September 2005 - Archived News • Back • Choose a different Month 5 Sep 2005 (Monday)Are you on Wellington Shire’s youth mailing list? Want to know what’s happening for young people in Wellington Shire? Easy! All the information you need is just a text message away. Kung fu fighting Rapunzel leads the way
Bass Coast Returns To DSE Gippsland’s Agenda Bass Coast Shire Council has welcomed the decision to bring Bass Coast back under the Gippsland Region of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE). Country Victoria Still Waits For Promised Natural Gas The Bracks Government yesterday dealt a sharp slap in the face to country Victorian towns still waiting for their promised gas connections. Free herbicide to eliminate weeds Property owners in Latrobe City with native vegetation on their land, together with unwanted weeds are being encouraged to apply for free herbicide packs available through funds from a second generation Landcare grant. Monash University Weekly Bulletin
Don’T Fish Too Early Fisheries Victoria Officers interviewed a Latrobe Valley man on Thursday 1st September in relation to fishing in the Tanjil River below Blue Rock Dam during the closed season for trout. Workshop encourages women to stand for Council
Nuisance telemarketing on the rise: Ingram Residents who are being inundated by vigorous telemarketing companies should be aware of the steps they can take to stop receiving unwanted telephone calls. Dse Assesses Forest Storm Damage In Gippsland The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is urging forest users in the Gippsland region to take extreme caution following the storms which battered much of the state early this week. New Hard Waste Service Baw Baw Shire Council has modified its hard waste service following changes to WorkCover health and safety regulations which effectively restrict the amount that can be lifted in nature strip collections. Time for government to abandon Native vegetation framework: Ingram The independent member for Gippsland East, Craig Ingram, has called on the State Government to abandon its current policy on native vegetation ‘Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management – A Framework for Action’. Bass Coast Emergency preparation is first rate Bass Coast Shire Council tested its emergency management procedures this week with a field exercise involving more than 60 people. Council Improves Disabled Car Parking Access Bass Coast Shire Council has further improved car parking access for people with a disability. Out Of Service Day For Raymond Island Ferry East Gippsland Shire has scheduled a maintenance day for the Raymond Island ferry on Monday, 12 September from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Council commits to Rawson mobile phone tower
A `grand’ effort - Rosedale senior citizens Wellington Shire Mayor Peter Gault says members of Rosedale Senior Citizens Club should take a bow! Unique mentor program gets results A unique Wellington Shire Council-funded mentor program in Yarram is yielding astounding results by bridging the generation gap to benefit younger and older members of the community. Wonthaggi Wind Turbine Erection Sparks Further Outrage The construction of the first Wonthaggi Wind Turbine is underway, the shaft clearly visible from Kilcunda to Wonthaggi. 6 Sep 2005 (Tuesday)Wellington Youth Space – what’s your view? Wellington Shire Council will meet with community groups this week as part of a review it is conducting on future use of the Wellington Youth Space. Travel Grants For Sporting & Recreational Clubs The Nationals Member for Gippsland Province, PETER HALL encourages all sporting clubs and organisations in the Gippsland electorate, to apply for funding through the VicTalent funding program currently on offer. 2004-2005 waste recycling up more than five-fold Latrobe City residents are emerging as among the state leaders when it comes to recycling waste, contrary to recent reports placing the community’s recycling efforts well below the state average. 7 Sep 2005 (Wednesday)Latrobe Valley Energy Sector and Jobs Secure Liberal Member for Gippsland Province Philip Davis has welcomed the security of 800 Latrobe Valley jobs with the extension of Hazelwood power station access to coal resources. Watch Out For Scouring Sheep Producers are advised to monitor their sheep for possible worm outbreaks as we head into spring. ls work to protect Primary Industries Shadow Minister for Agriculture Philip Davis said proposed amendments to the Crimes Act should serve to protect primary industries and exports from animal liberation extremists. 8 Sep 2005 (Thursday)Council Presented With Winning Art Bass Coast Shire Council has been presented with Ray Webbe’s winning watercolour painting "Wattle". 9 Sep 2005 (Friday)Let the Battle Begin! The judges have been appointed, the stage is being set and local musicians are fine tuning their instruments for the Push Start Battle of the bands at Sale Memorial Hall next Friday, 16 September. Telstra shareholding federal MPs must abstain: Ingram The Independent State MP for Gippsland East, Craig Ingram, has called on all Federal MPs to declare their personal pecuniary interests in the telecommunications giant, Telstra. Heyfield timber forum success The inaugural Heyfield Timber Forum proved to be a huge success last week when about 40 industry representatives from across Victoria met at the Heyfield Hub to discuss the state of the industry. Migrants asked to share their moving experiences
