Gippsland South
The Gippsland South Electorate
Gippsland South occupies 7,429 square kilometres along the state’s coast, from Venus Bay to Loch Sport, and includes the country Victorian towns of Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Port Albert, Port Welshpool, Rosedale, Sale and Yarram.
The electorate includes all of South Gippsland Shire and the southern parts of Wellington Shire.
Since 1929 the district has been represented largely by The Nationals, the most recent member prior to Danny O’Brien being Peter Ryan, former leader of the Victorian National Party and Deputy Premier of Victoria.
Key industries in Gippsland South include agriculture, timber production and tourism. Dairying is the biggest agricultural contributor to the local economy.
The region is also known for its beautiful natural features including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Corner Inlet, the Gippsland Lakes and the Strzelecki Ranges.
Local News
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day will take place on Sunday 1 March 2026 with communities across the nation once again coming together to help protect and
Gippsland retailers urged to get licensed as Tobacco scheme begins
Local legitimate tobacco retailers are being urged to ensure they are properly licensed, with Victoria’s new tobacco licensing scheme now enforced as of 1 February.
Landholders urged to know their obligations
Changes to taxes and charges affecting property came into effect from 1 January 2026, prompting The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien to urge
Bad report card for Gippsland schools
As school returns for 2026 many Gippsland students will be returning to classrooms that have been officially rated as poor or below average according to
Answers sought as Port Welshpool Coastguard miss out on funding
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien MP, has expressed confusion and disappointment as Port Welshpool Coastguard was overlooked for funding to replace its
Gippsland CFA stations still waiting as funding cuts bite
CFA volunteers across Gippsland continue to wait for crucial fire stations upgrades as new figures confirm the Allan Labor Government has cut CFA funding by
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