January 2003 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 2 Jan 2003 (Thursday)Make a Career Out of Writing! Enrolment week for Professional Writing and Editing 6 Jan 2003 (Monday)GippsTAFE Virtual Open Week 2003 Take a virtual tour, collect your virtual showbag and chat to teachers through the web! Municipal rates are due next month Pay up to avoid interest penalties VCE Programs for Mature Age Students Students can now complete the VCE Certificate in one year Search engines - how to find what you want A simple explanation of common search engines, with tips for successful searching Developing A Fire Plan Planning can help minimise stock losses Virtual Advice for Students! Discuss study options at GippsTAFE online Chat to Teachers at Virtual Open Week! Explore study options online! Omeo business centre upgrade continues Current work halfway complete Council joins Christmas card recycling effort The cards and envelopes are pulped and recycled to make new products 7 Jan 2003 (Tuesday)Heated Hay – What’s your stack temperature? Look for steam condensation, mould growth and acrid fumes Gippsland Coastal Board Launches Two Coastal Action Plans An integrated and consistent approach for coastal planning for Gippsland 8 Jan 2003 (Wednesday)Virtual Open Week at GippsTAFE! Don’t forget to check out GippsTAFE’s Virtual Open Week Grants available to sport and recreation projects Apply for one-off VicHealth Active Participation Grants The Two Towers It must be said that The Two Towers is a masterpiece 9 Jan 2003 (Thursday) Long live the CIO, but kiss the IT dept goodbye Staff reductions when floundering economy prevails 13 Jan 2003 (Monday)Still time to comment on community plan The plan outlines the community’s vision for the future of the shire over the next ten years Protect Your Pooch! Micro-chip your pet for only $20 GippsTAFE launches its 2003 CD ROM! Following the success of 2002's "GippsTAFE Plus" cd, this year will see a new cd rom Key messages in road safety signs As many as 30 per cent of all road fatalities and serious crashes are attributed to some extent to fatigue 14 Jan 2003 (Tuesday)Gippsland Region Fires Community Update – January 13 2003 Gippsland Region Fires Community Update – January 14 2003 Update on Gippsland fires, 1100hrs 14/01/03 No communities are immediately threatened by this fire Update on Gippsland fires, 1600 hrs A number of fires have been brought under control in the Gippsland region Rentals Available Current property listings - 14/1/03 New Courses at GippsTAFE GippsTAFE’s Leongatha Campus is offering new courses in 2003 to the South Gippsland community. Denise to headline Baw Baw Shire Australia Day celebrations Much loved and respected entertainer comes to Gippsland 15 Jan 2003 (Wednesday)Pull My Finga! A message from the band... Catch me if you can It is really just about keeping the audience entertained... Facial eczema season – be prepared Facial eczema is an important disease of cattle, sheep and goats Warragul Cinema Times This week's session times (Thurs 30th January - 5th February) Leongatha Cinema Times This week's session times (Thu 30th - Wed 5th January) Update on Razorback fire, 7.00hrs, 15/01/03 We want to ensure minimum impact on the environment 16 Jan 2003 (Thursday)International Success For Local Swimming Champ Amanda Drennan goes from strength to strength Gippsland Region Fires Latest Community Update - January 16 2003 Gippsland Region Fires Community Update - January 16 2003 Gippsland Region Fires Community Update – January 15 2003 17 Jan 2003 (Friday)Update On Razorback Fire - 16.30Hrs 16/01/03 Weather conditions have meant slow progress on backburning operations last night and today Gippsland’S Native Forest Timber Industry Assists DSE With Fire Fighting Efforts Bulldozers and skilled plant operators to assist with fire fighting operations Update On Razorback Fire - 0700 Hrs 17/01/03 The Razorback fire has now burned nearly 11,000 ha 20 Jan 2003 (Monday)Fire Restrictions In Force Fire restrictions are in force. During the fire restriction period fires may only be lit after obtaining a permit from Bass Coast Shire Council. Update On Bogong Complex Fires Mount Hotham, Omeo, Benambra under threat Residents In Alpine Areas Advised To Enact Bushfire Plans CFA and DSE advise residents in Falls Creek 103 Pets Micro-Chipped More than 100 pets were micro-chipped on the weekend at the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show. Good Beginnings Latrobe operates free facilitated Playgroup activities
