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‘Energy in Sport Celebration’ launched

The autumn sports carnival

By Latrobe City Council - 1st April 2002 - Back to News

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Latrobe City Council has launched an autumn sports carnival the ‘Energy in Sport Celebration’, which features a series of sporting events being held in April and May 2002.

Latrobe City Mayor, Councillor Brendan Jenkins, said the autumn sports carnival followed the success of Latrobe’s Spring Racing Carnival – ‘The Power of Racing’. "Latrobe recognises that large sporting events involving competitors from outside the region are an excellent means of attracting visitor to country areas, and this autumn celebration is aimed at creating a festive atmosphere with lots of activities which will attract people to the municipality," Cr Jenkins said.

The Energy in Sport Celebration will take place from 19 April until 19 May, and offers an exciting mix of sporting events including the Greyhound Gippsland Series Carnival, the Midvalley Morwell Cup, Round 1 of the ADB Thumpernats, the Ford Racing Road King Karting Series Round 2, and the Latrobe City Cup.

The Greyhound Gippsland Series Carnival takes place on Friday 19 April 2002 at Glenview Park Traralgon and the event incorporates the Warragul, Cranbourne, Sale and Traralgon Greyhound Clubs.

For horse racing fans, the Midvalley Morwell Cup will be held at the Traralgon Race Course, Glenview Park Traralgon on Saturday 20 April; and the Latrobe City Cup, which is also the final event of the Energy in Sport Celebration, will be held at the Moe Race Course, Waterloo Road Moe, on Sunday 19 May.

Events Latrobe Coordinator, Janiene Ayre, said Latrobe City was also proud to be hosting dirt bike and karting championships as part of the celebration.

"Round 1 of the ADB Thumper Nats (Australian Dirt Bike Championships - Australian 4 Stroke Motocross Championships) is being held on Sunday 5 May at Loy Lang Park Traralgon, and there’s an exciting new event for Latrobe City in the Ford Racing Road King Karting Series Round 2, which is being held in the grounds of Kernot Hall Morwell, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. Together with the greyhounds and horse racing, this is going to be an action and fun-packed program of events," Ms Ayre said.

Cr Jenkins said that Council and the racing clubs were working closely again with local tourism operators to ensure that the region gained maximum benefit from the event and its promotion. "Visitors are being encouraged to explore the region with weekend and specific tourism packages available," Cr Jenkins said.

"Latrobe City recognises that a unified, coordinated marketing approach, supported by tourism operators can result in successful individual events and ultimately significant economic benefits for the region. A range of incentives has been provided to encourage people not only to come to Latrobe City, but also to stay over and see more of what Latrobe and its surrounds have to offer," Cr Jenkins said.

"We must recognise the benefits achieved by Latrobe City by attracting major events to Latrobe and the impact on the region by encouraging tourism. The Energy in Sport Celebration has the potential to attract huge numbers of visitors to the region, and we must work together to maximise its effect," Cr Jenkins added.

