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South Gippsland 2024 Local Council Elections and other council project updates 24 October 2024

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By news@gippsland - 24th October 2024 - Back to News

Time is running out to cast your vote in the 2024 Local Council Elections. Please make sure you have sent your ballot pack via mail or delivered it in person to the election office at Carinos, 6-12 Smith Street Leongatha, before 6.00pm on Friday 25 October. Your vote will help shape the future of South Gippsland.

Time is running out to vote in the 2024 Local Council Elections. Submit your ballot by mail or in person before Friday, 6:00pm

Storm recovery session

South Gippsland Shire Council and the Community Recovery Working Group are pleased to host a free recovery and resilience session on Wednesday 13 November at the Mirboo North Shire Hall.

Guest speaker Dr Rob Gordon will return to Mirboo North to share his insights into practical and emotional responses after emergency events such as those experienced during the February storm, what to expect in the second half of the first year of recovery and how to build resilience for future emergencies. If you plan on attending this event, please register your attendance at Storm Recovery Session website.

Join South Gippsland Shire Council's free recovery session on November 13 at Mirboo North Shire Hall. Register to attend and gain valuable insights from Dr. Rob Gordon

Gippsland Wine Awards

Last week, Wine Gippsland hosted the 2024 Westpac Gippsland Wine Show awards dinner at Carrajung Estate. The night saw a high calibre of local vintner's up for recognition. A big congratulations to our very own Gippsland Wine Company for the Best Wine of Show for their 2023 Loch Chardonnay. They also received the Top Gold Chardonnay trophy. Congratulations to Waratah Hills who won a silver award for their Pinot Noir.

Wine Gippsland hosted the 2024 Westpac Gippsland Wine Show awards dinner, recognizing local vintners. Congratulations to Gippsland Wine Company and Waratah Hills for their awards!

Green waste amnesty period

Council's annual Green Waste Amnesty period is starting soon. The amnesty will run from 2 November until 31 December 2024. Residents can dispose of their green waste for free at any of Council's transfer stations until the end of the amnesty period.

The amnesty aims to encourage residents to prepare their properties for the fire season by removing potential fire hazards. To view the list of excluded plant species and find your closest transfer station, please go to Green Waste Amnesty Period website.

The Green Waste Amnesty runs from November 2 to December 31, 2024, allowing residents to dispose of green waste free at transfer stations

Garage Sale Trail

The Garage Sale Trail is coming to South Gippsland. From Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 November and Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November, people all around South Gippsland are opening their garage's and participating in one of Australia's most sustainable shopping events.

So far, sales have been registered in Loch, Poowong, Bena, Leongatha and Mirboo North. Whether you're a seller or a shopper there is still time to get involved. To register a store or map out your perfect Garage Sale Trail, please visit Garage Sale Trail website.

The Garage Sale Trail is in South Gippsland from November 9-10 and 16-17, encouraging sustainable shopping. Sellers and shoppers are welcome!

3G is closing soon

Time is running out to check your tech to make sure it will still work once Telstra and Optus close their 3G networks on 28 October. Impacted devices may include phones, smartwatches, tablets, in-home personal emergency alarms, EFTPOS terminals and fire and security alarms. To learn how to check your devices and see if your tech will be impacted, please visit 3G Closure website.

Australia Day Awards

There is still time to cast your nominations for the 2025 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. These awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the many unsung heroes in our region. From the dedicated individual on weekend canteen duty to the organisers of events that unite our community, your nomination acknowledges the significant impact these individuals have on our community.

The award categories are:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year

If you know someone or an event that deserves recognition for the amazing work they do, please nominate them for an award at Australia Day Awards website. Nominations close Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Gippsland dairy industry

The Gippsland Dairy Industry Leadership Group is seeking stakeholder engagement to develop the Gippsland Dairy Industry Strategy. This Strategy will showcase opportunities for investment in the region, inform regional planning, identify focus areas for cross industry partnerships, and detail actions needed to ensure a prosperous and responsive industry into the future.

Your feedback can be provided either online or in person at the Leongatha workshop on Friday 25 October from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Space 47. To provide feedback online or attend the workshop please visit Gippsland Dairy Industry Strategy website.

The Gippsland Dairy Industry Leadership Group seeks stakeholder feedback for its strategy, focusing on investment, planning, partnerships, and future industry actions. Join the workshop on October 25

Things to do

Art connect: Open studio trail

After a successful first year, Art Connect's Open Studio Trail is back for a second time. Visit a variety of studios and venues throughout South Gippsland showcasing the artistic talent of our region.

The Trail is running from Saturday 12 October to Tuesday 5 November. Travel, discover, experience and inspire in South Gippsland. For more information and to map out an art studio trail that suits you, please visit Open Studio Trail website.

Opportunities

Engagement opportunities

• Victorian Maternal and Child Health Survey 2024
  Feedback closes Sunday 17 November

Upcoming Council Community Training Sessions

• Grants - SmartyGrants 101
  Tuesday 12 November from 1.00pm to 3.00pm and Thursday 14 November from 6.00pm to 8.00pm - Online

Other funding opportunities

• Tiny Towns Fund
  Submissions close Friday 25 October
• Women and Leadership
  Submissions close Tuesday 29 October
• Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant Program
  Submissions close Thursday 31 October
• Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Grant
  Submissions close Wednesday 13 November

Snap Send Solve

Spotted a dangerous pothole? Or maybe some broken playground equipment? Get it reported quickly and easily using Snap Send Solve. It's free! Download the app to your phone now or report it online at this link Snap Send Solve website.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com