Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Advertorials & Special Offers Extra Mental Health Advice for Victorian Courts Initiatives for extra support for offenders suffering a mental illness. Agribusiness Innovation Groups for future industry growth in GippslandAn update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Breaking the Long Term Unemployment Cycle, Export Opportunities and More An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Collaborations and Clusters An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. R U OK | International Chef to visit Gippsland and lots more An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Award Winning Gippsland Businesses An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. A New Chairperson Appointed and Lots More! An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Bass Coast Local News Black Spot Work Ready to StartRoad safety improvement works with Black Spot Program. Phillip Island to Host Australian Stand Up Paddle Board Championships Top paddlers in the country head to Phillip Island for the The Hyundai Australian SUP Titles. Skating Around Bass Coast New Skate Park officially opens. Targeting Erosion at Cowes Sand will be brought in to Cowes Main Beach in response to coastal erosion. Art Prize Builds Council’s Art Collection Leongatha’s Julie Lundgren-Coulter named winner of this year’s Your Art Collection. Children’s Expo and Kidz Mini Mudda Unite Again! Primary School’s Kidz Mini Mudda slam dunks Children’s Expo and Kidz Mini Mudda. Council Supports Marine Park plan Development for Bass Coast Marine and Coastal Park gets supported. Cowes Wins Bike Ed Challenge Cowes Primary School students win the annual Bass Coast Bike Ed Challenge. Faster, Easier Business Approvals Better Approvals Project gets fast and easy! Investing in Bass Coast Progress in the past 12 months with Council's Economic Development Strategy 2016-2021. Jump on Board the Training Calendar 2019/20 Community Training Calendar launched with workshops "Expanding Community Connections through Social Media." Master Plans Adopted Bass Coast Shire Council meeting adopted master plans for Reserves. Nominate your Aussie hero! Nominations for 2020 Bass Coast Australia Day Awards Citizen of the Year or Young Citizen of the Year now open. Stopping Illegal Vegetation Removal Council prevents removal and damage of native vegetation. Vaccinations for Local Students Nearly 1,000 vaccinations administered to Year 7 students this year as part of the Secondary School Immunisation Program. Warming up for Walk to School Get kids walking, riding and scooting to school this October in the annual Walk to School program. Working Together to Combat Climate Change Efforts to develop a Climate Action Plan 2020-2030. Getting Ready to Play Ball Near completion of Wonthaggi’s three court, multi-sport stadium. Cemetery Maintenance Contract Awarded General maintenance of the cemeteries as work opportunity for local people with disabilities. Council’s Work Awarded Bass Coast Shire Council received two national awards. Footpath Upgrades on the Way Footpath Renewal Program well underway. Mayor’s Event to Benefit Youth YES Youth Hub Mayoral Benefit at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre this October. Trees to be Removed in Cowes Trees removed to repair water main problem. Capital Works Projects Forging Ahead Carpark renewal works at the Inverloch Boat Ramp and footpath renewals in Wonthaggi are underway. Climate Change is an Emergency Bass Coast Climate Change Action Plan 2020-30 on its development. Dumping Rubbish A Costly Option Recyclable items that don’t fit into household recycling bins can be disposed of for free at Council’s waste facilities. Harman Wines Goes Back to Back Bass Coast Shire Council’s annual Business Awards Landslip Under Repair Repairs on landslip at Glen Alvie Road on the way. Putting Out the Call for a New Kind of Art Bass Coast Shire Council calls for expressions of interest for 2019/20 project. Sheepways Road Renewal Continues Pavement renewal works along Sheepways Road is now underway. Skate Parks Ready to Ride New completed skate parks at Cowes, Grantville and Corinella. Surf Parade Path Gets Tick of Approval Inverloch’s Surf Parade Shared Path construction to begin in 2020. Tourism Growth on Trend Update on Growing Tourism at the August Council Meeting. World Class Shows Coming to Wonthaggi Live performances over the coming months. Funding to Improve Access – Now Open Applications are now open for Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Funding round. Taking Bass Coast to the City Collaboration and sharing with councillors and staff from City of Melbourne. Wonthaggi Life Saving Club Update Wonthaggi Life Saving Club (LSC) to provide lifesaving services to Cape Paterson Bay Beach. Feature  Swinburne Bachelor of Design