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• 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.
• How Gippsland water supply is balanced by with community safety explained by Southern Rural Water
  Southern Rural Water explains how they manage water supply and flow as well as community safety.
• Not clear how Gippsland and Latrobe Valley hospitals performing during a pandemic after health services fail to finalise annual reports
  The community has no clear idea of how local regional hospitals are performing during a pandemic after nearly 60 country health services failed to finalise their annual reports.
• How Workforce Australia is another iteration of the Commonwealth Employment Service and how it will help
  Everyone needs a little bit of help, a little bit of a push, a little bit of education, a little bit of training and a little bit of support sometimes.
• How Wellington Shire helps communities rebuild and stay strong after disasters
  Wellington Shire Council supports resilience after disasters through local Community Recovery Committees, focusing on hall upgrades, mental health training, emergency guides, and enhancing preparedness via collaborative sessions.
• How Labor is helping regional communities like Gippsland recover from storms
  Funding made available to help communities recover from the storm.
• How Labor's tax hike will slug Gippsland farmers, families and businesses
  Victorians pay the highest land taxes in Australia, but still the government is hiking them up even further.
• How water is shared fairly to people explained by Southern Rural Water
  Purpose of legislation is to ensure water is efficiently used and conserved and properly managed for the benefit of all Victorians.
• See how Baw Baw Shire Council 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey results compare to Local Government Sector Averages
  2023 marked Baw Baw Shire Council's successes in art centers, libraries, public spaces, recreation, waste management, and sustainability, with ongoing efforts highlighted by Mayor Annemarie McCabe.
• Gippsland showcases vibrant street murals by renowned artists like Heesco in Yarram and items such as David Bowie tribute in Morwell
  Murals by renowned artists like Heesco in Yarram and a David Bowie tribute in Morwell, transforming brick walls into captivating works of art.
• Options on how urgent animal complaints, dog attacks and aggressive or dangerous dog are managed being explored by Latrobe City Council
  Council unanimously passed a Notice of Motion to receive a report, at a future council meeting, that considers council officer's response to dog attacks in Latrobe City.
• Online guide on how Gippslanders can live sustainably from Wellington Shire Council
  Information on how to live sustainably is now easier to find thanks to an upgrade of Wellington Shire Council's online resources for local residents and businesses.
• Tips on how to avoid swooping birds for spring 2022 in Gippsland
  Spring has arrived which means the season for swooping birds is also here.
• Tragic story of how respected psychiatrist Dr Monique forced to close her practice due to COVID mandates
  Russell Broadbent, Member for Monash, highlights the plight of Dr. Monique, a respected psychiatrist forced to close her practice due to COVID mandates, advocating for an end to such injustices.
• Melina Bath questions how bureaucracy hindered CFA volunteers from conducting backburns in East Gippsland during 2019-2020 bushfires
  During the 2019-20 bushfires, government bureaucracy hindered CFA volunteers from conducting backburns in East Gippsland. The minister aims to rely on experts and involve community input for effective fire management decisions.
• Business breakfast on how to attract and retain staff with employment expert Catherine Bell on 10 October at RACV Inverloch Resort
  Local business owners and managers are welcomed to partake in a breakfast event, fostering networking and gaining innovative insights into recruitment and retention.
• Information session on how local businesses can get $5,000 subsidy to train person for digital job on 22 March 2023
  Victorian govt's Digital Jobs program offers $5k wage subsidy for 12-week work placement to build business digital capability.
• Let Latrobe City know how satisfied you are with maintenance by completing survey before 19 September 2022
  Latrobe City Council's presentation maintenance services survey now open.
• Vital to know exactly how Care Reform Bill 2022 proposition will affect Gippsland aged-care facilities
  Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022
• Issues unresolved on how to stop enormous damage and distress from Traralgon Creek major flooding
  Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has raised in Parliament this week ongoing concerns from the local community with respect to the impact of the June 2021 floods.
• Russell Broadbent discusses how solely relying on increased productivity from women overlooks undervalued essential unpaid work
  Women's Economic Equality Taskforce suggests leveraging women's full potential for economic growth, but relying solely on their increased productivity overlooks the undervalued essential unpaid work they perform.
• Vaccine injury awareness: How Michael's life changed after AstraZeneca jab and injustice in vaccine injury cases
  Russell Broadbent shares Michael's story, a fit and healthy 33-year-old self-employed electrician before and after his AstraZeneca jab.
• Community ideas wanted on how to best showcase regional Victoria during 2026 Commonwealth Games
  Deputy Premier and Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan visited Morwell today to call for community ideas about how to best showcase regional Victoria as part of 2026 Commonwealth Games.
