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• Protection of Powlett River catchment is prioritise for West Gippsland Regional Catchment Strategy and Regional Waterway Strategy
  Partnership project to protect the Powlett River/Kugerungmome catchment from the hills to the coast sees impressive results, involving various groups and organisations, and funded by the Victorian government.
• Protect water metres during mowing season from damage to avoid damage says Gippsland Water
  Gippsland Water advises customers to protect water metres during spring mowing to avoid damage. Hidden metres can lead to costly repairs; call 1800 050 500 for location assistance.
• Protecting Gippsland wildlife requires government and community groups to work together
  West Gippsland Catchment Authority together with government and community groups joined together to protect wildlife.
• Protect staffing at single officer stations in Gippsland urged by Danny O'Brien
  Mr. O'Brien emphasises the importance of one-officer stations for community safety in regional towns highlighting concerns about rising crime rates and understaffed police vacancies.
• Plans to protect and ensure the farmers from the foot and mouth outbreak from Andrews Labor government need to clear
  Under questioning in State Parliament today, Victorian Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney refused to make public the plans of what the Labor government is doing to ensure that Victoria is prepared for an outbreak.
• No update on protection of distinctive area and landscape in Bass Coast Shire frm Andrews Labor government
  In October 2019, the Victorian Government declared Bass Coast a distinctive area and landscape (DAL) in order to protect the environment, landscape and lifestyle of the region.
• Moves to protect Victorian farmers from farm trespass being made by Liberals and Nationals
  Amendments to strengthen the consequences for law-breaking activists caught trespassing on Victorian farms will be moved in Victorian Parliament today by the Liberals and Nationals.
• Stop the mandates, protect the vulnerable and raise awareness about vaccine injuries calls Russell Broadbent
  Pleads to hear the distress of our constituents, to end mandates, protect our children, and address the suffering caused, have an open discussion and end the suffering caused by these policies.
• Short-tailed shearwaters migration protection program for 2023 has Bass Coast Shire Council partnering with Dark Sky So Shearwater Fly
  Bass Coast Shire Council partners with others to protect migrating Short-tailed shearwaters in 2023 program, aiming to prevent injuries on roads.
• Nationals call for urgent action to protect Victorian agriculture and honey industry from Varroa mite threat
  The Nationals demand urgent action to protect Victoria's agriculture and honey industry from the varroa mite threat, emphasising its potential catastrophic impact on honeybee populations and crop pollination.
• Mallacoota-Genoa Road upgrade must be protected from Labor budget cuts demands Darren Chester
  Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, calls on the Albanese government to protect road safety and bushfire recovery projects from budget cuts, including the $10m Mallacoota-Genoa Road upgrade.
• Continuing Family Violence Reform to better protect Victorians pleaded by Liberal and Nationals government for 2022 election
  A Liberal and Nationals government will extend the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor (FVRIM) to assess the implementation of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.
• Federal funding for Baw Baw Shire to increase protection from extreme weather events like bushfires and floods
  Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities.
• Darren Chester urges Prime Minister to intervene to protect Gippsland timber industry jobs and prevent reliance on imported timber
  Darren Chester emphasises the need for national attention to save the native hardwood timber industry, expressing concerns over the Victorian government's decision to ban harvesting.
• Opposing dangerous misinformation bill is vital to protect free speech and preserve democracy says Russell Broadbent
  Russell Broadbent, Federal Member for Monash, warns against the 'misinformation and disinformation' Bill, emphasising the importance of free speech and questioning official narratives based on past events and concerns.
• Bass Coast Shire Council adopts Urban Forest Strategy to protect and expand urban vegetation and help mitigate climate change
  Bass Coast Shire Council adopts inaugural Urban Forest Strategy, aiming for 40% canopy coverage by 2040 to combat climate change and promote community well-being.
• Federal Labor government must increase biosecurity to properly protect $80B Australian livestock industry from foot and mouth disease
  The Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud has urged the Labor government to act quickly and increase screening measures at our borders with confirmation of the extremely contagious foot and mouth disease in Bali.
• Keep yourself safe when using technology and 'Stop Check Reject says Russell Broadbent
  The rapid rise of technology has changed the way we go about our everyday lives.
