Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Agribusiness Gippy’s Leading Food and Fibre Orgs to MergeAgribusiness Gippsland and the East Gippsland Food Cluster set to amalgamate in early 2019 to support Gippsland’s important $7bn food and fibre industry. Gippy Agchat Edition 152 December 2018 Be aware of some of the issues of the latest agricultural issues in Gippsland. Read up on Gippy Agchat Edition 152. Gippy Agchat Edition 151 October 2018 Be aware of some of the issues of the latest agricultural issues in Gippsland. Read up on Gippy Agchat Edition 151. Bass Coast Local News 2019 Bass Coast Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2019 Bass Coast Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards All Politics is Local Bass Coast Shire Council supports the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) Federal Election Advocacy campaign titled ‘All Politics is Local’ Bass Coast Shire Council Appoints New CEO Bass Coast Shire Council appointed Ali Wastie to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bus Loop Gets Once Over Bus loop in front of St Joseph’s Primary School in Wonthaggi will be renewed this January. Community Input Needed for Off-Leash Areas Community input needed on potential off-leash beach areas. Enabled Women Celebrate Graduation Nine women celebrates graduation from the ‘Enabling Women in Gippsland’ program. Federal Advocacy List Gets the Tick Updated its Advocacy Priority list for the third time. Footpath and Bus Shelter on the Go New footpath and bus shelter along Bayview Avenue in Inverloch this January. Keep Up War on Waste Bass Coast Shire Council worked with the community to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Phillip Island Waste Facility to Be Built Upgrade to Phillip Island facility expected to cost between $8 million and $8.5 million. Working Together to Reduce Emissions Bass Coast Shire Council agreed to work towards a community greenhouse gas emissions target. Community Grants Give Groups Fundraising Boost Thirty-three community groups awarded at the presentation of Round 2 of the 2018 Community Grants Program. Council Commit Funds to Sound Shell Additional $150,000 toward the Inverloch Sound Shell project. Facelift for Sporting Facilities Phillip Island Football Netball Club rooms at the Cowes Recreation Reserve gets a facelift. More Improvements to Roads and Pathways Capital Works projects underway, including road sealing and footpath renewals. Off to Save Lembongan Two girls from Bass Coast heading off to Nusa Lembongan, Bali to represent Australia in Asia’s first Swimrun. On The Lookout for a New Kind of Art Expression of Interest (EOI) from experienced artists for a contemporary public artwork to be installed in the Bass Valley and Hinterland region. Combating Erosion at Inverloch Bass Coast Shire Council and environmental groups continued to meet to respond to the ongoing erosion along the Inverloch Surf Beach. Capital Works Coming Up New footpath in Wonthaggi and drainage improvements in San Remo and Inverloch this month. Tertiary Education Roundtable Looks to Our Future Bass Coast Shire Council hosts discussion on progressing tertiary education investment in the Shire. Three Bin System Saves 77% of Kerbside Waste from Landfill Three-bin system in Bass Coast diverted a huge 77 per cent of kerbside waste from landfill. 70 Million Reasons to Get Behind Gippsland Business Connect 1100 users registered and more than 60 local procurement opportunities worth $70 million posted to a new business platform. Advocating for Change Unanimous vote to prioritise advocacy for the Change for Sam Strategy. Bass Coast Team in Asia’s First Swimrun Kara Landells of Kilcunda and Nina Barry-Macaulay of Cape Paterson will join 30 athletes from around the world to participate in Asia’s first swimrun Caring For Those Who Care Most National Carers Week celebration from 14th to 20th October. Date Night the Best Start For Early Years ‘Date night’ for early years’ services to strengthen relationships across the sector. Get Rid of Green Waste, Fee-Free Fee-free green waste disposal from 1 November until 16 December 2018. Plogging Along To Save Our Oceans Successful community plogging event on Kilcunda beach. Regional Skate Park and New Playspace for San Remo Bass Coast Shire Council and the State Government commits to region’s best skate park and a new play space for San Remo. Upgrade of Netball Precinct at Inverloch Recreation Reserve Upgrades to Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club. Your Garden Counts In the War on Weeds Weed ‘em and Reap program from 22 October to 26 November 2018. Active Bass Coast