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• 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.
• Gippsland chosen as a regional Hydrogen Cluster as federal government commits $570M to hydrogen energy development
  Gippsland has been chosen by National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) as one of a handful of clusters across Australia that will play a pivotal role in accelerating the development, deployment, and commercialisation of the hydrogen industry.
• Gaskin Park upgrades of Oval Two start with $250,000 funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria's Country Football Netball Program
  Latrobe City Council begins upgrades to Gaskin Park - Oval Two, securing $250,000 funding. An additional $100,000 allocated, aiming for completion in early 2025 to enhance accessibility and usage for local clubs.
• Phillip Island Croquet Club gets new pavilion with $600,000 funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria and Bass Coast Council
  Attracting new members to the popular sport of croquet just got a whole lot easier thanks to the official opening of a new croquet club pavilion.
• Gas ban decision criticised by Danny O'Brien as premature and ignores long-term energy transition
  Danny O'Brien, Gippsland South MP, opposes gas ban, citing inner-city politics, limited energy options, and potential for hydrogen transition. He criticises Labor's stance on gas exploration and production.
• Kevin Hogan Shadow Minister for Trade and Darren Chester visit Bass Strait and Longford Gas Plant to honour Gippsland energy industry workers
  Shadow Minister for Trade Kevin Hogan and local MP Darren Chester visit Bass Strait's energy industry and pay tribute to workers, expressing appreciation for the infrastructure that provides energy to Australia and overseas.
• Baw Baw Shire Council adopts Crown Recreation Reserve Master Plans 2024 for sport infrastructure development across four reserves
  Council adopted the Crown Recreation Reserve Master Plans 2024, shaped by community feedback, to guide sport and infrastructure development across four reserves, emphasising community engagement and the importance of planning for future needs.
• 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.
• Metung Bowls Club celebrates green upgrade with $200,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria on 14 April 2024
  East Gippsland Shire Council celebrated Metung Bowls Club's green upgrade on April 14. With a $200,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria, the project enhanced community engagement and promoted healthier lifestyles.
• Toongabbie and Cowwarr discuss education, mobile coverage, land management, health, roads, and energy with Danny O'Brien
  Danny O'Brien recently took his office on a visit to Toongabbie and Cowwarr, engaging with constituents on various topics including education, mobile coverage, land management, health, roads, and energy.
• South East Melbourne Phoenix migrates to Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium in Traralgon for 2022 NBL season
  South East Melbourne Phoenix takes a match against the Adelaide 36ers at the new-look stadium, million dollar upgraded Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS).
• Maffra Football Netball Club opens new facilities with shared funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria and Wellington Shire Council
  New, modern netball facilities were officially opened today at Maffra Recreation Reserve.
• Mirboo North Pool reopens with updated facilities from $3.6M low interest loan from Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Victorian government scheme
  Mirboo North's updated pool facilities are open in time for summer fun, thanks to a community sports loan from the Victorian Government.
• Wonthaggi Croquet Club gets new $1.78M pavilion via state government Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program
  Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve had another exciting sporting addition confirmed, after Bass Coast Shire Council granted the contract for the construction of a new sports pavilion to an award-winning Wonthaggi-based builder.
• Wellington Shire Council wants community's feedback on sport as and community facilities plans
  Council is seeking community feedback in shaping the infrastructure plans.
• New planning powers by Allan Labor government sideline opinions of Gippslanders near renewable energy projects
  New planning powers by the Labor government sideline opinions of Gippslanders near renewable energy projects. Changes expedite approval process, removing planning panels and appeals, alarming locals who stress consultation importance.
• Martin Cameron condemns proposal to rejuvenate SEC deeming it insubstantial and ineffective at stopping rises in energy costs for Victorians
  Martin Cameron raises doubts about key promises and criticises the hurried shift away from gas. He contends that the plan lacks accurate cost estimates for transitioning to renewables and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
• Liza Pharaoh Pavilion at Warragul Western Park opens with celebration and excitement from local sports clubs
  Warragul Western Park celebrated the grand opening of the Liza Pharaoh Pavilion, honouring the netball legend.
• Darren Chester urges all government levels to fund redevelopment of Latrobe City Sports and Entertainment Stadium in Morwell
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging all levels of government to work together and fund the redevelopment of the Latrobe City Sports and Entertainment Stadium in Morwell.
• Bass Coast receives $33,000 for solar installation project from Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program
  Bass Coast solar projects in four community facilities energised by state government funding to cut emissions.
