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Students in regional Victoria such as Gippsland should not have to endure more weeks locked out of the classroom

Students in regional Victoria should not have to endure more weeks locked out of the classroom.

By news@gippsland - 6th October 2021 - Back to News

According to the Andrews Government's roadmap, only Prep to Grade 2 and final year students will be back in the classroom this week to start to get their studies back on track. Despite high vaccination rates across regional Victoria, it'll still be more than three weeks before all country kids are back in school full-time.

Schools will begin a staged return to onsite learning from the first week of Term 4, remote and flexible learning will continue to be delivered to students on the days they are not attending onsite

No reason to delay

Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Peter Walsh said regional students had already sacrificed too much after the virus spread out of control in metro Melbourne. "Regional Victorians are leading the way doing our bit to protect ourselves and our community with more than 60 percent of people over 16 now fully vaccinated, while 88 per cent have had their first dose," Mr Walsh said.

"But under Labor's roadmap our regional kids will still wait until October 26 to get back to full time, on-site study. Why should kids living in council areas like Buloke, Towong and Hindmarsh - which have never recorded a single case of COVID, ever - continue to have their education disrupted."

"There's no reason to delay - our schools and childcare in regional areas that aren't in lockdown should be able to fully reopen, so kids and families can get on the road to normal."

Returning to minimum level

Under the Andrews Government's Melbourne-centric roadmap, many community sports clubs can only return at minimum levels at the 70 per cent threshold. Mr Walsh said regional communities should get these freedoms sooner. At 70 per cent, all community sport should return for fully vaccinated Victorians, with an adequate number of players for competition.

"Community sport is crucial to the mental wellbeing of Victorians, but our local sports clubs are in ruins after cancelling games and - in many cases - entire seasons in the past 18 months. Metro double dose vaccination is at 52 per cent, which means country people will be stuck waiting for the city to catch up." Mr Walsh said.

Moving on sooner to reopen

Mr Walsh also said, "Regional Victoria must be able to move into the next phase of our recovery when we reach the 80 per cent milestone, without delay. This approach is a good incentive for country people to get the job and will see our schools, businesses and communities moving on sooner to reopen, rebuild and recover."

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• New report more evidence that immediate change needed to better Victorian children mental health
  New data today has painted a harrowing picture of the deteriorating mental health of young Victorians.
• East Gippsland residents invited to have say on mobile and internet services
  East Gippsland Shire Council is inviting locals to have their say on how to ensure secure, fast and reliable internet and mobile services for everyone in the shire.
• Grants for Gippsland art organisations available from federal Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART)
  The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) is thrilled to announce the successful applicants from Batch 1 of the Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program.
• Parks Minister Lily D'Ambrosio should apologise to East Gippsland businesses for slow response to repair bushfire damage
  New staff to help repair infrastructure damaged during the two-year ago bushfires has finally been announced.
• Rates notices issued in South Gippsland Shire
  Contact the rate team for your revenue rates and concerns.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early March 2022 - Great Southern Rail Trail project
  South Gippsland Shire Council's 'In The Know' is your fortnightly reminder of what council is up to at the moment, have a look at what is going on and how you can get involved!
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late May 2022 - Feedback wanted on Great Southern Rail Trail Marketing Plan and more
  South GIppsland Shire Council update to the community.
• South Gippsland Shire Council uses COVID-19 Outdoor Activation Fund to assist local businesses and communities recovery
  South Gippsland Shire Council is undertaking a number of initiatives to assist local businesses and communities to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late March 2022 - Opportunity to have your say
  Join In The Know to receive fortnightly updates on what is happening at Council and how you can get involved, this is your opportunity to let us know what you think and provide your feedback.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early December 2021
  It's raining awards in Gippsland! Over the past few weeks, we have seen strong representation from South Gippsland in a range of award ceremonies.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late February 2022 - Register now to have your say
  Join In The Know to receive fortnightly updates on what is happening at council and how you can get involved.
• South Gippsland Shire Council encourages community to help shape projects and services with 'Your say South Gippsland' online service
  Your Say South Gippsland is a one-stop shop for all Council feedback opportunities goes live!
• Answers needed from Andrews Labor government on how many Victorians are on surgery waitlist
  Victoria's health crisis leaves surgery waitlists have blowing out to more than 100,000, hoping for a change in government in November will be able to deliver proactive action on Victoria's health crisis.
• Local community sporting events can now apply for support through the Regional Sports Events Fund of the federal government
  Funding to support local community sporting events is now available through the Federal Government.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 17 February 2021
  South Gippsland Council meeting minutes and agendas.
• Great Southern Rail Trail to be extended with $6 million funding from Regional Infrastructure Fund
  Boosting tourism while creating jobs for the locals through the Gippsland track and trails project.
• Peter Walsh says rapid testing will help Melbourne and regions in Victoria like Gippsland open up and stay open
  Rapid COVID-19 testing as the key to put Victoria back on track.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 18 March 2022
  South Gippsland Shire Council meeting update.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early January 2022
  South Gippsland Shire Council's 'In the Know' is also an opportunity for the council to let you know that you and your opinions are highly valued to help the council improve their services as well as the shire.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early January 2022
  South Gippsland Shire Council's 'In the Know' is also an opportunity for the council to let you know that you and your opinions are highly valued to help the council improve their services as well as the shire.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early November 2021
  South Gippsland Shire Council's annual Green Waste Amnesty has commenced and will run until 31 December.
• Andrews Labor government delivers Australia's first offshore wind farms to drive regional investment, slash emissions and create jobs
  The Andrews Labor government will deliver Australia's first offshore wind farms with a strong plan to drive regional investment, slash emissions and create jobs.
• Another horror month from VLine from commuters on Gippsland trains
  V/Line's reliability plummeted to a record low last month, including on train lines to Gippsland and Bairnsdale.
• Neerim South War Memorial restored with support from the Victoria Remembers Grant Program
  Baw Baw Shire Council has completed restoration works on the War Memorial in Neerim South.
• 2021 Australian Netball Championships format revamped as September event at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium postponed
  The Australian Netball Championships will be played in a decentralised format this year, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to present significant challenges for sport.
• Andrews Labor government to spend another $100M to axe local Victorian timber jobs
  Labor's native timber ban will leave more destruction and uncertainty for the Victoiran fafmilies and communities.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early May 2022 - Community feedback on Draft Integrated Plans encouraged
  In The Know is your fortnightly reminder of what Council is up to at the moment, have a look at what is going on and how you can get involved!
• Monaro Highway in East Gippsland is rapidly deteriorating and requires urgent attention from Victoria's road management
  The Monaro Highway, a critical freight route in and out of East Gippsland, is the latest in the local roads network requiring urgent attention with local Nationals MP.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late April 2022 - Community feedback wanted on draft plans
  In The Know is your fortnightly reminder of what Council is up to at the moment. Have a look at what is going on and how you can get involved!
• Federation University in Churchill has new pathway for local students to study medicine
  Local MP Darren Chester has welcomed the introduction of a new pathway at Federation University to allow local students to study medicine.
• Leongatha and Korumburra railway precinct developments get total of $6M funding from Regional Infrastructure and Building Better Regions
  South Gippsland Shire Council received confirmation that the State Government will support the development of the Leongatha and Korumburra railway precincts.
• Pandemic-driven property price rises putting the squeeze on Gippsland and other regional home buyers
  Property and rental price hike in regional Victoria, while availability in other areas are dropping.
• Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA) gets $7.5M additional funding via Victorian Ladder - Step Up program to create more jobs
  The Andrews Labor government will keep helping create more jobs in the Latrobe Valley, with another $7.5 million investment in the Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA).
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late November 2021
  It has been an exciting week at South Gippsland Shire Council with our new Councillors being sworn in.
• South Gippsland Shire Council wants to hear from Mirboo North residents on 'things to do in and around the Boo'
  An opportunity for Mirboo North to chat to Council about clubs and sports in their area.
• Draft South Gippsland Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies, Amendment C126 and development plan application on public exhibition
  Council is inviting you to send your feedback about the South Gippsland planning scheme and development.
• South Gippsland Shire draft 2020/21 Annual Report on public exhibition for two weeks
  Council's 2020/21 Annual Report is currently on public exhibition for two weeks.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late October 2021
  Updates about South Gippsland Shire events.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 15 September 2021
  Read on for summary the agenda and minutes the South Gippsland Shire Council last meeting
• South Gippsland Shire Council warns of increase in scam calls - 'Hang up, block number and let your friends and family know'
  Scammers targeting victims through money recovery scams, be aware of uninvited offers of help to recover money for an up-front payment, they are scams.
