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• Power Saving Bonus program for 2023 encouraged by Danny O'Brien but not long-term solution
  New Power Saving Bonus program offers $250 to Victorian energy account holders, encouraged by Danny O'Brien but not a permanent fix.
• Rising power prices impacting Gippsland dairy farmers and agricultural producers
  Despite the unusual snowfall in Warragul, high power prices affect dairy farmers and businesses, increasing production costs and impacting the community.
• Three coal-fired power stations closing without replacement will only exacerbating energy market issues
  Three coal-fired power stations close without replacement, exacerbating energy market issues. Australia's reliance on private investment and lagging infrastructure jeopardises energy security, risking blackouts and hindering sustainability.
• Victorian power crisis raise need for National Energy Summit and nuclear discussion to address grid vulnerabilities
  David Littleproud advocates for nuclear, citing transmission line vulnerabilities. Urges National Energy Summit for diverse energy discussion. Criticises Labor's renewables push amid power crisis.
• Victorian power saving bonus of $250 extended until 30 June 2022
  The Victorian Government is extending the popular $250 Power Saving Bonus payment to support more vulnerable households doing it tough with energy bills.
• Winners announced for Power of Words writing competition held by Latrobe City libraries
  Results for Latrobe City Libraries 'Power of Words' writing competition announced.
• Early closure of coal-fired power station AGL Loy Yang requires considered transition for Latrobe Valley and Victoria
  With Loy Yang A to close by 2035, a decade earlier than expected, Latrobe City Council is standing by its community as it faces resulting in massive job loss.
• Australian Federal Police gets extended power for another 12 months by Federal parliament via Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment
  Parliament deciding to extend the legislative powers given to Australian Federal Police for another 12 months.
• Plan for real solutions to tackle power crisis and cost of living by Victorian Liberal and Nationals for 2022 election
  Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull is pleased to share the Liberal and Nationals real solutions towards tackling the power crisis and cost of living challenges, facing Victorians in the coming years.
• Wellington Shire Council aids recovery from power outages and partners with local groups to offer essential services in affected areas
  Wellington Shire Council collaborates with local groups to aid recovery from power outages, offering essential services like free meals, 24/7 access to facilities, and phone charging stations in affected areas.
• Gippslanders are urged to claim $250 Power Saving Bonus as living costs continue to rise
  Local residents should apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus to help with rising power bills. Eligible households are urged to take advantage of the latest round.
• 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.
• Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card can apply for $250 Power Saving Bonus from Victorian government until 31 January 2022
  Calling on the eligible residents to send their application for the rebates they can receive as power saving bonus from the government.
• Exploring nuclear energy as viable solution to rising power costs and achieving sustainable net zero
  Constituents concerned about rising power costs, especially with gas bans in 2024. Urgent need for nuclear energy discussion for sustainable solutions, logic in energy planning, and achieving net zero.
• Wellington Shire Council repurposes $100,000 surplus solar power equipment into community facilities and infrastructure projects
  Wellington Shire Council transforms excess Aqua Energy equipment, such as solar panels, fostering sustainability and efficiency in community facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 shifts power to unions and negatively affect casual workers and gig economy workers
  Highlighting concerns from various business organisations and supporting splitting the bill for a more comprehensive evaluation.
• Mallacoota Gun Club gets $9000 for new solar power system from federal government funding
  Funding for the re-establishment of the facility.
• Wellington Shire Council embraces renewable energy initiatives with Kirsten Power as Business Facilitation and Leveraging Officer
  Council embraces renewable energy initiatives with Kirsten Power as Business Facilitation and Leveraging Officer. Key focus: economic growth, community engagement, and responsible transmission infrastructure.
• Martin Cameron urges Victorian government to expand aid beyond current power outage relief as Gippsland residents struggle
  Following Victoria's storms Martin Cameron, urges the state to broaden financial aid beyond Labor's seven-day power outage relief, emphasising the plight of those, including pensioners, unable to afford food replacement.
• Lucknow Recreation Reserve clubrooms gets $42,000 for Tesla solar power and batteries from Gippsland Climate Change Network
  Installation of energy storage battery at Lucknow Recreation Reserve clubrooms that will help save money on electricity cost and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
• Business Fibre Zones with 1 GB Internet connections coming to Warragul and Wonthaggi-Inverloch from agreement between state government and NBN Co
  Victorians can look forward to more areas of their state being able to access the highest speed NBN speed tiers under a co-investment agreement between NBN Co Limited (NBN Co) and the Victorian Government, announced today.
