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Feedback wanted with drop-in sessions on 14 and 15 August for the Victorian Transmission Plan and other council project updates

South Gippsland Shire Council fortnightly reminder and updates of their projects and programs.

By news@gippsland - 1st August 2024 - Back to News

VicGrid is seeking community feedback on their Transmission Plan Guidelines including:

• The methodology they will use to develop the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan
• A study area showing the areas they may investigate further for suitability to host potential future renewable energy zones (which includes South Gippsland Shire)

Provide feedback in a written submission about the Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines. Submissions close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 25 August 2024

Drop-in sessions are planned in Korumburra on:

• Wednesday 14 August (4.00pm to 7.00pm)
• Thursday 15 August (10.30am to 12.30pm)

There is also an opportunity to provide feedback about the study area to help identify any sites within it that you believe should be protected, avoided, prioritised for investigation, or any other concerns that should be considered. We strongly encourage our community to have a read and provide feedback at VicGrid website.

Community grants awarded

Last week, South Gippsland Shire Council recognised the successful recipients of the second round of the 2023/24 Community Grants Program. Twenty-three applicants received funding for their projects with a total of $120,000 allocated. To view a list of the successful grant recipients, please visit South Gippsland Community Grants - Round Two Awarded page.

South Gippsland Shire Council awarded $120,000 to 23 projects in the second round of the 2023/24 Community Grants Program

Are you enrolled to Vote?

Time is running out to check your Victorian enrolment details. If you are a permanent resident and/or ratepayer in our region, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming South Gippsland Council Elections. You have until Wednesday 7 August to update your enrolment details. Please note that voting is optional for non-resident ratepayers. If you are a non-resident ratepayer and would like to vote, enrolment or re-enrolment is required.

For more information please visit the Victorian Electoral Commission website and the Local Council Elections page.

AusNet supply interruption

AusNet has let us know that there will be some scheduled power outages that may affect the operation of some street lights in Loch and Nyora. The outages are scheduled to occur on:

• Thursday 11 August
• Between 4.00am - 5.00am and 10.00pm - 11.00pm

If you require further information, please visit AusNet website.

AusNet announced scheduled power outages on August 11, affecting street lights in Loch and Nyora from 4-5am and 10-11pm

Protect yourself from scams

With the rapid rise in cybercrime, staying vigilant while using smart devices is more crucial than ever. Infoxchange is offering free online webinars to help you protect yourself from scams. Session will be held on the following dates:

• 13 August from 10.30am to 11.30am
• 29 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• 4 September from 1.00pm to 2.00pm

For more information and to register for one of the webinars, please visit the Cyber Safe Hub website.

As cybercrime rises, stay vigilant with smart devices. Info exchange offers free webinars on August 13, 29, and September 4

Brain injury survey

The Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre at Monash University is focused on transforming approaches to health, aged care disability and support services to meet Australia's future needs. Monash University wants to hear from community members and health professionals in their current survey about concussion and traumatic brain injury.

To provide your feedback, please click either of the following links that relates to you. Each submission goes in the draw to win a free iPad.

• Survey for Community Members
• Survey for Health Professionals

Monash University's RAIL Research Centre aims to innovate health and aged care. They seek input on concussion and brain injury through a survey

Call all local artists

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum is inviting Expressions of Interest from individuals or collectives to exhibit at the Park in 2024 and 2025. Don't miss out! Submissions close tomorrow night at 11.59pm. For more information and to register your expression of interest, please visit Expressions of Interest Sought for Exhibitions at Coal Creek page.

Coal Creek Park seeks exhibit proposals for 2024-2025. Two spaces, Entry Gallery and Auditorium, are open throughout the year

Mirboo North WinterFest

Rug up this weekend and embrace the magic of the season at the Mirboo North Winterfest. Indulge in food, drink, art, music and an impressive street lantern parade.

• Saturday 3 August from 4.00pm to 10.45pm
• Sunday 4 August from 9.00am to 2.00pm

For more information, please visit Mirboo North WinterFest website.

Enjoy Mirboo North Winterfest this weekend with food, art, music, and a lantern parade. Saturday 4-10:45pm, Sunday 9am-2pm

Get active with Splash

There are plenty of opportunities to get active this winter at YMCA South Gippsland (Splash). Pickleball is kicking off this Monday from 10.00am to 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to join. To book please visit Pickleball website.

Futsal is also coming to Splash. The competition is planned to start this September and will run until April. There will be a junior and senior division, and everyone of all skill levels is encouraged to come down for kicks. To register you expression of interest, please visit Futsal website.

Pickleball starts Monday, 10-11:30am. Everyone's welcome. Book here: Pickleball. Futsal starts in September, running until April. Join all skill levels!

Community groups social media

Thursday 15 August from 6.00pm to 8.00pm - South Gippsland Shire Council Chambers, Meeting Room 1. In this training session, participants will explore key topics related to effective marketing and sharing your success with your community through social media.

The topics include, but are not limited to, understanding audiences, using appropriate channels and successfully promoting events. This session is ideal for community group leaders and volunteers seeking to enhance their groups online presence. Erika McInerney will facilitate the session. For more information and to register, please visit South Gippsland Community Training page.

Pest and weed control seminar

This full day event brings together field experts, contractors and stakeholders to improve our community's capacity to manage and control the pest and weed species across South Gippsland. Hosted by South Gippsland Landcare, it will be a great chance to ask questions, learn about equipment, chemicals, licensing and more.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Thursday 15 August from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Memorial Hall, Leongatha. For more information and to register your attendance, please visit Pest and weed control seminar page.

Energy resilience community fund

AusNet's Energy Resilience Community Fund (ERCF) offers grants to community and not-for-profit organisations, local councils and small businesses to enhance community energy resilience. These grants aim to help communities better prepare for future weather events and electricity reliability challenges. Projects must be located within AusNet's electricity distribution area and clearly improve community energy resilience.

The ERCF provides various grants, including Major Grants, Energy Resilience Grants and Energy Education and Literacy Grants. Examples of funded projects include community hubs, mobile assets, community batteries, solar and storage solutions, generators, and educational resources. Applications are now open, with specific deadlines for each grant type. For more information, please head to the AusNet website.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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