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• Online climate change community portal launched by Bass Coast Shire Council
  Bass Coast Shire Council's online climate change community portal has launched, providing locally relevant climate change information to the community.
• New online water trading platform called Southern Rural Water Exchange launched to better manage water in Macalister Irrigation District
  A new online water trading platform offers the Macalister Irrigation District access to efficiently manage water sales and trades, benefiting agricultural operations.
• Online guide on how Gippslanders can live sustainably from Wellington Shire Council
  Information on how to live sustainably is now easier to find thanks to an upgrade of Wellington Shire Council's online resources for local residents and businesses.
• Short stay rentals get stricter regulations in Bass Coast with online portal to simplify property owner compliance and management
  Bass Coast Council's new regulations for short stay rentals, under Local Law No.1 Neighbourhood Amenity 2022, include a $300 annual fee, occupant behaviour standards, and an online portal for streamlined applications.
• Anti-online-bullying workshops held on 10-28 October 2022 at 13 primary and secondary schools in Bass Coast Shire
  Schools across Bass Coast Shire will learn about how to stay safe online through workshops offered by anti-bullying organisation, Dolly's Dream.
• Short online course to help improve South Gippsland visitor experience available for local business owners and residents
  South Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging interested business owners and residents to complete a short online course to help improve the South Gippsland visitor experience.
• Free online session on making community more resilient with Andrew Leigh and South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Kerryn Ellis
  Q&A session with Andrew Leigh, author of Reconnected - A Community Builder's Handbook.
• Gippslander: New online job board connecting local talent with Gippsland businesses for regional growth
  Gippslander is a new online job board dedicated to connecting local job seekers with businesses across Gippsland. It focuses on regional growth, offering affordable, hyper-local job listings to strengthen the community.
• Community invited to online briefing on Warragul and Drouin preferred neighbourhood character design guidelines
  Online open community briefing will be held by the council to present councillors and the community with the draft design guidelines that are proposed to define overall township character and inform planning for future developments.
• Have your say online to end violence against women at the National summit on women's safety
  Russell Broadbent is encouraging you to have your say on the next National Plan to end violence against women and their children.
• Explore your backyard online this National Water Week with East Gippsland Water
  Join us in an online learning festival to celebrate the national water week.
• Bass Coast Shire Council launches new online engagement platform called Engage Bass Coast
  Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to launch its new online engagement platform, 'Engage Bass Coast', on Monday, 28 February.
• Celebrating a million ways to be a woman online part of International Women's Day from Latrobe City Council
  As part of International Women's Day, Latrobe City Council is encouraging the community to join in celebrating the contribution of women across the municipality.
• Get Active vouchers and reimbursements are now available for Gippslanders
  The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O'Brien is highlighting that local families may be eligible to have up to $200 of their children's sport fees reimbursed through the state government's Get Active program.
• Gippslanders gets $68,620 funding for UV reduction in latest round of Community Shade Grants program
  More communities will be protected from the sun's harmful UV rays, from the Andrews Labor government's Community Shade grants program helping communities to install shade in public areas such as sports clubs, parks, and playgrounds.
• Get ready for excitement as ANZAC Weekend Air Show roars into West Sale Airport on 28 and 28 April 2024
  The ANZAC Weekend Air Show returns to West Sale Airport on April 27-28, featuring thrilling aerobatics, vintage fashion, car displays, live music, and more. A boost for tourism and local businesses.
• Get your weekend sorted with these new Gippsland 'Village Feast' events on 19 - 20 November 2022
  Take the day off, because it is categorically far more fun discovering new places and sampling the spoils of West Gippsland than working.
• Get tickets for the 2021 Bass Coast Business Awards held on Friday 18 February 2022
  Tickets are now available for the 2021 Bass Coast Business Awards presentation night.
• Get active close to home in Wellington Shire with awesome wellness map
  Council has curated a list and map that includes wetlands, arts and beach trails, all within easy reach of Wellington's main urban areas.
