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Outstanding South Gippsland manufacturing businesses toured by Council Executive Leadership Team to promote success and more updates

Exploring South Gippsland's Thriving Manufacturing Scene: A Tour with councillors and the Executive Leadership Team.

By news@gippsland - 24th August 2023 - Back to News

Yesterday, councillors and council's Executive Leadership Team headed out on a tour of some of South Gippsland's fabulous manufacturing businesses. Manufacturing is essential to South Gippsland. Our region is home to many successful manufacturing businesses including food processing, engineering, building and fabrication. Collectively, this industry contributes around 18 per cent of South Gippsland's economy.

Council extends gratitude to GEM Industrial, Burra Steel, Burra Brewing Co, and Schreurs and Sons for generously taking the time to give us a tour of their establishments

As our region evolves and the energy transition ramps up, the capability and innovation of our manufacturing industry will be important to ensuring South Gippsland businesses are part of the supply chain. Thank you to GEM Industrial, Burra Steel, Burra Brewing Co and Schreurs and Sons for making time to show us around your business.

Community leadership program

South Gippsland Shire Council's Community Leadership Program, aims to equip individuals with essential leadership skills to support the development of local communities throughout our region. Last night, council's 2023 Community Leadership Program participants completed their final session and celebrated their achievements at the Chapter Barn in Outtrim. The program consisted of ten sessions, each one encapsulating the themes of leadership, collaboration, and community enrichment.

Leadership program participants , left to right, back row - Luke Ollington, Josh Campbell, Tom Bayes, Pippin Rice, Rebecca Browne, Melissa Haw, Shelley Banders, front row - Carley Nelson, Jessica Odgers, Caitlin Cooper, Lorraine Sainsbury, Brett Garrow, Danielle Allardyce, Trudy Murphy and seated - Anda Banikos, Christie Nelson

The completion of the Community Leadership Program casts a light upon community-centric development. Through this program, council not only fosters individual growth but also nurtures a thriving environment where collaboration, leadership and collective empowerment can prosper.

Great Australian Bites

The serene landscapes of Gippsland recently played host to a mouth-watering episode of Adam and Poh's Great Australian Bites. The episode showcased some of South Gippsland's many attractions, such as Wilsons Promontory, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, and the annual Meeniyan Garlic Festival.

Searching for Australia's 'signature dish', Adam Liaw and Poh Ling Yeow managed to capture the essence of the region's culinary scene in a truly captivating episode. The episode aired Tuesday 22 August on SBS Food, and you can catch up and stream it at Adam and Poh's Great Australian Bites page.

Kindergarten 2024

Council is pleased to announce that 100 percent of kindergarten applicants for 2024 have successfully secured their first preference placements. This year, council received over 500 kindergarten offers for three and four-year-old kindergarten. This is a great result and is a testament to our community's collective commitment to ensure that each child within the Shire has an education journey that begins with the best possible foundations.

We would like to emphasise that it is not too late to register for kindergarten in 2024 for children born in 2019 and 2020. To register, please go to Kindergarten 2024 Central Registration page or call council in 5662 9200.

Proposed sale of land

Council at its ordinary meeting held 16 August 2023 proposed to commence statutory procedures to sell part of the reserve 6A Davis Court, Leongatha being Res1 PS330962W with an area of 1,125m2 to the adjoining landowner for consolidation (shown in the plan below outlined in red) for not less than a valuation received within six months prior to the sale, pursuant to s.114 of the Local Government Act 2020.

A person may make a submission to the proposed sale of land. Submissions are to be received no later than 5.00pm Wednesday 20 September 2023 addressed to the CEO, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha Vic 3953. Any person making a submission is entitled to be heard in support of the submission.

If a person or a representative wishes to be heard in support of the submission, they must state this in their submission. Copies of the submitter's name and address will be disclosed at any public council meeting at which the proposal will be considered. If no submissions are received, the proposal will be implemented.

Power Saving Bonus initiative, designed to lighten the load of household expenses and provide Victorians with access to the most favourable energy plans on the market

Power Saving Bonus

More than 1.7 million households have applied for immediate energy bill relief under round four of the $250 Power Saving Bonus - helping ease cost-of-living pressures and getting Victorians on the best energy deal possible.

Since July last year, the bonus has helped households access $500 of bill support through two rounds of the Power Saving Bonus - with nearly 500,000 of these households switching to an energy provider who offered a better deal.

Victorians who are yet to apply for the current round of $250 Power Saving Bonus, are encouraged to do so before the program ends on 31 August. To apply for the current round or compare your energy bill, go to Power Saving Bonus page.

Not-for-profit finance webinars

Overseeing the finances is one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation's mission. If you don't understand how the finances work, you'll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong.

