Home News University study reimagines waste hay-band La Trobe University Associate Professor Ing Kong sitting on a park bench made from recycled bale twine. Photo: Contributed News University study reimagines waste hay-band Erika Allen 11/06/2025 FacebookXEmail Millions of kilometres of bale twine - or “hay-band” as it’s commonly called in these parts - is used on […] 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 Briag gallery showcases blind artist 01/04/2026 THE Briagolong Art Gallery's newest exhibition, by painter Jeff McNeill, will open this Saturday. McNeil is a totally blind artist who creates works using a... Kathleen Halloran to perform Live at the Bundy 01/04/2026 Ally Row at Stratford Courthouse this month 01/04/2026 Wellington Big Blokes BBQ supporting Central Gippsland Health 01/04/2026 Sale Health and Fitness celebrates 17 years 01/04/2026