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 FacebookTwitterEmail 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 Rare geese visit Gippsland Lakes 12/06/2025 Two rare sightings of magpie geese have been confirmed on across the Gippsland Lakes catchment in both Maffra and Bairnsdale. East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority... Rossetti gets cold shoulder 12/06/2025 OAM for former Maffra minister 12/06/2025 Gippsland news reporter’s jumpstart 12/06/2025 Lasting memories for Gippslanders, end-of-life-care 12/06/2025