Below are the key themes that will be explored in the attached free not-for-profit finance webinars:

• The questions you should be asking and the reports you should be seeing
• How to read, understand and act upon financial papers
• Ways to build financial matters into decision-making processes

To register, please visit Not-for-profit Finance Webinar page.

Council is delighted to announce the reopening of two Olsen's Walk bridges after completing essential repairs successfully

Olsen's Walk Bridge Update

Council is pleased to inform you that two of the Olsen's Walk bridges have now been reopened following the successful completion of necessary works. The restoration of these bridges reflects council's dedication to maintaining the region's recreational spaces while preserving our natural wonders.

Touring the Town of Toora

Council's Economic Development and Tourism Team recently paid a visit to the Bubble Retreats located in the rolling hills of Toora. The team met with founder, Tim Harper, as well as many other business owners in the area, as Toora will be featured in the upcoming September issue of the business newsletter. To check out what new and exciting things are happening in the charming town of Toora, be sure to sign up to the Business Newsletter.

Council's Economic Development and Tourism Team toured Toora Bubble Retreats, engaging with founder Tim Harper and local entrepreneurs

Hard Waste Collection

Bookings for the annual hard waste collection service are now open. This provides residents with a convenient way to dispose of hard rubbish, particularly if they are unable to attend a transfer station themselves.

All residents are eligible to receive one collection at a fee of $150 per property. A reduced rate of $53 applies for pension card holders. Bookings close Friday15 September. To book, please visit Hard Waste Collection Service page.

Community grants

The first round of the 2023/24 Community Grants Program closes Thursday 31 August. If you are a part of a non-of-profit organisation or volunteer group that would benefit from some financial support, we encourage you to look at the criteria online and submit an application.

For tailored advice, contact Sophie Bolding, council's Community Strengthening Officer on 5662 9200 or sophie.bolding@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. For more information and to apply, please visit South Gippsland Shire Grants page.

Council regrets and expresses their dismay over the recent vandalism at Michael Place Toilets, a recurring issue causing frustration, expenses, and inconvenience

Michael Place Toilets - Leongatha

We are saddened and disappointed at the recent vandalism of the Michael Place Toilets. The vandalism appears to happen all too often in this location. It is frustrating for all staff, costly to repair and inconvenient for our community. If you have any information on the recent vandalism, please contact Victorian Police.

South Gippsland events

65th Daffodil Festival

The 65th Daffodil and Floral Show will be held from Wednesday 7 September to Saturday 9 September. To mark the beginning of spring, Leongatha Memorial Hall will be hosting a spectacular display of daffodils, camellias, native Australian plants, floral art and photography. Be sure to pencil in this spring event as it is not something you will want to miss. For more information please visit Daffodil Festival.

Join the 65th Daffodil and Floral Show at Leongatha Memorial Hall from September 7 to 9, celebrating spring's beauty

Planting Trees for Carbon - Forum

South Gippsland Landcare Network is hosting a forum for landholders interested in undertaking revegetation to participate in carbon markets. The forum will see experts from tree organisations: Green Australia, Greenfleet and Cassinia Environmental, presenting various planting for carbon credit programs.

The forum will also provide an opportunity for attendees to speak directly to industry experts and discuss whether it's something that you would consider for your property. For more information or to reserve a spot, please go to Plating Trees for Carbon page.

South Gippsland Landcare Network is organising a forum for landowners interested in carbon market-driven reforestation, with experts from Green Australia, Greenfleet, and Cassinia Environmental

EPA Gippsland information sessions

The EPA Air Science and Citizen Science teams are hosting two information sessions to talk about air quality and other environmental monitoring projects in the Latrobe Valley. The Citizen Science team will be there to talk about other initiatives happening across Victoria and help them understand interests of citizen scientists. Here are the details:

• When: Wednesday 6 September
• Where: EPA Gippsland Office, 8-12 Seymour Street, Traralgon
• Session One Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
• Session Two Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm

To register, please email Stacey Clark with the session you wish to attend.

Offshore Wind Transmission Lines

You might remember earlier this year there was an opportunity to provide your feedback into the offshore wind transmission in Gippsland. A second round of consultation is now open. For more information and to provide your feedback, please visit Offshore Wind Transmission In Gippsland and Portland page. Consultation closes Sunday 27 August 2023.

The Shrine of Remembrance 'Changed Forever' exhibition is coming to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, sharing migrant stories and exploring conflict's impact on Australia

Shrine of Remembrance coming to Coal Creek

The Shrine of Remembrance's Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict exhibition is coming to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. The exhibition shares stories of migrants who have resettled in Australia from war-torn countries.

By telling these stories, the exhibition explores the impacts of global and civil conflict in changing lives and shaping contemporary Australia. You will be able to view the exhibition from Thursday 31 August to Monday 4 December. To find out more about the exhibition, please visit Shrine of Remembrance page.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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