August 2018 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 5 Aug 2018 (Sunday)East Gippsland Water Appoints a New Managing Director East Gippsland Water appoints Steve McKenzie as new Managing Director Peter Gardner's July Newsletter Peter Gardner's July Newsletter Water, Timber and Farming at Risk as Greens make Play for Power Balance of power at the November Victorian election risks rural communities losing access to water, timber and intensive farming practices. What will Daniel Andrews do with your Personal Details? Questions on personal details released to media. Rail Performance Highlights Need for Dedicated Line Issues and possible solutions for the poor performing Gippsland rail service discussed. Shedding a light on health and social connectivity at Waterhole Creek Lighting project at Waterhole Creek officially finalised. Building Upgrades at Newborough Primary School New works undertaken for Newborough Primary School. Top International Surfing Event Coming to Gippsland World Surfing League Phillip Island Pro QS1000 and a $10,000 funding boost secured. Four Gippsland Councils Commit to Explore Shared Services Councils to invest to maintain service levels while reducing duplication, improving efficiency and increasing savings. Improving Aged Care Services across Gippsland Residential aged care facilities across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria share in more than $10million vital upgrade budget. 13 Aug 2018 (Monday)Agriculture will grow under the Liberal Nationals Peter Walsh’s letter to the editor. New Steps for Cape Paterson Beach access steps to First Surf Beach at Cape Paterson completed. Bass Coast Welcomes New Citizens Bass Coast welcomes new citizens. Business Awards Finalists Bass Coast Shire Council’s annual Business Awards finalists. Clean up for Grantville A good old spring clean and spruce up in Grantville. Startup funding to boost local enterprise Latrobe City is joining with Bass Coast, Baw Baw and Wellington Shire Councils for a program to encourage and support startup enterprises. New Funding Pitched For Sports Clubs in Morwell Electorate Up for Grabs: $400,000 VicHealth grants Online network a boost for local business Gippsland Business Connect: free and innovative tool to connect local business with the local community. Labor Creates Jobs Crisis in Valley Sheridan Bond demands answers on Latrobe Valley jobs citing the latest employment figures for the region. Threats to Council Officer Lands Offender in Court Threatening a Council Officer offender brought to Wonthaggi Magistrates Court. Latrobe Leading the Way in Record Low Ambulance and Surgery Wait Times City of Latrobe ambulances responding faster to life threatening emergencies Trestle Bridge Closed for Major Facelift Major deck and handrail improvements between early October and mid-November 2018. 19 Aug 2018 (Sunday)New Vehicle and Workshop for Chirnside Park Volunteers Chirnside Park Fire Brigade now responding to fires and other emergencies in a new Field Command Vehicle (FCV). Gippy Agchat Edition 150 August 2018 Be aware of some of the issues of the latest agricultural issues in Gippsland. Read up on Gippy Agchat Edition 150. Waiting List Blitz to Give Victorians the Dental Care They Need Andrews Labor Government taking action to slash dental waiting lists. Accessibility Grant Applications Now Open Applicatiuons now open for current funding round of the Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations.
Nominate now for Latrobe City Council Senior Citizen of the Year 2018 Nominations are now open for Latrobe City Council’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Getting Involved in Youth Space Latrobe Young people from the Latrobe Valley invited to join the first Youth Governance Committee for Youth Space Latrobe. Lending a Hand to Sport and Recreation in Gippsland Innovative $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme launched by the Andrews Labor Government. Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 6 August A snapshot of some of the decisions made by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 6 August Local Gippsland Women Offered a Boost to Change the Game Applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s game. Daniel Andrews plays politics with power in Latrobe Valley Cost-of-living relief for Latrobe Valley families, farmers and local businesses, at risk. Our Dedicated Lifesavers Recognised for Excellence Lifesavers awarded in Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) annual Awards of Excellence night. Stallholders wanted for 2018 Children’s Expo Calling for stallholders for the 2018 Children’s Expo to be held on Thursday 25 October at Kernot Hall, Morwell. Flexible Support for Victims of Family Violence Additional $40 million over two years for more Flexible Support Packages for thousands of family violence victim-survivors. Liberal Nationals will deliver faster, reliable rail for Gippsland Business case for a dedicated rail line for regional trains through Melbourne’s south east metropolitan system. No certainty for timber jobs, businesses while Labor dithers Confidence in Victoria’s timber industry continues to deteriorate. Northe questions State Government on lack of support for local projects Answers wanted regarding the State Government’s failure to support job-creating projects in Latrobe City. 26 Aug 2018 (Sunday)Supporting Rural Councils to Deliver Better Services Expressions of interest for the Rural Council Support Program are now welcome. Planning for Jobs and Homes in Gippsland Four Gipssland municipalities can now easily build new home and infrastructure. Livestock and Rural Crime Squad A letter to the editor by Peter Walsh. Delivering a Great Local School for Churchill World-class local school with upgrades for Churchill Primary School. Suicide Prevention Program Expands to Gippsland Expansion of HOPE to save and support the most vulnerable across Victoria. Gippsland Patients Hit by Malcolm Turnbull’s Unfair Fees Hefty out-of-pocket expenses from Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Liberals’ Medicare freeze. Northe Announces $40 Million ‘Latrobe Essential Services Fund’ New policy to boost jobs and economic development announced. Northe supports Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Central Gippsland Policy initiative for drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. New Hybrid Technology for Latrobe Valley Buses Hybrid technology buses to reduce emissions introduced in the Latrobe Valley. Avon River Bridge Alignment Revealed $95 million project for Avon River bridge alignment. Yarragon Skaters Score New Skate Park New skate park for Yarragon's youth. Liberal Nationals to Break Down Barriers for Rural Students Brighter future for young Victorians with a new program invest to help students who have to relocate settle into tertiary study. Major Retail Precinct, Jobs Boost for West Gippsland A major retail precinct set for development in Warragul will mean hundreds of jobs for the Latrobe Valley region. The Nationals commit to Farmers’ Markets Support Program Farmers’ Markets Support Program Victoria’s farmers’ market to get $2 million fund if The Nationals get elected. Funding Boost for Victorian Treatment Services Health services across Victoria to receive facility upgrades.
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