Home News New emergency services levy paused amid backlash Photo: iStock News New emergency services levy paused amid backlash Erika Allen 09/04/2025 FacebookXEmail The state government has stalled its proposed emergency services levy after fierce opposition from farmers and rural councils, who condemned […] 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 ‘Accident waiting to happen’ at Alberton school pick-up area 26/05/2026 The infrastructure to ensure safe school drop-offs and pick-ups at Alberton Primary School has not kept pace with the school’s booming enrolment in recent... Competitive games much welcomed change in NorthGippy footy, round six 22/05/2026 Bombers back on top of East Gippsland footy ladder 22/05/2026 Power too good for Eagles: Gippsland League footy round 6 22/05/2026 Ballkid trials this Sunday 22/05/2026