February 2003 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 3 Feb 2003 (Monday)2003 Bass Coast Sportsperson Of The Year Mark Rowe from Almurta was today presented with the 2003 Bass Coast Sports Person of the Year Award Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Firefighters continue to work hard to take advantage of kinder weather conditions Active Participation Grants Are Now Available Local community groups are invited to apply for Active Participation Grants from VicHealth Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Stronger winds than forecast have created problems on the eastern side of the Bogong South fire in the Dellicknora, Tubbut, Cabanandra and Bonang areas Community Update – 1300 hrs 3/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex. 2003 Bass Coast Citizen Of The Year Anwyn Martin from Corinella was today presented with the 2003 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year Award Community Update – 1300 Hrs 2/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex Wulgulmerang Suffers In Fire Fury Residents of the remote country town of Wulgulmerang in the north east of the Gippsland region have been devastated by the south eastern flank of the Bogong fire Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Fire crews are today being deployed based on the forecast of strengthening winds Clean Up Australia Day Volunteers Needed! Bass Coast Shire Council is encouraging members of the community to take part in this year’s ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ on Sunday 2 March Community Update – 1300 hrs 1/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex Transmitter Work To Put Boolarra In The Picture Boolarra’s notorious television black spot will soon be a thing of the past Mosquito Program Proving Successful A cooperative effort to treat mosquito larvae sites on Phillip Island is proving very successful Cooler, Calmer Conditions Will Assist Backburns The southern sector of the Bogong complex of fires spread further south and east in the extreme weather conditions experienced over the past two days Draft Inverloch Framework On Display The draft Inverloch Design Framework will be on exhibition from Monday 10 February until Friday 14 March 2003 Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire The massive Bogong Complex fire has now burned through over 400,000 hectares of country in the Gippsland region. 2003 Bass Coast Young Citizen Of The Year A member of the 2002 World Champion gold medal winning Australian Underwater Hockey Team wins the 2003 Bass Coast Young Citizen of the Year Award Rhyll Community Forum Bass Coast Shire Council will hold a community forum on Wednesday 12 February from 7pm at the Rhyll Hall Slow Down And Save Lives Bass Coast SafeRoads Working Group would like to remind all road users to take care on local roads and be aware of children going to school 2003 Bass Coast Community Event Of The Year The Kilcunda Lobster Festival was today presented with the 2003 Bass Coast Community Event of the Year Award Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire The Bogong South Complex fire managed by Swifts Creek, Bairnsdale and Orbost Incident Management Teams, is now about 380000 hectares, with 1700 kms of edge Bushfires: Are You Prepared? A guide to preparing for and enduring a bushfire Community Relations Best Value Review Approved By Council Bass Coast Shire Council last night considered the recommendations of the community relations best value review Nutrient Workshops In Glengarry Or Yallourn North The information and tools are now available to easily calculate nutrient movement on, off and around the farm Community Update – 1300 hrs 3/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex Inverloch Boat Ramp Remains Open Boat ramp users in Inverloch have been able to use the boat ramp throughout summer thanks to initiatives trialled by a steering committee of stakeholders Timely Business Advice Being Delivered A growing sense of needing to know more about the serious issues in managing a successful small business was the driving force behind a successful small business Community Update – 1300 hrs 4/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Slow Down On Ullathornes Road, Inverloch Motorists along Ullathornes Road, Inverloch, will soon be taking things a bit more slowly Gippsland Fires Update It’s been a busy day for fire authorities in Gippsland despite the cooler weather that followed yesterday’s extreme fire conditions 4 Feb 2003 (Tuesday)Increased Orchestra Victoria Activity Welcomed Latrobe rings with the sounds of music Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire The current mild weather conditions are providing more opportunities to build and consolidate lines around spotfires Employment Programs Provide Skills & Training Over sixty percent of the participants (have) gained employment How To Beat The Bushfires People are asking, is it possible to protect ourselves against the destruction of a bushfire? One Hour Photo Check Out The Shudder Speed Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Today has seen some successful backburns undertaken, particularly in the Snowy River National Park and north east of Swifts Creek Gippsland Musician Seeks Local Students For Contributions To New CD New cd and television documentary requires student input Learn & Play Will Run Again This Term Popular programme returns following the success of last years educational sessions New School Crossing Supervisor Helping our kids get to school safely 5 Feb 2003 (Wednesday)Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for February Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW69) Tool Theft, Home Security, November December January Crime Statistics. The Gippsland Fire Front An insight into the current extent of the bushfires in Gippsland Warragul Cinema Times This week's session times (6th - 12th February) 6 Feb 2003 (Thursday)Community Update – 1300 hrs 6/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Further