• Gippsland-wide kerbside organics tender has South Gippsland Shire Council and the five other six Councils working together
  South Gippsland Shire Council is one of six Councils collaborating on a Gippsland-wide Kerbside Organics Tender facilitated by Resource Recovery Gippsland.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early April 2022 - Reconnect All-ages Festival at Leongatha Recreation Reserve
  Amazing musicians, great food trucks and maybe a roving performer or two, Reconnect is an opportunity for music-lovers of all ages to come together and celebrate good times.
• Watch for wildlife throughout Gippsland in warmer weather such as Magpies and snakes
  Knowing more about the wildlife and how we can help protect them.
• Further funding to assist Gippsland businesses and community recovery from drought, bushfires and the coronavirus through federal Rebuilding Regional Communities Program
  Local businesses and community groups can apply for funding to assist Gippsland as it recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus.
• People with an eating disorder to get more support with $20M funding from Victorian government
  More Victorians living with an eating disorder will receive the support they need to recover and live happy, healthy lives, thanks to record investment from the Andrews Labor government.
• Have your voice heard on Andrews Labor government pandemic management legislation for Victoria
  The outpouring of anger at the Premier's latest pandemic power grab speaks volumes.
• South Gippsland Shire Council rates due 15 February 2022
  Rates are due in full by 15 February unless you have elected to pay by an instalment or payment plan.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late January 2022 - Register for Community Vision online forum
  Council is inviting the eligible residents to register and join the community vision online forum.
• East Gippsland Shire Council advises South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate it intends to declare a Special Charge Scheme for infrastructure improvements
  East Gippsland Shire Council has moved one step closer to endorsing a Special Charge Scheme to help an industrial precinct reach its full potential.
• West and South Gippsland Shire Councils get $5.6M from federal Financial Assistance Grant program 2021-22 Q3 payment
  Local governments in Monash have received their third 2021-22 quarterly payment through the federal government's financial assistance Grant program.
• East Gippsland Shire Council endorses 2020/21 annual report noting support for communities
  East Gippsland Shire Council has endorsed its Annual Report 2020-21.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update late September 2021
  The final podcast is now available in South GIppsland.
• TAFE Gippsland gets $4 million upgrade from 'TAFE Asset Maintenance Fund' to cater for growing enrolments at Warragul Campus
  Warragul students will soon move into new state-of-the-art facilities at TAFE Gippsland, funded by the Andrews Labor Government.
• Funding applications open for new $3M Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) federal program
  The Morrison Government is investing more than $1 billion into the arts and creative sector in 2021‑22.
• South Gippsland Shire Council offices reopen from 13 September 2021
  Assistance offered for financial transactions and general queries.
• South Gippsland Shire Council has new community engagement platform
  Updates of the participation in all the engagement opportunities that interest you, including projects, plans and policies.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 16 December 2021
  Summary of decisions made at the council meeting on 16 December 2021.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 25 November 2021
  Council meetings are streamed live to the public as a means of enhancing transparency and public decision making.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early October 2021
  Local residents are being encouraged to shop local as part of a new marketing campaign called 'Shop Local South Gippsland'.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 22 April 2022
  Summary of key decisions made at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 20 April 2022.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 22 July 2021
  Summary of key decisions made at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 21 July 2021
• More outdoor trading over summer period to be encouraged by Bass Coast Shire Council
  Bass Coast Shire Council will once again transform outdoor spaces to encourage more outdoor trading over the coming summer period.
• South Gippsland Shire Council meeting snapshot - 11 May 2022
  Keeping the community up-to-date with council happenings by visiting or downloading the latest media releases.
• South Gippsland Shire Council update early September 2021
  The lead into the Council election has begun and there are a few things that the council wants to remind you of.
• West and South Gippsland residents and business share in $300M in COVID-related payments
  COVID-19 Payments details that have been distributed across west and south Gippsland.
• Hopeful return of full duck season in Victoria for 2022 says Tim Bull
  The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull said 2022 will hopefully see the return of a full duck season in Victoria.
• Sun sets on Gippsland life saving patrols in 2022 as busiest lifesaving season in Victoria ends
  The red and yellow flags will be taken down on Gippsland clubs and state-wide beaches for the last time this season, ending Victoria's busiest lifesaving season to date.
• Applications open for community sporting events across the Gippsland from federal Regional Sport Events fund
  Sporting events across Monash are set to benefit from the Morrison Government's Regional Sport Events Fund.
• Gippsland live performance presenters and suppliers can apply for state support from event cancellations between May and September
  The Victorian Government is providing more support for live performance events that have been cancelled due to the recent coronavirus restrictions.
• Haunted Hills Mountain Bike Park trails in Moe to be further extended via Regional Tourism Investment Fund
  Victorian Government is supporting the extension of a popular mountain bike track in Gippsland.
• Sell-out crowd at West Gippsland Art Centre celebrates International Women's Day in Baw Baw Shire
  A sell-out crowd descended on the West Gippsland Art Centre on Tuesday 8 March to celebrate International Women's Day 2022.
• Fit outs continue on Gippsland Performing Arts Centre with completion expected by end of 2021
  Works to complete the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre exterior and the interior fit out are continuing.
• Regions like Gippsland out of lockdown but it's the lockdown they didn't need to have
  Truth about the COVID-19 information hidden to the Victorians.
• Join South Gippsland Australia Day Short Film and Photography competition for 2022
  Short film and photography competition hosted by the council that will be shown in Leongatha cinema.
• Fit out underway for Gippsland Performing Arts Centre as part of $18.5 million upgrade
  Improving Gippsland Performing Arts Centre that is designed for better experience that can also serve as asset to the region.
• Crown Casino reform not complete until thorough investigation of Andrews Labor Government dealings
  Victorian Liberals and Nationals accept the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Crown Casino today.
• Youth-specific rehabilitation facility on Northern Avenue in Traralgon officially opened as part of Victorian Ice Action Plan
  Latrobe Valley and Gippsland youth to get the alcohol and drugs rehabilitation support they need through Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).
• No more excuses for bushfire recovery delays in East Gippsland from Andrews Labor government
  All levels of government have been challenged to stop making excuses and get on with the job of delivering bushfire recovery projects in East Gippsland.
• Jobs boost to south and west Gippsland with 11 projects approved for funding from federal 'Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program'
  Funding for local roads projects that will support more jobs and help in the economic growth for the community.
• Examples of repugnant discrimination as unvaccinated in Victoria are persecuted and ostracised
  As our Prime Minister introduces the Religious Discrimination Bill, it is ironic that unvaccinated people in Victoria are on the receiving end of some of our country's harshest discrimination restrictions.
• Voting for South Gippsland Shire Council extended to 6pm 29 October 2021
  The close of voting for the South Gippsland Shire Council elections has been extended by one week to 6 pm Friday 29 October.
• Bass Coast Shire residents best recyclers in Victoria says sustainability report
  Bass Coast Shire residents are the best recyclers in the state, according to a recent Sustainability Victoria report.
• Community survey for South Gippsland Shire open for residents to feedback likes, challenges and priorities
  South Gippsland Shire Council (Council) is undertaking research to help understand community needs.
• Tell your mobile dropouts, blackspots and poor connections to the 'Connecting Victoria' online survey
  The people of Gippsland have been given a unique opportunity to name the dropouts, the blackspots and the poor digital connections that impede their ability to live, work and play.
• Kerryn Ellis as South Gippsland Shire Council CEO is in Top 50 Public Sector Women 2022 from Institute of Public Administration Australia
  Statement from Mayor Mohya Davies: re CEO Kerryn Ellis Award.
• Noojie residents to get a better connection from federal roll-out of $257M Regional Connectivity Program
  Residents of Noojee will soon be better connected following a successful application for funding under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program.
• Have your say online to end violence against women at the National summit on women's safety
  Russell Broadbent is encouraging you to have your say on the next National Plan to end violence against women and their children.
• Chronic shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for coronavirus in Victoria responsibility of Andrews Labor government
  Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are having a shortage while the government is trying to play the blame game.
• Failure to act on critical issues in Triple-0 by Andrews Labor government leaves Victorians mourning for the loss of a loved ones
  The report confirmed people have died as a result of Victoria's health crisis.
