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• Eastern Victoria residents face long ambulance wait times and response times worsen under Andrews Labor government
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• Traralgon Creek residents still await the Emergency Management Victoria response to flood mitigation and failed warning system
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• Paynesville and Newlands Arm residents will receive new bus services as Liberals and Nationals election commitment
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• Bass Coast Shire residents best recyclers in Victoria says sustainability report
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• Victorian Seniors Festival is back in Baw Baw Shire for 2022 with free and low-cost activities
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• Martin Cameron urges Victorian government to expand aid beyond current power outage relief as Gippsland residents struggle
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• Victorian Liberals and Nationals consider Yoorrook Justice Commission interim report in regards to advancing the Treaty process
  While the Andrews Labor government is engaging in advancing the Treaty and the truth-telling inquiry, they have not clearly articulated how they intend to meet Victoria's other existing commitments.
• Free green waste drop off service for Baw Baw Shire residents 27 November - 4 December 2022
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• Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass blasts Andrews Labor government pandemic management of state border closures
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• Nationals want equitable funding for regional Victorian education and childcare in state budget
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• Baw Baw residents are invited to come at Warragul Farmers Market for a council pop-up on 19 November 2022 at Civic Park Warragul
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• Advancement of Victoria's Treaty process supported by Liberals and Nationals Party
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• Regional Victoria motorist and transport operators down continues to drag from Andrews Labor government drastic road funding cuts
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• Have your say on Victorian Police Community Sentiment Survey by 30 April 2023
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• Re-elected Victorian Labor government will invest upto $675M to build a new hospital in Drouin
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• Latrobe Valley residents encouraged to complete cost of living survey to show they face highest power bills in Victoria
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• Latrobe Valley residents voiced frustration over perceived mismanagement of Commonwealth Games bid by Victorian Labor Government
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• Delay in start of regional Victoria roadworks revamp due to slow design process will put communities at risk
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• Residents invited to give feedback on South Gippsland's Community Vision project
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• Bairnsdale residents getting improved access to Centrelink and Medicare services
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• Local residents must have a voice in Traralgon Creek flood review Mr Northe says
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• Bairnsdale Regional Health Service gets $85,000 upgrade to improve well being of aged care residents
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• Residents encouraged to take part in developing solutions to meet parking demands in Drouin, Yarragon, and Trafalgar by Baw Baw
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• Noojie residents to get a better connection from federal roll-out of $257M Regional Connectivity Program
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• Baw Baw residents can nominate best trees in town to undergo Significant Tree Study by 2 February 2024
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• Baw Baw residents invited to join Cycling Project Reference Group by 14 February 2024 to help enhance infrastructure
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• Orbost residents get in-person support for bill assistance and general inquiries from East Gippsland Water as part of Customer Connect initiative
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• 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.
• 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.
• Bass Coast residents can borrow home energy and water efficiency kits and portable induction cooktops from Myli Libraries
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• Latrobe Valley residents and business owners urgent to sign petition for increased police and PSO by 8 November 2023
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• Baw Baw Shire Council continues face-to-face essential services for unvaccinated residents but not discretionary
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• Latrobe Valley residents suffer as Andrews government hikes taxes as cost of living soars
  Regional Victorians are facing financial hardship due to rising taxes, cost of living, and housing crisis. The Andrews government's economic mismanagement is blamed.
• Baw Baw residents can borrow from Myli Libraries portable induction cooktops and home energy and water efficiency kits
  Free kits at local libraries promote energy efficiency and sustainability, including Home Efficiency Kits and Portable Induction Cooktops, empowering residents.
• Cape Woolamai residents and Bass Coast Shire Council outraged as part of foreshore destroyed
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• Gippsland residents and businesses warned about winter fire risks following recent incidents from heating equipment in Wellington Shire
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• Floods from previous years in exposed flaws Victoria Labor government Emergency Management warning system and Vic Emergency App
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• Gippsland Water advises residents to ensure adequate drinking water supply during nearby fires as part of crucial emergency bushfire planning
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• Gippsland Water urges residents to not flushing wipes, tissues and paper towelling as blockages in sewer pipes increase
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• East Gippsland residents invited to have say on mobile and internet services
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• Wellington shire residents now eligible for storm recovery assistance from Federal government
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• Gippsland residents reminded to submit photographs the 2022 #lovegippsland calendar
  Encouraging photographers and the community to send their photograph entry for the calendar.
• Wellington Shire residents can dispose of toxic household chemicals for free through via drop off in Sale on 28 January 2023
  Register for the Wellington Shire 'Detox your home' event to get the opportunity of properly disposing of toxic materials from your household.
