Prom Coast News
Monash battle broadens
The battle for the federal seat of Monash may become one of the most closely watched races of the 2025 Australian election, with the Nationals confirming that they will field […]
Avian Flu Alert: Gippslanders Urged to Watch for Swans for Signs
As Australia braces for the potential arrival of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 this spring, one of the Prom Coast’s most iconic birds is in the firing […]
Mixed reactions to Esso Oil Rig Decommissioning Plans for Barry Beach
Esso Australia’s plans to decommission oil and gas platforms in the Gippsland Basin are sparking mixed feelings among local residents and stakeholders. Esso, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, is preparing to […]
Prom Coast News first edition on sale now!
Here it is! The very first edition of Prom Coast News hit the stands last week. Look in supermarkets and some Evans Petroleum Gippsland service stations around #Foster#FishCreek#Sandypoint#Toora#Yanakie#Welshpool#VenusBay#Yarram#Mirboonorth & #Meeniyan […]
Risk comes at a cost
Bushfires, cyclones and floods as well as increased costs to repair and rebuild driven by price inflation, have seen household insurance premiums rise way above the usual annual increase in […]
South Gippsland Grapples with Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
South Gippsland Shire Council map showing the density of rural dwellings. South Gippsland Shire Council has voiced concerns over the potential impacts of renewable energy projects on the region’s rural […]
Virtual emergency care, everywhere
A state-wide virtual emergency service is offering rural residents an alternative to long trips to hospital emergency departments for non-life-threatening conditions. The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), an Australian-first video […]
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