Active Bass Coast Plan, a ten year Plan that sets the scene for healthy and active environments and services into the future. Get Qualified on the Job with Council Bass Coast Shire Counci, now offering a range of Traineeships and Apprenticeships. Danny O'Brien MP Liberal Nationals will back the Yallourn Yallourn North Football Netball ClubElected Liberal Nationals Government to ensure a $470,000 upgrade facilities at George Bates Reserve. Liberal Nationals backing Churchill Football Netball Club $1 million state-of-the-art upgrade for Churchill Football Netball Club. David Hodgett MP Liberal Nationals Will Finish Duplication of Princes HwyElected Liberal Nationals government to finish the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale. Emma Kealy MP Latrobe Valley to Get Residential Rehabilitation Centre under Liberal NationalsAccess for drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitations for people in the Latrobe Valley under an elected Liberal Nationals Government. Statement on Royal Commission into Mental Health Statement on Royal Commission into Mental Health Our Streets Less Safe for Women Under Labor Data by the Crime Statistics Agency showed Daniel Andrews failed to the streets safer for women. Feature  Electrifying Boost to Jobs in the Latrobe Valley with electric car plantLatrobe Valley to become the capital of electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia.  New Heavy Pumper for Traralgon FirefightersA new heavy pumper for Traralgon Fire Brigade's 130th birthday. Gippsland Water Northe Expresses Disappointment at Lack of Commitment for Lifeline GippslandRussell Northe described his reaction to a recent response from the Minister for Mental Health. Still Time to Apply For an Environmental Grant There is still time to submit an application for Round 2 of the East Gippsland Water-funded Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants program. Water Main Realignment Works to Commence Shortly in Swan Reach Realignment of water along Princes Highway at Swan Reach due to start Mid November. Steve McKenzie takes the reins as East Gippsland Water's new Managing Director East Gippsland Water's new Managing Director. Applications Invited For Round 2 of Environmental Grants Scheme East Gippsland Water now inviting applications for Round 2 Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants program. Gippsland-wide News Gippsland will Rocket into the New Year with the Launch of Startup GippslandLaunch of the Startup Gippsland program announced. Harriet Shing MP Boosting Renewables and Cutting Energy Costs in GippslandTwo Gippsland community groups shares in $1.1 million worth of grants for renewable energy projects. New Lanes Completed On Two Sections of Princes Highway East between Traralgon and Sale Better journeys up ahead along newly duplicated and safer sections of the Princes Highway through Gippsland. Record Bass Stockings into Blue Rock Bass stocked into Gippsland to improve inland recreational fishing opportunities. Delivering a Great Local School for Traralgon Massive upgrade to Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary School with a re-elected Andrews Local Government official. Increasing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target and Boosting Jobs Benefits in an increase Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per cent by 2030. Renters to Benefit from Labor’s Solar Panels Plan Inclusion of more Victorians in a half-price solar panels rollout. Supporting a Bigger, Better Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Investment in a scenic trail will create jobs and boost tourism in Gippsland. Building a Community Hospital on Phillip Island Re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver the Phillip Island Community Hospital in Cowes. Century Milestone for Community Facility and Event Grants More than 100 community projects now realised with support from the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community Facility Fund. Delivering Better Transport for Gippsland and The Bass Coast Andrews Labor Government to invest $157,000 to improve transport services across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast. Fixing Local Roads in Bass Coast Shire Bass Coast Shire gets help to fix local road network with $100 million Fixing Country Roads Program. New Gippsland Regional Sports Complex is Ready to Roll Revamped Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale opens today! Road Safety Boost for Bass Coast Schools Improvements for kids and families' safety around Inverloch/Kongwak Primary School and Newhaven College. Road Safety Boost for Lakes