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A state parliamentary inquiry into Bass Strait oil and gas decommissioning heard stark warnings last week about well containment failures and toxic contamination risks, as competing visions emerged for the future of offshore infrastructure.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s Power Street property is now on the market for lease, becoming a test case in the debate about what councils should do with surplus or under-used public assets.

Prom Coast schools have received varied condition ratings in newly sourced Department of Education data, with scores ranging from average to above the state median, raising questions about what constitutes adequate school infrastructure

Victoria will proceed with Australia's first offshore wind auction in August 2026, providing crucial momentum after the federal government declined to offer additional feasibility licenses in Bass Strait.

Construction of the Marinus Link undersea cable connecting Tasmania and Victoria is underway, following the awarding of all major contracts and completion of regulatory approvals.

Grassland curing has significantly increased across parts of South Gippsland and West Gippsland, including the Prom Coast, following recent very hot weather, with fire authorities urging property owners to take action.

Port Welshpool Coast Guard Flotilla faces another year operating its aging 25-year-old ocean rescue vessel after missing out on state government funding, despite Emergency Management Victoria's vessel replacement program declaring it "unfit for purpose."