student Holly Barbour’s volunteering efforts spread across Victoria and span the TasmanSwinburne design student, Holly Barbour, who is an avid volunteer in Gippsland (while working, studying and having a social life!). Gippsland Water Water Main Replacement Works - LindenowWork to commence next week to replace ageing water pipeline. Work starts on new 36 million litre water storage tank at Wy Yung Construction of a new 36 million litre water storage tank at East Gippsland Water's Wy Yung water storage facility. We Need your Feedback Feedback wanted on water and sewerage services. Seeking Feedback on Possible Water Restrictions Ahead Water restrictions likely to occur as cutomers continue to experience extreme drought and prepares for another hot, dry summer ahead. Harriet Shing MP Kicking Goals for Women and Girls in Eastern Victoria2019-20 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program now open for applications. Reducing Stigma in Mental Health Month Reduce stigma and empower people to seek help in October is Mental Health Month. Seniors Festival Returns with Week of Free Travel Seniors get a treat with 2,500 free or low-cost events across the state and a week of free travel for seniors state-wide. Works Underway on Gippsland Roads Massive road maintenance blitz is underway across Gippsland for safer, smoother and stronger roads. Eastern Victorian Schools Complete Premiers’ Reading Challenge Congratulations to Premiers’ Reading Challenge participants who read more than 4.3 million books. Experts Appointed to Run Traralgon Youth Rehab Beds New youth residential rehabilitation service in the Latrobe Valley to run by alcohol and other drug support agencies. Getting Eastern Victorian Children Ready for School and Beyond More than 28,000 children to benefit from a $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative. Record Grants Funding to Protect Local Heritage $3 million in grants to protect Victoria’s most important cultural landmarks and buildings. Support Service Open for Business Free, flexible and confidential tailored support service for business owners in Latrobe Valley. Traralgon College Takes Out Award at Wakakirri Finals Night Traralgon College wins Best Adapted Story Award. Upgrading Education for All Traralgon Students Development of masterplan options to modernise Traralgon College’s senior campus, and rebuild Latrobe Special Developmental School on the Traralgon College Junior Campus site. Free Tafe Graduates at Tafe Gippsland Ready for Work Free TAFE students from TAFE Gippsland have graduated from their courses. Have Your Say on Preventing Cruelty to Animals Be heard on important animal welfare issues. New Blue Gum Plantation Ready to Bloom Timber plantation on crown land in the Latrobe Valley already completed. Providing Certainty for the Rawson School Bus Erica to Rawson’s school bus service will continue to operate. Scholarships Help Change the Game for Women in Sport Scholarships for up to $10,000 women looking to pursue leadership and development roles in sport and active recreation. Turning Vacant Places to Local Creative Spaces in Eastern Victoria Projects to develop new creative spaces under Regional Coworking Spaces and Creative Places program. Ballet under the Stars Comes to the Latrobe Valley Australian Ballet’s free outdoor gala event Ballet Under the Stars will visit the Latrobe Valley. Gippsland Trail Blazes in Motorbike Safety New pilot project for riders at Neerim State Forest. Grant Round Open for Local Crime and Safety Solutions - Latrobe Valley $25 million investment in the Community Crime Prevention Program. Grant Round Open for Local Crime and Safety Solutions - Narracan $25 million investment in the Community Crime Prevention Program. Safer Rural Intersections across Gippsland Nineteen of highest-risk intersections in Gippsland targeted with state-wide blitz project. School Breakfast Clubs Expansion to Help Traralgon Students Thrive Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School have been invited to participate in the School Breakfast Clubs Expansion Program. Schools to Share in Statewide $515M Maintenance Blitz 61 schools to benefit from $515 million budget for school maintenance. Specialist Appointments Close to Home for Gippsland Locals Gippsland patients will benefit from appointments closer to home. Specialist Appointments Close to Home for West Gippsland Locals 500,000 specialist appointments in regional Victoria becomes a reality. A New Jobs and Volunteering Hub for Gippsland New job opportunities for Gippsland locals with new job hub. Backing Nurses and Doctors in Eastern Victoria to Do What They Do Best Massive million dollar investment for nurses and doctors at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Backing Nurses and Doctors in West Gippsland to do What They do Best Funding boost awarded to West Gippsland Health Care. Regional Students on Track to Learn About Rail Safety Safety workshop series on Rail Safety Week 2019. Latrobe Local News Garden CompetitionLatrobe City Council’s annual garden competition now open. Libraries After Dark Pilot program that provides opportunities for social interaction and activities within the community that are an alternative to afterhours gambling venues. Official Opening of the Traralgon West Sporting Complex First Floor Traralgon West Sporting Complex officially opened. Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner visits Latrobe City Mr Peter McGauran visits Latrobe City. Gippsland Business Festival a big success for Latrobe City Huge turnout of business owners and entrepreneur’s at ‘Tom O’Toole – Ingredients of Success’. Latrobe City Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Special Olympics Torch Run Tour to Latrobe City by Victoria Police and Special Olympics Australia. Safe & Strong Latrobe Executive Leadership Forum Focus on gender equality and prevention of family violence in the business sector at Latrobe Executive Leadership forum. Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 5 August Below is a snapshot of some of the decisions made by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 5 August 2019. For full details of the Council Meeting, please see the Council Meeting Minutes available on the Council website on Thursday 8 August 2019. Liberal Nationals The Isobel ProjectNew program gives female leaders opportunity to better understand the political process. Melina Bath MP Recreational Prospectors and Miners Ignored by LaborQuestions for Labor’s Resources Minister on access to public land. Peter Walsh MP Drought-Stricken Farmers Miss Out on Direct Rates Relief –AgainUnderwhelming response with failure to deliver the genuine relief measures farmers. Kangaroo Pet Food Program Changes to the kangaroo pet food program announced. Part-Time Squad Not Enough to Tackle Rural Crime Disappointment rises with no additional manpower to tackle rural crime. Farmers in Drought Ignored as Premier Jet-Sets to China Premier visits China more than drought affected communities. Statement on Tim Fischer Statement for Tim Fischer. Jobs And Funding Cut under Labor’s ‘Plan’ For Regional Development No funding cut for Regional Development Victoria after current review is finished. Labor Avoids Questions on Squandered Steelvision Grant No answer with $400,000 grant to Steelvision. Russel Northe MLA Pondage Plight Still IgnoredFrustration rises with lack of response and interest with Hazelwood Pondage closure. Rates Feedback Sought Share your views on council rates and charges. Resolution Must be Found for Derelict Buildings Support for local communities to clean up abandoned and/or derelict buildings. Parliament Pursuits Discussions in the Parliament. Northe Supports Suicide Prevention Programs Full support to mental health and suicide prevention programs. Brancourts Closure a Blow for the Latrobe Valley Tough times for 30 local employees of Brancourts’ Traralgon processing plant. Community Safety Fund Grants Now Open Crime prevention grants are now open for applications. Blackouts Predicted for Victorian Summer Greater risk of power blackouts this summer Gippsland Rail Services Questioned Again Question Time used to ask benefits Gippsland commuters will receive when current rail upgrades get completed. Northe Calls for Local Funding Budget Considerations Requests for additional support and meaningful investment for local community groups, organisations and projects that would build local infrastructure and create local jobs. Northe Calls for SEA Electric Update Questions on Sea Electric raised. Northe Calls for VRET Bill to be Delayed Request on delay for the debate of the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Amendment Bill 2019. Northe Tips Hat to Local Legends and Leaders Northe salutes local legends and leaders. Parliament Pursuits | 27-29 August 2019 Highlights in the achievements of the Morwell electorate. Plastic Bag Ban to Take Place in November All single-use lightweight shopping bags are banned. Something Fishy about Gov support - Northe Calls for support for stakeholders impacted by Hazelwood Pondage closure. Latrobe Valley Yacht Club Hazelwood Power Station closure. Northe Tables Petition Calling for Fire Track Action Petition to ensure access to local fire emergency are adequately maintained and accessible to first responders. Steph Ryan MP Dan’s ‘No Dam’ Plan Threatening Our Future Water SecurityWater Minister: no point in building dams when it’s not raining. No End in Sight for Regional Commuter Crush Two more years of slow and overcrowded trains. Labor’s Appalling Track Record on Vline Victorians stranded at the station with VLine punctuality dives again.
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