• Berninneit centre and Bass Coast council venues now have online booking facility to improve community access
  Bass Coast introduces online booking for Berninneit cultural centre and other council venues, fostering community access and engagement. The Passivhaus design centre offers various spaces for hire, promoting collaboration and connectivity.
• Human rights commissioner issues dire warning that proposed online misinformation laws threaten democracy and free speech
  Russell Broadbent calls for public vigilance and the rejection of this concerning Bill, warning against Labor's proposed online misinformation laws highlighting their threat to democracy and free speech.
• West Gippsland gets more than 300 new three-and four-year-old extra kindergarten places from Victorian government
  The Andrews Labor government is helping families in West Gippsland get their kids into early childhood learning by creating more than 300 new three-and four-year-old kindergarten places.
• Drouin to get 40 new car parking spaces to Drouin Station under Victorian government Car Parks for Commuters program
  The Andrews Labor government is making it easier than ever before to catch the train with hundreds of new and upgraded station car parks now open across the state.
• Local families can get reimbursed up to $200 for children sports fees with Victorian Get Active program
  Round 6 Get Active vouchers/reimbursements for recognized activities available to Victorian children aged 0-18, subject to criteria.
• Sale RSL get grant of $1.1M from federal government for Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre upgrade
  Sale RSL's successful application promises improved facilities, led by a dedicated working group. A $1.1M federal grant aids Gippsland veterans through upgrades at the Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre, championed by Darren Chester MP.
• Gippsland families can get 'Get Active Kids Voucher' providing up to $200 per child for sports-related expenses until 30 April 2024
  Martin Cameron encourages local families to use the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, providing up to $200 per child for sports-related expenses, promoting physical activity, and aiding those facing barriers.
• Residents can now make request online to Bass Coast Shire Council
  Customers can now log their requests directly through Bass Coast Shire Council's website.
• Yarram pool gets $960,000 grant for warmer pool from successful community application to Pick My Project
  In great news for the Yarram community, Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye today opened the almost $1 million Warmer Pool for Yarram project.
• Orbost residents get in-person support for bill assistance and general inquiries from East Gippsland Water as part of Customer Connect initiative
  East Gippsland Water's 'Customer Connect' initiative brings in-person support to Orbost residents, addressing financial hardships and providing bill assistance, flexible payment options, and general inquiries.
• Wonthaggi to get improved stormwater flow with $180,000 drainage renewal by Bass Coast Shire Council
  Bass Coast Shire Council will start drainage renewal works in Wonthaggi this month, near 104 McKenzie Street.
• Buchan Recreation Reserve gets much-needed upgrade with $1.2M from federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
  East Gippsland Shire Council will get the ball rolling on the much-needed upgrade of the Buchan Recreation Reserve.
• Melina Bath promotes Get Active Kids Voucher Program that offers up to $200 per child for sports and activities
  Melina Bath, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, urges local families and sports groups to utilise the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, offering up to $200 per child for sports and activities.
• Remove lockdowns and get back to normal as 93 percent of Victorians fully-vaccinated and COVID hospitalisations decline calls Peter Walsh
  Further density limit rules should be removed for hospitality and entertainment so they can welcome back more Victorians.
• Lerderderg Weir to get gate upgrade to allow for remote operation from Southern Rural Water to enhance safety and efficiency
  Upgrading Lerderderg Weir gates allows remote operation for safety during extreme weather, improving water level management. Works to be completed by October.
• East Gippsland motorists encouraged to submit first-hand reports via an online portal for Vote for Victoria's Worst Road campaign
  Three-month campaign to Vote for Victoria's Worst Road asks motorists to submit first-hand condition reports via an online portal to list the most dangerous hazards risking lives on our roads every single day.
• East Gippslanders get protected from Victorian Energy Upgrades program telemarketing and door knocking with bans
  Residents in East Gippsland gain protection from aggressive energy sales tactics, with telemarketing and door knocking banned for Victorian Energy Upgrades program participants, effective May and August. Compliance monitored; breaches fined.
• Bruces Track to get controlled release of recycled water from 3 October 2022 by East Gippsland Water
  Ongoing wet conditions have continued to impact wastewater storages, with East Gippsland Water preparing for a necessary controlled release of recycled water at Bruces Track - commencing on Monday 3 October.