• Proposals and ideas wanted on how to best use federal funding from 'Local Jobs Program' for Gippsland
  Support program on improving jobseeker skills and employment pathways.
• New website to showcase East Gippsland
  A new website that will improve the East Gippsland visitor experience is now live.
• Jaclyn Symes Minister for Emergency Services explains how 000 calls are sometimes sent to recorded message service and failing Gippslanders who need an immediate response
  The Minister clarified that ESTA hasn't used recorded messages for emergencies in over a year. Calls pass through Telstra initially, where such messages might occur due to high demand. The Minister aligns with the PAEC response.
• Westpac deciding to keep Sale branch is win for community and shows pressure works to keep rural and regional banking services local
  While Westpac's decision to retain the Sale branch is a win, innovative solutions are still needed for rural and regional customers. The Senate inquiry is exploring options for service delivery guarantees and additional regulations.
• South Gippsland Shire Council explains how rates work for residents with short explanatory video
  Confused about rates and how rates work? Watch the short explanatory video.
• Leongatha Knights Football Club president talks about how they levelled up through community grants and other council project updates
  South Gippsland Shire Council updates on their projects and programs.
• Works in the Indigenous Art Garden at Rotary Park in Warragul is set to show on 16 May 2022
  The Rotary Club of Warragul, our Indigenous community and Baw Baw Shire Council are working together to create a new garden of local cultural significance.
• Bass Coast Shire Council releases its 2021/22 Annual Report showing record amounts spent on capital works
  Bass Coast Shire Council has released its 2021/22 Annual Report showing record amounts spent on capital works as the region recorded Victoria's fastest rising regional population.
• Answers needed from Andrews Labor government on how many Victorians are on surgery waitlist
  Victoria's health crisis leaves surgery waitlists have blowing out to more than 100,000, hoping for a change in government in November will be able to deliver proactive action on Victoria's health crisis.
• 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.
• Works to upgrade the historic Glengarry Mechanics' Institute underway
  Works to upgrade the historic Glengarry Mechanics' Institute are finally underway.
• Works for off-leash dog parks at Brooker Park in Warragul and Bellbird Park in Drouin to start 9 February 2023
  Baw Baw Shire Council is pleased to announce the commencement of works to upgrade the off-leash dog parks at Brooker Park, Warragul and Bellbird Park, Drouin.
• Anti-online-bullying workshops held on 10-28 October 2022 at 13 primary and secondary schools in Bass Coast Shire
  Schools across Bass Coast Shire will learn about how to stay safe online through workshops offered by anti-bullying organisation, Dolly's Dream.
• Works underway at the Newhaven Recreation Reserve Soccer Pavilion with $700,000 project under Sport and Recreation Victoria
  Bass Coast Shire Council has started work to extend the Soccer Pavilion at the Newhaven Recreation Reserve.
• Works on Club Terrace building with $705,028 funding from Resources Black Summer Grant Program starts March 2023
  Club Terrace locals have welcomed the news that East Gippsland Shire Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a new community facility.
• Works underway for the multi-million dollar network of mountain bike trails in Omeo
  Project that would give a boost for sustainable local jobs in Omeo.
• Major works begin on Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion
  Warragul Leisure Centre Stadium Expansion Project with $11M works funding is set to start on 16 January 2023.
• Public toilet works in Palmerston Street, Warragul are underway with $135,000 funding from Baw Baw Shire Council
  Baw Baw Shire Council has begun refurbishment works on the public toilets located on Palmerston Street, Warragul.
• Upgrade works at Walhalla Road to dramatically improve safety for road users
  Delivering new safety measures for Walhalla Road.
• Retaining wall renewal works for Cape Paterson boat ramp car park gets $110,000 funding as part of Bass Coast Shire open space renewal program
  Bass Coast Shire Council has contracted Wiltrack Earthmoving to undertake important works to a retaining wall at the Cape Paterson boat ramp car park.
• Cape Conran works delay is example of Labor Premier Daniel Andrews false words after 2019-20 bushfi
  Immediately after the 2019/20 bushfires, Labor Premier Daniel Andrews, stood in front of a packed media conference in Bairnsdale and said the government would 'walk every step' with us through the bushfire recovery.
• Morwell Neighbourhood House gets visit from Darren Chester learning how they are helping those in need
  Darren Chester visited Morwell Neighbourhood House, learning about programs helping those in need. One program lets residents borrow lawn mowers for property maintenance.
• Lakes Entrance town center works to revitalised and safety improved completed in time for summer tourist season
  Works to revitalise and improve safety within the Lakes Entrance town centre have been completed as the popular East Gippsland destination prepares to welcome thousands of summer tourists.