• Gippsland hospitality businesses will stay shut on Friday from unworkable rules imposed by Andrews Labor government
  Ease of restriction given to Victoria is not enough to keep businesses to stay open and recover.
• Free camping plan along crown river frontages sparks bushfire concern for Gippsland and regional Victoria
  Figures reported this week show Forest Fire Management Victoria attended 1435 bushfires in the last financial year - 860 were caused by unattended campfires.
• Great outcomes for Latrobe City and Gippsland from Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and Building Better Regions Fund
  Latrobe City Council has welcomed continued funding for key programs to support roads and local infrastructure as part of the 2022/23 Federal Budget.
• Wonthaggi Guide Park redevelopment gets $700,000 from Sports and Recreation Victoria and $350,000 from Growing Suburbs Fund
  Work is set to get underway on the redevelopment of Guide Park in Wonthaggi, which will see the creation of a regional scale playspace for the community.
• Run for South Gippsland Shire Council - Find out how to do it
  What you need to know and consider before you become an electoral candidate.
• Applications open for Deputy Chair and Committee member positions at Regional Development Australia
  Applications are invited for Deputy Chair and Committee member positions at Regional Development Australia.
• Russell Northe argues for more funding projects in Latrobe Valley be included in Andrews Labor government Victorian 2022-23 budget
  Member for Morwell, Russell Northe says he is hopeful of a number of projects in the Morwell electorate being funded through the state governments budget which is handed down next Tuesday 3 May.
• Have your say on the draft concept master plans for the Baw Baw Shire sporting reserves for Warragul and Drouin
  Council is seeking community feedback on the Sporting Reserve Concept Masterplans for Drouin and Warragul.
• Councils in West and South Gippsland will share in $2.1B Commonwealth Cash Boost for flooding and COVID-19 recovery
  Five councils in the Monash electorate will benefit from the Australian government's $2.1 billion pre-payment on next year's Financial Assistance Grant to all councils across Australia.
• Andrews Labor government invests $12B for more staff, better hospitals and first-class patient care for Eastern Victorian in 2022/23 budget
  The Andrews Labor government is putting patients first in Eastern Victoria.
• Expanded free TAFE turbocharges post-covid Victoria and Gippsland
  Additional TAFE courses ensuring appropriate training for Victorian job seekers.
• Street light project in South Gippsland Shire will save $9.4M in energy and capital costs when completed
  Street lighting project is nearing its completion, the remaining 270 inefficient streetlights in South Gippsland Shire will be replaced later this year.
• Darren Chester has officially launched Gippsland's biggest survey to understand regional needs
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has officially launched Gippsland's Biggest Survey.
• Where does discrimination end for Gippslanders choosing not to be COVID-19 vaccinated
  The distressing calls received from constituents about to lose their jobs because they choose not to accept the current vaccines available are some of the worst calls I have taken in my life as a parliamentarian.
• Redevelopment underway in Guide Park in Wonthaggi with $700,000 from Sports and Recreation Victoria and $350,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund
  Work is set to get underway on the redevelopment of Guide Park in Wonthaggi, which will see the creation of a regional scale playspace for the community.
• Tutor program to continue in schools across Eastern Victoria until 2022
  The Victorian Government will make sure that not one school student across Eastern Victoria is left behind in the wake of the pandemic, with the state's extraordinarily successful tutor program to continue until the end of 2022.
• Works underway at the Newhaven Recreation Reserve Soccer Pavilion with $700,000 project under Sport and Recreation Victoria
  Bass Coast Shire Council has started work to extend the Soccer Pavilion at the Newhaven Recreation Reserve.
• Despite business struggles recovering from pandemic Andrews Labor government budget cuts more from regional development funding
  The 2022-23 state budget confirmed Labor's funding strip from the regional development fund.
• Gippsland Disability Advocacy received $40,000 to connect carers from across Gippsland through formal and informal peer support programs
  Local unpaid carers who selflessly support their loved ones will receive more support from the Victorian Government to help care for their own wellbeing.
• One Gippsland submits freight fast-track, tourism recovery, digital connectivity and job creation as funding priorities 2022/23 to governments
  A number of local projects have been identified that will work to increase the liveability and prosperity of our regional cities and local towns.
• Vaccine mandates without reasonable exemptions are not only unconscionable - they are criminal
  Such restrictions must be necessary and proportionate to the risk and balanced against individual rights.
• Gippsland motorists robbed of life-saving road upgrades as state and federal government dithers
  Government failing to fast track the road safety upgrades putting regional communities in critical functioning.
• Woolamai Surf Life Saving clubs in South Gippsland celebrate leadership and achievements of women
  State-wide initiative, lifesavers from across Victoria, banded together in pink on the weekend to celebrate female leadership in lifesaving.
• Yinnar Primary School and stadium gets $7.3M for upgrades and modernisation from Victorian 2022/23 budget
  The Andrews Labor government is making sure students at Yinnar Primary School have better learning environments, with a huge investment to deliver a major upgrade for the growing school.
• Tim Bull warns of East Gippslanders seniors being scammed online out of considerable amounts of money
  Tim Bull encouraged East Gippslanders being scammed out of considerable amounts of money residents to beware of scammers, not rushing through money transfers.
• Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre (YPARC) at Parkville opened but not being used due to workforce shortages
  Under-staffed mental health services can't provide the care and preventative support Victorian kids so desperately need.
• West Gippsland Bushwalking Club and Friends of Mt Worth clear walking track at Mt Worth State Park
  Volunteers from the West Gippsland Bushwalking Club and Friends of Mt Worth have come together for a working bee to clear the walking track at Mt Worth State Park on Tuesday morning.
• One Gippsland announces new leadership with Kellie O'Callaghan as Chair and Ian Bye Mayor as Deputy Chair
  One Gippsland has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair to lead the alliance through 2022 ahead of the Federal and Victorian elections.
• East Gippsland welcomes new citizens in Bairnsdale for April 2022
  East Gippsland's newest citizens have been officially welcomed at citizenship ceremony in Bairnsdale on Tuesday 26 April.
• East Gippsland small businesses can apply for support from $1M LaunchME program
  Small businesses in East Gippsland will have access to services to help grow and sustain their businesses through the LaunchME program.
• Uniting Gippsland Family Day Care in Bairnsdale and Paynesville Neighbourhood Child Care Centre get $380,000 for child care services for East Gippsland
  Two child care providers in East Gippsland have received a welcome funding boost to meet the needs of local families.
• Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Sale receives $2M facility upgrade from federal government
  The Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Sale will receive a $2 million boost if the federal coalition government is returned on Saturday.
• Gippsland hydrogen cluster launched and well positioned to be a key player
  The Gippsland Hydrogen Cluster was launched today during an online event by its auspicing body the Committee for Gippsland.
• More than $15 million federal money spent to reduce mobile phone black spots across Gippsland
  Gippslanders are safer, and the economy has prospered because of more than $15 million being spent to reduce mobile phone black spots, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
• Gippsland Country Music Festival returns to Mossvale Park in South Gippsland
  Family-friendly, all-ages festival that showcases Australia's best country music including well-known legendary artists as well as the most exciting up-and-coming live acts.
• Free online session on making community more resilient with Andrew Leigh and South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Kerryn Ellis
  Q&A session with Andrew Leigh, author of Reconnected - A Community Builder's Handbook.
• Farming events return to Wellington Shire such as the Sowing the Gap project, Farming for Success and East Gippsland Field Days
  Building resilience from the ground up and preparing for a prosperous farming future is the common theme of a series of events to be held across regional Gippsland in the coming weeks and months.
• Gippsland performing arts centre in Traralgon officially opens
  Opening Night of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, community gathers to breathe life into our new creative precinct.
• Statewide lockdowns Labor government are killing communities across Victoria including Gippsland
  Decision to call for state lockdown keeps bringing Victorians out of work and resources.
• East Gippsland Shire Council offers zero fees to promote zero waste and encourage better recycling practices
  Fees have been removed on recyclable items to help reduce illegal dumping, lessen waste and cut disposal cost to the residents.
• Gippslanders urged to visit Sale in October to see Australia's oldest and most prestigious art award - Archibald Prize
  Entries on Young Archie 2021 exhibition in Gippsland are on exhibition on Level 2 of the Gippsland Art Gallery, from 27 Sep - 21 Nov 2021.