• Baw Baw residents will get new purple-lidded glass bins collected separately every four weeks to better recycling process from October 2024
  Baw Baw Shire residents will soon receive 120L purple-lidded glass recycling bins alongside current waste bins. Starting October, glass will be collected separately every four weeks, improving recycling efficiency and reducing landfill.
• Wonthaggi Guide Park to get $1.77M redevelopment grant from Victorian Sport and Recreation and Victoria and Growing Suburbs Fund in April 2023
  The much-loved Wonthaggi Guide Park will be officially opened today after a major $1.77 million redevelopment which has created a new playspace for people of all ages and abilities.
• Residents reminded to get permit to use fire in open air during Fire Danger Period in Latrobe City from Country Fire Authority
  The Country Fire Authority (CFA) declared the Fire Danger Period will commence in Latrobe City on 16 January.
• East Gippsland to get emergency WiFi to boost portable telecommunication capabilities during emergencies
  People living in some disaster-prone locations in our shire are now able to access more reliable communication technology during emergencies.
• Parts of Latrobe Valley get free WIFI and better mobile reception with $1.3M funding boost from state government and Connecting Victoria
  Free WiFi will continue to be available in parts of the Latrobe Valley, while residents, businesses and visitors will soon have access to better mobile reception thanks to the Andrews Labor government.
• Jan Clarke wins 2023 Startup Gippsland Pitch Showcase with groundbreaking online eating disorder support service called Door 2
  Jan Clarke, founder of Door 2, a groundbreaking online eating disorder support service, won the 2023 Startup Gippsland Pitch Showcase.
• Sarsfield and Ensay get $5.9M funding for additional community projects from the Black Summer bushfires program
  Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says two additional community projects worth $5.9 million will receive funding to support the ongoing recovery from the Black Summer bushfires.
• Applications for Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation grants from East Gippsland Water close 30 September 2022
  Local educational and not-for-profit groups are reminded that East Gippsland Water's latest round of Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation grants is closing soon.
• Noojie residents to get a better connection from federal roll-out of $257M Regional Connectivity Program
  Residents of Noojee will soon be better connected following a successful application for funding under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program.
• Wonthaggi Guide Park redevelopment gets $700,000 from Sports and Recreation Victoria and $350,000 from Growing Suburbs Fund
  Work is set to get underway on the redevelopment of Guide Park in Wonthaggi, which will see the creation of a regional scale playspace for the community.
• Hallora Recreation Reserve get $750,000 upgrades to boost infrastructure to accommodate for growing sports participation in Baw Baw Shire
  Baw Baw Council boosts sports infrastructure in Hallora Recreation Reserve, investing over $750,000 in upgrades for growing sport participation, following 2019 Recreation Master Plan.
• Lakes Entrance Fishermen to get $5M rebuild and country of origin seafood labelling as election pledge from Victorian Liberals and Nationals
  Lakes Entrance Fishermen Limited (LEFL) receives a $5M to rebuild as part of the Coalition's Bringing Manufacturing Home Fund.
• Club Terrace residents get $750,000 bushfire recovery funding for new community hall built by Design Co Builders
  Gippsland's Federal Member, Darren Chester, highlights a $750,000 hall for Club Terrace, aiding community events and emergencies, commending Design Co Builders Pty Ltd for their work.
• Sale air show to get flying start for Gippsland in 2022 by Wellington Shire Council
  An event that would give chance to reconnection of former air force colleagues, attract visitors that would also give boost to the economy.
• East Gippsland schools get biodiversity sessions with live wildlife encounters care of Black Snake Production
  East Gippsland CMA partners with Black Snake Productions, involving schools in biodiversity presentations with live wildlife, encouraging conservation.
• Bairnsdale Field and Game to get $300,000 facility improvement and expansion funding if Victorian Nationals win November 2022 elections
  Bairnsdale Field and Game will receive $300,000 to improve facilities and expand on current shooting disciplines, including a new International Olympic Trap layout, if the Nationals form Government in November.
