August 2019 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 5 Aug 2019 (Monday)Designs Released For Latrobe Valley Govhub Artist impressions of the $30 million GovHub, released. Grantville Chosen for Waterline Library Retiring Mobile Library Service will be replaced soon by a Waterline Community Library Network. The Welcome Boorai to Country Special ceremony to acknowledge the important role Elders play in welcoming and connecting Boorai’s (babies) to the land. Captioned Movies Coming Soon Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre’s ‘Wonthaggi Wednesday’ film sessions features captioned movies. Willow Grove Sporting Facility Upgrades Complete New multi-purpose, female friendly match day pavilion at the Willow Grove Recreation Reserve. Northe Takes Aim at Public Housing Rent Increases Russell Northe writes to Minister for House on rental price increase in public housing. Honouring our Multicultural Senior Citizens $4,000 cheque to support the work helping older migrants. Business Award Finalists Announced 2019 Business Awards Finalists announced. Make more by using less and free professional development workshops A weekly update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Farm Tresspass Inquiry Law-breaking activities on farm businesses. Maintenance Works to Keep Gippsland Trains Moving Maintenance estimated to be completed over 11 nights to boost reliability for passengers in the long term. Gippsland Employment Skills Training (Gest) Finalist in 2019 Learn Local Awards Gippsland Employment Skills Training (GEST) gets nomination for Victorian Learn Local Awards. Victorians Hooked on Fishing with New Custom Plates Fishing-themed custom plate for fishing lovers. Latrobe – Gippsland’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall Latrobe-Gippsland's conquering unemployment. Road Closed for Paving Works Esplanade in Cowes will be closed to through traffic between Thompson Avenue and Warley Avenue for paving projects. Boosting Business in Warragul Warragul growth through 3rd round of the Boost Your Business Voucher Program. Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre Construction Ramps Up Construction of Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre begins. Latrobe Valley’s Nurses, Doctors and Paramedics Rise to the Challenge Busy flu season for Latrobe Valley health care providers. New Funding to Strengthen Disability Rights Funding boost to strengthen disability rights. Kinder Upgrade to Support Warragul Families Access to more kinder places and the first-rate early years services for Warragul families. 18 Aug 2019 (Sunday)Small Business Experts Head for Churchill Small Business Workshop comes to town. John Conomos – Beyond Artist of "Beyond" is coming to the Latrobe Regional Gallery. Morning Noon and Night Cbus Collection of Australian Art featured at Latrobe Regional Gallery until October 13. Latrobe City Draft Cultural Diversity Action Plan 2019 – 2023 Draft to focus to continue to improve services and information that are inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds. Celebrating 150 Mobile Towers across Regional Victoria Delivery of 150 mobile phone towers confirmed to improve safety, eliminate black spots and enhance digital connections. 5,000 Gippsland Residents Get Help at The Orange Door Safety offered from threat of family violence when you enter the Morwell Orange Door. More Young People in Eastern Victoria Region Urged to be Organ Donors Young people urged to joint the Australian Organ Donor Register. Greyhound Racing On Track for Return to Traralgon Greyhound racing program gets funded. Kevin White – Vessel A Voyage ‘Vessel: A Voyage’ featured at Latrobe Regional Gallery. Have Your Say on Volunteering in Eastern Victoria Share your experiences and ideas about community life and volunteering in the region. Small Business Experts Head for Drouin Small Business Workshop comes to town. Government Must Act Now to Retain Pondage Immediate actions wanted to retain pondage. Immediate actions wanted to retain pondage. Support from the Latrobe City Council in retaining this important community asset is big step forward. 30 Aug 2019 (Friday)Wonthaggi Life Saving Club Update Wonthaggi Life Saving Club (LSC) to provide lifesaving services to Cape Paterson Bay Beach. A New Jobs and Volunteering Hub for Gippsland New job opportunities for Gippsland locals with new job hub. Labor’s Appalling Track Record on Vline Victorians stranded at the station with VLine punctuality dives again. Backing Nurses and Doctors in Eastern Victoria to Do What They Do Best Massive million dollar investment for nurses and doctors at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 5 August Below is a snapshot of some of the decisions made by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 5 August 2019. For full details of the Council Meeting, please see the Council Meeting Minutes available on the Council website on Thursday 8 August 2019. Backing Nurses and Doctors in West Gippsland to do What They do Best Funding boost awarded to West Gippsland Health Care. Labor Avoids Questions on Squandered Steelvision Grant No answer with $400,000 grant to Steelvision. Jobs And Funding Cut under Labor’s ‘Plan’ For Regional Development No funding cut for Regional Development Victoria after current review is finished. Regional Students on Track to Learn About Rail Safety Safety workshop series on Rail Safety Week 2019. Northe Tables Petition Calling for Fire Track Action Petition to ensure access to local fire emergency are adequately maintained and accessible to first responders. Funding to Improve Access – Now Open Applications are now open for Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Funding round. A New Chairperson Appointed and Lots More! An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Taking Bass Coast to the City Collaboration and sharing with councillors and staff from City of Melbourne. Latrobe Valley Yacht Club Hazelwood Power Station closure.
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