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South Gippsland announces new councillors for 2024 - 2025 and other council programs and projects

South Gippsland Shire Council welcomes its new 2024/28 councillor group, announces a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and promotes upcoming events including the Walk Against Family Violence and Green Waste Amnesty.

By news@gippsland - 22nd November 2024 - Back to News

South Gippsland Shire Council is excited to welcome the arrival of a new councillor group for the 2024/28 term! This team brings a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, aiming to enhance community engagement and drive positive change across the region. For more information, visit the New councillors for South Gippsland Shire Council page.

South Gippsland Shire Council welcomes its new 2024 - 28 Councillors, bringing diverse expertise to foster community engagement and regional progress

New Mayor and Deputy Mayor

South Gippsland Shire Council is pleased to announce a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for South Gippsland. Councillor John Schelling was elected Mayor following the Mayoral Election at Wednesday's council meeting. Councillor Sarah Gilligan was elected as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Gilligan will remain in these positions for the next 12 months.

South Gippsland Shire Council announces Councillor John Schelling as Mayor and Councillor Sarah Gilligan as Deputy Mayor following the recent election

Councillor John Schelling, Mayor South Gippsland Shire Council, said, "I would like to sincerely thank my fellow councillors for the opportunity to be Mayor, and for supporting me in this role. I've thoroughly enjoyed the last three years at council and look forward to the next four where we can continue to build a strong and united South Gippsland. I would also like to thank my family for supporting me to take on this new role."

Councillor Sarah Gilligan, Deputy Mayor South Gippsland Shire Council said, "Thank you to my fellow councillors for trusting me to do the role of Deputy Mayor. I look forward to being part of a leadership team that understands the importance of teamwork. Mayor Schelling and I are committed to upholding the reputation and high function of this council to enable good decision making for the good of the whole Shire. Let's do this thing!"

Join us on December 4 at 12:30 PM at Memorial Hall in Leongatha to raise awareness for gender equity and family violence prevention. Wear orange!

Walk against family violence

Raise awareness of gender equity and family violence prevention. Wear orange and join us on Wednesday 4 December at 12.30. The walk will start at the front of Memorial Hall in Leongatha. You can also head to the Hall before or after the walk for our BigRespect Photo Pop-up. More information about 16 Days of Activism can be found at Gippsland Women's Health website.

South Gippsland Shire Council is collecting Christmas food and gifts with the Salvation Army. Donations accepted at Leongatha office until 12 December 2024

Christmas giving tree

South Gippsland Shire Council has teamed up with the Salvation Army once again to be a collection point for this year's Christmas Food and Gift Drive. If you can, we encourage you all to help bring a smile to someone's face this Christmas by placing unwrapped children's toys, books and clothes, as well as non-perishable food items under our tree. Donations will be accepted at the Leongatha office (open Mon and Wed 10.00am to 3.00pm) until Thursday 12 December.

Great Southern Rail Trail

Explore Australia's most southern mainland rail line at the tip of your fingers with the new online platform. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, a casual walker, horse rider or a family looking for a weekend adventure, the Great Southern Rail Trail website is your first stop for all things related to the Trail. For more information, visit Great Southern Rail Trail website.

Discover the Great Southern Rail Trail online platform, your go-to resource for cycling, walking, and family adventures along Australia's southernmost mainland rail line

Fish Creek streetscape

South Gippsland Shire Council is preparing to commence streetscape works along Falls Road in Fish Creek. The Project will help to improve pedestrian and driver movement, increase visual appeal and improve functionality.

A request for Tender is currently open for submissions from qualified contractors. Submissions close Tuesday 17 December. For more information, visit Streetscape works along Falls Road in Fish Creek page.

South Gippsland Shire Council is starting streetscape works on Falls Road, Fish Creek, with tenders open until Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Green waste amnesty

Council's Green Waste Amnesty is on now until 31 December 2024. Residents can dispose of their green waste for free at any of council's transfer stations until the end of the Amnesty period. To view the list of excluded plant species and find your closest transfer station, please head to council's website via Green Waste Amnesty page.

Council's Green Waste Amnesty runs until 31 December 2024, allowing free disposal at transfer stations. Visit the website for details

What's on South Gippsland

Mandy Gunn at Coal Creek

Celebrate Mandy Gunn as she brings her latest exhibition, Inter-woven: Collected, Cut, Created, to Coal Creek. Looking at the waste we produce as a society, most of her work is made from found recycled materials.

The exhibition will be on display until Monday 27th January 2025. For more information, proceed to Visit South Gippsland - Inter-woven: Collected, Cut, Created page.

Celebrate Mandy Gunn's exhibition, 'Inter-woven: Collected, Cut, Created' at Coal Creek, showcasing art made from recycled materials, until 27 January 2025

Manna Gum Twilight Market

Support local this Christmas shopping season at the Manna Gum Twilight Market. Head on down to Foster for an evening of hand-makers stalls, food vans, live music, activities and a licenced pop-up bar. It will be an evening for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday 23 November
4.00pm to 8.00pm

For more information, proceed to Visit South Gippsland - Manna Gum Twilight Market page.

Support local at the Manna Gum Twilight Market in Foster, featuring handmade stalls, food vans, live music, and family activities, Saturday, 23 November, 4 - 8pm

Other events and activities

Saturday 23 November: Three-Band-Bill at the Meeniyan Hall
Sunday 24 November: Choirs in Union at Leongatha Memorial Hall
Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 November: Australian Ceramics Open Studios
Sunday 24 November: Artisan Market at Jumbunna

To view more upcoming events in South Gippsland, please visit Events at Visit South Gippsland page.

Have your say on the proposed rezoning and subdivision of 108-110 Parr Street, Leongatha. Submissions close Friday, 13 December 2024

Community engagement

Have your say on the proposed planning amendment to rezone and subdivide 108 and 110 Parr Street, Leongatha. To view details of the proposed amendment and provide your feedback, please visit the link below. Submissions close Friday 13 December.

Community training

South Gippsland Landcare Network and the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife are hosting an interactive workshop to help you develop your very own fire wise garden. Participants can also view a firewise garden demonstration site on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Meeniyan.

Tuesday 3 December from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Meeniyan Football Netball Club Rooms. For more information, visit Humanitix website.

Ecologist Kate Bennets will explore using indigenous plants to reduce fire risk, bushfire landscaping tips, and helpful resources for gardeners

Women and leadership

Advance your career with a women's leadership scholarship. Women and Leadership Australia are offering partial scholarships of $1,000 to $6,000 to help women in select industries to participate in their world-class leadership courses.

Applications close Friday 29 November. For more information or to apply, visit Women and Leadership Australia website.