Media releases are issued from time to time, generally to advise of official statements or events that may also cover a wider area than Gippsland Ports management responsibilities. Local news items will generally be relevant to Gippsland Ports’ area of responsibility.
Gippsland Ports advises that public berthing in Paynesville will be reserved for participants in the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally from Friday 27th February to Monday 2nd of March 2026.
Gippsland Ports Committee of Management Inc, as the Local Port Manager for the Local Port of Cornet Inlet
and Port Albert make the following notice under Division 2, Regulation 12 (a) of the Port Management (Local
Ports) Regulations 2025 (The Regulations).
Our Christmas/New Year Closure dates across our offices and depots commence from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. Please see additional information relevant to per office/depot.
This notice is to advise that under the Port Management (Local Port) Regulations 2015, Gippsland Ports intends to dispose of unregistered fibreglass yacht ‘Ace of Diamonds’, removed from Holland’s Landing.
This notice is to advise that under the Port Management (Local Port) Regulations 2025 that Gippsland Ports intends to dispose of the following vessel, which was removed from the Nicholson River.
Timber Motor Cruiser “Pelican” Registration TP 011.
This notice is to advise that under the Port Management (Local Port) Regulations 2025 that Gippsland Ports intends to dispose of the following vessel, which was removed from North Arm Foreshore, Lakes Entrance.
Steel Motor Cruiser with 60HP Mercury Outboard, Registration OG160.
This notice is to advise that under the Port Management (Local Port) Regulations 2025 that Gippsland Ports intends to dispose of the vessel “Nelly Ruth” registration PG 932.
In 2022 the Victorian Government invested $18 million to rebuild eight piers and jetties, including the much-loved McLoughlins Beach Jetty in South Gippsland as part of the Victorian State Budget 2022-23.
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has recently updated the Port Management (Local Ports) Regulations, which came into effect on 22 June 2025. The regulations focus on safety, enhancing the environment and providing access for all.
