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Councils Welcome Budget Outcomes

Councillor Tony Hanning, said today that the Network generally supported the outcomes of the State Budget

By Latrobe City Council - 21st May 2001 - Back to News

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Councillor Tony Hanning, Chairperson of the Gippsland Local Government Network, the organisation representing the seven Councils of Gippsland, said today that the Network generally supported the outcomes of the State Budget, released this week.

"We are pleased to see at last that the State Government has a major focus on regional development. Gippsland is well organised to take advantage of these new regional initiatives with strong regional cooperation between bodies such as Gippsland Development and the Network," Cr Hanning said.

"The Gippsland Councils welcome announcements to refurbish the run down public infrastructure, neglected for many years by successive governments. Projects such as the restoration of rail services in Gippsland, upgrading of the Bass Highway, new police stations, educational precincts, and hospital spending in Gippsland are all good news, and are part of the Action Plans of the Network.

"Environmentally, the commitment of $77m over four years for the Snowy River restoration, and $11m for R and D upgrades for agricultural research will strengthen Gippsland's role in Victoria as the leading producer of clean, green agricultural produce," Cr Hanning said.

"However, there is still much to be done. The Network is anxiously waiting for the announcements from the Latrobe Valley Ministerial Task Force for an injection of funds to assist the Valley. We urge the Government not just to re-announce projects already agreed on, but to provide leadership in building better communities by funding new, innovative projects which will assist not only the citizens of the Latrobe Valley but for the benefit of the whole of Gippsland," Cr Hanning concluded.