• Victorian Teachers' Games 2023 held at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium great success
  2023 Victorian Teachers' Games held at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium from 17 to 20 September, featured various activities at Latrobe City venues, boosting the local economy and tourism.
• Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve gets $290,000 for lighting from Sports and Recreation Victoria fund
  The refurbishment of Oval 2 Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve enters an exciting new stage, as Bass Coast Shire Council contracts RJC Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd for design and construction of field lighting.
• 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.
• 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.
• Gippslanders face bill shock and impact on households as electricity prices soar as Andrews Labor government energy policies
  Gippslanders face bill shock with electricity rate hikes; concerns raised over government's energy policies, affordability, and impact on households. Assistance available for the Power Saving Bonus at the electorate office.
• Net Zero Authority in federal budget 2023/24 embraced by Latrobe City Council as emphasises hydrogen and renewable energy priorities
  Latrobe City Council welcomes national Net Zero Authority in Federal Budget, emphasises hydrogen and renewable energy priorities, acknowledges cost-of-living relief measures.
• Community feedback wanted on Christmas and New Year Eve celebrations fireworks for 205 and beyond by 31 January 2023
  Bass Coast Shire Council are seeking community feedback on the future of fireworks as part of the annual Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations, to influence future celebration plans.
• 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.
• Gaskin Park in Churchill gets $330,000 upgrade funding from Latrobe CIty Council and Sport and Recreation Victoria
  Latrobe City Council welcomes funding for upgrades at Gaskin Park, benefiting local sports clubs and increasing venue usage. The project may attract regional events, providing economic benefits.
• Bin collection in selected area of Wellington Shire move from Christmas to Boxing Day and Loch Sport and Dargo switch to holiday hours
  Wellington Shire Council: No kerbside bin collection on Christmas Day. Monday's pickup shifts to Boxing Day in select areas. Holiday hours for waste facilities in Loch Sport and Dargo.
• Kilcunda Foreshore skatepark and new play space gets $250,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria
  Bass Coast Shire Council is pleased to announce that Grind Projects has been awarded the contract for the construction of a skate park and new play space at Kilcunda Foreshore.
• Uncertainty by Andrews Labor government towards timber industry puts centuries-old woodchopping sport for Victorian athletes in danger
  The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien says the Andrews Labor government's ongoing vendetta against the native timber industry is now threatening the centuries-old sport of woodchopping.
• 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.
• Completed lighting upgrades in Latrobe City unveiled to boost community sports engagement
  Latrobe City Council unveiled sports site upgrades funded by the state government's stimulus program, including lighting improvements at five locations to boost community sports engagement and involve local businesses.
• Gippsland Water to install 1,200 kW solar array in drive to towards becoming 100 percent renewable energy dependant
  Gippsland Water has switched on more than 2000 new solar panels at its largest wastewater treatment plant, the Gippsland Water Factory in Morwell.
• Baw Baw Shire Council developing Fair Access Policy to tackle barriers for women and girls in sports and needs feedback
  Baw Baw Shire Council is developing a Fair Access Policy to tackle barriers for women and girls in sports infrastructure. This, along with the Sports Pavilion Design and Development Policy, aims for fairness and consistency.
• 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.
• Table Tennis Victorian Country Championships and more to be held at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium from 2023 to 2030
  Latrobe City is set to become the home of table tennis in Victoria with two of the biggest events on the annual table tennis calendar to be hosted in Gippsland for the next eight years.
• Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium expansion gets $1.25M early works underway from Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus
  An early works contract valued at $1.25 million has been awarded for the Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion to prepare the site for major construction.
• One Gippsland expresses approval for federal budget 2023/24 as it lowers living costs and transitions to new energy economy
  One Gippsland has expressed its approval of the 2023-2024 Budget from the Albanese government, which includes provisions aimed at reducing living expenses and facilitating the shift to a new energy economy.
• 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.
• Latrobe City Council seeks application for Gaskin Park upgrades in Churchill from Sport and Recreation Victoria
  Latrobe City Council endorses funding for Gaskin Park upgrade, which includes $250k grant and $100k of own funds for surface improvements.
• Bellbird Park soccer pitch gets $800,000 funding from Victorian government through Local Sports Infrastructure fund
  Bellbird Park's main soccer pitch is set for redevelopment thanks to a $800,000 funding boost from the Victorian government's Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.