Community Parents providing Encouragement to Latrobe Valley Families Many families with young children and babies do not always have people around to offer support and encouragement. Want To Visit Government House? Bass Coast Shire Council is calling for nominations from older residents interested in attending a reception at Government House on Friday 14 March 2003. Firefighting Specialists Arrive From New Zealand Specialist firefighters from New Zealand have arrived in Gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Elections An information session for prospective candidates for Bass Coast Shire Council elections will be held at 7:30pm on Monday 3 February at the Bass Coast Shire Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 76 McBride Avenue, (entry off Baillieu Street), Wonthaggi Update On Bogong Complex Fires 1600 Hrs 19/01/03 The mass of fires burning in the Alpine country of north east Victoria, now known as the ‘Bogong Complex’, continues to expand under the influence of southerly winds. Update On Razorback-Bogong Fire 0700 Hrs 19/01/03 The complex of fires burning in Victoria’s Alpine country continued to expand overnight under the influence of southerly winds. Meningococcal Vaccine Now Available Supplies of meningococcal vaccine are now available in Bass Coast Shire. Update On Razorback Fire 1600 Hrs 17/01/03 In a worsening fire weather situation several fires in north east Victoria this afternoon broke away from their intended control lines. Update On Razorback Fire 0700 Hrs 18/01/03 Firefighters continued to battle blazes in the high country north of Benambra overnight Update On Razorback Fire 1600 Hrs 18/01/03 Fires continue to blaze erratically in Victoria’s Alpine country, presenting firefighters with a difficult task as they consolidate resources and endeavour to protect assets and communities in the areas most seriously affected. 21 Jan 2003 (Tuesday)Praise for firefighters and volunteers The Member for Gippsland East, Craig Ingram, has praised the efforts of firefighters, emergency services personnel and volunteer community members involved in battling fires in the electorate’s north-east and Alpine regions. Storm League Gippsland Rugby League are seeking expression of interest to form two "Media" teams to play ‘Storm League’ at Falcons Park (formerly Mobil Park), Morwell on Saturday, 1st March at the Storm Vs Canberra match. Update On Bogong Complex Fires Smoke from Bogong fires affecting Melbourne 22 Jan 2003 (Wednesday)Increased patronage on air service being targeted An intensive marketing campaign to increase patronage for Rex Victorian Ski Titles cancelled as Pondage level falls The temporary restrictions for boating enthusiasts over the Australia Day weekend now no longer apply New Morwell Citizen Service Centre opens Tuesday Morwell Citizen Service Centre to begin operations The Boolarra Folk Festival A family festival in the beautiful Centenary and Rail Trail Parks Australia Day to be celebrated throughout Latrobe News of Latrobe City’s celebrations for Australia Day 2003 Twenty Thousand Left Out in the Cold! More than 20 000 VTAC applicants have been left without an offer as round one closes for the 2003 admissions. GippsTAFE Enrolment Days GippsTAFE invites prospective students to enrol on campus Livestock Transportation A number of issues need to be considered when transporting livestock. Beach Volleyball Competition Players are invited to register for this fun event to be held at the surf beach in Inverloch 23 Jan 2003 (Thursday)GippsTAFE Displays Courses for Adults Certificates in General Education can help you to improve your reading or writing Weekly Bulletin – Friday, January 24, 2002 Weekly Bulletin Community Update – 1100 hrs Thursday January 23/1/03 Informing the local community and visitors to Gippsland and the control measures being used in Gippsland 24 Jan 2003 (Friday)Community Update – 1130 hrs Friday January 24/1/03 Incident Control Centres in full operation Final works completed on Morwell River Road Bridge Final rehabilitation works have been completed on the Morwell River Road Bridge near Radburns Road, south of Boolarra. Fire Threat Reduced At Tubbut The Bowens Track fire has burned through 1700ha of bush Fire Crews Prepare For Extreme Fire Weather Extreme fire behaviour overnight in the Bogong Update On Bogong Complex Fires, 1700 Hrs 23/01/03 Fire plans underway, in preperation for the development of the fire situation Micro and home based businesses playing key role in local economy
