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BAIRNSDALE CINEMA CENTRE
112 Macleod Street Ph: 5152 6455 Fax: 5152 2108 Email: cinema@bairnsdale.net
East Gippsland's only cinema with Digital Sound (DOLBY & DTS)

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• Bairnsdale WORLD centre sporting precinct redevelopment underway with $5M from previous federal government
  Bairnsdale World Centre redevelopment for better old netball courts and pavilion.
• Sun Cinema in Bairnsdale receives $60,000 as financial boost thanks to federal government SCREEN fund
  A Gippsland independent cinema has received a financial boost thanks to the federal government's SCREEN Fund.
• Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre to trial sensory-friendly program for children
  Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre aims to improve accessibility for children who have sensory challenges or additional needs by piloting Quiet Time, a twice-weekly one-hour program that will provide a low-stimulation aquatic environment.
• Bairnsdale residents getting improved access to Centrelink and Medicare services
  Bairnsdale residents will have improved access to Centrelink and Medicare services when the Services Australia Service Centre in Bairnsdale undergoes an upgrade.
• Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre awards local company A1 Solar & Electrical to install 100kW solar power system
  East Gippsland Shire Council is tapping into the power of the sun to save on energy costs by installing its largest-ever solar system in one of its buildings.
• Bairnsdale and District Motorcycle Club gears up to build new junior motocross track for primary school aged participants with $10,000 VicHeath Jumpstart Grant
  Bairnsdale and District Motorcycle Club is building a new junior motocross track with a $10,000 VicHealth Jumpstart Grant to offer a secure and enjoyable course for primary school riders to enhance their abilities.
• 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.
• Bairnsdale Regional Health Service gets $85,000 upgrade to improve well being of aged care residents
  Bairnsdale Regional Health Service success in aged care grants that will benefit Bairnsdale Regional Health Nursing Home, Jacaranda House Hostel and Sutherland Lodge to improve aged care wellbeing.
• 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.
• Bairnsdale airport in East Gippsland gets $220,000 federal funding for upgrade
  Bairnsdale Airport will be upgraded thanks to a $220,000 funding boost under Round 2 of the Federal Government's Regional Airports Program.
• Bairnsdale Airport gets $1.5M upgrade from Regional Airports Program by Darren Chester
  Upgrading Bairnsdale Airport remains a high priority after securing $1.5 million from the Regional Airports Program.
• Bairnsdale wastewater treatment plant to generate energy on-site with $1.3 million biogas initiative for East Gippsland Water
  East Gippsland Water's Bairnsdale plant will use a new combined heat and power unit to generate enough energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House gets support from East Gippsland Water with quarterly rebate on their water bill
  East Gippsland Water responded to Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House call for help by providing a quarterly water bill rebate, aiding their services for the homeless. Both organisations express gratitude for the support.
• Bairnsdale West Primary School students visit Darren Chester in Parliament House
  Darren Chester met with Bairnsdale West Primary School students during their Parliament House visit, sharing his role and government insights.
• Bairnsdale Airport gets $340,000 grant for water main upgrade from federal Regional Airports Program and East Gippsland Shire Council
  Work is underway at Bairnsdale Airport to replace the site's ageing water mains.
• Bairnsdale 2050 project to help community shape future launched by East Gippsland Council
  The East Gippsland Shire Council is launching the 'Bairnsdale 2050' project to shape the town's future with community input. It aims to accommodate growth, sustainability, and prosperity. Get involved now!
• Bairnsdale arts precinct has feasibility plan completed by East Gippsland Shire Council
  Council concludes a feasibility plan for an arts precinct in Bairnsdale's CBD, with the goal of establishing a vibrant cultural hub. Collaboration and funding efforts underscore the commitment to community engagement and cultural enhancement.
• Bairnsdale residential hotel gets construction approval from East Gippsland Shire Council
  East Gippsland Shire Council has approved construction of a Quest residential hotel in Bairnsdale, on the site of a former trade supplies yard owned by Dahlsens.
• Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool maintenance issues in shell and plumbing problems moves opening for summer to 26 December 2023
  East Gippsland Shire Council aims for a Dec 26 pool opening, addressing maintenance issues. Updates will be provided, though certainty isn't assured. Bairnsdale indoor pool is open for alternative swimming options.
