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1 Oct 2002 (Tuesday)

Australian Flag Of Unity Divides Community
A flag of memories, leadership and rebirth...

GVTU Attends World Disability Conference
Staff and students from the Gippsland Vocational Training Unit attend Inclusion International

Live Clean, Play Clean Program Brings Olympians To Gippsland
A new drugs in sport awareness session provided by the Australian Olympic Committee

Petrol Price Slashed For Moe Cup Day Three-Hour Sale
Every retailer in town will be offering great bargains on everything from furniture to food to fashion

7 Oct 2002 (Monday)

Latrobe Valley Ministerial Taskforce Releases Plan For The Future
Marketing Communication Strategy Summary

October 2002 Neighbourhood Watch News Letter Bridle Estate (NHW66)
Community Safety Month, About Neighbourhood Watch, Smoke Detectors, Police Crime Report.

Online Journalism For Tommorrow's World
The Gippsland Portal presents students with a vision for the future

8 Oct 2002 (Tuesday)

Sage Technology Boosts Power Industry Safety
Gippsland technology company leading a national push to protect maintenance workers involved in operating plant

Call For Liberal Leader To View Basslink Proposal
Wellington Council invites Robert Doyle to inspect proposed route for Basslink Pipeline

Micro & Home Based Business Network Grows
October's Business Planning Seminar is just around the corner...

Local Laws Ready For Grand Prix Weekend
New focusing on issues raised by the community

Thomson Appoints New Small Business Advisory Council
Small Business Advisory Council ensures a continued voice in the Bracks Government

Cr Miranda Sage To Take Part In Women In Local Government Forum
Local women invited to learn about the life as a local government councillor

Workshop To Help Local Community Groups Reduce The Risk Of Public Liability Claims
A free seminar broadcast to educate community groups about their insurance options

All Systems Go For San Remo Pre-School & Community Centre
Application for State Government funding for the centre a success

Business Will Make It A Ball To Remember
Business is out to make sure Wellington never forgets its inaugural Mayor’s Ball

Free Household Chemical Collection
A great chance to have a spring clean of the garden shed or laundry

Taskmaster's Request For Help
Consultancy, guidance and assistance required for the development of a strategic plan

9 Oct 2002 (Wednesday)

Launch Of New Disability Service For Gippsland
Opportunity for gaining and maintaining employment is no longer just a dream...

The Bourne Identity - Bourne, Jason Bourne
Ruthless killer is bourne again as a superhero, with just one dose of amnesia!

10 Oct 2002 (Thursday)

Council Puts Wurruk Issues On Agenda For Residents Meeting
Wellington Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on shaping the future of Wurruk

Community Arts Project
Community Arts Project Mural unveiled

Ingram Forces Vote On Fixed Terms
Denouncement of the Government for using parliamentary reform as a political stunt

Moe Cup Day Three-Hour Sale Set To Boom
Don't miss the biggest sale day to be seen in Gippsland for years

15 Oct 2002 (Tuesday)

Questionairres Probe Into Personal Life-Styles
Research - what are they trying to find out about you?

Health - Addressing The Middle Aged Slump
Making our health a priority...

Red Dragon - Hannibal Lecter & The Tooth Fairy
Hannibal the Cannibal invites an old friend for dinner in the delicious first chapter

Fashion Prepares for 2003
Great success ensures next year will be a perfect fit

Information Technology Online Program To Target B2B Priorities
Further grants available for the take up of e-business by Australian companies

GippsTAFE Attends Fine Foods Festival
GippsTAFE shines at the International Delegates Dinner

Tiles, Photography, Mosaics
New classes soon to start!

Best Dressed Winners
The judges were amazed at the high standard of entries, but a winner has been chosen...

Volleyball Entices Victorians To Be Active
Fun sport the solution for Australians needing to lead a more physically active life

Churchill and District News Re-Launch With A Bang!
Gala Day jam packed with free events and activities

Go Native In Wellington Shire
New funding for the replacement of roadside weeds with native trees

Minister For Agriculture To Address Gippsland Agribusiness Forum
Further developments in the "Growing Gippsland" Agribusiness Strategy

Monash University Weekly Bulletin
All of the news for the week of Monday, October 14, 2002

Grand Prix Activities In Cowes
SKYY Vodka Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix set to race!

17 Oct 2002 (Thursday)

Parties Duel for Rural Victoria
The contest for rural seats a central focus for the political parties

Excellence In Irrigation Recognition
A 'Water Week' initiative of the Macalister Irrigation District Nutrient Reduction Plan

Release Of Gippsland Lakes Erosion Strategy
New strategy to greatly assist foreshore managers in preparing works programs

18 Oct 2002 (Friday)

Call For Nominations For Commonwealth Sport Achievement Award
Have you made an outstanding contribution to sport?

