Home News Fuel excise halved, public transport free in April News Fuel excise halved, public transport free in April David Braithwaite 01/04/2026 FacebookXEmail The federal government will halve the fuel excise for three months, saving motorists 26 cents per litre at the pump. […] 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 Algal bloom linked to fish deaths 08/04/2026 People have been warned to avoid contact with the water in Lake Victoria after an algal bloom was detected. The Environment Protection Authority suspects the... Fire restrictions end in Wellington 08/04/2026 Drug syndicate sunk after link to vessel near Port Albert coast 08/04/2026 The magic of Dr Seuss comes to the stage 08/04/2026 The Wedge to welcome Moonwalker 08/04/2026