• East Gippsland Conservation Management Network gets $200,663 via Environment Restoration Fund to enhance protection of threatened Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies
  East Gippsland Conservation Management Network (EGCMN) will improve protection for Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies in Gippsland thanks to federal government funding.
• Community feedback wanted for South Gippsland Shire Council to develop Community Vision for 2040
  Council is inviting community members to shape the future of South Gippsland by developing the Community Vision for 2040.
• Local Gippsland artist Jo Caminiti sculpture coming soon to Drouin Civic Park as part of Baw Baw Shire Council $1.48M park upgrade project
  Gippsland artist Jo Caminiti, combining art and science comes naturally, inspiring others to pursue their lifelong passions no matter the condition they're in.
• Gippsland and Latrobe Valley to benefit from federal Clean Hydrogen Industrial Hubs fund
  The Federal Government's $1.2 billion hydrogen investment is set to boost economic activity and jobs in regional Australia.
• Exemption to current travel restrictions in South Gippsland available to those needing to carry out summer fire preparation activities
  Travel permit applications that take between 2 - 5 business days to process, if sufficient time is not allowed for processing, this will result in your application being rejected.
• East Gippsland Shire Council urges everyone to 'Break the Bias' during International Women's Day on 8 March 2022
  East Gippsland Shire Council is urging everyone to 'Break the Bias' this International Women's Day - Tuesday 8 March.
• East Gippsland Shire Council supports Prime Minister Scott Morrison net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
  East Gippsland Shire Council has written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison to express its support for a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
• Gippsland Performing Arts Centre program ready for March 2022 opening
  The stage is almost set for world-class shows and entertainment as construction of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) nears completion ready for the March 2022 opening.
• Morwell Fire Brigade volunteers have Russell Norther support their wish to stay in McDonald Street at Morwell
  Brigade volunteers have stated that a co-location will not support or improve volunteer sustainability or emergency services delivery in the community.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre forecourt to glow purple for victims of domestic and family violence
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre forecourt will be lit up purple this Wednesday 4 May in memory of the lives of women and children lost to domestic and family violence.
• East Gippsland Shire Council needs resident feedback on health and wellbeing priorities
  East Gippsland Shire Council is leading the development of a new four-year municipal health and wellbeing plan, 'Well placed for Wellbeing 2021-25'.
• Gippsland rural airstrips and aerodromes can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $3M from federal Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program
  The guidelines for round nine of the federal government,s Remote Airstrip Upgrade program have now been released.
• Men's sheds in Gippsland share $17,500 funding from National Shed Development federal program
  Men's sheds in Gippsland have received a much-needed boost with funding from the Federal Government's National Shed Development Programme (NSDP).
• East Gippsland Shire Council thanks its health workers with a 'Thank You Day'
  East Gippsland appreciation on the hard work and dedication of the frontliners.
• Young people in East Gippsland wanted to apply for free leadership program - Youth Ambassador Program
  East Gippsland Shire Council is looking for people aged 12 to 25 to join the Youth Ambassador Program.
• West and central Gippsland gets $480M for 4G and 5G wireless upgrade from Morrison government in 2022-23 federal budget
  Electorate of Monash will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Morrison Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
• Outrageous proposed laws by Andrews government allows Premier to lockdown without warning and if no pandemic disease in Victoria
  New legislation before the Victorian Parliament is seeking to permanently enshrine government over-reach into the lives and livelihoods of regional Victorians.
• East Gippsland Shire Council seeks community feedback on road safety
  East Gippsland Shire Council is working on a new Road Safety Strategy and is seeking feedback from all road users through an online survey.
• New Gippsland culinary experiences at Sardine Cantina in Paynesville and Sodafish in Lakes Entrance
  Put a pin in your foodie maps, new Gippsland culinary experiences await.
• East Gippsland welcomes newest citizens for Australia Day 2022
  East Gippsland has welcomed 14 new Aussies at a citizenship ceremony held on Australia Day - Wednesday, January 26.
• Noojee nominated as finalist in 2022 Top Tourism Town Awards by Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  Baw Baw Shire's beloved town of Noojee has been announced as a finalist in a highly-prized annual tourism awards program. All residents are encouraged to vote now to help Noojee take out the top accolade.
• Gippsland small to medium exporters can apply for federal Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) to co-fund international marketing and promotional expenses
  Russell Broadbent MP has urged exporters in Monash to take advantage of the Coalition Government's improved export grants program.
• Gippsland arts, cultural and heritage organisations can apply for grants from federal CHART program to support rebuilding and preservation
  Government continues to deliver record support to the creative and cultural sector, with 47 new projects.
• East Gippsland welcomes newest citizens for September 2021
  East Gippsland has welcomed 12 new Aussies at a citizenship ceremony held this morning, coinciding with Australian Citizenship Day - Friday, September 17.
• TAFE Gippsland Warragul campus upgrade complete and now world-class training facility
  The Andrews Labor government has completed its multimillion-dollar upgrade of TAFE Gippsland's Warragul campus, giving local jobseekers the chance to train in world-class facilities before entering a rewarding career.
• Gippsland government schools can apply for state funded solar panels through Greener Government School Buildings program
  Applications for the school solar panel system are now open.
• Eight major Gippsland businesses get research and advice through the 'Driving Gippsland's Food and Fibre Agenda' program
  Gippsland's vital food and fibre sector is set to benefit with seven local businesses selected to participate in a new innovative initiative, backed by the Andrews Labor Government.
• New cancer treatment centre for West Gippsland Hospital coming as health group gets $4.5M funding from federal coalition government for build
  A new cancer treatment centre to be built at West Gippsland Health Group will change lives and improve regional health outcomes thanks to funding from the Federal Coalition Government.
• Gippsland tourism peak body aligns with Tourism Australia and encouraging vaccinations
  National response for COVID-19, protecting yourself and the community.
• Gippsland residents reminded to submit photographs the 2022 #lovegippsland calendar
  Encouraging photographers and the community to send their photograph entry for the calendar.
• Gippsland hotels get federal funding to improve energy efficiency
  Funding grants to upgrade hotel and accommodation providers to install energy monitoring equipment and improvement works through double glazing insulation.
• East Gippsland Shire offers $15,000 up to $50,000 grants to local community groups to upgrade a facilities on council-owned or Crown land
  Grants offered for community groups and organisations of East Gippsland Shire.
• Fare freeze in Gippsland thaws increasing cost for passengers taking train or bus
  Gippsland line passengers will pay more to take the train or bus from today, with public transport fees set to rise.
• Call for Gippslanders to help by donating blood or plasma made by Darren Chester
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to roll up their sleeves and donate blood or plasma.
• Wellington, East Gippsland and Latrobe City Councils share in $7.7M funding from Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program
  Three Gippsland councils will share in $7.7 million in additional Federal Government funding to undertake local priority projects.
• East Gippsland Men's sheds encouraged to apply for grants up to $80,000 to improve facilities via 2022-23 Men's Shed Funding Program
  Men's Sheds grants that support the establishment, expand or refurbish existing sheds across the state are now open.
• East Gippsland Council calls communities to help create emergency response plans called a Local Incident Management Plan (LIMP)
  Preparing local communities for emergencies particularly on knowing what to do during fire and storm hits.
• Best Gippsland caravan parks for amazing beach, river and bushland holidays in 2022
  From soaring high country vistas to beaches that stretch on forever, lush rainforest and a labyrinth of limestone caves, Gippsland was made for caravanning.
• East Gippsland Shire Council supports Clean Up Australia Day by accepting labelled bags from registered sites at no charge
  Clean Up Australia Day is on again on Sunday 6 March and now is the time to get your local community group or a bunch of friends together to clean up a site near you.
• Giant Gippsland Earthworms and Hooded Plovers get $500,000 from Morrison government Threatened Species Strategy Action Plan
  Community-led program that aims to conserve, restore and protect native wildlife that share the same habitat.
• Call for Gippsland schools, community organisations and sporting clubs to apply for grants to increase shade from sun via state government sunshade program
  Government program to better protect the community while having their time outdoors.
• East Gippsland hockey players score synthetic pitch for WORLD Sporting Precinct in Bairnsdale
  Significant improvement done to the facilities of Women's Organisation for Recreation, Leisure and Development (WORLD) sporting precinct.
• East Gippsland welcomes newest citizens for November 2021
  St Mary's Parish Centre in Bairnsdale was beaming with smiles today as 11 East Gippslanders officially became Australian citizens.
