November 2018 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 5 Nov 2018 (Monday)Omeo Pedals towards Multi-Million Mountain Bike Trail Investment in planning and infrastructure to back up regions hit hard by drought. Statement on Royal Commission into Mental Health Statement on Royal Commission into Mental Health Liberal Nationals to Get Gippsland Students Back On Track An elected Liberal Nationals Government will restore the Gippsland Tertiary Education Council. Tarwin Valley Primary School Upgrade a Step Closer AOA Architects appointed to design a S500, 000 upgrade of the Tarwin Valley Primary School. Sale Greyhounds Celebrate Spring Racing and Seniors Upgrades for the infrastructure at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club. Northe Calls for Improvements to Tyers School Crossing Northe calls to enhance pedestrian safety at the Tyers Primary School crossing on Main Road. Moe Nets Funding For New Cricket Centre of Excellence A $500,000 funding for a state-of-the-art cricket centre of excellence. Steve McKenzie takes the reins as East Gippsland Water's new Managing Director East Gippsland Water's new Managing Director. Ace in the Hole – Works Begin at Sale Tennis Centre The $2.35 million redevelopment of the Sale Tennis Club is now underway. Ombudsman’s Report Raises Energy Connection Issues Statistics from the annual Victoria Energy and
Water Ombudsman report showed a huge jump in complaints related to new energy
connections. The Nationals Building a Brighter Future for Young Victorians in Latrobe Valley Push for improvement of school literacy and numeracy standards in the early years. Bond Backs Gippsland Tertiary Education Council to Address Latrobe Valley Skill Shortage Discussion for the region’s shortage of diesel mechanics and the return of the Gippsland Tertiary Education Council. Tertiary Education Roundtable Looks to Our Future Bass Coast Shire Council hosts discussion on progressing tertiary education investment in the Shire. Council Rates Must Be Part of Drought Relief Call for further steps for drought relief. Costa to Celebrate Community at Rose Garden Festival Costa Georgiadis at Latrobe City Council’s Rose Garden Festival. Sale Showgrounds Open and Water Tower Redevelopment Happening New amenities and recreation building at the Sale Showgrounds is now open. Morwell Locals Helping Power New Trains The Morwell facility is creating new employment opportunities for locals. Gippy Agchat Edition 151 October 2018 Be aware of some of the issues of the latest agricultural issues in Gippsland. Read up on Gippy Agchat Edition 151. Traralgon College and Latrobe Special Developmental School Upgrade a Step Closer Hede Architects Pty Ltd appointed to design Stage 1 of the Traralgon Education Regeneration Project. Three Bin System Saves 77% of Kerbside Waste from Landfill Three-bin system in Bass Coast diverted a huge 77 per cent of kerbside waste from landfill. Continued Boost for Youth Crime Prevention More funding to a vital youth crime prevention program. Boosting Community Safety in Traralgon Funding for the Traralgon Reserves and Pathways Lighting Improvements project announced. Expanding Mental Health Support to Gippsland Students Access to a mental health professional for secondary schools soon. Putting the Hill End Community First In Baw Baw Shire Andrews Labor Government heeds Hill End community to retain the iconic Hill End Primary School for community use. New Cricket Hub to turn Ted Summerton into Gippsland’s Own ‘MCG’ Gippsland Regional Cricket Centre at Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe with $3.5 million funding. Great Local Ideas Secure Funding Through Pick My Project vital funding through Pick My Project Community Spirit Shines Bright for Flynn Hall Makeover A 97-year-old building can serve the community once again, thanks to the people of the small Latrobe City township of Flynn. Armistice Street Theatre Performances to Recognise the End of World War I New free street theatre performance to recognise the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. Sport Loan to Help Latrobe Valley Locals Make a Splash A $10 million loan for the transformation of the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and the Traralgon Indoor Sports Stadium. Country Race Clubs Will Be Winners under Liberal Nationals Grassroots country racing clubs gets share of industry funding. New Justice Service Centre for Warragul Access to a range of justice services with the opening of a new Justice Service Centre. Fun and Learning at Latrobe City’s Children’s Expo Fun activities in the annual Latrobe City Children’s Expo on Thursday 25 October at Kernot Hall. 11 Nov 2018 (Sunday)Liberal Nationals Will Finish Duplication of Princes Hwy Elected Liberal Nationals government to finish the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale. Liberal Nationals will back the Yallourn Yallourn North Football Netball Club Elected Liberal Nationals Government to ensure a $470,000 upgrade facilities at George Bates Reserve. Blue Infrastructure Fund Letter to the Editor. Country Victoria set for $30 million connectivity boost under the Liberal Nationals Elected Liberal Nationals Government to invest $30 million to boost mobile connectivity across rural and regional Victoria. Liberal Nationals Back Scouts and Guides Elected Liberal Nationals Government to support the rich tradition of Scouts and Guides. Good Chef, Bad Chef to Feature at Sister Cities Festival ‘Good Chef’ Rosie to cook at Latrobe City Council’s Sister Cities Festival on Friday 9 November at the Moe Botanical Gardens. Capital Works Coming Up New footpath in Wonthaggi and drainage improvements in San Remo and Inverloch this month. Latrobe City Council Elects New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Councillor Graeme Middlemiss elected to the position of Mayor at Latrobe City Council special meeting. Delivering More Reliable Services for Gippsland More frequent and reliable train services and more travel choice for Gippsland locals from a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. 12 Nov 2018 (Monday)Delivering Better Transport for Gippsland and The Bass Coast Andrews Labor Government to invest $157,000 to improve transport services across South Gippsland and the Bass Coast. Road Safety Boost for Lakes Entrance School Introduction of electronic speed signs to improve safety around St Brendan’s Primary School in Lakes Entrance. Century Milestone for Community Facility and Event Grants More than 100 community projects now realised with support from the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community Facility Fund. Building a Community Hospital on Phillip Island Re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver the Phillip Island Community Hospital in Cowes. Northe Calls for RV Rest Site for Latrobe Valley Policy Initiative for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) stopover in Latrobe Valley unveiled. Latrobe Valley to Get Residential Rehabilitation Centre under Liberal Nationals Access for drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitations for people in the Latrobe Valley under an elected Liberal Nationals Government. New Gippsland Regional Sports Complex is Ready to Roll Revamped Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale opens today! Pondage Users Left High and Dry News of Hazelwood Pondage’s closure continuing until the early part of 2019 devastates tourists and locals. Road Safety Boost for Bass Coast Schools Improvements for kids and families' safety around Inverloch/Kongwak Primary School and Newhaven College. Unauthorised Building Works Result In Fines for Owner Successful legal action by Latrobe City Council against a Morwell property owner Liberal Nationals to Make Rates Fair for Farmers Elected Liberal Nationals Government will take actions to make rates fair for farmers. Latrobe Synthetic Sports Field Pavilion Officially Opened Latrobe Synthetic Sports Field Pavilion was officially opened on Wednesday. Fixing Local Roads in Bass Coast Shire Bass Coast Shire gets help to fix local road network with $100 million Fixing Country Roads Program. The Nationals Commit To Billion Dollar Road Fix Blitz Nationals to fix country roads with a $1 billion Road Fix Blitz. Road Safety Boost for Sale Specialist School Improving safety around the Sale Specialist School with electronic speed signs. Road Safety Boost for Mirboo North Primary School Improving safety around Mirboo North Primary School and Mirboo North Secondary School with electronic speed signs. Electrifying Boost to Jobs in the Latrobe Valley with electric car plant Latrobe Valley to become the capital of electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia.
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