• Bairnsdale hosted East Gippsland's latest citizenship ceremony welcoming over 30 new citizens
  Ceremony to welcome 32 people from different countries as the new Australian citizens.
• Bairnsdale Aerodrome gets $9.9M federal funding from Black Summer Bushfire Recovery program
  Federal government announced the multi-million dollar boost for bushfire impacted communities across East Gippsland Shire.
• DEECA Orbost and Bairnsdale office times halve and result in no reduction in service is laughable
  Office hours at DEECA (formerly DELWP) in Bairnsdale and Orbost reduced, with services transitioned to a call centre phone line, prompting criticism from Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull.
• State-of-the-art new Bairnsdale Hospital election pledge of $230M funding from Liberal and Nationals government
  Construction of a state-of-the-art new Bairnsdale Hospital will commence under a Liberal and Nationals government with a pledge today of $230 million if elected in November, along with significant upgrades to Maffra Hospital.
• Darren Chester backs Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House redevelopment with multi-million dollar to enhance East Gippsland
  Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, praises dedicated volunteers at Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House, highlighting their essential services, fundraising efforts, and the need for government support for a $6 million redevelopment project.
• Josh Ward of Bairnsdale Secondary College starts career with traineeship on East Gippsland Water Reuse Team
  :A school-based traineeship is helping Bruthen teenager Josh Ward finish school while making a head-start in his future career.
• 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.
• Youth Agritech Expo in Bairnsdale and Sale from May 15-17 to provide free workshops and activities for students parents and teachers
  The Youth Agritech Expo, supported by education providers, offers free workshops and activities for the next generation of agricultural leaders in Bairnsdale and Sale from May 15-17.
• Demands for buffet services on Bairnsdale-Melbourne V/Line trains renewed to facilitate basic amenity over four hour long trip
  Calls for buffet facilities on V/Line rail services between Bairnsdale and Melbourne emphasise the basic amenities importance. Country travellers deserve an improved service, according to the Shadow Minister for Public Transport, Matthew Guy.
• Concerns over new Kmart in Bairnsdale being responsible for public toilets being investigated by East Gippsland Shire Council
  The Council's Acting GM, Alba Elling, clarifies that public toilets in the new Kmart are the building owner's responsibility. Public concerns are acknowledged and addressed.
• Heyfield, Maffra and a new Bairnsdale Hospital shar ein $230M in re-allocation from Box Hill to Cheltenham Rail project
  The Victorian Liberals and Nationals will commit to a badly needed recurrent funding boost to ensure the future of Heyfield Hospital and fund important infrastructure upgrades at Maffra Hospital.
• Community feedback wanted on Bairnsdale 2050 co-design workshop on 20 April at Bairnsdale RSL
  Residents are invited to participate in the Bairnsdale 2050 initiative, contributing ideas for the town's future growth and development at a co-design workshop on April 20. Limited spots, register online.
• Car parks removed by PTV in Bairnsdale CBD for bus stop expansion trigger community concerns over lack of consultation
  Tim Bull expresses dismay over reduced parking, pledges to address community complaints to the Minister for Public Transport, emphasising the importance of parking for local business prosperity and seeks parking restoration.
• New mental health hubs coming to Bairnsdale and Orbost to increase care and support for East Gippsland
  New Mental Health Hubs in Bairnsdale and Orbost will provide free care and support closer to home, following advocacy by Gippsland East MP Tim Bull.
• Minister Melissa Horne says trees between Bairnsdale and Sale barriers will stay for months dispute concerns regarding due to safety
  The Minister for Roads, Melissa Horne, stated that the trees growing between Bairnsdale and Sale road barriers will remain for months due to safety concerns. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, criticised the response as unreasonable.
• WORLD precinct redevelopment in Bairnsdale gets $5M funding from previous federal government by Darren Chester
  WORLD precinct redevelopment and transformation in Bairnsdale underway.
• Gippsland Jobs Expo coming to Cremin Hall in Bairnsdale on 24 August 2023 Council to bring together job seekers and employers
  East Gippsland Jobs Expo Bairnsdale on August 24, organised by East Gippsland Shire Council and East Gippsland Marketing Inc, connects job seekers and local employers, offering positions, information, and networking opportunities.
• Damaged road barriers between Bairnsdale and Sale pose safety concerns as repairs are delayed for over a year
  Delayed repairs of damaged road barriers in East Gippsland raise safety concerns and prompt questions in Parliament about their condition and the need for wider carriageways.