• Russell Broadbent calls for action to better protect hardworking Australians against scammers
  Russell Broadbent advocates for stronger measures against scammers after Australians lost billions. Urges industry accountability and praises pending legislation for protection.
• Victorian and local government must work together to protect animals and community from foot and mouth disease
  While Zoos Victoria have completely closed parts of their zoos due to foot-and-mouth disease concerns, the Andrews Labor government is pushing ahead with permitting camping on farms.
• Inverloch coastal erosion needs action from Andrews Labor government to protect public infrastructure and tourism says Melina Bath
  Melina Bath calls for urgent government action to mitigate Inverloch coastal erosion and protect public infrastructure. She suggests short-term measures and highlights the need for leadership and urgency.
• Prime Minister Albanese criticised for deceiving Gippsland timber workers and not protecting Victorian native hardwood industry by Darren Chester
  Prime Minister Albanese accused of misleading timber workers, neglecting native hardwood industry, and failing to protect regional areas from Victoria's timber ban, drawing criticism from Darren Chester.
• Cowes foreshore gets new groynes to improve coastal protection from Bass Coast Shire Council
  Eight new timber groynes are now in place to protect the Cowes East foreshore from erosion.
• Preventive measures from Labor government now finally confirmed to protect livestock against 'Foot and Mouth' outbreak
  The Federal Labor Government has finally caved to sensible demands from livestock producers, farm lobby groups and The Nationals to bolster protections against foot and mouth disease (FMD).
• Restoring shellfish reef ecosystems in Gippsland Lakes will help protect environment and boost local jobs and tourism
  A new native shellfish reef will bring new life to the Gippsland Lakes as well as providing a boost of up to 25 local jobs and enhancing tourism and recreation.
• Penalties for trespass on agricultural lands are now doubled to protect farmers from animal activists
  The Nationals, led by Gippsland East MP Tim Bull, succeeded in passing the Biosecurity Legislation Amendment Bill to protect farmers from animal activists, despite initial resistance from Labor.
• Darren Chester urges federal government for more preventive actions to better protect the farmers and livestock industry
  The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia demands further action to protect Australia's livestock industry, according to local MP Darren Chester.
• New 24-hour cat containment laws and fines for roaming cats aims to protect native wildlife in Bass Coast Shire
  Bass Coast Shire Council enforces 24-hour cat containment laws to safeguard native wildlife, reduce impoundment, and promote responsible pet ownership, with fines for roaming cats.
• Cat owners urged to comply with containment rules and offers discount desexing to help protect wildlife in East Gippsland Shire
  Residents in East Gippsland are reminded to keep their cats confined to their premises to protect wildlife and reduce risks to cats, as mandated in the council's Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-25.
• Tramway Road between Churchill and Morwell needs upgrading and widening to better protect from flooding and improve safety
  Martin Cameron urges state government to allocate funds in 2024-25 Budget for Tramway Road upgrades due to flooding and increased traffic, emphasising safety and regional infrastructure investment.
• Can we trust the Federal government's Trusted Digital Identity Bill to protect privacy and security?
  The federal government's Trusted Digital Identity Bill has been drafted to underpin a new Digital Identity System designed to protect our privacy and security.
• Gippsland Lakes gets $4M funding from Victorian government to improve habitat and protect native wildlife
  Andrews Labor government is protecting the internationally significant Gippsland Lakes by investing in projects that improve habitat, protect native wildlife, and benefit the local community.
• Andrews Labor government leaves farmers vulnerable to foot and mouth disease with refusal to better protect Victorian agriculture industry
  Labor government neglects the agriculture sector, ignoring the biosecurity threat and the refusal to support changes to better protect the agriculture industry.
• Summer fun at Latrobe City libraries with Return Yourself to the Library and 'Big Summer Read' programs
  Encouraging children not to just go back to the library but also to borrow and read books.
• Rural Land Use Strategy adopted by East Gippsland Shire Council to support farming communities and protect agricultural land for future
  Wellington Shire seeks community input on 'Our Culture, Our Place' Arts and Culture Strategy through surveys and discussion groups until August 31, 2023. Participate online or at local venues.
• Uniting Church urged to sell St Andrews Church in Buchan to community trust to protect against private sale
  Darren Chester urges the Uniting Church to honour Buchan's community trust's bid for St Andrews Church, a pivotal local asset, stressing the need for preservation against private sale concerns.