• Relief for storm affected and areas of power outage in Wellington Shire
  The Wellington community has come together to provide assistance in various ways to help other community members.
• Why we should build the very best efficient coal-fired power stations we can in Latrobe Valley
  Praise for Lingiari MP's performance. Emphasises regional contributions, concerns over energy policy, and the need for efficient coal-fired power stations. Advocates for utilising available resources.
• SEC equates to 'Soaring Energy Costs' as Victorian power bills surged by 25% says Tim Bull
  After pledging SEC revival to reduce electricity costs, Victorian bills surged 25%. MPs criticise Labor's unmet promises, dubbing it 'Soaring Energy Costs.' Concerns over managing household expenses amid energy transitions.
• Australians must oppose Labor bill that restricts free speech, unchecks bureaucratic power, legalises surveillance and censorship
  Labor's censorship bill threatens free speech, grants unchecked power to bureaucrats, and legalises surveillance and censorship. Australians must oppose this dangerous legislation that stifles dissenting voices and undermines democracy.
• Better communication from AusNet and Telstra during post-power outages demanded by Tim Bull
  Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull seeks improved communication from essential service providers like AusNet and Telstra following recent power outages, citing inaccuracies and lack of information. Meetings with providers planned.
• To avoid disillusionment in Federal Labour government its housing and power promises must be fulfilled
  Government must fulfil housing and power promises post-election to avoid disillusionment. Citizens, facing rising expenses, seek accountability. Broken trust leads to electoral repercussions amid financial strain.
• East Gippsland residents encouraged to apply for new $250 Power Saving Bonus from 1 July 2022
  Nationals Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull has encouraged all eligible East Gippsland residents to apply for the new $250 Power Saving Bonus (PSB).
• Latrobe City Transition Taskforce starts on plan to move away from traditional power generation and a reduced timber industry
  Taskforce establishment to plan for the economic diversification and investment opportunirties.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery to hold exhibition for eight-metre wide painting reflecting iconic Hazelwood Power Station from 2 April to 10 July 2022
  A new exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) reflects on the role the iconic Hazelwood Power Station had in the lives of Latrobe City locals over several generations.
• Balancing privacy and new technology and the concerning direction on emerging Australian legislation
  Legislation, balance of data and privacy for the new rapidly changing technology.
• Wellington shire businesses eligible for disaster power outage payments
  Financial assistance is now available for businesses in Wellington that experienced prolonged power outages after severe storms on October 29, 2021.
• Gippslanders urged to negotiate with energy providers for better deals and utilise $250 Power Saving Bonus by Danny O'Brien
  O'Brien encouraged residents to negotiate with energy providers for better deals, utilising the $250 Power Saving Bonus (ending on August 31, 2023).
• Billing errors, privacy breaches and mismanagement by State Revenue Office on new land tax gets criticism from Melina Bath
  Labor's land tax rollout falters under Allan government. Nationals' Melina Bath criticises and demands State Revenue Office for explanations on billing Gippsland property owners wrongly, exposing privacy breaches.
• Plan to bring back the SEC unravels on Andrews Labor government as interim CEO confirms power prices will rise substantially
  Andrews' SEC plan unravels: adviser quits, prices rise. Labor's claims are dismissed as lies. Inadequate budget, vague promises. Ignoring experts, increasing bills. Latrobe Valley rejects stunt.
• Latrobe Valley residents encouraged to complete cost of living survey to show they face highest power bills in Victoria
  Latrobe Valley residents face highest power bills in Victoria, demanding immediate action from Andrews Labor government, says Nationals' Martin Cameron, amid financial struggles and tax concerns.
• East Gippsland Water maintained uninterrupted water and wastewater services amidst power and mobile outages
  Despite recent severe weather, East Gippsland Water ensured continuous water and wastewater services. Crews tirelessly worked through power and mobile outages, managing pump stations and generators, ensuring operations and customer satisfaction.
• Reopening of prolonged outage program was called out by Mr Northe as some residents still have no power after five days
  Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called upon the State Government to reopen the Prolonged Power Outage Program to assist residents who have been without power for many days and since storms battered parts of the State last Friday.
• Latrobe City Council submits to inquiry into impacts of Hazelwood and Yallourn power stations closures
  Latrobe City Council will advocate for greater Government support for the municipality to help the region transition with less power stations.