March 2019 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 3 Mar 2019 (Sunday)Project Kicks Back Into Action Construction at the Cowes Recreation Reserve continues amidst challenges. Final Touches for Stormwater Project Work resumes 25 February as San Remo Gross Pollutant Trap completes. A Taste of Ireland coming to Warragul TOURING VICTORIA from 27 March to 11 April visiting Colac, Wonthaggi, Geelong, Echuca, Warragul, Bairnsdale, Traralgon, Sale, Wangaratta, Albury, Yarrawonga, Shepparton, Bendigo, Swan Hill and Mildura Bath Calls for Immediate Rate Relief for Gippsland Farmers Rate relief package needed for farmers in Gippsland. Farmers Bitterly Disappointed by Drought Package Disappointing Drought Package Lowanna College Students to Live and Learn In India Lowanna College to do travel immersion in India. Keep Recycling, Bass Coast! Unaffected by the SKM Recycling’s facilities' closure. Latrobe Valley Students Pay Unfair Fares Calls to abolish the unfair ticketing system. 10 Mar 2019 (Sunday)One Month Left on Kangaroo Pet Food Trial Letter to the editor on kangaroo pet food trial Lobbying in the Lead up to Federal Election Ramping up advocacy efforts. Helping Gippsland Children Get the Most Out of Kindergarten Kindergartens to benefit from Australian-first school readiness funding. Local Schools to Remain Independent No merger for local schools. Supporting Gippsland Passengers during Autumn Blitz Free travel during state-wide autumn transport construction blitz. Asbestos Taskforce Kicks Off in the Latrobe Valley Asbestos taskforce first meeting for the Latrobe Valley. First Businesses Sign on to Grow Gippsland Economy GROW Compact committed their business to increasing local spend in Gippsland. Aged and Disability Services Continue to Support our Community Continued aged support through transition. Depot Land Purchased Depot land operations continues with a new purchase of land. 17 Mar 2019 (Sunday)The Bridge of No Return’ exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery Lyndal Jones at Latrobe Regional Gallery. First Steps for Victoria’s Free Baby Bundle Free Baby Bundles for first-time parents. New Look for Dalyston Recreation Reserve New football change rooms for players and umpires are complete at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve. Yinnar South fire Honouring the local victims and heroes of Yinnar South Fire. Gippsland Bushfire Emergency Gippsland Bushfire Emergency Become a Friend of Grantville Park To establish Friends of Grantville and District Memorial Park group. 26 Mar 2019 (Tuesday)Toll Disparity to Hit Latrobe Valley Pockets Disappointment as Victorians forced to fund the building of the West Gate Tunnel project. Easter Egg Drive Supporting MNH Foodbank Russell Northe teams up with Morwell Neighbourhood for Easter egg's donations. More Rehab Beds for Young Victorians More support for young regional Victorians with a new youth residential rehab facility. Energy Costs Debated in Parliament Debates on energy costs. The Stream – Hiroya Sakurai THE STREAM by Hiroya Sakurai is currently on display at Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell. Rebates Helping Victorians Reduce Water Bills Two innovative community rebate programs to reduce water bills. Help shape Skate Park and Play Space Community consultation sessions by Bass Coast Shire Council Delivering For Country Football and Netball Clubs Another chance to upgrade grounds, courts and pavilions. Gippsland’s Leading Food and Fibre Organisations to Amalgamate New entity supports Gippy food and fibre sectors New Campaign Shows Gippsland is Open for Business New tourism campaign to encourage visitors to choose Gippsland for their next trip. New Wy Yung Water Storage Preparations for a new 36 million litre water storage tank in Wy Yung. Safety Work Complete Between Longwarry and Traralgon Safer travels between Longwarry and Traralgon with Princes Highway. Latrobe City Council Successfully Pursues Legal Action Legal action against two individuals in relation to breaches of the Building Act 1993 Gippsland Freight Benefits from Bridge Strengthening This critical link on the Princes Highway for transporting goods carries over 3,300 trucks each day in and out of Gippsland. Remix: Recent Acquisitions – Various Artists Remix: Recent Acquisitions, a diverse and distinct selection of artworks. Morwell Rose Garden Festival Funding A $100,000 Federal Government funding to expand the Morwell Rose Garden Festival. The Class of '59 is back on it's Rock & Roll Circus Tour Rock & Roll Circus Tour rolls in to Australia in 2019.
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