• Traralgon and Morwell stations get major upgrades as part of $504M Gippsland railway line funding from Victorian and federal governments
  Final designs have been released showcasing the major train station upgrades at Traralgon and Morwell Stations.
• Five reasons to get to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort in Gippsland this winter
  Resort where kids can learn to ski or snowboard, or for the family to spend the holiday to.
• East Gippsland Water starts Customer Communications Online Survey until 31 August 2023
  Seeking customer feedback on communication preferences. Complete a brief survey, an online survey or call 1800 671 841. QR Code available. Closing date: 31 Aug 2023.
• Heyfield Kindergarten to get two disabled parking bays by 30 January 2023 from Wellington Shire Council
  Following discussions with the Heyfield Kindergarten, Council is re-marking the existing car park at the front of the premises which will now incorporate two disabled parking bays.
• Latrobe and West Gippsland to get $404,066 grants from Victorian government Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
  The Andrews Labor government has invested $404,066 in SES and CFA units across the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland to provide essential operational equipment and vehicles to help them respond more efficiently to emergencies.
• Gippsland Cancer Care Centre to get new Linear Accelerator as part of $11M funding package from the Victorian 2022/23 budget
  Regional cancer patients will have access to brand new radiotherapy services closer to home, thanks to a massive funding boost in the Victorian Budget 2022/23.
• East Gippsland Shire Council get $1.2M for disaster preparedness from National Emergency Management Agency grants
  The federal government's National Emergency Management Agency has granted $1.2 million to East Gippsland Shire Council for disaster preparedness and community resilience.
• Boisdale Primary students get civic education session from Darren Chester ahead of parliament return
  Federal MP Darren Chester prepared for Spring Session with civics and citizenship class at Boisdale Consolidated Primary School. Discussed politics and government with students, pictured with the school leadership team.
• Five remote areas get improved mobile phone coverage in East Gippsland
  Five remote areas in East Gippsland will receive improved mobile phone coverage thanks to Federal Government funding.
• Tim Bull warns of East Gippslanders seniors being scammed online out of considerable amounts of money
  Tim Bull encouraged East Gippslanders being scammed out of considerable amounts of money residents to beware of scammers, not rushing through money transfers.
• Gippsland hotels get federal funding to improve energy efficiency
  Funding grants to upgrade hotel and accommodation providers to install energy monitoring equipment and improvement works through double glazing insulation.
• Bruce Street in Inverloch get $160,000 kerb renewal over March 2023 from Bass Coast Shire Council
  Kerb renewal on Bruce St. Inverloch, costing $160k, by Super Paving Vic Pty Ltd. Driveway access restricted, updates on council's website, completion expected Apr. 2023.
• Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club to get $500,000 upgrade funding as election commitment from Victorian Nationals
  Korumburra-Bena Giants will get a second new netball court under The Nationals in government with a $500,000 funding commitment made today.
• Veterans' mental health needs get $20M commitment to modernise facilities from Victorian Liberals and Nationals
  After more than a decade, veterans and emergency services personnel will again have access to specialised care for mental ill health and post-traumatic stress disorder episodes.
• Some of Australia's most popular newspapers now available online through Wellington Shire libraries
  People can read the newspapers from any library or at home with a library card.
• Metung Farm irrigation gets water recycling get $800k upgrade by East Gippsland Water
  East Gippsland Water begins irrigation upgrades at Metung Farm to enhance water recycling. Managing Director, Steve McKenzie, highlights the $800k investment's environmental benefits and resilience.
• Eight major Gippsland businesses get research and advice through the 'Driving Gippsland's Food and Fibre Agenda' program
  Gippsland's vital food and fibre sector is set to benefit with seven local businesses selected to participate in a new innovative initiative, backed by the Andrews Labor Government.
• Paynesville Bowls Club season gets pre-election $250,000 commitment for new synthetic green from Tim Bull MP
  In officially opening the new Paynesville Bowls Club season on Sunday, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull had some good news for the many club members in attendance.
• West Gippsland Landcare volunteers get $3.6M from Victorian Landcare and Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants
  Victoria and West Gippsland's Landcare volunteers are receiving more support thanks to this year's Victorian Landcare Grants and Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants.