• Settlement Road renewal works in Bass Coast with $840,000 funding to be complete by July 2023
  Bass Coast Shire begins road renewal works on Settlement Road between Justice Road and Red Rocks Road in Cowes. The $840,000 project aims to ensure safety and sustainability of the urban road network.
• Applications for Veterans Capital Works Grant Program with grants from $5,000 to $50,000 is now open until 12 February 2024
  Veterans Capital Works and Restoring Memorials grants open: $5K-$50K for facilities, $30K for memorials. Encouragement for RSLs and community groups to apply.
• Gippsland Water starts works on wastewater pump station on Dawson Street in Sale to support growth with $4.5M funding
  The community of Sale will benefit from a major upgrade to the wastewater pump station in Dawson Street.
• Eagle Point Foreshore Hub works underway with $720k funding from previous federal government secured by Darren Chester
  Chester stated the Eagle Point Foreshore Hub will enhance the local and visitor experience, with construction underway for completion by October.
• Omeo Caravan Park remedial works get high priority from East Gippsland Shire Council so opened in time for Easter
  East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to having the Omeo Caravan Park reopened in time for Easter.
• Drainage renewal works for Settlement Road in Cowes commences
  Construction of new underground stormwater drainage pipes/pits and modification of existing drainage infrastructure works which will be carried through uni-directional boring within the drainage easement.
• Apology for Thalidomide by Australian government was long overdue and highlights how our system can fail terribly
  The Prime Minister's apology to thalidomide survivors acknowledges past government failure, emphasising the need for safer drug regulations and expressing condolences for the tragedy's impact on families.
• Sealers Cove walk trail repair works from storm damage suffering disappointing delays from Andrews Labor government
  The Sealers Cove walking track at Wilsons Promontory National Park remains closed due to storm damage, with the Andrews Labor government still working on designs and approvals.
• Expressions of Interest for on-ground works such as waterway fencing, weed control, revegetation and earthmoving by 14 April 2023
  Expressions of Interest are invited for preferred contractors to undertake agricultural fencing, weed control, revegetation, earthmoving, truck and equipment hire.
• Baxter Park Pavilion upgrade works of $1.9M awarded to James G Morrison Building Contractors
  Baxter Park Pavilion upgrade set to kick off after tender is awarded to local company, James G Morrison Building Contractors.
• Surf Beach and Sunderland Bay road upgrade works to be funded by Bass Coast Shire Council special charge scheme
  Resident engagement in special charge scheme declaration process potential upgrades for Surf Beach & Sunderland Bay.
• Thompson Reserve cricket practice enclosure $375,000 works underway in Inverloch funded by local club, council and state government
  Work will soon get underway on the construction of a multi-use cricket practice enclosure at Thompson Reserve in Inverloch.
• 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.
• Kilcunda Foreshore Toilets works to be completed by 24 January 2023
  Kilcunda foreshore toilets set to start on 16 January and expected to be completed by 24 January 2023.
• Sale College on Cobains Road gets $3M early works funding election pledge secured by Danny O'Brien
  The Nationals in government will build a new Sale College, consolidating the current two campuses onto one new site in Cobains Road, Sale.
• Cowes Recreation Reserve $300k revitalization works expected to be completed by January 2024
  Bass Coast Shire Council begins revitalization work at Cowes Recreation Reserve from October 2, 2022, with an expected completion date in January 2024, costing approximately $300,000, contingent on weather and resources.
• Run for South Gippsland Shire Council - Find out how to do it
  What you need to know and consider before you become an electoral candidate.
• Rhyll boat amp upgrade and seawall extension works to commence 23 February 2023
  Bass Coast Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Rhyll Boat Ramp Upgrade works will continue with the commencement of seawall extension works from late February 2023.
• Wellington Shire Council adopts Funding and Procurement of Public Infrastructure Works Policy to develop land for housing and provide employment growth
  Wellington Shire Council has adopted a policy which will help unlock much-needed residential land in the main urban centres of the municipality.
• Jenner Avenue in Cowes to undergo asphalt works from 7 to 9 December 2022
  Jenner Avenue in Cowes will undergo asphalt sealing works from the 7th to 9th December.
• Latrobe City Libraries hold Digital Literacy for Beginners workshops 7 November to 19 December 2022
  Latrobe City Libraries is offering digital literacy sessions to help beginners understand their devices, get online with confidence and discover how to safely navigate social media.
• Bass Coast Shire Council releases Draft Budget 2023/24 with $30M for capital works to cater for population growth
  Bass Coast Shire Council's Draft Budget allocates $30M for capital works to support population growth while maintaining services under the 3.5 percent rate cap.
• Federal government will fund $182 million of road and rail works in Gippsland during 2022-23
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Federal Government will fund $182 million worth of road and rail work in the region during the 2022-23 financial year.