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Mayor Gets A SeachangeBass Coast Mayor, Cr Neville Goodwin has accepted the role of Treasurer on the National Sea Change Taskforce Executive. By Bass Coast Shire Council - 2nd March 2007 - Back to News "I’m extremely proud to be taking a greater role in the Sea Change Taskforce," said Cr Goodwin.
"The Taskforce now represents over 60 coastal councils from around Australia.
"It plays a vital role in helping deal with issues faced by sea change communities like ours."
Cr Goodwin said Bass Coast had benefited from the research and collaboration done by the Taskforce.
"I am extremely proud of the work we are currently doing to ensure Bass Coast has a bright and healthy future," continued Cr Goodwin.
Bass Coast has been part of the Sea Change Taskforce since its inception in 2004. Cr Goodwin was elected to the Executive in 2006. Bass Coast will host the next Task Force Executive Meeting in Cowes in April.
wonthaggi celebrated
Wonthaggi celebrated in style last weekend, with around 500 people attending the Wonthaggi Heritage Celebrations.
The day started at Soldiers Reserve with dedications, reported Council’s Arts Development Officer, Josephine Kent.
"This was followed by a four part moving rendition of "Jerusalem" and "There’s a Part of My Heart in Wonthaggi" by the Bass Coast Chorale," said Ms Kent.
"Everyone then followed the Wonthaggi Citizens band to Apex Park to continue the celebrations."
This included enjoying the artists in the park, the face painting lady, Professor Silly from Kazooy Island and exploring the artists at work in the Goods Shed or the model trains on the station.
At midday, there was an official opening of the Railway Station Museum.
"After the opening of the Museum, many people took the heritage bus tours," said Ms Kent.
"People went on the Town Heritage or Rail Trail walks and enjoyed refreshments at Mitchell House.
Ms Kent said Council was extremely grateful to the groups who had worked together to organize the event.
"We would like to thank the eight groups involved, particularly the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society and the Bass Coast Artists Society for helping to organize such a wonderful day," said Ms Kent.
"It was great to see so many groups come together for the benefit of the community and to celebrate our heritage."
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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