April 2018 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 1 Apr 2018 (Sunday)Northe Praises Local Women in Parliament Russell Northe acknowledged women's contribution in the International Women's Day celebrations. Gippsland swimmers gather in Sale to contest the 2018 ENGIE Gippsland Swimming Championships Congratulations to the seven Gippsland swimming clubs and the 425 swimmers! Cape Paterson North back on the agenda Consideration of starting a Planning Scheme Amendment to develop Cape Peterson Latrobe Creative Precinct contracts announced Latrobe City Council has engaged the contractors to take part in an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process for the construction of the Latrobe Creative Precinct. Bass Coast youth called to advocate for community A call to advocate for the community Don’t paws to register your pet Pet registrations this year are due on 10 April 2018 A Letter to the Editor A letter to the editor by Peter Walsh Sheridan Bond announced as The Nationals’ candidate for Morwell Preselected candidate for Morwell for November’s state election. 10 Apr 2018 (Tuesday)Foster carers call for improved support Forum for an opportunity to better comprehend the concerns of carers. Small Business Bus Brings Advice on Wheels to Traralgon Small Business Bus goes to Traralgon Community still feeling effects of Hazelwood one year on Highlighting the effects of Hazelwood Power Station closure. Council Updates Meeting Procedure Local Law Council reviews Meeting Procedure Local Law. Grants Available to Stamp Out Graffiti in Gippsland Local Council encouraged to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. Council’s Communication and Engagement Strategy reviewed Highlights of Council's communication and engagement strategy. Peter Gardner's March Newsletter Peter Gardner's March Newsletter Bass Coast Skate Strategy 2018 – Adopted by Council Council's adoption of the Bass Coast Skate Strategy 2018 Mayor’s Message – Monday 26 March Mayor's Easter Message Gippy Agchat Edition 147 March 2018 Be aware of some of the issues of the latest agricultural issues in Gippsland. Read up on Gippy Agchat Edition 147. Letter to the Editor Peter Walsh's letter to the editor regarding bushfires. Labor threatens 100 jobs in regional Victoria Lack of action threatens 100 jobs in regional Victoria Draft budget 2018/19 released for consultation Budget for 2018/19 open for public submission. See document or attend the community information session to be held on Monday 16 April at Council’s Morwell headquarters. Liberal Nationals support deer meat for pet food industry Liberal Nationals recognised the role hunters play in controlling problem deer numbers and their support to Victoria’s pet meat processing industry. Community Conversations to deliver second Strength-Led Transition plan Council prepares for phase two of Strength-Led Transition plan Road safety improvement works Wonthaggi Road safety improvement to start on 3 April 2018. Northe Questions Minister on Residential Drug and Alcohol Facility for Latrobe Valley Inquiries on State Government plans for residential Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation facility in the Latrobe Valley. Plenty of projects produced in Woni Proud Exciting projects of Bass Coast Shire Council's Woni Proud Project Life Saving Works Nearly Complete On Maffra-Sale Road Near completion of Maffra-Sale Road MR – Wetlands Rehabilitation Seagrove Estate MR – Wetlands Rehabilitation Seagrove Estate More Regional Grants to Prevent Gambling Harm $250,000 in prevention grants to be provided through the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Building projects all go - Cape Paterson, Dalyston and Wonthaggi All go - improving recreation facilities Rorting Labor mate to keep plum job at PrimeSafe Rorting Labor mate to keep plum job at PrimeSafe Time for Turnbull to Lift his Game on Early Childhood Pushing for long-term kindergarten funding. 17 Apr 2018 (Tuesday)More jobs for Morwell as Federal Government and Cool Group including Cool Aqua Springs co-fund project Alfi Prestipino and Gareth Williams join forces with the Fedral government to massively expand their local business and create more Morwell jobs 29 Apr 2018 (Sunday)MR – National Youth Week free events in Wonthaggi Free activities on the last day of National Youth Week MR – Nyora-St Helier Road Blackspot Project Nyora-St Helier Road Blackspot Project Diving in for New Swim Facilities in Bairnsdale Local families and swimmers will soon enjoy new swim facility in Bairnsdale NGV Writing in the Rain examines contemporary Asian video Writing in the Rain features nine works that explore the past decade of contemporary Asian video Woni Proud project to lift town pride and profile Woni Proud workshop focused on building the pride and profile of Wonthaggi Blue Green Algal Bloom at Ayr Creek lagoon Presence of blue green algal bloom threatens the natural ecosystem and human health East Gippsland Whelans Group Gets Funding Boost $3.4 million boost from East Gippsland civil construction company, Whelans Group Investments, to help secure the company's existing workforce. A Step Closer to Better Broadband for Morwell Construction and delivery of enhanced broadband services released to the market this week ‘Ice’ use in rural Vic more than three times national average: report Dramatic increase in 'ice' in rural Victoria

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