LV Misses Out On Sustainable Region Funds
The Latrobe Valley receives only one-eighth of the funds allocated to Gippsland

GippsTAFE Koorie Art Exhibition
An outstanding showcase of artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait students

The Gippsland Portal Receives Certificate Of Appreciation
Morwell Football Club expresses thanks

20 Oct 2002 (Sunday)

The Ring - It Will Wind You Up
Arguably the thriller of the year

21 Oct 2002 (Monday)

Streetlife Launched In Bass Coast
An initiative of the Victorian Government addressing the individual needs of that community or region

Your Community, Your Future, Your Say
Over the next two months local people will have the opportunity to decide what is important to them and their future

Crackerjack Fundraiser Night
3BBR-FM film night to raise funding for urgently needed new turntable

Community Helps Out At Inverloch Boatramp
Recent meeting highlights some of the key players in issues surrounding the Inverloch boat ramp

22 Oct 2002 (Tuesday)

Gippsland Rugby League News
Insider Knowledge On The Gippsland Wildcats 22/10/02

Mid Valley Village 8 Cinema Guide
This week's session times (24th - 30th October)

Tax And Business Talk Over Breakfast
Wellington businesswomen are invited to breakfast with the Australian Tax Office later this month

Simple Rules Allow Safe Movement Across Shared Zones
Drivers and pedestrians will be encouraged to show courtesy and consideration in Sale’s CBD

23 Oct 2002 (Wednesday)

Bracks Comes To Gippsland
Victorian Premier inspects multi-million dollar Gippsland TAFE project

Major Wool Crisis In Australia
The Australian wool industry is currently undergoing a major decline. Find out why. Read on...

Learning Through Play
Good Beginnings Latrobe supports families with young children and babies

Agricultural News From The DNRE
Plant growth in farm dams, fertilising grazed pastures courses and more

New Automotive Engineering Course for GippsTAFE
A brand new training program to school leavers in 2003

Church Street Fiesta Community Celebrations
Famous for its food, dance, rhythm & rides for all the community

24 Oct 2002 (Thursday)

Funding Kickstarts $30 Million Investment Project For Port Of Sale
Stage 1 of the Port of Sale Redevelopment will involve a total investment of $2.5 million

28 Oct 2002 (Monday)

Could This Be Footrot?
How to spot a genuine case of footrot on your sheep...

Workcover Falls Regulations Flawed
Proposed regulations could cost farmers time and money, but may not necessarily improve farm safety.

Monash University Weekly Bulletin
All of the news for the week of Monday, October 28, 2002

Combined NRE And CFA Display At New Information Centre
Working together to keep lives, property and the environment safe

29 Oct 2002 (Tuesday)

Good Beginnings Helps Latrobe Families To Bond
Special times for special families

Wine Trail For Southern Gippsland
Lovers of fine wine will soon be able to enjoy a wine trail through South Gippsland

Community Squares: A Creative Message
The Wellington community is putting out a message that will be creative, colourful and very, very different

Latrobe Tourism Network Update
The effects of the network are set to spread...

Inverloch Draft Foreshore Plan Released
Members of the community are invited to comment on the draft master plan

Monash Penalising Students
Recent news adds pressure to students at exam time

Bigger And Better NRE Centre For Traralgon
Community recognised through the extended and refurbished NRE centre in Traralgon

Gippsland Landholders Receive Rabbit Free Awards
Gippslanders wage war on rabbits

Monash Out Of Control
Under-handed tactics spark calls for a review of the faculty

A Key Activity In Promoting Gippsland's Environmental Future
Gippsland Sustainability Partnership final meeting 2002

Community Grants To Aid Reduction Of Greenhouse Emissions
As part of this strategy, the Government has allocated approximately $2 million to the Community Action Fund until 2004

Monash Uni Crippling Engineering
Gippsland Engineering has been derailed by a corrupt process led by Monash

Bushtender Assessments Begin In Gippsland
BushTender offers landholders the opportunity to receive some economic return for the provision of this service

GVTU Lends A Hand!
"The GVTU have been fantastic, they really have made a difference"

Ragwort Lands Farmer In Court
A clear message to landowners regarding the need to meet their weed control responsibilities

Grape Marketing & Beyond
A new seminar for the winemakers of Gippsland

Access To Finance Seminar And Workshop For Women In Business
Are you a woman in small business? Thinking of starting one?

Monash Punishing Regional Victoria
Announcement to close school of engineering punishes regional Victoria

Rosedale Residents Urged To Join Battle Against Beetle
Purple Leaf Elms in Lyons Street under significant threat from the beetle pest

Opportunities For Young Up-And-Coming Dancers
Take part in a new Latin dance troupe

Monash Backs Nelson’s Uni Specialisation
Decision to diminish opportunities for Gippslanders

Mayoral Ball Deferred To Later Date
Ball no longer scheduled to occur before Christmas

Monash Decision Will Hurt Industry
Close has potential to damage local industry

31 Oct 2002 (Thursday)

Effectively Assist Young People Through The Crises And Challenges Of Their Lives
A new conference for the future of our youth

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