Latest News

• Add My News • Search Old News

Gippsland › Latest news › Harriet Shing MP

Women Take to the Track at Logan Park

Celebrating women’s contribution to harness racing and other fields.

By Portal Admin - 9th September 2018 - Back to News

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating women’s contribution to harness racing and other fields at a special day at the trots as part of a joint funding package worth almost $14,000.

The Labor Government is providing almost $6000 from its Victorian Racing Industry Fund towards Warragul’s 2018 Ladies Day this Sunday 26 August, along with almost $1000 towards a safety audit.

The ladies’ race day will feature live music from local rock and blues singer Dale Gannan, along with prizes and giveaways, and a two-course lunch for pre-booked tickets.

The feature race will be a female drivers-only race, worth $10,000 in prizemoney. The race will be called by Victoria Shaw, the only female race caller in the industry.

Lisa Miles, Betty Lewis, Rita Burnett, Roma Pocock and Jayne Davies will be guests of honour at the luncheon, in recognition of their efforts paving the way for women in harness racing.

The event’s guest speaker will be Dianne McGrath, an expert in sustainability, a PhD researcher and an international astronaut candidate.

Government funding is also supporting Harness Racing Victoria to conduct an occupational safety audit at Logan Park to ensure that it is operating in a safe manner for participants and other users of the venue.

Warragul Harness Racing Club is providing almost $6000 towards the race meeting and Harness Racing Victoria is contributing almost $1000 towards the safety audit.

Since 2014, the Labor Government has provided almost $69,000 to support two infrastructure projects and five harness racing events at Logan Park.

The racing industry in the Gippsland region generates more than $59 million for the Victorian economy annually and helps to sustain more than 590 full-time equivalent jobs locally.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing

"Racing is an important contributor to local jobs and the economy, which is why we’re supporting one of Victoria’s oldest trotting clubs."

"The Ladies Day meeting has something to offer long-term harness racing fans, but also all women in the community."

Quotes attributable to Warragul Harness Racing Club Manager Tara Kiker

"We’re grateful for the Victorian Government’s support for race day initiatives and maintenance work at Logan Park’s harness track."

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: support@gippsland.com

• East Gippsland Councillors take council in community program to Twin Rivers district for local engagement on 29 September 2026
  East Gippsland Councillors will visit Bruthen, Johnsonville and Metung on September 29, meeting residents and businesses to discuss local priorities, challenges and opportunities through Council’s community engagement program.
• Local operators Samantha Holmes and Brett Savory take over Eagle Point Foreshore Hub, bringing new food offering and fresh investment
  Samantha Holmes and Brett Savory have taken over Eagle Point Foreshore Hub, renaming its café The Nest, offering local produce, dining, takeaway and catering while supporting community connections.
• Trafalgar BMX track upgraded for safer, faster and more enjoyable riding experiences for local riders
  Trafalgar BMX track has reopened following a $26,000 upgrade, featuring reshaped jumps, straights and berms, improved drainage and enhanced safety. Council says the works will support active recreation and the growing local BMX community.
• Swooping season returns across Latrobe, with council urging residents to take precautions around nesting birds
  Latrobe City Council is urging residents to stay alert during swooping season, avoid nesting areas where possible, check Victoria’s Swooping Bird Map and take precautions when walking outdoors.
• Regional hospitals face staffing and funding pressures as new nurse-to-patient ratios take effect across Gippsland health services
  East Gippsland Shire Council is installing two louvered roofs at Bairnsdale Library, improving shade, weather protection and outdoor activities, with works expected to take two weeks.
• Regional hospitals face staffing and funding pressures as new nurse-to-patient ratios take effect across Gippsland health services
  New nurse-to-patient ratios have passed Parliament, with Gippsland hospitals reclassified, but workforce shortages and funding pressures raise concerns over implementation and patient care.
• Howitt Park pedestrian bridge replacement begins, delivering safer and more accessible Clifton Creek crossing by December
  Work begins this month to replace Howitt Park's ageing timber pedestrian bridge with a $652,420 accessible steel and concrete crossing, improving safety and accessibility before expected completion in December.
• Morwell CBD double-storey car park set to deliver more than 120 additional free parking spaces soon
  Preparation works have begun for Morwell’s new double-storey CBD car park, expected to start construction in October, adding more than 120 free spaces and completing Latrobe City’s Regional Car Parks Fund projects.
• Phillip Island prepares for final MotoGP weekend celebrating three decades of racing, community spirit, entertainment and history
  Phillip Island will host its final MotoGP from October 23-25, celebrating three decades of racing while showcasing community festivities, entertainment and the island’s motorsport legacy.
• East Gippsland invites nominations for 2027 Australia Day Awards celebrating outstanding community contributions and achievements until 6 December 2026
  East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking nominations for its 2027 Australia Day Awards, recognising community contributions across volunteering, sport, arts and culture. Nominations close December 6, 2026.
• Morwell Historical Society opens exhibition celebrating Northway Family’s pioneering legacy and Hazelwood’s early history for community visitors
  Federal and state MPs opened Morwell Historical Society’s Pioneering Northway Family Exhibition, showcasing three generations of Hazelwood pioneers through photographs, documents and maps until November 29.