• East Gippsland Rail Trail gets sealing and surface upgrades by local firm Cranes Asphalting
  Funding for works on the rail trail from Bairnsdale to Orbost.
• East Gippsland Shire Council adopts new charter to promote a respectful community for all
  Council acts to promote a respectful community for all‍.
• East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Christmas message for 2021
  Mayor Cr Mark Reeves, Christmas message December 2021 for East Gippsland Shire community.
• East Gippsland Bushfire Recovery Committee releases its second recovery progress report
  Community and agencies, working together towards the recovery of the community and the economy.
• East Gippsland Council cheers female-friendly upgrade funding for Bairnsdale ovals
  Bairnsdale City Oval and neighbouring Peppercorn Park are set for new and much-needed female-friendly change rooms.
• Timber shortage from East Gippsland lockdown risks Christmas shortages in medicine and goods
  Support will focus on restoring Victoria's reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse prioritising support for industries.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will be more accessible for Gippslanders starting November 2022
  Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the announcement of the deregulation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Licensing as part of the Federal Budget.
• More ambulances and paramedics for Latrobe Valley from Andrews Labor government
  More ambulances and paramedics for the Latrobe Valley to ensure locals get the best care.
• Low-income Gippsland households can apply for $1,000 rebate to replace old heaters from state government 'Home Heating and Cooling Upgrade' program
  Heating upgrade grant to support low-income households.
• NYE on the Hill 2021 three day festival near Loch Village in South Gippsland gets $178,200 from federal Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand Fund
  Receiving support from the government to give more opportunities to the arts sector, as well as job opportunities for the community.
• East Gippsland Shire motorists reminded to check parking restrictions
  Increasing enforcement effort across the shire to ensure motorists follow parking restrictions.
• More than $110,000 funding goes to community groups via Community Assistance Grants program from Wellington Shire Council
  Wellington Shire Council this week approved more than $110,000 in funding to local community groups for events, projects and facilities, through its Community Assistance Grants program.
• Northe calls for Gippsland hospice care facility in Latrobe Valley and proposed Hazelwood House in Churchill
  Message from Mr Russell Northe MP to Gippsland Hospice Family to advocate for the consideration of a dedicated hospice for the region.
• Landholders in East Gippsland to develop wildlife refuges with $1 million grant to 'Trust for Nature' as part of bushfire recovery
  The Federal Government is backing local landholders and communities in East Gippsland to lead the way in bushfire recovery through a $1 million grant to support the regeneration of impacted plants and animals.
• East Gippsland Shire Council adopts Annual Budget 2021-22
  Community engagement process, including five community sessions, to help develop the document.
• East Gippsland Shire Council adopts Community Vision 2040
  Adopted community vision and council plan for 2021-25.
• More jobs in Latrobe Valley as Govhub opens for business
  GovHub to open and create more jobs in the community and support economic growth.
• Art arrives at Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale for Archibald Prize exhibition opening
  Archibald Prize at Gippsland Art Gallery starts on Friday 8 October to 21 November 2021.
• Local residents must have a voice in Traralgon Creek flood review Mr Northe says
  Residents wanting to better understand why the emergency and evacuation systems failed to function.
• Thirty-five East Gippsland communities get strengthened disaster telecommunications
  Thirty-five East Gippsland communities will soon receive telecommunications systems to help ensure resilient communications are available during emergency events.
• Concern over delays to rollout of Murray Basin Rail Project East expresses by Gippsland Shire Council to Andrews Labor government
  Council backed a request from the Rail Freight Alliance (RFA), of which Council is a member, to join a statewide call to get the project back on track ahead of the Victorian State Election.
• Residents invited to give feedback on South Gippsland's Community Vision project
  South Gippsland residents are invited to get involved in shaping up the community vision project of the council.
• Support for Gippsland manufacturers to create jobs via Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI)
  Funding and support to boost manufacturing sector and guidelines for support application.
• How Labor's tax hike will slug Gippsland farmers, families and businesses
  Victorians pay the highest land taxes in Australia, but still the government is hiking them up even further.
• Feedback wanted from Gippslanders on review of the National Landcare Program
  Local MP Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to have their say as part of the review of the National Landcare Program.
• Freedom of Information shows Andrews Labor government native timber ban will cost thousands of Victorian timber jobs by 2030
  Freedom of Information (FOI) documents have today exposed the secret 18-month campaign by State Labor to axe thousands of Victorian jobs in the timber industry.
• Three awesome Gippsland seafood restaurants to try in 2022
  Seafood restaurants you should visit in Gippsland.
• Federal budget to support Gippsland's recovery with a focus on infrastructure spending and cost of living relief for local families
  Darren Chester MP welcomes commitment to continue funding major infrastructure projects in Gippsland for local roads, bridges, community facilities and better telecommunication services
• More than $136,000 award from Wellington Shire Council funding to support for local events and projects
  Local community groups will receive funding to host events and develop projects, following the latest round of Wellington Shire Council's Community Assistance Grants awarded this week.
• Restarting arts festivals in West and South Gippsland with Festivals Australia federal program
  Program that supports community participation in, and access to, the arts experience at a festival.
• Latrobe City in Gippsland ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events and get economic and tourism boost
  Premier's announcing Latrobe City as host city to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
• More alcohol and drug detox beds needed in Latrobe Valley says Russell Northe
  Mr Northe indicated this had been a long running issue with many local individuals, families and service providers frustrated by the lack of services in a community that desperately needs detox beds.
• Replacement of more than a thousand existing street lights with new energy efficient LED for Wellington Shire starts 1 May 2022
  Wellington Shire Council will undertake a bulk replacement of more than 1400 streetlights from 1 May, as part of a Gippsland-wide project to improve energy use and safety.
• Australia day awards for 2020 nominations open for people that have gone above and beyond in South Gippsland Shire
  Nominations are now open for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.
• Brumby carcasses found by locals in East Gippsland bush requires explanation from Andrews Labor government about culling program
  Following reports of brumby carcasses being found in the East Gippsland bush, local Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has asked the Environment Minister to come clean on the details of the program.
• Municipal monitor appointed for 2021 South Gippsland Shire Election to restore confidence
  A municipal monitor will be appointed to Council following the election in late October.
• Free adaptable community training in South Gippsland to recover from challenges of 2020
  Free workshops for the community to join to help their organisations for more success.
• Russell Broadbent's Gippsland school leavers' guide for those graduating in 2021
  Assistance for graduates to have innovative solutions for their future.
• Grants available for Gippsland organisations to build community bushfire and floods resilience
  Guidelines for the Federal Government's Preparing Australian Communities Program - Local have been released ahead of applications opening.
• Reopening of prolonged outage program was called out by Mr Northe as some residents still have no power after five days
  Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called upon the State Government to reopen the Prolonged Power Outage Program to assist residents who have been without power for many days and since storms battered parts of the State last Friday.
• Baw Baw shire businesses take out prestigious Gippsland Business Awards 2021
  Businesses across Baw Baw and the region have been recognised for their outstanding contribution and achievements
• Landfill tender for South Gippsland out this weekend
  Transfer stations and hard waste collection services to start on 3 July.
• Celebrate East Gippsland Winter Festival from 17 June to 10 July 2022
  Embrace the chill of the season in an abundant celebration of art, wine, local produce and live music across East Gippsland from 17 June to 10 July 2022.
• Feedback wanted from Gippsland dairy farmers on Dairy Code of Conduct
  Local MP Darren Chester is encouraging Gippsland dairy farmers to have their say on the Dairy Code of Conduct.
• Housing crisis grips Gippsland as rental availability drops to nearly 50%
  A review by One Gippsland has revealed a critical accommodation shortage across the region. The decrease in availavility has lead to massive increae in households seeking social housing assistance.
• Latrobe Valley paper will continue to be sent by rail for export and distribution as key Gippsland freight service gets stimulus for Victorian government
  Improvements on train tracks that will help ensure its daily runs.
• Beekeepers share the buzz about access to Colquhoun Forest, near Nowa Nowa in East Gippsland
  East Gippsland Councillors joined the Victorian Apiarists' Association and Gippsland Apiarist Association on a field tour of beekeeping sites.
• Further support for Gippsland job seekers with the extension of employment facilitator services
  Funding to support and employ local job-seekers and facilitators.
• Yarram airport in East Gippsland gets $300,000 federal funding to improve safety
  Yarram Airport will be upgraded thanks to a $300,000 funding boost under Round 2 of the Federal Government's Regional Airports Program.