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  Late Councillor Malcolm Hole receives posthumous Order of Australia for his service to local government and the community, honouring his dedication and leadership in Wellington Shire.
• Re-establishment of State Electricity Commission in Morwell welcomed by Latrobe City Council
  Latrobe City Council welcomes government's SEC re-establishment commitment, generating jobs, supporting community, and advancing renewable energy goals with $1 billion investment.
• Community feedback needed for East Gippsland Shire Council Draft 2024/25 Budget by 29 May 2024
  East Gippsland Shire Council is completing its Draft Budget 2024-25, ensuring a disciplined approach with a 2.75% rate increase. They seek community input, prioritising transparency and responsiveness. Feedback opens May 1.
• Community feedback wanted on Latrobe City Council draft 2024/2025 Budget by 6 May 2024
  Latrobe City Council seeks submissions for its Draft 2024/2025 Budget, shaped by community feedback, emphasising public space, family services, and infrastructure.
• Latrobe Valley healthcare staff oppose hospital mergers as they foreseeing worse outcomes and job losses from funding cuts
  Healthcare cuts hit hard in the Latrobe Valley as regional nurses and staff oppose Labor's hospital merger plan, foreseeing poorer outcomes and job losses amidst funding slashes and service reductions.
• Councillor Ian Bye re-elected as Wellington Shire Mayor for third term Gayle Maher elected as Deputy Mayor
  Cr Bye, a dedicated community leader, expresses commitment to guiding Wellington's strategic priorities. Cr Maher, a coastal advocate, looks forward to addressing challenges and opportunities in the region.
• South Gippsland announces new councillors for 2024 - 2025 and other council programs and projects
  South Gippsland Shire Council welcomes its new 2024/28 councillor group, announces a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and promotes upcoming events including the Walk Against Family Violence and Green Waste Amnesty.
• Andrews Labor government must make regional emergency services a budget priority
  Despite the state budget's red ink, critical investment in regional Victoria's emergency services, like CFA stations and SES facilities, must be prioritised.
• Community feedback wanted on South Gippsland Shire Council draft 2024/25 Budget by 5 May 2024
  South Gippsland Shire Council seeks feedback on the Proposed 2024/25 Annual Budget and Financial Plan until May 5 at council's 'Have your say' website.
• Groundbreaking proposal to revolutionise climate impact management from South East Councils Climate Change Alliance
  SECCCA's 2024-28 platform, 'Working Together for Stronger Climate Action,' emphasises partnership for better local results. Launched to a diverse audience, SECCCA has a 20-year track record in the region.
• Gippsland-wide kerbside organics tender has South Gippsland Shire Council and the five other six Councils working together
  South Gippsland Shire Council is one of six Councils collaborating on a Gippsland-wide Kerbside Organics Tender facilitated by Resource Recovery Gippsland.
• Central Ward Councillor Jazmin Tauru of Baw Baw Shire appointed VLGA Women's Charter Champion
  Baw Baw Shire Council reaffirms commitment to gender equality in Victorian Local Government Women's Charter.
• East Gippsland Shire Council adopts Annual Budget 2021-22
  Community engagement process, including five community sessions, to help develop the document.
• Peter Walsh calls for urgent investment in regional healthcare services amid state budget crisis and neglect
  The Andrews Labor government is urged to prioritise regional healthcare services, which have been neglected for too long, despite financial difficulties.
• Michael Leaney Deputy Mayor of Baw Baw Shire Council re-elected as Chair of Peri Urban Councils of Victoria
  Baw Baw Shire Council is pleased to announce Councillor Michael Leaney's re-election as Chair of Peri Urban Councils of Victoria, with Cr Moira Berry as Deputy Chair.
• Victorian Electoral Commission is conducting a review of South Gippsland Shire Councils ward boundaries
  The VEC seeks public input on proposed South Gippsland Shire boundary review to ensure fair voter representation. Submissions accepted until March 5. Details on VEC website.
• Meet up with Deputy Mayor Nathan Hersey and Councillor Jenni Keerie in Strzelecki Ward for discussions and other council project updates
  Coffee and a catch Up with our councillors and updates on South Gippsland Shire Council projects.
• Tony King starts new official curator of Sale Botanic Gardens
  New curator of Sale Botanic Gardens, Tony King having his impressive land conservation and horticulture background will add a great asset to the Sale Botanic Garden.
• Community Guide to local health services and support groups for Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire councils in 2023 has launched
  Bass Coast Shire Council and South Gippsland Shire Council have launched their third edition of a community services guide booklet, offering easy access to local health services and support groups.
• Key dates when running as a councillor in South Gippsland Shire Council election 2021
  Local council election key dates.
• Victorians will have no confidence for disability sector as confused minister offers no clarity on incorrect budget allocation
  Victorians with a disability got little explanation today for a $15 million "error" in the state budget papers that saw funding "incorrectly allocated" to the wrong portfolio area.
• Baw Baw Shire Council offers workshops on becoming a councillor covering topics like candidacy, campaign essentials, and insights
  The Baw Baw Shire Council will host workshops in June and July, covering various topics for potential councillors. Sessions include becoming a councillor, campaign essentials, and insights from women councillors.
• Traralgon Recreation Reserve gets $2.75M for new facilities development as part of Victorian government 2022/23 budget
  Latrobe City Council has welcomed the Victorian government's budget contribution of $2.75 million towards developing new facilities at Traralgon Recreation Reserve (TRR), which is a key component of council's Traralgon Flood Recovery Project.
• Joe Gauci resigned as a Baw Baw Shire Central Ward Councillor making allegations about council on way out
  After resigning as a Baw Baw Shire Central Ward Councillor, Joe Gauci made allegations about the council which will be investigated, with updates to follow.
• Farhat Firdous elected to fill vacancy from Councillor Joe Gauci in Baw Baw Shire Council Central Ward
  Farhat Firdous has been elected to Baw Baw Shire Council's Central Ward, bringing expertise in media, stakeholder engagement, regional planning, and community-building through her leadership in Intercultural Exchange Inc.
• Infrastructure, roads and footpaths prioritised in Baw Baw Shire draft budget 2021/22
  Baw Baw Shire community members can look forward to a range of new projects and upgrades over the coming year.
• South Gippsland Shire Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Budget
  South Gippsland Shire Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Budget, prioritising community services and infrastructure for effective governance and financial planning.
• Community feedback wanted on East Gippsland Council draft 2022-23 budget
  East Gippsland Shire Council has proposed a 2022-23 Budget that will continue the largest capital works program in the shire's history, support local employment and continue the region's economic and social recovery.
