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 ‘Gippsland Offshore Wind Sector Plan’ launched in Sale by strategic partners 01/05/2026 Offshore wind industry and stakeholders came together at the Port of Sale this week to launch a new sector plan to guide Gippsland offshore... CWA gets creative 30/04/2026 Maffra SES reinforces all-terrain capability 30/04/2026 Early look at revamped Sion site 29/04/2026 Perry Bridge church on the market 29/04/2026