• Additional weekday bus/coach service from Bairnsdale to Melbourne urged by Tim Bull to Minister for Public and Active Transport
  Tim Bull has urged the Minister for Public and Active Transport for an additional sixth weekday bus/coach service from Bairnsdale to Melbourne, addressing the six-hour gap between the 6.14am and 12.54pm services.
• East Gippsland Shire Council advises South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate it intends to declare a Special Charge Scheme for infrastructure improvements
  East Gippsland Shire Council has moved one step closer to endorsing a Special Charge Scheme to help an industrial precinct reach its full potential.
• Adopt abandoned pets from Animal Aid Bairnsdale by local community urged by East Gippsland Shire Council
  East Gippsland Council urges locals to foster or adopt pets from Animal Aid Bairnsdale, emphasising the impact of providing a loving home and supporting their mission.
• Development of stage two Bairnsdale Skatepark of $460,000 underway
  The next stage of the Bairnsdale SkatePark is progressing well according to Federal MP Darren Chester.
• Brooker Builders family-owned business from Bairnsdale gets major contract to build $20M Sale swimming pool complex project in 2024
  Wellington Shire largest capital works project centres around the redevelopment of the Sale swimming pool complex, led by the family-owned business, Brooker Builders from Bairnsdale.
• Wetlands construction at Crooke Street in East Bairnsdale will to bring significant environmental and landowner benefits
  Project to construct wetlands at 76 Crooke Street, East Bairnsdale, will have significant environmental and landowner benefits.
• Longer hours for early voting centres in Morwell, Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance for 2022 Federal Election
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is predicting record numbers of pre-polling as early voting centres open today (Monday) across Gippsland.
• Connectivity boost to Nicholson, Woodglen, Calulu and Bairnsdale Aerodrome with over $2M funding through federal Regional Connectivity Program
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the confirmation of projects for round two of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
• Special Charge Scheme to raise $400,000 for South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate to unlock investment in East Gippsland
  East Gippsland Shire Council has declared a Special Charge Scheme to help fund an upgrade to the water supply at the South Bairnsdale Industrial Estate and allow the precinct to reach its full potential.
• Darren Chester urges federal government to continue Bairnsdale Patties Foods, APM energy from waste and barramundi farm projects
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Prime Minister to prove he will govern for all Australians and has sought urgent action in relation to several critically important projects in Gippsland.
• Seniors invited to SOS - ABBA Tribute Concert at Bairnsdale Sporting and Convention Centre on 18 March 2022
  Free concert to give the seniors opportunity to come together and enjoy the music of ABBA.
• Removal of road signs on McEacharn St roundabout project in Bairnsdale and the Sale alternative route raises concerns Darren Chester
  Darren Chester suggests that the removal of road signs promoting upcoming safety projects hints at delays in vital regional improvements.
• Tambo Waste developed glass processing facility in Bairnsdale to maximise opportunities in recycled glass
  Ever wondered what happens to your recycled glass bottles? Well, in East Gippsland they are now part of footpaths!
• Tambo Waste developed glass processing facility in Bairnsdale to maximise opportunities in recycled glass
  Baw Baw Shire Council will improve pedestrian safety on Normanby Street, Warragul, following the presentation of a petition signed by 56 community members.
• Progress update WORLD Sporting Precinct in Bairnsdale from East Gippsland Shire Council
  Ongoing work with completed parts, netball courts nearly finished pending safety installations. Key power supply milestone awaits. Netball pavilion set for June 2024 completion, soccer fields in design stages.
• Motor Neurone Disease has Big Freeze fundraiser at Bairnsdale Oval with Darren Chester 10 June 2023
  Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, participates in Big Freeze fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease. Supports FightMND and encourages donations.
• Victorian Labor government misleads East Gippsland community on Bairnsdale Mental Health Hub opening delay
  The State Labor government inaccurately claimed a mental health hub in Bairnsdale was open when it isn't. Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull revealed the delay and expressed doubts about the government's timeline for its opening.
• Insurance dispute and funding changes affect Bairnsdale Senior Citizens
  The Bairnsdale Senior Citizens didn't receive insurance money after a 2003 fire. The funds were used for a Bairnsdale City Oval upgrade, and a co-tenancy agreement was established.