• South Gippsland Shire Council wants to hear from Mirboo North residents on 'things to do in and around the Boo'
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• Survey for Lakes Entrance residents underway to help determine which areas are to be developed ahead of 2022 federal election
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• Baw Baw Shire Council offers residents free disposal of green waste at Trafalgar, Erica, Lardner and Neerim South transfer stations
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• Wellington Shire residents invited to sign up for Garage Sale Trail over 12-13 and 19-20 November 2022
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• Baw Baw Shire residents to get phone call for annual community satisfaction survey
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• Baw Baw Shire residents to get phone call for annual community satisfaction survey
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• Input from Jam Jerrup residents on possible road upgrade encouraged by Bass Coast Shire Council
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• Free webinars for Gippsland residents cut energy costs and live sustainably every Wednesday starting 21 Feb to 13 March 2024
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• Mirboo North and Morwell residents to conserve water until further notice from Gippsland Water while recovering from wild storms
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• Rural and remote Gippsland residents are encouraged to complete mobile coverage reliability survey by 12 March 2023
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• Latrobe City Council encourages residents to apply for right building renovation or construction permit
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• Feedback needed from local residents on what is to be done with former Yarragon Primary School site in Yolo Street
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• Financial support for residents of Bass Coast Shire impacted by June storms and floods
  People in Bass Coast hit hard by the storms and floods in June 2021 can now apply for financial support from the Australian Government.
• New Kindergarten Central Registration Service starts on 1 May 2023 for Wellington Shire
  Wellington Shire Council is rolling out a new Kindergarten Central Registration Service to streamline the kindergarten registration process for parents and carers throughout the municipality.
• West and South Gippsland residents and business share in $300M in COVID-related payments
  COVID-19 Payments details that have been distributed across west and south Gippsland.
• Bass Coast Mayor Clare Le Serve encourages residents to give what they can to Christmas Giving Trees program
  Council's Customer Service Centres in Cowes, Grantville, Inverloch, and Wonthaggi are showcasing Christmas Giving Trees. Donations will be warmly received at all Centres until Thursday, 7 December 7.
• Water-saving products to help residents conserve water this summer showcased by East Gippsland Water
  While we have experienced a wetter winter and spring than usual, water conservation is now a part of everyday life, with permanent water-saving rules applying all year round.
• Alert for Poowong, Loch, and Nyora residents to boil drinking water as precaution against possible contamination
  Emergency alert: Boil water in Poowong, Loch, Nyora. Contamination reported. Boil drinking water, cool, store in clean containers.
• Russell Broadbent applauds Mirboo North community for its volunteers, emergency services and residents dedication post-storm
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• Baw Baw Shire Council shares in state funding to help residents understand the four-bin recycling system
  Victorian councils are being supported to roll out new education campaigns to help residents understand the four-bin recycling system, as part of the Victorian Government's goal to divert 80% of waste from landfill.
• Noojee becomes finalist in highly prized 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards
  Noojee, a town in Baw Baw, is a finalist in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Residents are urged to vote and help Noojee win the prestigious accolade.
• Feedback wanted on community vision, draft council plan and draft long term financial plan from Baw Baw Shire Council
  Residents of the community is encouraged to join the community engagement and send their feedback to council's vision for the Baw Baw's future.
• Wellington Shire Council urging residents to prepare properties for coming fire season
  Properties must be prepared before the annual inspections take place and maintained for the entire Fire Danger Period.
• Hard waste collection dates for Latrobe residents from February to April 2023
  Latrobe City Council is encouraging residents to utilise the hard waste collection service that will be available across the municipality from the end of February through to April.
• Latrobe Valley police warn of increased thefts and urge residents to secure homes and vehicles to prevent opportunistic crimes
  Police in the Latrobe Valley warn of a surge in thefts from cars and homes, urging residents to secure their properties. Unlocked doors and vehicles are facilitating opportunistic crimes, necessitating increased vigilance.
• South Gippsland Shire Council encourages business owners and residents to complete Ambassador Program help improve visitor experience
  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.
• Feedback needed from Baw Baw Shire residents on how we manage pets and pet owner issues
  Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021 - 2025.
• Baw Baw Shire Council is making it easier for residents to dispose hard waste all year round
  Baw Baw Shire residents can now dispose of their hard waste at any point throughout the year with one free at-call collection, and the additional option of another paid hard waste collection should they need it.
• Community feedback wanted for Warragul and Drouin residential design guidelines that will shape the future look of these towns
  All residents are invited to help shape guidelines that will define the overall township character for future developments in Drouin and Warragul.
• Free disposal of unwanted clothing program starts with transfer stations at Lardner and Trafalgar by Upcylce4Better and Baw Baw Shire Council
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• Community feedback wanted on Bairnsdale 2050 co-design workshop on 20 April at Bairnsdale RSL
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• Feedback wanted from families for local kindergarten providers and Bass Coast Shire Council
  Bass Coast Shire Council and local kindergarten providers want to hear from families, to better understand kindergarten needs for the Shire into the future.
• East Gippsland Shire Council encourages young residents to apply for Youth Ambassadors program 2023-24
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• Feedback wanted on discontinuing part of a lane way at rear of 8 Clarence Street in Loch by 26 October 2022
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• Feedback wanted on draft Community Gardens Guidelines Latrobe City Council by 31 July 2023
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• Upcoming Baw Baw Culture and Connection precinct will transform Warragul civic space with a new library and amenities
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  South Gippsland Shire Council (Council) is undertaking research to help understand community needs.