consolidation and asset protection has been the order of the day, with 58kms of containment line north of Buchan between the Timbarra River and Gelantipy almost completed Australian Foal Alarm Breakthrough A LATROBE Valley family business has launched a cutting edge foal alarm that can dial out to mobile or other telephones when a mare is about to deliver Get a Job With GippsTAFE! The best TAFE courses for getting a job in Gippsland are in Health and Community Services, Building and Construction and Retail Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Breakouts in the Benambra-Hinnomunjie and Bindi areas burned through a total of 800 hectares of pasture last night 7 Feb 2003 (Friday)Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Firefighters battling sections of the Bogong South Complex fires have spent the night strengthening control lines and conducting more backburns Community Update – 1230 hrs 7/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Monash University Weekly Bulletin Weekly Bulletin – Monday, February 10, 2003 Community Announcement – Week Commencing Monday 10 Feb 2003 Good Beginnings Latrobe operates free facilitated Playgroup activities for families with young children and babies in the Latrobe Valley area Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire A new fire was started by lightning strike at One Tree Hill, 6kms north of Valencia Creek today 10 Feb 2003 (Monday)Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Two new outbreaks have been identified in East Gippsland today, both of which are believed to have been caused by lightning in recent days Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Of the four new fires reported yesterday, two are still going and two have been contained Community Update – 1300 hrs 9/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Firefighters’ Sincere Thanks For Local Help It is not just flames that can overwhelm small towns like Dargo while the bushfires rage in the high country of East Gippsland Community Update – 1300 hrs 10/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire Firefighters tackling the Gippsland fires will be spending today identifying the latest outbreaks Community Update – 1230 hrs 8/02/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Update On Bogong (South) Complex Fire The expected cool and calm conditions did not eventuate today for firefighters tackling parts of the Gippsland fires, with new outbreaks at several locations Update On Bogong Complex (South) Fires The fire burning north and south of the WB Line in the Coopacambra National Park north of Cann River is currently 380 hectares in size American Specialists Take On Leadership Roles At Dargo Fires American firefighters have begun taking control of many operational aspects of the battle against bushfires near the historic township of Dargo 11 Feb 2003 (Tuesday)Firefighters still hard at work on Bogong fires There have been no major changes in fire activity overnight The Devil You Know Drink spiking statistics reveal victims are likely to know their attackers About Schmidt The award winning film about a man who forgot to live Gippsland Fires: Reinforcing The Control Line Consolidation is the name of the game Gippsland fire update for the Bogong complex Strategic planning plays an important role Fire activity quiet on the Bogong front No new fires have been reported following the storm 13 Feb 2003 (Thursday)Getting Into Business Workshops Shire facilitates workshops for first time business people Gippsland Fires: Elvis The Aircrane Returns A fresh strike team is sent into the area as part of the ongoing battle against fire in the Park DPI Agricultural Recovery Centre The Department of Primary Industries have deployed teams of staff to assist private landholders who have suffered losses of stock, pasture and infrastructure Gippsland Fire: Push To Contain Snowy Fire Current efforts boosted by the arrival of a strike team Esso and BHP Billiton Confirm Major Sponsorship of New Wellington Entertainment Centre The centre was formaly named Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre at a ceremony at the Gippsland Gallery Sale were a cheque for $350,000 was presented to the Mayor Cr Malcolm Hole. Gippsland’s Premier Industry Leads The Way Again The Gippsland Dairy Industry has been the recipient of the Victorian Agribusiness Network grant of $45,000 to coordinate the initial stages of a plan for the industry’s development over the next 10 years Gippsland Fires: Focus On Sarah Track Resources are still being deployed on back burning around townships in the area Good Beginnings Latrobe - Community Announcement Community Announcement – week commencing 17/02/03 14 Feb 2003 (Friday)Help Clean Up Latrobe On Clean Up Australia Day Latrobe City Council is calling for Community Groups and individuals to come forward and help clean up Latrobe Work Starts On The San Remo Pre-School And Community Centre T&S Construction will build the new Pre-School and Community Centre Wonthaggi Town Hall Workshop Members of the community are invited to attend a public workshop Gippsland Fires: Backburning A Priority Backburning is underway in the area in preparation for the weekend New Location For Wonthaggi SES New headquarters officially opened last Friday Meningococcal C Immunisation Demand Leads To Additional Sessions Latrobe City Council will conduct more immunisations throughout February Cowes Kindergarten Is Accessible For All Children of all abilities can now enjoy the facilities ‘Speaking In Tongues’ Comes To Moe See the highly acclaimed play that inspired the award-winning film ‘Lantana’ Special Events Funding Announced Community groups share in more than $34,850 worth of cash grants Workshops At Inverloch Local residents and visitors are invited to attend 17 Feb 2003 (Monday)Monash University Weekly Bulletin Weekly Bulletin – Monday, February 17, 2003 Gippsland Fires: Spotover Prompts Fall Back Patrolling, blacking out and deepening the backburn is underway