• Omeo Caravan Park remedial works get high priority from East Gippsland Shire Council so opened in time for Easter
  East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to having the Omeo Caravan Park reopened in time for Easter.
• Wy Yung 88ML water reservoir to get basin liner and cover replaced to improve water quality in East Gippsland
  To ensure high-quality drinking water for East Gippsland Water customers, the Wy Yung water storage basin is undergoing a $6 million project to replace its liner and cover, addressing integrity issues.
• Nine Bass Coast Shire organisations get $1000 for upgrades from council Building Disability Inclusive Organisations Grants
  Successful funding applications for Bass Coast Shire Council's Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Grants Program.
• Endangered Strzelecki Gums near Neerim South get their environment improved with successful revegetation by Gippsland Water
  Gippsland Water aids endangered Strzelecki Gums through successful revegetation near Neerim South, enhancing biodiversity and habitat quality with nearly 2,000 indigenous plants. Ongoing conservation efforts continue across various locations.
• Nicholson Primary School students get chance to discuss Parliament while receiving certificates from Darren Chester
  This week, Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, visited Nicholson Primary School's Year 5/6 students to discuss the Gippsland electorate, Parliament, and his role, presenting achievement certificates afterward.
• Maurice Avenue in Mallacoota to get major upgrade crossings, pathways, parking and greenery from local input
  Mallacoota's Maurice Avenue is set for a major upgrade by East Gippsland Shire Council, improving functionality and aesthetics. Upgrades include new crossings, pathways, parking, and greenery, funded by the Community Development Grants Program.
• Plan from Gippsland One to get region on the political agenda in December 2021
  One GIppsland makes a bid for federal and state budget funding, putting Gippsland on the political agenda.
• Plan from Gippsland One to get region on the political agenda in December 2021
  One GIppsland makes a bid for federal and state budget funding, putting Gippsland on the political agenda.
• Victorians with poor mobile coverage get connection booster rebate as election promise from Victorian Liberal and Nationals
  Under a Liberal and Nationals government, Victorians in areas with poor mobile coverage would be eligible for a rebate to install mobile boosters in vehicles, homes and businesses.
• Over 40 not-for-profit community groups get $165,000 grants from Baw Baw Council's 2022/23 Community Development Grants program
  Over 40 not-for-profits across Baw Baw Shire have been acknowledged for their valuable contributions to the community with Council awarding $165,105 in Community Development Grants at its annual presentation evening.
• Sandymount Avenue and Powlett Street to get raised pedestrian crossing part with $128,000 funding from Bass Coast Shire Council
  In a first for Bass Coast, a raised pedestrian crossing will be constructed at the intersection of Sandymount Avenue and Powlett Street in Inverloch this month.
• East Gippsland and Wellington shire councils to get $1.5M from Country Roads and Bridges Program as election pledge by Victorian Liberals and Nationals
  East Gippsland and Wellington Shire Councils will receive $1.5M a year for road and bridge works with the Liberals and Nationals announcing they will revive the successful Country Roads and Bridges Program if elected in November.
• Opal workers undergoing timber transition get support of Latrobe City Council by urging Victorian government for more renewable jobs
  Latrobe City Council supports Opal workers in timber transition, urges government action for renewable jobs amid power plant closures and supply uncertainty at Maryvale Mill.
• Cape Conran boat ramp to get ladders added following safety concerns for users
  Gippsland East MP Tim Bull advocated for their installation, addressing the gap between boats and the jetty, ensuring safe access for users.
• Danny O'Brien launches petition to get funding for maintenance to address poor conditions of Gippsland roads
  Labor government reduced road safety funding by $230 million, impacting Safer System Road Infrastructure and safety spending. Increased road deaths and poor conditions prompt a plea for maintenance funds via a petition.
• Baw Baw Shire and Latrobe City Council get extra $13,200 from state government 'Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program'
  Eastern Victorian Councils will receive more funding to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
• Baw Baw Shire residents to get phone call for annual community satisfaction survey
  Baw Baw community satisfaction survey invitation via phone call to assess the performance of the council.
