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 FacebookXEmail 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 Fund launched to empower regional projects 18/03/2026 A NEW region-wide giving platform is being established to strengthen Gippsland for the long term. Generous Gippsland, established by the Gippsland Community Foundation, is a... Wurruk Primary’s donation from Lions Club for new kitchen 18/03/2026 Maffra’s magnificent Mardi Gras 18/03/2026 Info sessions for 2GW transmission project 18/03/2026 More pain at the pump 18/03/2026