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 Sale Film Society returns next Wednesday 28/01/2026 Sale Film Society will have another great year of movies in 2026. With titles from all parts of the world, cinephiles will be sure to... The Deserters, Lachlan Bryan and Dan Brodie to play Valencia Hall 28/01/2026 Films at the Bundy returns in 2026 28/01/2026 Australia Day around Wellington 28/01/2026 Eyesight can impact school performance: study 28/01/2026