• Sale Cinema gets $35,000 funding from federal Supporting Cinema's Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods program
  A Gippsland independent cinema has received a financial boost thanks to Federal Government SCREEN Fund.
• Warragul Cinemas gets a $60,000 grant from 'Supporting Cinemas' Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) federal program
  Government program that aims to support independent cinema operators who have experienced significant declines in revenue due to COVID-19.
• East Gippsland welcomes new citizens in Bairnsdale for April 2022
  East Gippsland's newest citizens have been officially welcomed at citizenship ceremony in Bairnsdale on Tuesday 26 April.
• 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.
• Failure to commit to more Gippsland passenger rail services between Traralgon and Bairnsdale continues from Andrews Labor government
  The Andrews Labor government has failed to commit to any additional passenger rail services on the Gippsland line, Still no new services despite rail works.
• Workshop on how to win government business in Bairnsdale on 20 July 2022
  Workshop that will give local business opportunity on how to win work on major government infrastructure and construction projects.
• Keeping the projectors rolling at Leongatha Cinema with 'Supporting Cinemas' Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods' (SCREEN) fund
  Grant support given to independent cinemas to get operating and keep them from significant declines.
• Will outreach services be offered by new mental health centres being established in Bairnsdale and Orbost?
  More details and information being sought on the health and well being that are to be established.
• Join East Gippsland community in shaping future and addressing key challenges ahead through Bairnsdale 2050 project
  By 2050, Bairnsdale is projected to grow to 26,800 residents, with 10,000 more people and 3,500 additional jobs expected. Join the Bairnsdale 2050 project to shape the city's future.
• East Gippsland Council cheers female-friendly upgrade funding for Bairnsdale ovals
  Bairnsdale City Oval and neighbouring Peppercorn Park are set for new and much-needed female-friendly change rooms.
• East Gippsland new Seed Library now in Bairnsdale
  East Gippsland Shire Mayor, Cr Mark Reeves, Bairnsdale Library staff, community member Grace McCaughey and volunteers launch the Seed Library in December.
• Improved broadband with NBN coming to Sale and Bairnsdale
  Households in Sale and Bairnsdale will soon have access to higher speed internet as the National Broadband Network (NBN) continues upgrades across Gippsland.
• 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.
• Wonthaggi Civic Centre lits up for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia on 17 May 2022
  The Wonthaggi Civic Centre will be lit up tonight (Tuesday, 17 May) to acknowledge and support International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
• Tambo Recycling Centre in Sale leads Victorian Container Deposit Scheme and returns $140k to community fundraising
  Sale's Tambo Recycling Centre excels in Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme, with over 1.4 million containers deposited and $140k returned to the local economy in two months, offering fundraising opportunities for community groups.
• New cancer treatment centre for West Gippsland Hospital coming as health group gets $4.5M funding from federal coalition government for build
  A new cancer treatment centre to be built at West Gippsland Health Group will change lives and improve regional health outcomes thanks to funding from the Federal Coalition Government.
• Five service centre and libraries in East Gippsland will trial new opening hours and monitor community use
  East Gippsland Shire Council will be trialing new opening hours at its service centres and libraries during a 12-month trial that will monitor community use.
• Wonthaggi Children's Centre slashes electricity bill after installation of solar power system with funding from Sustainability Victoria and Bass Coast Council
  Installation of a 15.98 kW solar power system in Bass Coast Children's Centre in Wonthaggi in November 2022 gave a 54% decrease on their electricity bill.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre hosted 2023 International Women's Day event with Women in Gippsland focusing on self-inclusion
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre hosted the annual International Women's Day event, celebrating women's achievements and advocating for gender equity on Thursday 9 March 2023.
• Warragul Leisure Centre expansion starts with $11M funding from Baw Baw Shire Council and Victorian Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus
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• Gippsland Performing Arts Centre officially opened by Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas as centerpiece of the $42M Latrobe Creative Precinct
  The much-anticipated Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has opened its doors to the public, with the state-of-the-art space to become a drawcard for locals and visitors bringing top acts to the region.
• Warragul Leisure Centre contract for $11M expansion from Victorian government's Changing Places program awarded
  Major construction works are set to begin on the Warragul Leisure Centre Expansion project with council awarding the main contract to Kubale Construction, to the value of $11,254,950.
• Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium expansion gets $1.25M early works underway from Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus
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• Berninneit cultural centre in Cowes officially inaugurated on 1 November 2023 after completing an 18 year journey
  Week-long celebration of the new Cowes cultural centre, Berninneit expected to bring cultural enrichment and economic value to the region, with over 100,000 visitors anticipated annually.
• Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium $6M upgrade from the Victorian government Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus
  Local basketball and netball can look forward to doubling the action with the expansion of the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium into a four-court venue, now underway thanks to the Victorian government.
• Leongatha Early Learning Centre opens 6 June 2023 with $5.37M from Building Blocks Early Years Infrastructure and council funding
  Leongatha new Early Learning Centre is now open, offering child services, including kindergarten, day care, and family support. The facility features hydronic floor heating, spacious play areas, and ample parking.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre holds a candlelight vigil to honour domestic violence victims on 1 May 2024
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre hosts a candlelight vigil on May 1st to honor victims of domestic violence. Partnering with local organisations, the event aims to raise awareness and encourage community action.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre celebrates its 40th anniversary with a series of recent sell-outs and hit shows
  West Gippsland Arts Centre's 40th celebration hits the crowds with series of hit shows.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre forecourt to glow purple for victims of domestic and family violence
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre forecourt will be lit up purple this Wednesday 4 May in memory of the lives of women and children lost to domestic and family violence.
• Cowes cultural centre to be named by local traditional owners Bunurong Land Council
  Community involvement in naming historic cultural centres, honouring Bunurong Land Council. Council embraces reconciliation and recognizes First Nations heritage.
• Morwell Activity Centre Plan to be submitted to Minister for Planning for approval with Amendment C137
  Latrobe City Council has adopted a planning scheme amendment for the Morwell Activity Centre Plan. The Amendment will now be submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre releases 2024 Daylight Entertainment Season with special ticket prices
  West Gippsland Arts Centre ends a successful year, anticipating an exciting 2024 lineup after hosting renowned acts, expanding with Coffee Vibes cafe supporting disability employment, and unveiling a promising entertainment season ahead.
• Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale temporary closure from 29 October 2023 for $23M redevelopment
  On October 29, 2023, the Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale will temporarily shut down its indoor pools and sauna to undergo a $23 million redevelopment. During this period, essential services will be relocated to the West Sale Pool.
• Mid Valley Shopping Centre to host Gippsland Jobs Expo in partnership with Local Jobs Program on 23 March 2023
  Latrobe City Council and LJP will host Gippsland Jobs Expo at Mid Valley Shopping Centre on March 23. Job seekers can meet employers, no registration needed. Businesses can register to exhibit.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre thrives in 2023 with record-breaking year after COVID-19 challenges
  West Gippsland Arts Centre overcomes COVID challenges, experiences record-breaking year with diverse shows, community support, and successful reopening, becoming a hub of thriving arts and culture.
• New community centre on Gibsons Road in Sale near Gippsland Regional Sports Complex expected to open in 2026
  The Youth Agritech Expo in East Gippsland attracted 188 students, offering interactive experiences and showcasing agricultural technology to inspire future careers in farming.
• Innovation centre boosts the Latrobe Valley economy
  Innovation centre that helps in boosting the creation of jobs and the region's economy, supporting the development that is beneficial to the valley.
• Yarram Early Learning Centre to expand with $2M funding from Victorian government Building Blocks Program
  Construction begins on a $2 million Yarram Early Learning Centre expansion, adding a modular facility and play area, providing 66 new kindergarten spaces by 2024. Supported by the Victorian Government Building Blocks Grant Program.
• New Arts and Design Centre at Gippsland Grammar in Sale opens after $2M of federal government investment
  Darren Chester opens Gippsland Grammar's new Arts and Design Centre, highlighting local job creation and student benefits.
• Little Saints Early Learning Centre in Traralgon receives John Ruyg Encouragement Award to recognise its new vegetable garden
  Little Saints Early Learning Centre in Traralgon has been awarded the John Ruyg Encouragement Award to recognise its recently established vegetable garden.
• Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale with $23M redevelopment set to complete by June 2025
  Construction of the $23 million Aqua Energy Leisure Centre redevelopment began in Sale, Victoria, with key officials and community members participating in a sod-turning ceremony.
• West Gippsland Arts Centre recognised as one of the top eight theatres in Victoria
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC) has been recognised by the RACV as one of the top eight regional theatres in Victoria.