• Federal support for farmers in East Gippsland and Wellington through the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
  The Coalition Government is bolstering support for farmers in East Gippsland and Wellington through the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
• Insensitive and brutal $13,631 fine for East Gippsland business alleged COVID breaches by Department of Justice and Community Safety
  Infringements issued by the Department of Justice and Community Safety for alleged COVID breaches have raised the ire of small business owners who have endured the burden of changing compliance complexities for two years.
• Andrews Labor Government provides more support service for LGBTIQ+ community in Morwell
  The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support to LGBTIQ+ Victorians and their family in the Latrobe Valleywith new free counselling at Anglicare Victoria.
• Men's Sheds for West and East Gippsland get funding to continue improving the local men's health
  Funding granted for more men's sheds across the region to help them build their connectivity and share their skills.
• Mallacoota and District Recovery Association to get two short term modular homes from Homes Victoria by June 2022
  Two short term modular homes will be installed by Homes Victoria at Mallacoota by June 2022 with 10 public new homes to follow that will be a combination of social and affordable housing.
• Extraordinary backtrack means more time to speak up against draconian Dan Andrews Pandemic Bill
  Peter Walsh MP opposing the bill and urging Victorians to speak up and stand up for their freedom.
• Restoring shellfish reef ecosystems in Gippsland Lakes will help protect environment and boost local jobs and tourism
  A new native shellfish reef will bring new life to the Gippsland Lakes as well as providing a boost of up to 25 local jobs and enhancing tourism and recreation.
• Morrison government's $4.5B NBN upgrade will ensure West and South Gippsland will benefit from ultra-fast broadband by 2023
  NBN Co has announced a seventh tranche of suburbs and towns across Australia that will become eligible to upgrade to NBN's Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).
• United front for a new hospital for West Gippsland between Baw Baw Shire Council and West Gippsland Healthcare Group
  Agreement about the new hospital in West Gippsland formalised.
• Bairnsdale airport in East Gippsland gets $220,000 federal funding for upgrade
  Bairnsdale Airport will be upgraded thanks to a $220,000 funding boost under Round 2 of the Federal Government's Regional Airports Program.
• Timber shortage from East Gippsland lockdown risks Christmas shortages in medicine and goods
  Chocolate, beer and medicine face massive supply disruptions over Christmas if the nation's largest timber pallet manufacturer is denied access to timber.
• Lakes Entrance Aquadome wins 2022 Small Facility Management Award at Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards
  The Lakes Entrance Aquadome came out on top at the recent Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.
• Princes Highway through East Gippsland gets $3.6M upgrade to improve road safety and resilience
  A $3.6 million upgrade to one of the worst sections of the Princes Highway will improve safety and resilience of the key transport link, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
• Primary schools across East Gippsland encouraged to apply for Lone Pine seedling from Gallipoli
  Successful applicants of Lone Pine seedling to receive the seedlings in time to celebrate the Centenary of the Republic of Turkey.
• Free gift vouchers for some of Gippsland's best places to eat, drink and be merry
  Give more meaningful gifts this holiday season, and in doing so give back to the tourism industry which has been doing it tough throughout the pandemic.
• Community invited to Candlelight Vigil at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre to remember the women and children lost to family violence across
  The Candlelight Vigil is an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect and take a stand against family violence.
• Enrolments for Free TAFE in Gippsland up by 29 percent for 2020
  More than 13,000 jobseekers enrolled in the Andrews Labor Government's Free TAFE initiative across TAFE Gippsland, Box Hill Institute and Chisholm Institute last year, making rewarding career pathways a reality for thousands of Victorians.
• Paint Baw Baw REaD Early Years Expo at West Gippsland Arts Centre with author Valerie Jarred on 21 May
  The Baw Baw Egg and the short story have been travelling throughout the Shire, visiting local primary schools, kindergartens and libraries to share the story with Baw Baw youngsters.
• Key dates when running as a councillor in South Gippsland Shire Council election 2021
  Local council election key dates.
• Em Rusciano performs at West Gippsland Arts Centre for International Women's Day in March 2022
  International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while calling for gender equity and an end to gender-based discrimination and violence.
• New hospital for West Gippsland endorsed by Baw Baw Shire Council
  Council has endorsed its full support for a new hospital in West Gippsland.
• New data shows demand for youth mental health service highest in Victoria
  Harrowing new data from the Kids Helpline shows the emotional toll Daniel Andrews' lockdowns are taking on the youngest Victorians.
• Federal assistance of $7 million paid to Gippsland local governments for first quarter 2021-22
  Local governments in Monash have received their first 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government's Financial Assistance Grant program.
• Pakenham railway line to have boom gate removed by 2025
  The Andrews Labor Government will make Melbourne's longest train line level crossing-free, with the last five dangerous and congested level crossings on the Pakenham line to be gone for good by 2025.
• Andrews Labor Government finally taking a limited approach to lockdown and reduce damage to regional communities
  Labor government finally taking limited approach to lockdown.
• Record high number of drownings for 2020/21 in Victoria
  Life Saving Victoria will release the Victorian 2020 - 21 Drowning Report
• Federal bushfire fund 'rip off' on East Gippsland must be prevented says Darren Chester
  East Gippsland community groups will be 'ripped off' if the Federal Government doesn't boost the region's allocation under the $280 million 'Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program', according to Federal MP Darren Chester.
• Art Resource Collective (ARC) in Yinnar celebrates its 40 years with $3,000 grant from Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism program
  The Art Resource Collective (Arc) in Yinnar will mark 40 years with support from the Federal Government.
• Development of clean hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in Gippsland get $42.9M funding from federal government
  The Coalition government is backing the development of clean hydrogen and carbon capture and storage technologies in Victoria's Gippsland region, providing job and economic growth opportunities for the community.
• Andrew Giles MP promises $10M to Stage two of Gippsland Logistics Precinct project ahead of federal election
  Latrobe City Council has welcomed a $10 million election promise to progress the Gippsland Logistics Precinct from the Labor Party ahead of the Federal election.
• Latrobe City community and sporting groups get more than $300,000 funding from council Community Grants and Sponsorships Program
  More than $300,000 will be distributed to local sporting, cultural and community groups in round two of Latrobe City Council's Community Grants and Sponsorships Program.
• Repairing Morwell River Diversion for Yallourn mine to ensure energy supply agreed on between Energy Australian and Victorian government
  Works to repair the damage in the Morwell River Diversion (MRD) near the Yallourn coal mine to secure Victoria's energy supply have been agreed upon between the Victorian Government and Energy Australia.
• Community feedback wanted on East Gippsland Council draft 2022-23 budget
  East Gippsland Shire Council has proposed a 2022-23 Budget that will continue the largest capital works program in the shire's history, support local employment and continue the region's economic and social recovery.
• Free outdoor play sessions in Wellington Shire for children's week
  Families across Wellington Shire will have plenty to celebrate during Children's Week, with free outdoor play sessions held in several locations.
• Will outreach services be offered by new mental health centres being established in Bairnsdale and Orbost?
  More details and information being sought on the health and well being that are to be established.
• Funding of $500M for road and infrastructure in West and Central Gippsland via Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
  More road and community infrastructure projects will be rolled out across Monash, thanks to a further $500 million in funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
• Tim Bull Statement on Fingerboards Mineral Sands project not proceeding in its current form in 2021
  The proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine near Bairnsdale will not proceed in its current form.
• Federal funding of $3 million goes to DefendTex in Gippsland for Australia's first 3D printed space launching rocket boosters
  Funding to conduct Australia's first 3D printed rocket booster for space in Gippsland.
• Funding to support that landcare facilitator roles in Gippsland and Eastern Victoria
  Funding to support facilitator jobs that would help improve landcare and biodiversity.
• Andrews Labor government walks away from promised East Gippsland plantation nursery flagging catastrophic building material shortages
  The Andrews Labor government has walked away from a promise to establish a plantation nursery in East Gippsland today.
• Archibald Prize 2021 has opened at the Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale for next 45 days
  Archibald Prize opens at Gippsland Art Gallery and portraits featured.
• AusNet Services developing infrastructure to support Gippsland Renewable Energy Zone (GREZ) to Wellington Shire Council
  AusNet Services today presented its plans for developing infrastructure to support Gippsland's Renewable Energy Zone (GREZ) to Wellington Shire Council.
