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 Competitive games much welcomed change in NorthGippy footy, round six 22/05/2026 WHILE results went universally the way they were supposed to in round six of North Gippsland football, the manner in which they played out... 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 Zoe Blandford’s skills an asset for Meerlieu brigade 20/05/2026