June 2018 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 3 Jun 2018 (Sunday)Gippsland Members Honoured at Spirit of CFA Awards CFA members honoured at the inaugural Spirit of CFA Awards. Flying squads to support growth in the Valley Sheridan Bond: Latrobe City Council will be better supported to plan the future growth of our community under an elected Nationals government. Entries now open for 2018 Bass Coast Business Awards Search is on to identify and celebrate the local businesses that strive for excellence as part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2018 Business Awards Council’s Organisation Structure Review Delivers Further Efficiencies Council has continued to commit to meeting community expectations, especially considering the introduction of a rate cap. Josh joins Council advocacy campaign Youth advocate Josh Baker project will engage young people who are currently studying Year 12 and want to go to University or TAFE in Melbourne next year. 10 Jun 2018 (Sunday)Peter Gardner's May Newsletter Peter Gardner's May Newsletter Developing Bass Coast, Breakfast Forum Opportunities and barriers for developing industry in Bass Coast discussed in Breakfast forum. Maintaining service levels with no bill increase for five years, except for inflation No bill increase for next five years except for inflation Dog Off-Leash Feedback to be considered by Council Potential dog off-leash areas at beaches in Kilcunda and Cape Paterson Hazelwood Pondage closure disappointing Disappointing decision to close the Hazelwood Pondage. Have your say on Council’s Disability Action Plan Council is inviting feedback on the draft Plan to ensure it fits the community’s needs and desires. New Funds to Boost Tourism and Sport in Gippsland Regional Tourism Boards would now be able to apply for new grants to boost their local economies and jobs. Mobile cat desexing event a success on Phillip Island The program enables The Lost Dogs’ Home to travel to communities across Victoria to ensure cat desexing is accessible and affordable for those who need it most. Latrobe Valley Workers to Help Build Local Innovation Hub Local businesses and workers to play a critical role in the development of an education and innovation hub. 17 Jun 2018 (Sunday)Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants Now Open Funding for Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants announced More Funding to Support Ex-Service Organisations New round of funding for the War Heritage Collections Training Program and Member for Eastern Victoria Region announced.
Northe gives State Budget response State Budget response from Russel Northe Game 3: Bass Coast vs Tyabb Yabbies Breakers defeat 2017 champions Morwell Station Upgrade Begins Upgrade for Morwell Station kicked off. Budget Papers Budget Papers Labor’s desperate blame game puts training crisis bacon the agenda No explanation for consultation on offering free TAFE courses. Statement – Traralgon West Sporting Complex Funding Traralgon West Sporting Complex Funding Farmers losing crops as Labor dithers on kangaroo control Farmers losing crops due to delays in permits Backing the Hope Restart Centre for Gippsland New alcohol and other drug facility to open in Bairnsdale 24 Jun 2018 (Sunday)Further frustrations experienced by Gippsland public transport commuters Poor public transport planning and the continual headaches and frustration for Gippsland public transport users highlighted. Labor ignoring warnings ‘costly’ scheme would push providers out of disability sector Warnings from Victoria’s disability service providers ignored. Keeping People in the Valley Safe with Crime Down 7.4 Per Cent People in the Latrobe Valley experiencing a decline in crime rates with 3,135 new police. Setting Up Sustainable Free Range Farms Gippsland egg farm to set up free webinars. Latrobe City Trust recipients awarded The Latrobe City Trust recently presented scholarships to 3 local students. Council helping to raise awareness of elder abuse and ageism Raising awareness of ageism and the abuse of older people in the community with a free afternoon tea at the Morwell Club
Gippsland Community Group Given a Financial Boost to Change the Game The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants celebrate the role of women and girls and further gender equality at the local level. Community Satisfaction Survey results released Satisfaction survey results released. Labor must address long wait for public housing A call to the Andrews Labor government to address a shortage of public housing across Gippsland. A Change of The Guard at Agribusiness Gippsland Appointment of Stuart Quigley as the new Board Chair.
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