more subdued appearance than some other robins. Males and females... Ups and downs of Sale Imperials: Gippsland footy club history 13/06/2025 Rare geese visit Gippsland Lakes 12/06/2025 Rossetti gets cold shoulder 12/06/2025 OAM for former Maffra minister 12/06/2025