• Community feedback wanted for wind farm at Dutson Downs by 5 March 2023
  Gippsland Water is asking local residents and customers to help it decide whether land it manages at Dutson Downs should be made available to build or host a wind farm.
• Tim Bull MP Christmas message to residents of East Gippsland
  Tim Bull wishes to take the opportunity to wish all residents of East Gippsland a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
• Community feedback wanted for skate park and pump tracks by Bass Coast Shire Council
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• Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card can apply for $250 Power Saving Bonus from Victorian government until 31 January 2022
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• Fire Danger Period for Latrobe City starts 18 December 2023 with residents urged to monitor and report fire risks
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• Tim Bull urges action to halt harassment and identify call centre locations issuing false claims for Victorian government energy upgrades
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• Noojee nominated as finalist in 2022 Top Tourism Town Awards by Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  Baw Baw Shire's beloved town of Noojee has been announced as a finalist in a highly-prized annual tourism awards program. All residents are encouraged to vote now to help Noojee take out the top accolade.
• Danny O'Brien presents petition from Gippslanders that request lowering minimum driving age in Victoria to 17 years old
  Residents petition for lowering the minimum driving age in Victoria to 17, citing increased accessibility for education and employment opportunities, and addressing potential disadvantages faced by interstate students.
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• Free green waste disposal available to Latrobe City residents over November 2022
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• Reopening of prolonged outage program was called out by Mr Northe as some residents still have no power after five days
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• Warmer Pool for Yarram Project adds new aquatic services for community
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• South Gippsland Shire Council explains how rates work for residents with short explanatory video
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• Check that building projects for homes have correct approvals encouraged to residents by Latrobe City Council
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• Improvement in all waste categories by Baw Baw Shire residents in 2023 audit
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• Baw Baw Shire Council remains committed to assisting significantly affected residents of February 2024 storms
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• Gippsland Rail Line upgrade that will strengthen Latrobe City funded $532.8M by federal and Victorian governments
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• Applications to join Baw Baw Shire Council youth leadership program open for residents 12 and 25 until 2 April 2024
  Join Baw Baw Shire Council's Youth Voices Program! Ages 12-25 in Baw Baw can plan music, cultural, and art events, enhancing leadership skills. Monthly meetings and training provided. Register by April 2.
• South Gippsland Shire Council updates on recent storm support to impacted residents and other projects
  South Gippsland hit hard by storm; widespread damage to trees, homes, infrastructure. Despite challenges, the community unites. Gratitude to emergency services and volunteers. Cleanup underway, updates to follow.
• Closure of Westpac Morwell branch is another kick in the guts for local businesses and residents says Russell Northe
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• Free kerbside collection of storm waste in Bass Coast Shire from 22 to 29 April 2024 by Emergency Recovery Victoria
  Residents in storm-affected areas of Bass Coast can avail of free kerbside debris collection. Emergency Recovery Victoria partners. Collection: April 22-29. Contractors pick up debris directly from the kerbside.
• Free green waste disposal for Baw Baw Shire residents
  Baw Baw Shire Council is offering residents free green waste disposal at selected transfer stations to help prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season.
• New registration process and and fee structure for short stay accommodation in Bass Coast Shire
  Bass Coast Shire Council will introduce a new registration process and fee structure for short stay rental accommodation across the municipality to better regulate the sector in line with local laws.
• Road surface on Baxter-Tooradin Road to be rehabilitated after Pearcedale residents complain
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• VCAT orders proposed Gauge Track waste transfer station process to be re-started with Cann River community by East Gippsland Shire Council
  East Gippsland Shire Council will re-engage with the Cann River community on the provision of waste services in the district.
• Please don't hang up when the Latrobe City Council Community Satisfaction Survey calls
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• Free textile recycling day at Warragul Council Depot as part of National Recycling Week on 18 November 2023
  Residents can drop off unwanted textiles, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing landfill waste. Book an hourly drop-off slot and ensure items are neatly bagged.
• Ageing Well in Wellington Shire a priority with community feedback open until 11 December 2022
  It is more important than ever that support services and programs are put in place to support residents to age well, live healthy lives, and be engaged and connected in local communities.
• Clothes Transfer Stations from Upcycle4Better open to recycle your old clothes, shoes, home textiles and soft toys in Latrobe City
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• East Gippsland Shire Council is urging Andrews Labor government to consider mental health with regional lockdowns and restrictions
  East Gippsland Shire Council is urging the Victorian Government to consider the mental health and wellbeing of its regional residents when making upcoming decisions relating to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
• Gippsland Ports releases process when intending to dispose of vessels
  Notice of intent to remove and dispose vessels at Gippsland Ports.
• Have Your Say Latrobe City website launched and open for feedback on council projects and services
  Latrobe City Council urges registration for Have Your Say website. Residents can share feedback on projects and services to shape the city's future.