• Andrews Labor Government 'to work from home if possible' causing strain in many businesses within CBD's across Victoria says Russell Northe
  Member for Morwell Russell Northe submits questions to parliament for the minister for industry support and recovery.
• Baw Baw Shire Council calls for more storm relief support from state and federal governments
  Baw Baw Shire Council has called on the State and Federal Governments to fulfil their promises and provide more support in the aftermath of the June storm events.
• Walk with dingos and much more while you are at Mt Baw Baw this summer
  Round out the lofty walk with dingoes and a caffeine hit and sweet treat at Village Central.
• Kindergarten registration for 2023 in South Gippsland Shire now open
  Three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten registration for 2023 opens Sunday 1 May.
• Farmers asked to share their views as East Gippsland Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee finalised
  New appointed committee members and farmers survey completion to better assist the agricultural sector.
• Omeo Caravan Park remedial works get high priority from East Gippsland Shire Council so opened in time for Easter
  East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to having the Omeo Caravan Park reopened in time for Easter.
• Safer speed limit for Forge creek Road in East Gippsland to reduce its unenviable crash and trauma record
  A new 80km/h speed limit will be introduced on Forge Creek Road from Monday, August 23, to help tackle its unenviable crash and trauma record.
• Farming for Success 2022 Agriculture Gippsland wide conference in Sale 8 March 2022
  Wellington Shire to host the agriculture conference "Farming for Success 2002 on 8 March.
• Lakes Entrance recognised wins Top Tourism Town Awards with East Gippsland towns Paynesville and Mallacoota placing high
  East Gippsland towns being on top of the tourism awards.
• Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants East rip off for Gippsland may be avoided says Darren Chester
  The Federal Government is backing away from a plan which would have short-changed bushfire impacted communities in East Gippsland, according to local MP Darren Chester.
• Dog friendly holiday accommodation in Gippsland when planning your next family break
  Dog lovers, think beyond accommodation where you're permitted to bring your dog, to next-level pooch-dedicated resorts.
• Latrobe Visitor Information Centre to be relocated to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre from 25 February 2022
  The Latrobe Visitor Information Centre will open seven days a week at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre from Friday 25 February.
• Sale air show to get flying start for Gippsland in 2022 by Wellington Shire Council
  An event that would give chance to reconnection of former air force colleagues, attract visitors that would also give boost to the economy.
• Darren Chester encourages eligible Gippslanders to get vaccinated
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging eligible Gippslanders to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Special Charge Scheme to raise $400,000 for South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate to unlock investment in East Gippsland
  East Gippsland Shire Council has declared a Special Charge Scheme to help fund an upgrade to the water supply at the South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate and allow the precinct to reach its full potential.
• Nominate a local hero for East Gippsland Shire Australia Day Awards
  Perfect time to shine a spotlight on an unsung hero who has made a positive contribution to our community.
• Archibald prize 2021 to be hosted by Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale in October
  Australia's favourite art award, the prestigious Archibald Prize for portraiture is coming to Gippsland.
• Amendments to double maximum fine for farm invasion blocked by Labor, Greens and Independent MPs
  Amendments to double the maximum fine for illegal farm invasion have been blocked in Victorian Parliament by Labor, Greens and Independent MPs.
• List of the best things to see in Gippsland for spring 2021
  Spring is an amazing time to visit Gippsland with the fragrant gardens, thunderous waterfalls, and outdoor wanderings, events that are surely a must see.
• Sharon Jervis, Jane Ponting and other locals thanked for East Gippsland Community Vision 2040 contribution
  East Gippsland residents who contributed to the development of the Community Vision 2040 earlier this year were on Tuesday celebrated for their contribution to the community.
• Disaster assistance from federal funding for Bass Coast and South Gippsland after severe storms
  Financial support now available to local governments in Bass Coast and Gippsland.
• Sandhill Road Reserve protects endangered Gippsland Red Gum Grassy Woodland vegetation
  A project to restore land at Stratford once used for cattle grazing to a nature reserve, is now ready for the public to enjoy thanks to a collaboration between Wellington Shire Council and Avon Landcare Group.
• Young Archie 2021 exhibition now open at Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale
  Gippslanders will get a unique first look at Australia's oldest and most prestigious art award when the Archibald Prize opens in Sale next week.
• Scenic Estate Conservation Reserve at Phillip Island will have public roads discontinued and closed
  Bass Coast Shire Council has resolved to begin the statutory process to discontinue public roads within Phillip Island's Scenic Estate Conservation Reserve.
• Russell Northe encourages community support for Gippsland hospice at Churchill in Latrobe Valley
  Online petition for state government to consider and explore opportunities to build a hospice in the local community.
• Darren Chester to proudly contest the seat of Gippsland in federal election on 21 May 2022
  The Prime Minister has called a Federal election for May 21 and I will be contesting the seat of Gippsland.
• Gary Blackwood points out Timber Code of Practice overhaul far from complete
  Review of the code and subsequent recommendations have been finished, yet clarity on proposed changes to timber industry has not been released.
• Over $4.77M invested by Liberal and Nationals Government for priority Gippsland projects to met local communities needs
  Liberal and Nationals Government investing over $4.77 million in South Gippsland to help communities recover from the pandemic.
• Budget and financial plan for 2021/22 adopted by South Gippsland Shire Council
  Budget and financial planning 2021-22.
• Black Spot program funded nearly $3 million for three projects in Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires for 2020-21
  Installation of safety barriers and safety upgrades such as lighting, signage, traffic lights and roundabouts in Sand Road/Princes Way as part of the government's Black Spot Program.
• Permit fees for outdoor dining waived by Bass Coast Shire Council
  Bass Coast Shire Council will waive permit fees for hundreds of hospitality venues to encourage more outdoor dining to help the region bounce back from pandemic lockdowns.
• Community survey on the Great Southern Rail Trail - visitation and marketing plan
  Have your say through the survey to help guide the council through the development of the Great Southern Rail Trail.
• Applications to non-residents undertaking fire preparedness now have COVID travel restrictions exemptions
  Non-residential owners of properties in the Wellington Shire can now apply for an exemption from Covid-19 travel restrictions for the purposes of undertaking fire prevention works.
• Stony Creek Racecourse with live music and local market stalls in South Gippsland on 19 February 2022
  Relax and unwind at the gorgeous Stony Creek Racecourse on 19 February with live music in local market stalls!
• Conversion of Lakes Entrance landfill to transfer station by East Gippsland Shire Council near completion
  East Gippsland Shire Council's investment to turn the landfill in Lakes Entrance into a transfer station
• Morrison government's plan for stronger Monash is delivering more jobs forecasting to reach nearly four percent in 2022
  The Morrison government's plan for a stronger future that provides cost of living relief, creates more jobs, guarantees essential services and keeps Australians safe, including in Monash.
• Application open for grants to find low cost ways for Gippsland farmers to measure carbon in soil
  Grants of between $100,000 and $20 million are now open for innovators in Monash for projects to lower the cost of measuring carbon stored in soil.
• Disability access issues on V/Line train network ignored by Andrews Labor government after confirming services would be delivered
  More stories have emerged this week of Victorians with a disability being prevented from travelling on V/Line trains, even after confirming services would be accessible.
• Federal Tourism Minister Dan Teham MP joins One Gippsland as board member
  One Gippsland has welcomed an influential new member with Destination Gippsland joining the Board to help drive the alliance's tourism agenda.
• Russsel Broadbent says 'vale Shane Warne' and men have a lot to learn from him
  Watching Offsiders last Sunday, I was drawn to Gideon Haigh's response to the death of Shane Warne.
• Roadside blackberry weed control for Macalister Irrigation District, Gippsland Lakes and Dargo areas in Wellington Shire
  Program that reduces the spread of blackberry on the roadsides of Wellington Shire to protect the agricultural resources.
• Civil engineering scholarship $10,000 grant for Federation University Gippsland campus from Wellington Shire Council
  Wellington Shire Council offering a $10,000 scholarship to a local student undertaking civil engineering studies at Federation University's Gippsland campus.
• Three year health project for children and young people started by East Gippsland Shire Council and VicHealth
  Children and young people will be the centre of a three-year East Gippsland Shire Council project looking to help younger residents grow up active, healthy and socially connected.
• Screening 'Remote Connections' by Bass Coast Shire Council and Gippsland Disability Advocacy was huge hit
  Council encourages you to get a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and relax whilst you watch 14 Bass Coast residents discuss their experiences over the next 50 minutes.