• Baw Baw local arts, culture and events industry gets solid support by council 2022/23 budget
  Council's Annual Budget delivers support for the local arts, culture and events industry to draw more visitors to the region and create vibrant and connected communities for the Shire.
• Farhat Firdous sworn in as Baw Baw Shire Councillor for Central Ward role
  Farhat Firdous sworn in as Baw Baw Shire Councillor at West Gippsland Arts Centre. Took Oath of Office, signed in presence of CEO, fellow councillors, guests, and council Staff.
• East Gippsland Shire Council adopts annual 2022-23 budget
  East Gippsland Shire Council adopted the 2022-23 Budget at its council meeting on Tuesday, June 28.
• Planning resources and new initiatives for Baw Baw Shire gets $1.19M in council 2022/23 budget
  Council's 2022/23 Annual Budget includes decisive steps to address these challenges, and These challenges are heightened by a COVID-impacted labour market and a shortage of skilled planners.
• Country commuters stranded on neglected V/Line network from Andrews Labor government budget cuts
  Regional train passengers are again wearing the consequences of decades of neglect of V/Line, with a statewide communications outage forcing the entire network to a standstill today.
• Promise for additional train services for Shepparton and Warrambool must be included in Andrews Labor government Victorian budget 2022-23
  Additional passenger train services on the Shepparton and Warrnambool lines will remain a far-off dream if next week's State Budget fails to invest in the rolling stock required to deliver them.
• Promise for additional train services for Shepparton and Warrambool must be included in Andrews Labor government Victorian budget 2022-23
  Additional passenger train services on the Shepparton and Warrnambool lines will remain a far-off dream if next week's State Budget fails to invest in the rolling stock required to deliver them.
• Tim Bull expresses disappointment with country road funding still 16% below 2020 levels in 2024/25 Allan Labor government budget
  Today's release of Victoria's 2024/25 State Budget disappoints, with country road funding still 16% below 2020 levels. Gippsland East Nationals MP expresses concern over slashed budgets across essential sectors.
• Morwell food manufacturing precinct receives $10M funding from Victorian government that will give boost for Gippsland
  Ahead of this week's State Budget the Committee for Gippsland (C4G) has welcomed the state government's $10 million investment into the Morwell Manufacturing Precinct.
• Wellington Shire Council seeks community feedback on draft 2022/23 budget
  Wellington Shire Council today released its draft 2022/23 budget to the community for public feedback.
• Darren Chester demands protection of road safety infrastructure and bushfire recovery projects in Gippsland from budget cuts
  Darren Chester, Member for Gippsland, demands protection of road safety, infrastructure, and bushfire recovery projects from budget cuts and calls for exemption from infrastructure program review.
• Community feedback wanted on draft of Baw Baw Shire Council 2022/23 Annual Budget
  Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting community submissions in response to the recently published draft Annual Budget 2022/23, Long Term Infrastructure Plan, Council Plan Annual Review, Revenue and Rating Plan, and Long Term Financial Plan.
• Failure to address cost of living crisis for families by Andrews Labor government with its high-taxing and high-spending budget
  Andrews Labor government's budget failed families in Monash, doing nothing to assist the family budget.
• 3G network shutdown delayed
  Darren Chester welcomed the delay of the 3G network shutdown until October 28, citing concerns over public safety and the need for more time to upgrade critical devices like medical alerts and security systems.
• Baw Baw Shire local roads network improvement gets $11.21M boost in funding for 2022/23 from council
  Baw Baw Shire Council's budget investment for local roads improvement.
• Country drivers in danger from hazards on rural roads from Andrews Labor government budget cuts
  Labor government's cut on the road maintenance neglect on the country road asset maintenance has left the country roads neglected.
• Sale College redevelopment needs to start by having funding included in 2024-2025 State Budget
  The Nationals Member for Gippsland South urges the Allan Labor government to allocate funds in the 2024-2025 State Budget for commencing the Sale College redevelopment, emphasising the necessity for upgraded facilities.
• Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal makes first determination on payment of councillor allowances for East Gippsland Shire
  The Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal has made its first determination on the payment of mayoral, deputy mayoral and councillor allowances.
• Fair share needed for regional Victoria in 2022-23 Budget
  Regional Victorians are demanding a fair share of the state's spend on hospitals, schools, infrastructure and mental health in the lead up to the State Budget on May 3.
• East Gippsland gets $2M through Regional Connectivity Program to improve mobile voice and data connectivity
  The Federal Member for Gippsland has welcomed over $2 million of funding in this year's budget to improve connectivity in East Gippsland, in partnership with Telstra.
• Andrews Labor government incompetence harms regional Victorians with cuts to roads, health and agriculture
  Budget slashes funding for regional Victoria, impacting health, infrastructure, roads, and agriculture. Labor's incompetence threatens communities and safety.
• You can't trust Labor to deliver for the regions, says Leader of Victorian Nationals Peter Walsh MP
  Today's Federal Budget will demonstrate yet again that Daniel Andrews and Labor can't be trusted to deliver the investment regional Victoria deserves.
• Loch Sport erosion funding must be included by Andrews Labor government in 2023 Victorian Budget
  Danny O'Brien, Nationals Member for Gippsland South, calls for funding in the 2023-2024 State Budget to implement long-term solutions for erosion at Loch Sport.
• Danny O'Brien said local residents have contacted him about unprocessed VPTAS claims, some unanswered for months
  Gippslanders are facing delays in processing medical travel claims under the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS), leaving residents frustrated and out-of-pocket, with some claims going unanswered for months.
• Government fails to deliver on Growing Regions Program, delays cause cost blowouts for councils
  The Albanese government has yet to sign any contracts under its 'Growing Regions Program', causing project delays and cost blowouts for Councils, leaving rural and regional areas without vital funding.
• Darren Chester criticises Labor for neglecting Cann Valley Highway, citing safety risks and budget cuts
  Darren Chester has criticised the Labor Party for neglecting the Cann Valley Highway, calling it dangerous due to poor conditions, lack of maintenance, and reduced funding for regional road improvements.
• Community led projects funded $590,000 across nearly twenty townships in Baw Baw Shire Council 2022/23 budget
  17 community-requested projects across seven townships will be funded in council's new annual budget as a direct result of community submissions made during the budget consultation process.
• 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.