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• Anchor tests confirm safety on Lake Narracan and Glenmaggie dams rock solid after winter stability checks and maintenance
  Anchor testing at Lake Narracan and Glenmaggie confirms both dams are secure. Regular inspections and monitoring ensure ongoing safety, with tests conducted every 5 - 10 years per national guidelines.
• Baw Baw Live4Life Youth Crew plans school mental health activities, free training offered to support young people
  Over 30 Baw Baw youth ambassadors met to plan school mental health activities. Free Youth Mental Health First Aid training is available for local adults this September in Trafalgar.
• Latrobe City Council seeks community feedback to help shape Churchill future on town centre vision and improvements
  Latrobe City Council is seeking community feedback to help shape the 15-year Churchill Town Centre Plan. Share experiences online or attend local engagement sessions by 12 September 2025.
• South Gippsland hard waste collection service open for October - November pickups, fees and eligibility and details
  Hard waste collection bookings are now open for October - November. Residential properties can book one annual pickup. Fees apply. Book online by August; dates confirmed in late September.
• Submit your feedback on the Draft Precinct Master Plan to help shape Victory Park by 9 September 2025
  Latrobe City Council invites community feedback on the draft Victory Park Precinct Master Plan, guiding future upgrades to parks including Newman Park. Submissions close 5pm, 9 September 2025.
• Feedback wanted on Energy Australia's licence application to divert water from Morwell River for pump testing by 3 September 2025
  Energy Australia Yallourn has applied to Southern Rural Water to annually divert 1,500ML from the Morwell River for infrastructure testing. A full public consultation will ensure transparency and community input.
• Baw Baw Council seeks community input for the future of Roberts Court Bushland Reserve Master Plan until 1 September 2025
  Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting community input to shape a master plan for Drouin's ecologically significant Roberts Court Bushland Reserve, with consultation open until Monday 1 September 2025.
• Danny O'Brien slams Labor's land access bill as attack on farmers' rights, vows to repeal if elected
  Danny O'Brien has condemned Labor's land access bill as overreach, vowing to repeal it and defend regional landowners' rights if elected in 2026.
• Danny O'Brien tables a petition supported by thousands of community members urging review of coastal flood planning rules
  More than 4,300 Victorians have signed a petition urging the state government to review rigid coastal flood planning rules, calling for fairness, clarity, and local input in flood overlay decisions.
• Construction begins at Gippsland Water Clarkes Road 50ML treated water basin to secure Traralgon drinking water supply
  Gippsland Water has begun constructing a 50ML treated water basin in Traralgon to meet future demand, support population growth, and ensure a reliable water supply during peak periods.
• Darren Chester urges young Gippsland athletes to apply for Local Sporting Champions grants before 31 October 2025
  Federal MP Darren Chester urges young Gippsland athletes to apply for grants supporting elite-level sporting travel. Applications close October 31. Grants range from $500 to $750.
• East Gippsland Council shares regional insights at Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into fraud and corruption control
  East Gippsland Shire Council shared regional insights on governance and integrity at a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry, emphasising strong fraud control, risk management, and transparency. The Council was not under investigation.
• Latrobe City Australia Day Awards 2026 nominations is now open, make your nominations by 12 September 2025
  Nominations are open for Latrobe City's 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising individuals and groups making outstanding community contributions. Submit your nomination by 12 September to celebrate local heroes.
• Melina Bath helped secure Victorian Ombudsman to investigate child care regulator after abuse allegations
  The Ombudsman will investigate Victoria's childcare regulator after Nationals and Liberals secured action following abuse allegations and Labor's failure to strengthen child safety oversight and Working With Children Checks.
• Mobile Service Centre visits South Gippsland in August and other council projects updates
  The Australian government Mobile Service Centre is visiting South Gippsland in August, offering support and information on government services for rural residents, including help with myGov accounts.

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