June 2002 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 4 Jun 2002 (Tuesday)Health and Safety Week All demonstrations in Health and Safety Week are free, and everyone is invited to attend Council Continues To Improve Access For All Residents And Visitors By raising people’s awareness, the community can break down the handicapping barriers Problem Gambling Education Kit For Schools Launched Informing kids so that they can make their own decisions, making them aware of their own health and welfare Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission Achievement Award Jill Wyers was presented with the Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Award Candybell make a splash on Burke's Backyard Gippsland's latest e-commerce success 2001 Outstanding Institute Apprentice Local hairdresser Bianca Appleton was presented with the 2001 Outstanding Institute Apprentice Award Morwell CBD Revitalisation Begins This Weekend Motorists advised to use alternative routes where possible while works are underway GippsTAFE Graduation More than 150 people celebrated when they graduated from GippsTAFE this month Get the gen on gene technology Wellington’s residents can glean the latest information on biotechnology from a panel of experts at a community forum next week. Basslink campaigners attend Environment Assessment Workshop Yesterday afternoon (Wed 5th June) Basslink campaigners attended the Environment Assessment Review Workshop in Traralgon 2001 George Bates Award Joanna Panayiotou was presented with the 2001 George Bates Award 2001 Outstanding Graduate Outstanding TAFE students recognised with a series of special awards 5 Jun 2002 (Wednesday)Wind Farming Ruffles Feathers The turbines of Toora are powering controversy... 6 Jun 2002 (Thursday)June Newsletter NHW area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW62) NHW in Victoria, Police Band Concert, NHW at work, Latrobe City Council Community Township Meeting, Crime Statistics,
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Safety program can help small business Latrobe City, in collaboration with the Victorian WorkCover Authority has developed and implemented a safety program for small businesses in the region Yinnar bridge opens for business Yinnar’s new bridge across Middle Creek on Yinnar Road was opened to traffic at noon on Monday Lose Control at Inferno with Grinspoon Grinspoon, Australias loudest and proudest live act, come to Traralgon in July. 7 Jun 2002 (Friday)Safe Cycling in built up areas Wellington Council is supporting pedal power City of Sale community meeting Wellington Council’s popular community meetings are coming to Sale 10 Jun 2002 (Monday)E-Wheels for Wellington Council Internet Service $10,264 in funding to install an Internet service to its mobile library Karma Push Set To Ignite The Underage Scene Great live music from local up-and-coming artists at the end of June Community Debate - Star Wars II, Attack Of The Clones What do Star Wars II and two teams of top debaters have in common? Find out! "Give Peace a Chance" Celebration 2002 GippsTAFE’s Music Academy students to perform at ceremony 11 Jun 2002 (Tuesday)Cool IT Opens Shop Online Simply click to purchase the latest IT products online Henry Bosch Workshop New workshop - "Directors Roles and Responsibilities" featuring Henry Bosch Wellington Shire Website Has Great New Online Feature The ability to feature Gippsland Portal news online is now available to any Gippsland website 550 Local Students Participate In World Environment Day Environmental Alliance helped hundreds of local students learn about local efforts to help the environment Community Groups Asked About Insurance Community groups asked about the impact of insurance premium increases E-Commerce Is On The Rise Latest report indicates sales are on the up 12 Jun 2002 (Wednesday)Free E-Commerce Roadshows Free workshop for micro business owners 13 Jun 2002 (Thursday)"Chroming" Campaign Misses The Mark Restricting the sale of solvents is only a band-aid approach to the real issue 14 Jun 2002 (Friday)Soft Play Centre Opens Come along to the free community morning Councillor Gordon Cameron – Tribute By Wellington Mayor Malcolm Hole Councillor Gordon Cameron passed away peacefully at home, Thursday June 13th 18 Jun 2002 (Tuesday)Search Gippsland Try the new Gippsland specific new search engine Pressure Remains On Won Wron Mayor and Council CEO to press the case for the retention of Won Wron Prison Water Resources Review Welcomed The Government’s decision is welcome news Out Now In Film - Life As A House Bring a box of tissues if you are the tear-jerker type – you’ll need them All Eyes Focused On Council Webcast Wellington to play significant role in National Local Government Online Conference Wellington Shire Council By-election Council has no option under the Local Government Act but to hold a by election Women In Business The Focus Of New Streetlife Program Encouraging greater business-to-business networking within regions Build Your Business With E-Commerce Don't miss the FREE e-commerce roadshow! "Look around – Not down" says Streets of Harmony Shire's young people explore their artistic talents to create a logo for the Streets of Harmony project Country Will Be Hardest Hit Liability of road authorities for damages incurred by road users may cause problems 20 Jun 2002 (Thursday)Scooby Doo - Where Are You! Certified not worth its weight in Scooby Snacks 21 Jun 2002 (Friday)Rural Australians for Refugees, Paynesville A group of people met today, Friday 21st June, 2002 at St. Peter's by the Lake, Anglican Church in Paynesville and decided to form a Paynesville Branch of Rural Australians for Refugees. 24 Jun 2002 (Monday)Raymond Island Ferry Toll Residents group joins Craig Ingram MP to fight Ferry Toll Minister for Tourism visits Wellington Shire Pioneer Trails at Balook 25 Jun 2002 (Tuesday)"Rug Up And Read" Children across Wellington can curl up with some great books on cold evenings Celebrate And Participate In Wonthaggi An exhibition that showcases the work of local volunteers International Computer Drivers Licence Accreditation recognised in other countries, making employment overseas easier 9 Found Guilty Of New Year’s Eve Infringements Mayor very pleased with community response on enforcement of local laws during New Years Eve Record Attendance At E-Commerce Roadshow Small businesses in the Latrobe region are receptive to opportunities which support improvement and business growth Ingram Stands-Up For Gippsland On Firewood Issue Firewood is considered an essential service for Gippslanders Bass Coast Is Growing! Provisions need to provide an appropriate infrastructure while preserving the beauty of the area GippsTAFE Attends World Food Expo Hospitality Coordinator represents GippsTAFE in cooking Gippsland produce GippsTAFE Army Training The Korumburra Army Depot takes Dogging course GippsTAFE Interactive CD Rom New interactive CD has already proved a hit with Gippsland students Find Out More And Make A Submission Phillip Island and San Remo design framework project Stratford To Host Victorian Bush Poetry Championships Gippsland Bush Poets make an exciting announcement A Walk To Remember - A Movie To Forget Mandy Moore teaches that abstinence can make the heart grow fonder 26 Jun 2002 (Wednesday)Refugees May Reside In Gippsland Possible plans in the works for Latrobe to become a Welcome Town Gippsland Art Gallery Views Its Audience Investigating the art of providing something of interest for everyone 28 Jun 2002 (Friday)Full-time service for Wellington Mobile Library Wellington Council will provide a full-time mobile library service across the Shire Ingram welcomes final sign-off on Snowy flows The Member for Gippsland East, has welcomed news that the legal and political requirements to restore flows to the Snowy River are finally in place 30 Jun 2002 (Sunday)Ingram says Parliament should be recalled to fix insurance crisis The Member for Gippsland East, today called for an emergency session of the Victorian Parliament to deal with the public and professional liability insurance crisis

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