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October 2019 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 13 Oct 2019 (Sunday)Dan’s ‘No Dam’ Plan Threatening Our Future Water Security
Water Minister: no point in building dams when it’s not raining. Water Main Replacement Works - Lindenow
Work to commence next week to replace ageing water pipeline. Black Spot Work Ready to Start
Road safety improvement works with Black Spot Program. Kangaroo Pet Food Program
Changes to the kangaroo pet food program announced. Pondage Plight Still Ignored
Frustration rises with lack of response and interest with Hazelwood Pondage closure. Resolution Must be Found for Derelict Buildings
Support and outrage from local communities to clean up abandoned and derelict buildings is rising. Drought-Stricken Farmers Miss Out on Direct Rates Relief –Again
Underwhelming response with failure to deliver the genuine relief measures farmers. Innovation Groups for future industry growth in Gippsland
An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. Kicking Goals for Women and Girls in Eastern Victoria
2019-20 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program now open for applications. Targeting Erosion at Cowes
Sand will be brought in to Cowes Main Beach in response to coastal erosion. Extra Mental Health Advice for Victorian Courts
Initiatives for extra support for offenders suffering a mental illness. Seniors Festival Returns with Week of Free Travel
Seniors get a treat with 2,500 free or low-cost events across the state and a week of free travel for seniors state-wide. Rates Feedback Sought
Share your views on council rates and charges. Reducing Stigma in Mental Health Month
Reduce stigma and empower people to seek help in October is Mental Health Month. Skating Around Bass Coast
New Skate Park officially opens. Phillip Island to Host Australian Stand Up Paddle Board Championships
Top paddlers in the country head to Phillip Island for the The Hyundai Australian SUP Titles. Works Underway on Gippsland Roads
Massive road maintenance blitz is underway across Gippsland for safer, smoother and stronger roads.
Work starts on new 36 million litre water storage tank at Wy Yung
Construction of a new 36 million litre water storage tank at East Gippsland Water's Wy Yung water storage facility. 29 Oct 2019 (Tuesday)Kids Encouraged to Walk to School
VicHealth’s Walk to School program starts this October. Cinema Pop Up is Popping up in Wonthaggi - 28 November - 1 December 2019, Apex Park, Wonthaggi
Free Cinema Pop Up in Wonthaggi this Summer. 30 Oct 2019 (Wednesday)Monday Night's Council Meeting Round-Up: 7 October
A snapshot of some of the decisions made by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 7 October Recognising Carer’s Contributions
National Carers Week celebrated from 13 to 19 October. Regional Development Stalled by Andrews Government
Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees abandoned for more than 12 months. Australia’s Best Stand Up Paddleboarders to Descend on Phillip Island for the Hyundai Australian SUP Titles
Best Stand Up Paddleboarders compete in the Hyundai Australian SUP Titles. Re-lining of Ageing Sewer Mains in Lakes Entrance and Paynesville
Re-lining of 600m of ageing sewer mains in Lakes Entrance and Paynesville. More to Broccoli than Meets the Eye
An update on news, events, activities and opportunities across the Food & Fibre sector in Gippsland. San Remo Welcomes Bikes for Annual Blessing
San Remo welcomes up to 6,000 riders and their bikes in the annual Blessing of the Bikes. Rail Trail lights Up
Rail Trail Illumination Project with$198,000 grant will get underway soon. Download your New Bin Collection Calendar Now
2019/20 bin collection calendars are now available for download. Regional Skate Park Back on Track
Grayden’s Reserve: preferred site for a Regional Skate Park and Play Space. Extra Support for the Gippsland Community
Mind Australia Limited earmarked for $10 million in facility upgrades. Rising Star Athletes Travel Grants Applications Open
Applications now open for travel grants for athletes.
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