• Baw Baw Shire residents to get phone call for annual community satisfaction survey
  Baw Baw community satisfaction survey invitation via phone call to assess the performance of the council.
• Latrobe City community and sporting groups get more than $300,000 funding from council Community Grants and Sponsorships Program
  More than $300,000 will be distributed to local sporting, cultural and community groups in round two of Latrobe City Council's Community Grants and Sponsorships Program.
• Victorian Soil Cooperative Research Centre to get $100M to prepare for changing environments as election pledge from Victorian Nationals
  The Nationals in government will deliver new investments in soil research to protect and enhance our soils, environment and help make agriculture more productive and profitable.
• West and South Gippsland Shire Councils get $5.6M from federal Financial Assistance Grant program 2021-22 Q3 payment
  Local governments in Monash have received their third 2021-22 quarterly payment through the federal government's financial assistance Grant program.
• Sixteen local clubs, groups and organisations get Community Infrastructure Grant Program funding from East Gippsland Shire Council
  Almost $500,000 will be handed out to 16 local clubs, groups and organisations, as part of East Gippsland Shire Council's latest round of community grants.
• Trust compromised as only 3.5% of adults get COVID boosters but childhood immunisation for other vaccines have dropped
  Recent data from the Department of Health reveals only 3.5% of 18-64-year-olds received a Covid booster in the last 6 months. Additionally, childhood immunisation rates are declining according to the Australian Immunisation Register.
• Bob Trewin and Ray Paten in Orbost get new Australian flags for National Flag Day from Darren Chester
  Commemorating the first flying of the Australian National Flag on September 3, 1901. Chester's visit was in response to a local resident's request to replace weathered flags, and the historical significance of the Australian flag was highlighted.
• Buchan Recreation Reserve and Mallacoota to get final round of bushfire recovery funding from Local Economic Recovery Program
  Buchan Recreation Reserve will have upgraded courts thanks to the final round of the black summer bushfires Local Economic Recovery Program.
• People with an eating disorder to get more support with $20M funding from Victorian government
  More Victorians living with an eating disorder will receive the support they need to recover and live happy, healthy lives, thanks to record investment from the Andrews Labor government.
• Giant Gippsland Earthworms and Hooded Plovers get $500,000 from Morrison government Threatened Species Strategy Action Plan
  Community-led program that aims to conserve, restore and protect native wildlife that share the same habitat.
• Venus Bay, Bass Coast Shire and Baw Baw Shire get $275,000 funding to reduce natural disaster risk and build resilience
  The Australian government is reducing the risk and minimising the impact to communities of large-scale natural disasters like floods and bushfires in Monash by directly funding three projects to the value of $275,000.
• Murray Street and Biggs Drive intersection upgrade gets $650,000 funding from Blackspot Program 2021/22 and Growing Suburbs Fund
  Bass Coast Shire Council is continuing to Unlock Opportunities in Wonthaggi, with significant pedestrian safety upgrade works on the intersection of Murray Street and Biggs Drive about to get underway.
• Tetoora Road, Nilma North and Tanjil Bren get $60,000 each for community projects from Baw Baw Shire Council
  Excitement is mounting in Tetoora Road, Nilma North and Tanjil Bren after community-led projects received Baw Baw Shire Council endorsement at Wednesday night's meeting.
• Kosciusko and Bank Street intersection in Traralgon to get vital safety upgrade as part of federal government's $300M commitment for 2022
  Latrobe City Council is pleased Regional Roads Victoria will begin vital upgrades at key intersections along the Princes Highway this year.
• Leongatha and Korumburra railway precinct developments get total of $6M funding from Regional Infrastructure and Building Better Regions
  South Gippsland Shire Council received confirmation that the State Government will support the development of the Leongatha and Korumburra railway precincts.
• Darren Chester urges Timber Towns Victoria Roundtable to get involved in the federal election campaign with jobs and environmental messages
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has told a Timber Towns Victoria Roundtable 'we need to keep fighting to save our timber industry because people and wildlife die in poorly managed forests'.
