Home Sport Double fault, Groth stepping down Former tennis professional and deputy leader of the state Liberals, Sam Groth, has announced he won't be re-contesting at this year's state election. Photo: Contributed Sport Double fault, Groth stepping down Liam Durkin 14/01/2026 FacebookTwitterEmail Tennis anyone? The state Liberal merry-go-round circus continues, with the party's deputy leader Sam Groth stepping down. Groth informed party […] 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 Come and enjoy our great outdoors for Parks Week 18/02/2026 Wellington Shire Council is inviting residents and visitors to step outside and reconnect with nature during Parks Week 2026, with a broad range of... Tom shows toughness in cancer battle 18/02/2026 Gippsland homes a median value of $538,000 18/02/2026 New leadership at Sale College ready to make an impact 18/02/2026 Inquiry into 2026 fires 18/02/2026