Entrance School Introduction of electronic speed signs to improve safety around St Brendan’s Primary School in Lakes Entrance. Road Safety Boost for Mirboo North Primary School Improving safety around Mirboo North Primary School and Mirboo North Secondary School with electronic speed signs. Road Safety Boost for Sale Specialist School Improving safety around the Sale Specialist School with electronic speed signs. Delivering More Reliable Services for Gippsland More frequent and reliable train services and more travel choice for Gippsland locals from a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. Ace in the Hole – Works Begin at Sale Tennis Centre The $2.35 million redevelopment of the Sale Tennis Club is now underway. Boosting Community Safety in Traralgon Funding for the Traralgon Reserves and Pathways Lighting Improvements project announced. Continued Boost for Youth Crime Prevention More funding to a vital youth crime prevention program. Expanding Mental Health Support to Gippsland Students Access to a mental health professional for secondary schools soon. Great Local Ideas Secure Funding Through Pick My Project vital funding through Pick My Project Moe Nets Funding For New Cricket Centre of Excellence A $500,000 funding for a state-of-the-art cricket centre of excellence. Morwell Locals Helping Power New Trains The Morwell facility is creating new employment opportunities for locals. New Justice Service Centre for Warragul Access to a range of justice services with the opening of a new Justice Service Centre. Omeo Pedals towards Multi-Million Mountain Bike Trail Investment in planning and infrastructure to back up regions hit hard by drought. Putting the Hill End Community First In Baw Baw Shire Andrews Labor Government heeds Hill End community to retain the iconic Hill End Primary School for community use. Sale Greyhounds Celebrate Spring Racing and Seniors Upgrades for the infrastructure at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club. Sale Showgrounds Open and Water Tower Redevelopment Happening New amenities and recreation building at the Sale Showgrounds is now open. Sport Loan to Help Latrobe Valley Locals Make a Splash A $10 million loan for the transformation of the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and the Traralgon Indoor Sports Stadium. Tarwin Valley Primary School Upgrade a Step Closer AOA Architects appointed to design a S500, 000 upgrade of the Tarwin Valley Primary School. Traralgon College and Latrobe Special Developmental School Upgrade a Step Closer Hede Architects Pty Ltd appointed to design Stage 1 of the Traralgon Education Regeneration Project. $1.66 Million Specialist Skills Boost for Federation Training Access to cutting edge training for local Yallourn TAFE students soon! Building a Bigger and Better Latrobe Regional Hospital Massive expansion set for the Latrobe Regional Hospital at Traralgon. Building a New Kinder Hub in Morwell Access a new one-stop-shop kinder, school and family services soon! Building on the Men’s Shed Community in Toongabbie Toongabbie & District Men’s Shed extension opens today! Building Upgrades at Wonthaggi Primary School Important new works for the Wonthaggi Primary School soon! Creating Spaces for Young People in the Latrobe Valley Youth-focused hub formally opens! Delivering a Great Local School for Lakes Entrance $1 million towards an upgrade at St Brendan's School. Energy Programs Deliver Jobs for the Latrobe Valley Driving down energy prices with installation of microgrids. Enviromicrobio Lab Opens at Federation Training’s Yallourn Campus Laboratory at Federation Training’s Yallourn campus by EnviroMicroBio Lab opens today! Gippsland Line Upgrade Supporting Local Jobs This $95 million project supports local jobs. Helping Victorians Start Their Own Business Back up for Victorians who want to start their own business. Location Announced For New Morwell Fire Station A new fire station in Morwell to boost to emergency services in the Latrobe Valley. Lowanna College Unveils Upgraded Classrooms and Facilities Bigger, flexible learning spaces and school facilities unveiled! Morwell Makes Room for ‘Her Place’ Celebrating the lives of Victorian women with an exhibition in Morwell. Protecting the Iconic Blue Rock Lake Funds made available to improve visitor facilities and recreation at Blue Rock Lake. Providing More Parenting Support in Gippsland Free parenting support in Gippsland. San Remo Skaters Score New Skate Park $650,000 new skate park for San Remo Extra Rehabilitation Beds for Victorian Youth New youth residential rehabilitation facility to be established in Gippsland. Small Business Experts