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 Maffra Rotary achievements celebrated 17/06/2026 The Rotary Club of Maffra received two awards during a recent gathering of Rotarians from District 9815 at Officer to celebrate the achievements of... Gippsland farmers testing irrigation systems powered by AI tech 17/06/2026 Mixed response to farmgate milk prices 17/06/2026 Local students ready to walk the Kokoda Trail 17/06/2026 Lakes Blue Energy wants Wombat-5 gas well testing near Seaspray to... 17/06/2026