Micro and home based businesses are just as important for the long term viability of our local economy as the larger ones, according to Latrobe City Council’s economic development team, Invest Latrobe. 27 Jan 2003 (Monday)Gippsland Business Awards Update Nominations are now open Rentals Available Current property listings - 21/1/03 Community Update – 1130 hrs Wednesday 1/29/03 Informing the local community and visitors about fires and their control measures Using Certified Seed Is The Only Option Obtain the most suitable pasture or grain cultivar for your area Join research for report on Welfare Reform Your support and help is required for us to make this successful East Gippsland Communities On High Fire Alert Gippslanders feel the influence of the Bogong Complex fire 28 Jan 2003 (Tuesday)Community Update – 1100 hrs Saturday January 25/1/03 Informing the local community and visitors about going fires and the control measures Spotovers Causing Concern At Hotham Fire crews fighting hard to protect private property New Fire Information Line For Gippsland Residents A new Gippsland Community Fire Information Unit has been established Community Update – 1130 hrs Tuesday January 28 2003 Latest news from the Gippsland Incident Coordination Centre at Traralgon Local information session for Regional Arts Grants Regional Arts Victoria is holding three information session in Gippsland Yarram 4th, Moe 5th, and Orbost 6th of Feburary 2003 to assist artists, art organisations and community groups in applying to the Regional Arts Fund. Firebreaks and Asset Protection are Priorities Window of opportunity afforded by the milder conditions Bogong Complex (South) Fire Update Mild weather conditions gave fire fighters the opportunity to work harder New information on the Jaidyn Leskie case The tragic story of Jaidyn Leskie's death is brought to life with potential new information 29 Jan 2003 (Wednesday)Latrobe Road Toll Skyrockets in 2002 The Latrobe Valley has recorded its highest road fatality toll in years 30 Jan 2003 (Thursday)February Arts Calendar Calendar Of Art Exhibitions Tambo Valley Communities Bracing For Fire Tambo Valley will be tested today by gusty northerlies driving the Bogong fire in their direction. Community Update – 1130 hrs 30/01/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex. High Winds Increase Fire Risk Fire crews have managed to prevent any serious new outbreaks in the Bogong Complex fire despite today’s extreme fire conditions. 31 Jan 2003 (Friday)New Schoolkids – New School Crossing Supervisor One of Latrobe City Council’s school-crossing supervisors embarked on her first day Monash University Weekly Bulletin The news for the week of Monday, February 3, 2003 Community Service Announcement Good Beginnings Latrobe operates free facilitated Playgroup activities Gippsland Fires Update Today will be a day of assessment and consolidation for firefighters and residents tackling the Gippsland fires. Gippsland Fires Update Firefighters and residents in Gippsland have endured another tough day Learn And Play Will Run Again This Term Parentzone’s Learn and Play program returns in 2003 following the success of last years educational sessions Increased Orchestra Victoria Activity Welcomed Latrobe City’s churches, community centres and theatres will be ringing with the sounds of music in 2003 Community Update – 1300 hrs 31/01/03 Incident Control Centres are operating at Swifts Creek, Orbost and Bairnsdale for the Bogong South Complex City’s Employment Programs Provide Skills And Training Latrobe citizens have participated in employment and other work experience programs

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