April 2020 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 7 Apr 2020 (Tuesday)Making Drouin Primary School More Inclusive EDU Projects Pty Ltd has been appointed to design the school’s $200,000 Inclusive Schools Fund project. Priority Testing for Food Supply Chain Businesses Farmers, food processors and businesses critical to making sure the supermarket shelves remain fully stocked. Toilets, Barbecues and Gyms Closed Temporary closure of public toilet facilities, public barbecues and outdoor gyms follows after closure of Council managed beaches, playgrounds and skate parks in March. Personnel Changes at Food & Fibre Gippsland Innovation Grants closing soon, JobKeeper Payments announced & more Statement on Wallan Train Derailment Interim Report Wallan Train Derailment Interim Report Changes to Council’s Waste Facilities Victorians are now required to stay at home unless for essential activities 27 Apr 2020 (Monday)Russle Northe demands commitment to timber industry jobs for Gippsland State Government will provide Australian Paper’s Maryvale Mill with a $200 million subsidy - confirms the irresponsible ban on native timber logging is flawed. 29 Apr 2020 (Wednesday)Carers Need More Respite during COVID-19 More support needs to be provided to carers and families of those with special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building Work at Home Latrobe City residents uses the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions as opportunity to undertake building and maintenance work at home. Slow Clean-Up a Setback for Bushfire Recovery Questions arose with slow progress on work to clean up homes destroyed in the summer’s catastrophic bushfires. Expanded Testing Must Include Agriculture Workforce Priority testing is a positive action we can take as a state to secure our food supply chain and ensure farm businesses can quickly, and safely, resume operations. How Low Can VLine Go? Vline train neglected with $149 million axed from VLine’s operating budget last year. Keelty Report Endorses More Transparency in Southern Basin Transparency requested on delivery of water sharing agreements or water States annual allocation. Victoria Exposed to Disease Risk unless AG Scientist Job Cuts are Reversed Unexpected decision to close the Victorian Pig Services Centre (VPSC) should be reversed. Victorians to Mark ANZAC Day from Home ANZAC Day will be commemorated respectfully at home. Rates Freeze to Ease Financial Burden Calling for a freeze on farm rates to support farmers struggling with financial pressure caused by both the bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic. 30 Apr 2020 (Thursday)Round 2 Drought Funding Three local projects proposed to be considered for drought relief funding. Response and Recovery Plan Announced Bass Coast Shire Council will implement its COVID-19 Business and Community Response and Recovery package. Get involved in Climate Action Plan Council has declared a climate emergency and is committed to developing an evidence-based Climate Change Action Plan. Major Cowes Project Moves Forward Council is currently in the process of engaging architects to oversee the development of the new purpose-built Centre. More Funding to Keep Women and Children Safe Women experiencing or at risk of family violence and their children will continue to get access to the services with a two-year funding package for women’s health services across Victoria. What’s Possible at Olive Justice Place Feedback from diverse voices of local community needed on how to make Olive Justice Place better. Bushfire Recovery Measures Peter Walsh on bushfire component of the state taxation bill. Business Support Supports endorsed for almost 700 local businesses and over 100 sporting clubs and community groups in recognition of the adverse impact COVID-19. Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 6 April A snapshot of some of the decisions made by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 6 April Raingarden Rehab Continues This Project is a continuation of previous raingarden renewal works completed within Seagrove Estate. Boosting Employability in Gippsland Enterprise Skills Program, an initiative delivered by the Latrobe Valley Authority. Honouring the Legacy of our Veterans in the Latrobe Valley More opportunities to remember and honour veterans through various projects to build and repair memorials, preserve stories and ensure their wellbeing. Buy Local in Bass Coast The Campaign will give the community information about how they can continue to support local businesses. An Update from State Parliament – COVID-19 Measures Update regarding the emergency sitting of State Parliament. Council Gets Camera Ready The trial will start at the May Council Meeting and will include a trial of voice-to-text closed captions.
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