• Country commuters stranded on neglected V/Line network from Andrews Labor government budget cuts
  Regional train passengers are again wearing the consequences of decades of neglect of V/Line, with a statewide communications outage forcing the entire network to a standstill today.
• Andrews Labor Government still won't roll it out rapid antigen testing to help revive major events
  Andrews government still not giving a plan to end the uncertainty of lockdown.
• Planning Institute of Australia award for improving planning processes won by East Gippsland Shire Council
  East Gippsland Shire Council and Brimbank City Council have jointly won a Planning Institute of Australia award for improving planning processes.
• Latrobe Valley has four times higher drug crimes than Ballarat where a Drug Court is located but has not Drug Court itself says Russell Northe
  Member for Morwell Russell Northe has this week in Parliament questioned Premier Daniel Andrews on when a Magistrates Drug Court might be established in the Latrobe Valley.
• Business Fibre Zones with 1 GB Internet connections coming to Warragul and Wonthaggi-Inverloch from agreement between state government and NBN Co
  Victorians can look forward to more areas of their state being able to access the highest speed NBN speed tiers under a co-investment agreement between NBN Co Limited (NBN Co) and the Victorian Government, announced today.
• Backtracking by Andrews Labor government on axing requirement for government to put public notices in local newspapers
  State Labor appears to be backtracking on its latest attack on transparency and accountability which would have axed the requirement for the government to put public notices in the local newspaper.
• Plan an Alpine summer holiday in Gippsland for 2021/22
  Fresh mountain air, explore twisty rivers, shady forests and welcoming alpine villages.
• Federal government' Financial Assistance Grant 2021-22 second payment for Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe City and South Gippsland Shire Councils
  Local governments in Monash have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government's Financial Assistance Grant program.
• Latrobe City Stadium in Morwell to be upgraded in preparation to host events for 2026 Commonwealth Games
  With Gippsland officially announced as one of four regional hubs for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Andrews Labor government is getting on with plans to deliver this global sporting event.
• Three new breweries in from Orbost, Warragul and Traralgon helping put Gippsland on the beer lover's map
  Three new breweries in Gippsland for you to visit.
• Calling on local volunteers to register or nominate for East Gippsland Volunteer Honour Roll
  Council is calling on volunteers to register or nominate for the East Gippsland Volunteer Honour Roll.
• Nature Based Tourism forum for ecotourism revolution hosted by East Gippsland Council on 17 March 2022
  Tourism is changing as travellers become increasingly aware of the impact they have on the places they visit.
• New Andrews Labor government housing tax add $20,000 average to cost of buying a home in Gippsland
  New housing tax that will add an average of $20,000 to the cost of buying a home in regional Victoria will be opposed by The Nationals in Parliament.
• Even faster broadband coming for South and West Gippsland
  Suburbs and towns across Australia to become eligible to upgrade to NBN's Fibre.
• Low indigenous vaccination rates risk widening the gap in Latrobe Valley and Gippsland
  Vaccine hesitancy and testing hesitancy in Victoria's Indigenous communities' risks pushing people further into disadvantage under the Andrews Labor Government's plan to offer more freedoms to people who are fully-vaccinated.
• Baw Baw Shire and Latrobe City Council get extra $13,200 from state government 'Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program'
  Eastern Victorian Councils will receive more funding to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
• Survey for local businesses to help measure the full impact of South Pacific Laundry sudden withdrawal from Gippsland
  Wellington Shire Council wants to hear from any local businesses impacted by the sudden withdrawal of linen services from Gippsland by South Pacific Laundry.
• Federal government provides $131.8M for local road maintenance in West and Central Gippsland under the Roads to Recovery funding
  Local road maintenance in Monash will receive a boost thanks to funding under the Australian government's Roads to Recovery Program.
• Baw Baw Shire Council shares in state funding to help residents understand the four-bin recycling system
  Victorian councils are being supported to roll out new education campaigns to help residents understand the four-bin recycling system, as part of the Victorian Government's goal to divert 80% of waste from landfill.
• Federal government will fund $182 million of road and rail works in Gippsland during 2022-23
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Federal Government will fund $182 million worth of road and rail work in the region during the 2022-23 financial year.
• Future Drought Fund supports next generation of drought resilient leaders in Central and West Gippsland
  Funding to support farmers and others in regional communities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through leadership development.
• Darren Chester campaigns to save the Lakes Entrance rotunda from an ill-conceived East Gippsland Shire Council plan
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is campaigning to save the Lakes Entrance rotunda from an ill-conceived East Gippsland Shire Council plan.
• Serious findings by Inspector General of Emergency Management report cannot wait until 2024
  Recommendations from a review of the bushfires that ravaged the region will not be acted on by the Andrews Labor government.
• Baw Baw Shire Council to continue transition out of direct aged and disability support services
  Council is proceeding with the decision reached in March 2020 to transition out of delivering direct care aged and disability support services from 30 June 2022.
• Genoa Sports and Recreation Reserve gets $370,000 funding for improvements from East Gippsland Council and federal government
  The Genoa community has long held the upgrade of the courts as a priority and worked hard to attract funding for the project.
• Mark Reeves elected Mayor and Arthur Allen Deputy Mayor for East Gippsland Shire in 2021
  Cr Mark Reeves of Marlo has been elected Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council at a Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, October 28.
• Rowenna Dunn announced as new manager for the West Gippsland Arts Centre
  Announcement of Rowenna Dunn as new manager of West Gippsland Arts Centre.
• Anthony Basford re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for East Gippsland Shire Council
  Council reappoints Anthony Basford as East Gippsland Shire Council Chief Executive Officer.
• Nominations open to for young people for 2022 Youth Council in Wellington Shire
  Wellington Shire Council is calling on young people who want to have a greater say and help build a strong and inclusive community, to nominate for 2022 Youth Council.
• Two long years since Andrew Labor government flagged intention to establish Stolen Generations Reparations package
  Victoria has today announced details of a Stolen Generations redress scheme.
• Feedback wanted on Environment Sustainability Strategy form East Gippsland Council
  East Gippsland Shire Council has released its draft Environment Sustainability Strategy 2022-2032 for community comment.
• Latrobe City community invited to 'Buy a Seat' to support local theatre at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
  Program aims to support free education and public programs, helping to provide greater access to our community.
• Feedback invited on Rural Land Use Strategy from East Gippsland Shire Council
  Council inviting the community to send their feedback for the rural land use strategy.
• Top 12 best summer activities with kids in Gippsland for 2022
  Summertime with the fam is the best time, and there are so many activities for the kids, family and kids to enjoy.
• Tickets on sale for Archibald Prize exhibition in October at Gippsland Art Gallery
  Tickets on sale for Archibald Prize at Gippsland Art Gallery.
• Five reasons to get to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort in Gippsland this winter
  Resort where kids can learn to ski or snowboard, or for the family to spend the holiday to.
• New footpath along Howitt Avenue and Eastwood Road to make a safer route to school and the shops
  East Gippsland Shire Council starts work this week on a new footpath that will provide Eastwood locals with a safer route to school and the shops, and offer a great reason to leave the car at home.
• The Disability Gateway is new one-stop shop for support to people in Gippsland with a disability
  People with disability can now access support team which includes information, programs and support available.
• Workshops on glass making, truffle hunting basket weaving and cooking by Gippsland operators
  Explore other towns in Gippsland, with workshops that are set to free up your creativity.
• Improved access to Electric Vehicle Charge Stations to support investment in the region to operate by July 2023
  Several holiday towns within East Gippsland will soon have improved access to Electric Vehicle Charge Stations, after a push in the Victorian Parliament from local Nationals State MP, Tim Bull.
• Liberals and Nationals move changes for better protections against farm trespass in Victoria
  Farmers won't be better protected against illegal and traumatic farm trespass crime unless amendments to on-the-spot fine laws are passed in the Victorian Parliament.
• Latrobe City Community Fun Run 2022 organised by Traralgon Harriers to raise money for Gippsland Rotary Centenary House
  The Traralgon Harriers' 24th annual DFP Recruitment Latrobe City Fun Run and Walk held on Sunday, 27 March 2022.
• New website to showcase East Gippsland
  A new website that will improve the East Gippsland visitor experience is now live.
• Give your view on vaccines passports to Russell Broadbent for South and West Gippsland
  Invitation to share your thought and concerns about the vaccination passports