• 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 electric vehicle charging network launched at Sunrise Rotary Electric Vehicle Expo in Bairnsdale on 20 May 2023
  East Gippsland Shire Council Deputy Mayor Cr Arthur Allen proudly unveiled the region's EV charging network during an Electric Vehicle Expo, promoting sustainable transportation and encouraging community adoption.
• Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale introduces adult water safety and swimming lesson over 2022/23 summer period
  New adult water safety classes are changing lives, learning how to swim to save themselves or others, tread water in case of emergency and brush up on their water safety skills.
• Latrobe Visitor Information Centre to be relocated to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre from 25 February 2022
  The Latrobe Visitor Information Centre will open seven days a week at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre from Friday 25 February.
• New cultural centre in Cowes launches 1 November 2023
  Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to unveil Cowes' new cultural centre. Join us for a program launch event on November 1st, 2023, featuring previews and an opportunity to explore the centre.
• Deteriorating Tidal River centre at Wilsons Promontory National Park spoils tourism and needs immediate upgrades
  Gippsland boasts top beaches, including Squeaky Beach, ranked best in Australia. However, the decaying Tidal River information centre tarnishes the experience. Urgent upgrades are needed to match world-class facilities.
• Tim Bull expresses disappointment as Minister for Transport rejects buffet car facilities and bag checking on Bairnsdale rail service
  Gippsland MPs express disappointment as the Minister for Transport rejects requests for buffet car facilities and bag checking on the Bairnsdale rail service.
• Lorraine Warford hangs up her stop sign as school crossing supervisor after 25 years service in Bairnsdale
  Bairnsdale 754 Primary School is about to say farewell to its much-loved school crossing supervisor, Lorraine Warford, who is hanging up her stop sign on Friday after 25 years of looking after young students.
• Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Sale receives $2M facility upgrade from federal government
  The Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Sale will receive a $2 million boost if the federal coalition government is returned on Saturday.
• Yarram Early Learning Centre gets $2M grant from the Victorian government Building Blocks program
  Wellington Shire Council is delighted to announce that its application for a $2 million modular kindergarten at the Yarram Early Learning Centre has been approved.
• Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre leads the way at 2022 Local Government Professionals awards
  The Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) has been recognised as a leading community facility in Victoria at the 2022 Local Government Professionals awards.
• Kilmany Resource Recovery Centre has road access temporarily from intersection of Princes Highway and Velore Road
  The Princes Highway East Upgrade will add 43km of new dual lanes to the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale, which is being delivered in 3 stages, there will be temporary road access for Kilmany Resource Recovery Centre
• West Gippsland Arts Centre celebrates 40 years in showbiz on 26 February 2023
  Celebrating 40 years of showbiz with West Gippsland Arts Centre on 26 February 2023!
• Feedback on new Sale Integrated Centre for Families and Children to Wellington Shire Council by 25 August 2023
  Wellington Shire Council seeks Industry Reference Group members for designing the Sale Integrated Centre for Families and Children, encouraging community input. Apply by Aug 25, 2023, to shape the $7.8M facility.
• Cowes Culture and Community Centre construction tender up to be considered by Bass Coast Shire Council on 20 Oct 2021
  Council project that valued the community's feedback and would create jobs for the local community.
• 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.
• Part of Gippsland Performing Arts Centre $42M redevelopment opens up opportunities for regional creative community workers
  The Andrews Labor government is supporting local creative workers and community activities in Traralgon, with the unveiling of new spaces, facilities, and training programs at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.
• Gippsland Performing Arts Centre celebrates first year of operation on 3 March 2023
  Latrobe City Council is proud to have celebrated Gippsland Performing Arts Centre's (GPAC) first birthday on 3 March.
• Lake Guyatt Environmental Education Centre with $650,000 construction grant from Wellington Shire Council
  Construction is underway on the Lake Guyatt Environmental Education Centre, a new space for events and learning programs with a focus on sustainability and culture.
• Cowes Cultural and Community Centre gets $5M federal funding from Building Better Regions Program
  Federal Government's Building Better Regions Program, for the construction of the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre.
• Applications for West Gippsland Arts Centre Exhibition Program 2024 are close on 13 October 2023
  The West Gippsland Arts Centre invites artists to submit expressions of interest for its 2024 exhibition program, offering a platform for local art in prominent spaces, fostering community support and connection.
• Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre hosts World Wetlands Day to show wetland significance on 2 February 2024
  Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre hosted a packed event for World Wetlands Day. Talks, birdwatching, and education highlighted the importance of wetlands conservation. Join us in safeguarding these vital ecosystems.
• Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre (YPARC) at Parkville opened but not being used due to workforce shortages
  Under-staffed mental health services can't provide the care and preventative support Victorian kids so desperately need.
• East Gippsland Gymnastics Centre official opens on 9 September 2023
  East Gippsland Gymnastics Centre, opened on September 9, signifies a successful expansion supported by East Gippsland Shire Council, offering more gymnastics opportunities with enhanced facilities.
• Everyone to enjoy Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre in Traralgon regardless of ability or language with introduction of Access Key
  Latrobe City Council delivers Access Key to customise accessibility to Gippsland Aquatic Centre (GRAC) in Traralgon
• Sell-out crowd at West Gippsland Art Centre celebrates International Women's Day in Baw Baw Shire
  A sell-out crowd descended on the West Gippsland Art Centre on Tuesday 8 March to celebrate International Women's Day 2022.
• Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre on Church Street to be relocated to Blue Gum Reserve on Warley Avenue
  Bass Coast Shire Council has resolved to amend the Blue Gum Reserve Master Plan, to incorporate a new community garden.
• Gippsland Performing Arts Centre program ready for March 2022 opening
  The stage is almost set for world-class shows and entertainment as construction of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) nears completion ready for the March 2022 opening.
• Cowes Cultural and Community Centre to celebrate official opening on 2 November 2023
  The Bass Coast Shire Council has announced that the new Cowes cultural center opens to the public on November 2, 2023. The official launch, featuring Mayor Cr Michael Whelan and government officials, is set for October 28.
• Tim Bull urges action to halt harassment and identify call centre locations issuing false claims for Victorian government energy upgrades
  East Gippsland residents are distressed by overzealous call centre staff falsely claiming to represent the Victorian government's Energy Upgrades. Tim Bull requested action to stop harassment and determine call centre locations.
• Gippsland performing arts centre in Traralgon officially opens
  Opening Night of the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, community gathers to breathe life into our new creative precinct.
• Building of Cowes Cultural and Community Centre and Wonthaggi Guide Park has started
  Construction on two of Bass Coast Shire Council's major projects has now officially started, the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre and Wonthaggi Guide Park.
• Outdated Lakes Entrance Youth and Recreation Centre needs major upgrades to best fit local sporting community needs
  The need for improved indoor sports facilities at Lakes Entrance is a matter the local community has put on the radar of local Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull.
• Seed and Feed Festival at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Forecourt 29 September 2022 thanks to Latrobe City Libraries
  Latrobe City Libraries is hosting a Seed and Feed Fest on Thursday 29 September at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Forecourt, Kay Street, Traralgon, as part of the Stay Local school holiday program.
• New environmental and cultural centre in Wellington Shire named 'Nakunbalook'
  Wellington Shire Council and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are thrilled to announce the naming of a new environmental and cultural centre - Nakunbalook.
• Electric vehicle chargers at Cowes Transit Centre temporary closures from electrical supply issue
  Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at the Cowes Transit Centre inoperable due to electrical supply issue.
• Guy Road Shared Pathway from Corinella Community Centre to Bass Valley Primary School officially opened
  The new 6.1 km Guy Road Shared Pathway takes you on a journey from the Corinella Community Centre to Bass Valley Primary School with 700 m of reinforced concrete, 750 m of recycled plastic boardwalk, and 4.7 km of scenic gravel path.
• Bass Coast Shire receives Silver for Visitor Information Centre and GOLD for the Local government Award at 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards
  Bass Coast Shire awarded with gold and silver for Tourism Awards and other services they have provided and milestones achieved.
• 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.
• Stage two of $110,000 new footpath along Eastwood Road in north Bairnsdale
  East Gippsland Shire Council has begun Stage Two of a new footpath along Eastwood Road, Eastwood, north of Bairnsdale.
• Brooker Builders to lead $23M Aqua Energy Leisure Centre redevelopment at Sale in Wellington Shire
  Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale undergoes $23M redevelopment led by Brooker Builders for enhanced accessibility and new facilities. Construction starts in October 2023, creating local jobs and aiming for completion in June 2025.
