August 2019 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 5 Aug 2019 (Monday)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. 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 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. Designs Released For Latrobe Valley Govhub Artist impressions of the $30 million GovHub, released. Honouring our Multicultural Senior Citizens $4,000 cheque to support the work helping older migrants. Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre Construction Ramps Up Construction of Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre begins. Boosting Business in Warragul Warragul growth through 3rd round of the Boost Your Business Voucher Program. Road Closed for Paving Works Esplanade in Cowes will be closed to through traffic between Thompson Avenue and Warley Avenue for paving projects. Willow Grove Sporting Facility Upgrades Complete New multi-purpose, female friendly match day pavilion at the Willow Grove Recreation Reserve. Grantville Chosen for Waterline Library Retiring Mobile Library Service will be replaced soon by a Waterline Community Library Network. Kinder Upgrade to Support Warragul Families Access to more kinder places and the first-rate early years services for Warragul families. The Welcome Boorai to Country Special ceremony to acknowledge the important role Elders play in welcoming and connecting Boorai’s (babies) to the land. Latrobe – Gippsland’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall Latrobe-Gippsland's conquering unemployment. Farm Tresspass Inquiry Law-breaking activities on farm businesses. Northe Takes Aim at Public Housing Rent Increases Russell Northe writes to Minister for House on rental price increase in public housing. Maintenance Works to Keep Gippsland Trains Moving Maintenance estimated to be completed over 11 nights to boost reliability for passengers in the long term. Captioned Movies Coming Soon Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre’s ‘Wonthaggi Wednesday’ film sessions features captioned movies. 18 Aug 2019 (Sunday)Have Your Say on Volunteering in Eastern Victoria Share your experiences and ideas about community life and volunteering in the region. 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. John Conomos – Beyond Artist of "Beyond" is coming to the Latrobe Regional Gallery. Celebrating 150 Mobile Towers across Regional Victoria Delivery of 150 mobile phone towers confirmed to improve safety, eliminate black spots and enhance digital connections. 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. Small Business Experts Head for Drouin Small Business Workshop comes to town. Small Business Experts Head for Churchill Small Business Workshop comes to town. More Young People in Eastern Victoria Region Urged to be Organ Donors Young people urged to joint the Australian Organ Donor Register. 5,000 Gippsland Residents Get Help at The Orange Door Safety offered from threat of family violence when you enter the Morwell Orange Door. Morning Noon and Night Cbus Collection of Australian Art featured at Latrobe Regional Gallery until October 13. 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. 30 Aug 2019 (Friday)Taking Bass Coast to the City Collaboration and sharing with councillors and staff from City of Melbourne. Labor Avoids Questions on Squandered Steelvision Grant No answer with $400,000 grant to Steelvision. Northe Tables Petition Calling for Fire Track Action Petition to ensure access to local fire emergency are adequately maintained and accessible to first responders. 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. Labor’s Appalling Track Record on Vline Victorians stranded at the station with VLine punctuality dives again. Jobs And Funding Cut under Labor’s ‘Plan’ For Regional Development No funding cut for Regional Development Victoria after current review is finished. A New Jobs and Volunteering Hub for Gippsland New job opportunities for Gippsland locals with new job hub. 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. Regional Students on Track to Learn About Rail Safety Safety workshop series on Rail Safety Week 2019. Backing Nurses and Doctors in West Gippsland to do What They do Best Funding boost awarded to West Gippsland Health Care. Latrobe Valley Yacht Club Hazelwood Power Station closure. Wonthaggi Life Saving Club Update Wonthaggi Life Saving Club (LSC) to provide lifesaving services to Cape Paterson Bay Beach. 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.

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