• Information session on how local businesses can get $5,000 subsidy to train person for digital job on 22 March 2023
  Victorian govt's Digital Jobs program offers $5k wage subsidy for 12-week work placement to build business digital capability.
• Men's Sheds for West and East Gippsland get funding to continue improving the local men's health
  Funding granted for more men's sheds across the region to help them build their connectivity and share their skills.
• Mallacoota and District Recovery Association to get two short term modular homes from Homes Victoria by June 2022
  Two short term modular homes will be installed by Homes Victoria at Mallacoota by June 2022 with 10 public new homes to follow that will be a combination of social and affordable housing.
• Have your say and help develop Trafalgar Structure Plan through online survey by 20 May 2024
  Have a say in shaping Trafalgar's future! Share insights on the Trafalgar Structure Plan, guiding land use and growth. Join online or in-person consultations until 19 May 2024.
• Book readers in Wellington Shire invited to share reading experiences online via Zoom event
  Online sharing of reading experiences to share with other participants.
• Isle of Wight site in Cowes at Phillip Island get $85M redevelopment plans approved by Bass Coast Council
  The $85 million development on the former Isle of Wight Hotel site in Phillip Island aims to address the accommodation shortage, boost tourism, and stimulate economic growth with 163 hotel rooms, a pool terrace, and four restaurants.
• Stadium 4 Cinema Leongatha and Warragul Cinemas get grants of up to $60,000 as part of the $20M SCREEN Fund
  Morrison Government's support for the recovery of the arts and entertainment sector in Monash, with $120,000 awarded to two cinemas.
• Latrobe City Council seeks community input for 2025/26 Budget Priorities and Projects until 26 November 2024
  Latrobe City Council invites community input on the 2025/26 Annual Budget, seeking feedback on services, priorities, and potential projects. Submit your views by 5pm, 26 November 2024, via the online platform.
• Call on Andrews Labor government to increase funding to get regional roads fixed and reduce risks over events like Easter
  Reminder: Poor roads threaten lives; Govt must fund maintenance. Nationals challenge Govt to match $1B policy for safer roads.
• South Gippsland Shire Council to host community grants information for 2024 in-person and online sessions and more project updates
  South Gippsland Shire Council project and program updates.
• Laurina Lodge in Heyfield and Stretton Park in Maffra get funding boost from 2020 federal Aged Care Approvals Round
  Two aged care facilities in Wellington will benefit from funding as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR).
• Thirty-five East Gippsland communities get strengthened disaster telecommunications
  Thirty-five East Gippsland communities will soon receive telecommunications systems to help ensure resilient communications are available during emergency events.
• Korumburra railway goods shed to get structural repairs and recladded
  VicTrack to restore Korumburra Railway Goods Shed with recladding and structural repairs in two stages, preserving its original look, aiming for completion by year-end for future tenant leasing.
• East Gippsland Festivals and Raymond Island Community Association get $32,100 funding from Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal
  East Gippsland Festivals and Raymond Island Community Association received $32,100 in grants from the Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal for local projects.
• Latrobe City Council invites everyone to get active with Latrobe Leisure membership
  Latrobe City residents are encouraged to stay active and fit through Latrobe Leisure membership.
• Jen Smith and Nicole White at Gippsland Agricultural Centre get visit from Darren Chester while doing finishing touches
  Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, visited dedicated volunteers Jen Smith and Nicole White as they finalised work at the Gippsland Agricultural Centre, supported by federal funding for bushfire recovery.
• Longford Primary School and Mallacoota Historical Society get successful grants from Saluting Their Service program
  Darren Chester announced Saluting Their Service grants for Longford Primary School ($2,000 for flagpoles) and Mallacoota Historical Society ($10,000 for Bunker Museum restoration) to preserve Gippsland's military history.
• Cowes in Phillip Island to get two new footpaths built
  Bass Coast Shire Council will construct two new footpaths in Cowes, starting this August.
• Bairnsdale Joey Scouts help build frog hotels and get educated on local species and conservation
  Bairnsdale Joey Scouts partnered with East Gippsland Catchment Management to build frog hotels, educating about local species while fostering conservation awareness in an engaging activity for youth.