• Come to Cowes Cultural and Community Centre community drop-in information session
  Information session for the community with regards of the cultural centre redevelopment.
• East Gippsland Water test Canadian technology called BioCord to enhance recycled water quality at Bairnsdale Plant
  The modular BioCord system that aims to improve nutrient removal in compliance with new EPA regulations, potentially making East Gippsland Water the first in Australia to adopt this innovation.
• Dan Andrews officially opened Morwell Trade Skills Centre (MTSC) as part of a $35.5M rejuvenation of TAFE Gippsland
  The Andrews Labor Government is giving more Gippsland job seekers access to world-class trades training with the opening of a new multimillion dollar Morwell Trade Skills Centre at TAFE Gippsland.
• East Gippsland councillors host community meetings across shire to review service centre and library service
  Councillors will host community meetings in Paynesville, Omeo, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota over the next fortnight as the next step in the East Gippsland Shire Council Service Centre and Library Service Review.
• Construction of environmentally sustainable Library and Learning Centre with Green Star 5 Certification by Baw Baw Shire Council
  Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct's Library and Learning Centre is aiming for sustainability and community engagement. Residents are encouraged to join the advocacy campaign for government funding.
• Seed and Feed Festival at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre more during Spring school holidays 2022 in Latrobe City
  Come and join the fun with Latrobe City's 'Stay Local School Holiday Activities', taking place in Latrobe City Leisure Park, Latrobe City Libraries, Latrobe Regional Gallery and Latrobe Performing Arts Centre from 17 September to 2 October.
• Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre officially opens 12 December 2022
  Bass Coast Shire Council has officially opened the new Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre, providing a custom-designed adult learning space and neighbourhood house in Cowes.
• Fit outs continue on Gippsland Performing Arts Centre with completion expected by end of 2021
  Works to complete the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre exterior and the interior fit out are continuing.
• Bass Coast Council endorses Berninneit name for new cultural centre in Cowes to emphasise connection to First Nations history
  Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Cr Michael Whelan expressed pride in the community's enthusiastic response to naming the cultural centre, emphasising its connection to First Nations history.
• Demolishing of Latrobe City Visitor Information Centre building decision triggers community meeting
  Council attended a meeting organised and led by the community to discuss the future of the Latrobe Visitor Information Centre building, the former Methodist Church.
• Volunteering Connections Event at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Forecourt on 27 May 2023 by Latrobe City Council
  Latrobe City Council Volunteering Connections Event on May 27 at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Forecourt promotes local volunteer opportunities and enables community members to connect with groups seeking assistance.
• Latrobe Valley invited to Candlelight Vigil at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre on 3 May to remember women and children lost to family violence
  Latrobe City Council hosts a Candlelight Vigil to honour victims of family violence at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, inviting the community to join in reflection and solidarity.
• Em Rusciano performs at West Gippsland Arts Centre for International Women's Day in March 2022
  International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while calling for gender equity and an end to gender-based discrimination and violence.
• Fit out underway for Gippsland Performing Arts Centre as part of $18.5 million upgrade
  Improving Gippsland Performing Arts Centre that is designed for better experience that can also serve as asset to the region.
• Community input wanted on new Library and Learning Centre in Baw Baw Shire by 12 September 2023
  Baw Baw Shire seeks community input for New Library and Learning Centre through informal community conversation sessions across multiple locations.
• Community invited to Candlelight Vigil at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre to remember the women and children lost to family violence across
  The Candlelight Vigil is an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect and take a stand against family violence.
• Drouin picked for Victorian government operated Early Learning Centre as part of $14B kindergarten investment
  Drouin chosen for new state-operated Early Learning Centre, reflecting community needs. Council welcomes investment in childcare, anticipates collaboration for site selection, aiming for family accessibility by 2027-2028.
• Major mixed-use development in Paynesville town centre to give major economy boost
  The development in the town centre represents a new era for Paynesville, providing additional commercial floor space and apartment living that will bring new activity and vitality to the town.
• Donate warm items for those less fortunate this winter called by Tim Bull and St Vincent de Paul volunteers
  Tim Bull, and St Vincent de Paul volunteers in Bairnsdale are seeking donations of blankets, sleeping bags, tents, warm clothing, and more to support vulnerable individuals facing homelessness and hardship this winter.