Head for Moe Access to relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing the business at workshops to be held in October for small businesses in the Moe are. South Gippsland Connected to The State’s Water Grid South Gippsland will be connected to the state’s water grid for the first time. Trout Stocking Bonanza for School Holidays More than 30,000 catchable size rainbow trout stocked into almost 80 waters state-wide. Youth Space Latrobe Seeks Ideas from Young People Branding the Youth Space Latrobe in Morwell welcomes ideas from the youth. Andrews Government Kicks in for Gippsland Sport Residents of Toora, soon to enjoy modern sports facilities. Two Gippsland Clubs to Receive a Life Saving Debrillator Latrobe Valley 4WD Club and Tetoora Road Community Centre received defibrillator for medical emergencies. Latrobe Local News Change for Sam StrategyIncreased community awareness and better support for women experiencing violence with Change of Sam Strategy. Domestic Wastewater Management Public Draft of Latrobe City’s Domestic Wastewater Management Plan released. Appoint of New Chief Executive Officer Latrobe City Council appoints a new Chief Executive Officer. Crinigan Road Bushland Reserve Committee Reserve committee currently looking for new members to get involved. Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park Closure Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park temporarily closed. Neighbourhood Navigator Online map to easily access information on the community services, facilities, planning and zoning information launched. Latrobe Synthetic Sports Field Pavilion Officially Opened Latrobe Synthetic Sports Field Pavilion was officially opened on Wednesday. Unauthorised Building Works Result In Fines for Owner Successful legal action by Latrobe City Council against a Morwell property owner Good Chef, Bad Chef to Feature at Sister Cities Festival ‘Good Chef’ Rosie to cook at Latrobe City Council’s Sister Cities Festival on Friday 9 November at the Moe Botanical Gardens. Latrobe City Council Elects New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Councillor Graeme Middlemiss elected to the position of Mayor at Latrobe City Council special meeting. Armistice Street Theatre Performances to Recognise the End of World War I New free street theatre performance to recognise the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. Community Spirit Shines Bright for Flynn Hall Makeover A 97-year-old building can serve the community once again, thanks to the people of the small Latrobe City township of Flynn. Costa to Celebrate Community at Rose Garden Festival Costa Georgiadis at Latrobe City Council’s Rose Garden Festival. Fun and Learning at Latrobe City’s Children’s Expo Fun activities in the annual Latrobe City Children’s Expo on Thursday 25 October at Kernot Hall. New Cricket Hub to turn Ted Summerton into Gippsland’s Own ‘MCG’ Gippsland Regional Cricket Centre at Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe with $3.5 million funding. Latrobe Creative Precinct Concept Design Launched Concept design for the Latrobe Creative Precinct launched today! Local Green Thumbs Win Big In ABC Gardener of The Year Awards Hazelwood North couple, Denise and Athol Brand named state finalists in the 2018 ABC Gardener of the Year Awards. Van Driel Resignation Chief Executive Officer of Latrobe City Council resigns. Nadine Lineham announced as Dick Bishop 2018 winner Nadine Lineham is the recipient of this year’s Dick Bishop Memorial Prize. Nominations close soon for Latrobe City’s Australia Day Awards 2019 Australia Day Awards nominations. Works on Track for the Traralgon to Morwell Shared Pathway Continuing works on the Traralgon to Morwell shared pathway. Melina Bath MP Bath Gets Back to WorkMelina Bath reelected. Liberal Nationals will build Latrobe Special Developmental School A dedicated, purporse-buldt Latrobe Special Development School courtesy of an elected Nationals Government. Nationals The Nationals Announce Upper House Teams For Northern Victoria and Eastern VictoriaTwo new candidates join existing Upper House members. Peter Gardner Gippsland Climate News & Views SeptemberPeter Gardner's September Newsletter Peter Walsh MP A Letter to the EditorLabor won't return all boating licence fees back into better boating infrastructure. Statement from the Nationals’ Leadership Team Peter Walsh and Steph Ryan elected in the Victorian Parliamentary Party. Labor Won’t Make Rates Fair for Farmers If elected a Liberal Nationals Government wil make rates fair for farmers, prioritising an independent review into farm rates in Victoria. Liberal Nationals Improving