• Airly Embleton-Mew and Lily Derham at Mallacoota Bastion Beach get thanks from Darren Chester for keeping the beach safe
  Chester appreciation to Airly Embleton-Mew and Lily Derham at Mallacoota Bastion Beach for keeping the beach safe.
• East Gippsland kids with diagnosed sensory conditions now get special kits from local Emergency Relief Centers
  East Gippsland Emergency Relief Centers now provide Sensory Kits to support children with sensory conditions. These kits include tools such as visuals, tents, and headphones to reduce anxiety levels.
• Gippsland Water Dragons to encourage youth to try dragon boating with get $7,500 funding form VicHealth JumpStart
  Gippsland Water Dragons get $7,500 to encourage local youth to try dragon boating, through a successful VicHealth JumpStart! funding application.
• Baw Baw Shire's Bellbird Park and Warragul Leisure Centre to get funding as part of the 2024/25 Annual Budget
  Baw Baw Shire Council will fund a new spectator shelter at Bellbird Park and extend outdoor pool hours at Warragul Leisure Centre in response to community feedback during the 2024/25 Draft Budget phase.
• East Gippsland's three hospitals and council urge people to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19
  Council encouraging everyone in the community to get vaccinated.
• Goodstart Early Learning in Traralgon and Oak Street Kindergarten in Drouin get upgrade funded from Building Blocks Improvement program
  The Andrews Labor government is helping kindergartens to upgrade and improve their centres, giving every Victorian child the best start to life.
• Tilly's Dream and Churchill North Primary School in Latrobe City get $110,000 boost for child care services
  Two childcare providers in the Latrobe Valley have received a welcome funding boost to meet the needs of local families.
• Uniting Gippsland Family Day Care in Bairnsdale and Paynesville Neighbourhood Child Care Centre get $380,000 for child care services for East Gippsland
  Two child care providers in East Gippsland have received a welcome funding boost to meet the needs of local families.
• Development of clean hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in Gippsland get $42.9M funding from federal government
  The Coalition government is backing the development of clean hydrogen and carbon capture and storage technologies in Victoria's Gippsland region, providing job and economic growth opportunities for the community.
• Conran ramp upgrades awarded by Andrews Labor government now struggling to get done before Christmas school holidays
  Due to its tardiness and again missing an infrastructure deadline, Labor will now struggle to have the upgrade to the Cape Conran boat ramp completed by the Christmas school holidays.
• Gippsland Water unveils latest climate change strategy to reach ambitious net zero goals and address climate change effects
  Gippsland Water's new Climate Change Strategy aims for net zero targets, emphasising renewable energy, infrastructure upgrades, and environmental stewardship. Acting MD Simon Aquilina highlights progress and future plans.
• Andrews Labor Government must increase funding so Victorian school students get mental health support they need
  Labor needs to fund additional mental health support for the primary schools to give the young people the mental health support they need.
• Former Australian Federal Police officer Dale Potter from Seaspray amongst first to get psychiatric trained assistance dog
  Former Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer Dale Potter from Seaspray, is amongst the first people to receive a psychiatric trained assistance dog from the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).
• Funding cuts from Andrews Labor government leaves local councils to get ratepayers to pick up tab
  Funding cuts as one of the battles the local councils are facing, forcing them to do more with less while ratepayers are footing the ever-increasing bill.
• Latrobe City in Gippsland ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events and get economic and tourism boost
  Premier's announcing Latrobe City as host city to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
• Martin Cameron joins TAC L2P as mentor driver helping local youth gain driving hours and get others to volunteer
  Morwell's Nationals Member, Martin Cameron, energetically joins TAC L2P as a mentor driver, aiding local youth in obtaining crucial driving hours and inspiring others to engage in this fulfilling volunteer endeavour.
• Bidfood Morwell new cold storage food distribution facility and LV Shade Sails expansion get Victorian government support
  Latrobe City Council welcomes the Victorian government's support of 47 new jobs across Morwell and Traralgon through the Regional Jobs Fund.