Travelling Public Advised To Take Note Of Road Closures Police have requested that travellers wishing to use Gippsland’s Alpine roads familiarise themselves with road closures, speed restrictions and condition of the roads before leaving home Successful Submission Writing Workshop Community workshop a great success Gippsland Fires: Calm Night on the Front Crews consolidate containment lines and continue backburning Gippsland Fires: Weather Critical For Bogong Fire planners are keeping a close watch on wind speed Gippsland Fires: Little Fire Activity Allows For Consolidation A good night for firefighters in the Dargo area has seen more consolidation of containment lines 18 Feb 2003 (Tuesday)English Course For Migrants "English as a Second Language" courses available through GippsTAFE Grant to Provide Free Business Advice Small business owners to be provided with free advice and assistance Starvation Not An Option For Bobby Calves Each year in Victoria thousands of "bobby"calves, less than a week old are transported from dairy farms for slaughter at abattoirs Gippsland Fires: Overnight Shift Improves Outlook Firefighters score wins overnight with the consolidation of the southern containment line Gippsland Fires: Razor Track Fires Causing Difficulties Fires on the Bogong North Complex fire in the Razor Track area are currently causing difficulties Gippsland Fires: Containment Line Draws Near Completion Incident Control Centres operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo Growing Heifers During Drought The management of replacement heifers is of great importance for all farmers Federation Health Gippsland Business Awards Nominations Close Soon Just a week for nominations to get in! Eft: Competitive Boost For Small Business Big business will lose 80 million in EFT benefits under ABA reform. Budget On-Target In Latrobe City Latrobe City’s mid-year budget review has identified that the municipality is on-target 21 Feb 2003 (Friday)Green Light From VCAT On New Offices Latrobe City Council has been given the green light to go ahead with its new corporate headquarters Fires Nearly Out The rain is slowly making its way across Gippsland from the north west Show Pride In Your Community On Clean Up Australia Day Latrobe City Council is calling on all citizens to show support for their local environment by taking part in Clean Up Australia Day Youth Band Concert To Feature At Kernot Hall Latrobe City Youth Band concert at Morwell’s Kernot Hall to raise money for their trip to Japan and China Fires Dying Down Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Dargo for the Bogong South Complex Call 1300 367 700 If You Have Trouble Contacting Council Council offices direct line telephone numbers have changed in the past week 24 Feb 2003 (Monday)Information Sessions On Managing Stock, Pastures And Fencing After The Fires Specialists in livestock nutrition and pasture recovery after fire will be features at field days Thank God For The Rain The rain has provided the light at the end of a fiery tunnel Thanks To The People Of Dargo Letter to the editor – Gippsland Times, Bairnsdale Advertiser & Gippsland Farmer Gippsland Fire Recovery Wild Dog Meetings The Department of Sustainability and Environment is addressing the issue of increased wild dog activity as a result of the bushfires Playgroups at Good Beginnings Latrobe – Road Safety Good Beginnings Latrobe operates free facilitated Playgroup activities for families with young children and babies in the Latrobe Valley area Monash University Weekly Bulletin Weekly Bulletin – Monday, February 24, 2003 25 Feb 2003 (Tuesday)Overnight Operations Shut Down Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Heyfield for the Bogong South Complex Waratah Restaurant Re-opens for 2003! Waratah Restaurant opens on Friday March 14 for lunch and dinner; everyone is invited to come along for a dining experience like no other! 26 Feb 2003 (Wednesday)Facial Eczema Warning Farmers are warned that recent warm nights have been suitable for the growth of the fungal toxin that causes facial eczema Warragul Cinema Times This week's session times (27th Febuary - 5th March) Leongatha Cinema Times This week's session times (27th Febuary - 5th March) New Traralgon company offers cultrual exchange opportunities Opportunities for 17 - 30 Year olds as Nannys, AuPairs and Hospitality workers overseas Wanted: "Living English" tutors We urgently need to fill 2 vacancies for young ladies to work 6 month contracts as "Living English" Tutors in highly reputable Private homes in SOUTH KOREA
Gippsland Fires: Fire Activity Significantly Reduced Infra-red checks are being undertaken to locate any remaining hotspots Bairnsdale Cinema Times This week's session times (27th Febuary - 5th March) Midvalley 8 Cinema Times This week's session times (27th Febuary - 5th March) 28 Feb 2003 (Friday)Bass Coast Wins Innovation Award Bass Coast Shire Council was recently presented with an Award for Excellence from the Local Government Professionals (LGPro) organisation The Age To Be Older residents in the Shire are invited to celebrate Senior Citizens Week at "The Age to Be" activities on Wednesday 12 March 2003 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre Cowes Micro-Chipping Day Pet owners can get their pets microchipped for only $20 from 10.00am-3.00pm on Saturday 29 March at the Cowes Cultural Centre Young Achiever At Bass Coast Derek Hibbert, Environmental/Coastal Officer with Bass Coast Shire Council, was one of five finalists in the Local Government Professionals Young Achiever of the Year Award Parties Are Not Serious About Democracy: Ingram Craig Ingram, says the major political parties have failed to support basic parliamentary democracy during the first sitting week of the 55th Parliament New Year’s Eve Survey For Phillip Island And San Remo Residents Residents of Phillip Island and San Remo will receive a survey in their letterbox over the next couple of weeks

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