Food Security for Vulnerable People in Morwell Elected Liberal Nationals Government to address the growing issue of food insecurity in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland. Liberal Nationals to Make Rates Fair for Farmers Elected Liberal Nationals Government will take actions to make rates fair for farmers. Blue Infrastructure Fund Letter to the Editor. Country Victoria set for $30 million connectivity boost under the Liberal Nationals Elected Liberal Nationals Government to invest $30 million to boost mobile connectivity across rural and regional Victoria. Council Rates Must Be Part of Drought Relief Call for further steps for drought relief. Farmers’ Market Support Program to return: only under Liberal Nationals An elected Liberal Nationals Government plans to bring back the Farmers’ Market Support Program axed by Labor. High-Speed Regional Rail Peter Walsh's letter to the editor. The Latrobe Valley Misses Out Under Labor, Again Faster rail for Ballarat and Geelong, Latrobe Valley is left out. Liberal Nationals’ plan to drive growth in Victorian agriculture Liberal Nationals Government will grow Victoria’s agriculture and food industries if elected this November Liberal Nationals to Invest in Regional Victoria’s Future Leaders More support and a funding boost promise if a Liberal Nationals Government is elected at November’s State Election. Russel Northe MLA Northe Calls for Support to Address Terrible Statistics in Local Men’s HealthCalls for additional support to tackle Prostate Cancer Northe Calls for RV Rest Site for Latrobe Valley Policy Initiative for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) stopover in Latrobe Valley unveiled. Pondage Users Left High and Dry News of Hazelwood Pondage’s closure continuing until the early part of 2019 devastates tourists and locals. Northe Calls for Improvements to Tyers School Crossing Northe calls to enhance pedestrian safety at the Tyers Primary School crossing on Main Road. Ombudsman’s Report Raises Energy Connection Issues Statistics from the annual Victoria Energy and Water Ombudsman report showed a huge jump in complaints related to new energy connections. Northe calls for ‘Latrobe Sports and Recreation Fund’ to support grassroots sport in Latrobe Valley Call for Latrobe Valley’s investment in sporting grounds, clubs and facilities. Northe Racing to Support Latrobe Valley Racing Club Russell Northe today threw his support behind the dedicated group of volunteers at Latrobe Valley Racing Club, for Traralgon Racecourse. Northe implores Minister to support Latrobe Quarry Industry Russell Northe asking for action on local quarry licensing applications. Northe Writes to Minister for Public Transport regarding a Dedicated Gippsland V/line Route Letter pleading the State Government to commence the necessary actions needed to start a dedicated Gippsland V/Line route into Melbourne. Sheridan Bond The Nationals Commit To Billion Dollar Road Fix BlitzNationals to fix country roads with a $1 billion Road Fix Blitz. Bond Backs Gippsland Tertiary Education Council to Address Latrobe Valley Skill Shortage Discussion for the region’s shortage of diesel mechanics and the return of the Gippsland Tertiary Education Council. The Nationals Building a Brighter Future for Young Victorians in Latrobe Valley Push for improvement of school literacy and numeracy standards in the early years. Bond Backs Latrobe Special Education Bond asked Latrobe Valley community support campaign for a new stand-alone campus for Latrobe Special Developmental School. Free Text Books for Secondary School Students Promise of new free textbooks for secondary schoold students if the Nationals get elected. The Nationals supporting headspace to better support young Gippslanders Nationals aim to provide young Gippslanders access to the mental health services they need – regardless of where they live. Bond backs Latrobe drug rehabilitation facility Sheridan Bond calls for a dedicated drug rehabilitation centre in the Latrobe Valley. Steph Ryan MP Liberal Nationals Back Scouts and GuidesElected Liberal Nationals Government to support the rich tradition of Scouts and Guides. Liberal Nationals to Get Gippsland Students Back On Track An elected Liberal Nationals Government will restore the Gippsland Tertiary Education Council. Liberal Nationals to Boost Language and Literacy for Vulnerable Kids Elected Liberal Nationals Government will target early language and literacy programs. Tim Bull MP Country Race Clubs Will Be Winners under Liberal NationalsGrassroots country racing clubs gets share of industry funding.
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