May 2019 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 2 May 2019 (Thursday)Sarsfield Water Main Upgrade Works Replacing and upgrading 4 kilometers of main water supply pipeline. Overnight Rejuvenation for Murray Street Essential maintenance in May for Murray Street. Inequity Continues for Latrobe Valley Commuters Still no support for public transport services and prices for Latrobe Valley commuters. Overnight Rejuvenation for Murray Street Essential maintenance in May for Murray Street. 5 May 2019 (Sunday)Standing with our Valued Lifeline Heroes Standing with Gippsland communities due to fire and drought. Premier, the Bad Old Days are Here Country folks left behind during bad old days. #BuildingLatrobe A call for support for #BuildingLatrobe. Federal Liberal Nationals delivering for Regional Victoria Investments for safer country roads, reliable regional rail and better rural health for Regional Victorians. Gippsland Startup wins a trip to China Laura Eddington from Warragul and founder of Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps wins a two day hackathon to Nanjing, China. Find out more about this exciting development for the company. Honouring Eastern Victoria’s Inspiring Seniors Nominations are now open for community contributions by seniors and organisations. A New Look for Bass Coast Children’s Centre A bright new learning space for Bass Coast Children’s Centre. Delve Into Art This May Gippsland celebrates ‘Come and Play All of May Planning for another Dry Summer Rain and reduction in water use improved water supply for East Gippsland. No ‘Fair Go’ for Timber Jobs under Labor $7.32 billion timber industry threatens thousands of jobs across East Gippsland and north east Victoria Gippsland, a Tourism Boom that Keeps Growing New data showed 2018 as tourism industry's biggest year. Labor’s Sham Plantation Plan Bogus plantation timber plan. Lighting Up Sport across the Latrobe Valley Installation of 300 new lux LED lights in Newborough and Traralgon. Latrobe L2P Program: Driver mentor Program to Continue till 2023 Continued assistance to young people with challenges in completing their 120 hours of on-road driving experience. Latrobe City Council 2019/2020 Draft Budget and Draft Rating Strategy 2019-20 Budget draft considers investment in generational assets for population growth and enhanced liveability. Pioneer Bay Readies for Road Upgrade Road and drainage upgrade set for Pioneer Bay Estate road. Activists or Not – Break the Law, Face the Consequences Motion submitted for parliamentary inquiry to strengthen state’s farm trespass laws and defend farmers’ rights. Victoria’s Public Housing Gardening Talent in Full Bloom Victoria’s most outstanding public and community housing gardens awarded. Bad Old Days' already here under Daniel Andrews Regional Victoria has already been left behind. Labor’s Price Hikes have less, not more, Victorians Fishing Target One Million program just isn’t working. Plantation Timber to Take Root in Gippsland $110 million investment in native plantation timber, including 550 hectares of crown land close to Maryvale and Yallourn North in the Latrobe Valley announced. Three new Labor taxes celebrate their third birthday Labor taxes' anniversary. People Encouraged to Enter Sustainability Awards Nominations are now open for 2019 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Sculpture Rises from Bushfire Devastation Resilience through a ash and metal sculpture. 25 May 2019 (Saturday)Be Aware of Burning-Off Guidelines Reminders on local burn-offs. Dedicated Regional Fund Must Continue 1 billion of investment to Regional Victoria to expire on June 30. Freemasons Victoria Helping Gippsland Farmers Freemasons Victoria to contribute $50,000 to Gippsland Farmers Relief. Where’s Our Share? No signs of funding yet. Upgrades to Morwell Kindergartens’ Play-Based Learning Spaces First-rate kindergarten with upgrades to Morwell kindergartens. Comment on Arts and Culture New Strategy replaces the 2015-2019 Arts and Culture Plan The Line Between Us Art in exploration of time and connection between natural and synthetic environment. Labor’s False Claims Equal No New Trains for Country Victoria No new trains for Victoria. Boosting Safety and Reliability on Baw Baw Roads Reliable and safe roads with Fixing Country Roads Program. Backing Community Projects in Baw Baw Support for community projects across Baw Baw Shire. Northe’s Tribute to Local Service Men and Women Tribute to men and women following ANSAC Day. Food & Fibre Gippsland Autumn Newsletter Autumn 2019 Newsletter Community Grants Attract Record Applications Numerous applications requesting over $285,000 in grant funding. New Stem Facilities for Students in West Gippsland New facilities for students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics in West Gippsland. Fun, Fact and The Famous at This Year’s Latrobe Literary Festival Diverse program mix in this year's Latrobe Literary Festival. Boosting Safety and Reliability on Latrobe Roads Reliable and safe roads with Fixing Country Roads Program. Cowes Skate Park Works Back on Track Cowes Skate Park work continues. Monash and W.H Corrigan Reserves Re-development Sod Turning Construction begins in Monash and W.H Corrigan Reserves re-development. Farmers Don’t Rate A Mention In Labor’s Review Rise in farm rates overlooked. Building Begins On New Kinder Hub in Morwell Access to more kindergarten places in Morwell. Liberal Nationals Establish Inquiry to Fix Farm Trespass Laws Pressure to establish an inquiry into farm trespass laws. Local Moe Company Wins Manufacturer of the Year Medium-sized business Manufacturer of the Year named. Latrobe Valley Information Network (LVIN) World’s largest real-time environmental monitoring network goes online in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria on the 1st May. Federation Training Becomes Tafe Gippsland Federation Training unveils its new name. Training More Drivers Doesn’t Fix Old, Unreliable Trains Training more VLine drivers does not replace old trains. Latrobe Boost to Emergency Ambulance Arrivals Data shows Ambulance arrtival at the scene of emergencies two minutes quicker in the March quarter. Crime Prevention Grants On Offer to Local Communities Public Safety Infrastructure Fund (PSIF) applications are now open. Funding Boost for Newborough’s Athletes 10 new multi-sport courts and a pavilion to be constructed. Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 6 May May 6 Council Meeting Round-Up Northe Congratulates Good Friday Appeal Community Leaders Contributors to Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal acknoweledged. Creating a Powerful Voice for Aboriginal Victorians on Treaty Victoria’s first – and historic – First People’s Assembly. Funding Extension for Council’s Rural Access Program Support for disability with Building Inclusive Communities ‘Rural Access’ Program. Work Experience at Bass Coast Shire Coucil By Mathew Copeland – Year 10 Wonthaggi Secondary College Funding Helps Seal the Deal Round two for multiple local road projects. Experimenta Make Sense: International Triennial of Media Art What it is to be human in the digital age of technological acceleration. Committed to Reducing Emissions 100kW rooftop solar power for Wonthaggi Civic Centre. Upgraded Classrooms and Facilities for Kurnai College Bigger, better classrooms and school facilities. Water Sector Signs Innovative Energy Deal New energy partnership to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable water bills. Labor Won’t Rule Out Further Cuts to Timber Availability 5000 hectares available for harvesting timber. Northe Raises Need for Industry Support and Jobs Spotlight on LV unemployment. Backing Community Projects in Latrobe Support for community projects in Latrobe. Government Support Runs Dry in Latrobe Drought continues with little support. More Funding Announced For Environment Volunteers in Eastern Victoria Opening of the 2019-2020 Victorian Landcare Grant.
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