Pop Fiction rocks into Sale Wellington Shire Council will host a "wicked" event at the Sale Library computer lab on Tuesday, 13 September and local students can hardly wait! Liberals Support Silent Vigil Against Toxic Waste The Liberal Party supported the silent vigil held on the steps of Parliament House yesterday that represented the future job losses in Hattah-Nowingi at the hands of the Bracks Government. Cowes Attracts Major Conference The Continental at Cowes has secured the 2005 National Potato Grower’s Conference for Phillip Island from 19-21 September 2005. Neighbourhood Houses Under Threat: Hall An urgent review of funding arrangements for Neighbourhood Houses needs to be undertaken to ensure their viability, according to Gippsland MP, Peter Hall. 10 Sep 2005 (Saturday)Newly accredited Safety Training Courses RMF Consulting Services Launches newly established Safety Training Arm in Gippsland Neighbourhood Watch September Newsletter N.H.W. Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW98) MS REadathon, Police Patrol, Offenders Aprehended, Child Safety, Graffiti, Theft from Cars, Police Crime Report. 12 Sep 2005 (Monday)Avoiding Chemical Residues In Your Calves Unacceptable residues from veterinary and stock chemicals are one of the biggest threats to our domestic and export meat trade. Council rejects accusations on ousting of service clubs Latrobe City Council has rejected accusations that it is forcing service clubs to move from land in Hickox Street associated with the current animal pound and depot in Traralgon, saying the accusations are uninformed and totally false. 13 Sep 2005 (Tuesday)Closed Council Meetings Explained Bass Coast Shire Council has defended its position on conducting certain matters in meetings closed to the public. Wellington community welcomes RAAF expansion - Council tells Inquiry
Public ‘Ripped Off’ In Builders’ Warranty Insurance Scheme A major overhaul of the Builders’ Warranty Insurance system is required as the current system is ineffective and consumers are being "ripped off," according to The Nationals. Japanese Day to highlight traditional and modern culture Kernot Hall in Morwell will be transformed into a cultural haven of all things Japanese on Sunday 25 September as Latrobe City celebrates its annual Japanese Day from 10.30 to 3.30pm. Entry is free. Exciting school holiday program at libraries Exciting activities for children including ’ArtRageous’ creative craft workshops and ‘Busy Bee story time’ will be taking place at the Moe, Morwell and Traralgon Libraries these school holidays. Young sportspeople to tour Latrobe’s sister cities Latrobe City has announced that in 2006, more than 40 young sportspeople from the Gippsland region will be participating in a cultural exchange and tour of Latrobe City’s sister cities of Takasago in Japan, and Taizhou in China. "What Can I Do" After many months of planning, fundraising, and sheer hard work, the community of Franklin Park officially celebrated the opening of the children’s play area, known as Explorers Park, on Saturday 10 September. Exhibition documents process of thought and creation
‘Town and Country’ arrives at Latrobe Regional Gallery Currently on display at Latrobe Regional Gallery is a stunning exhibition of landscape paintings toured by Bendigo Art Gallery. ‘Town & Country’ focuses on the history of house portraits and garden imagery from the colonial period. 14 Sep 2005 (Wednesday)Labor Handballs Food Labelling Responsibility Labor’s Consumer Affairs Minister, Marsha Thomson has abandoned all responsibility to fruit and vegetable producers and consumers about the enforcement of food labelling regulations. Nationals Support Carer Claims The Nationals Member for Gippsland Province PETER HALL has demanded support from the State Government for families caring for people with disabilities and mental illness. 15 Sep 2005 (Thursday)Australia China Agribusiness Conference attracts top speakers November 8 conference attracts the top speakers from Australia and China. 16 Sep 2005 (Friday)Free waterwise and environmentally sustainable gardening program for the pros Landscape gardeners, horticulturalists, nursery staff and gardening industry suppliers in West Gippsland are invited to attend a free TAFE-accredited training program in October, on waterwise and environmentally sustainable gardening. Non-citizen ratepayers will be disenfranchised unless they enrol for November council vote
Build Bridges With Gst Windfall: Hall The State Government should be using the windfall from the increase in fuel-generated GST funds to support much needed local infrastructure, according to Gippsland MP Peter Hall. Bushland beauty on display at Gallery A new exhibition called ‘Bush waters, gums and gardens- a close look’ commenced last Friday in the International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery at the Latrobe Regional Gallery. Free information session for business planning workshop Latrobe City Council and the Victorian State government are joining forces to support the growth of local small and medium sized businesses by hosting a subsidised business development and mentoring program during October. Liberals Boost Country Road Funding – Locals To Have Say Dilapidated and dangerous roads and bridges throughout country Victoria will receive a substantial boost under a Liberal Government, Shadow Minister for Country Victoria said today. 19 Sep 2005 (Monday)Liberals Boost Gippsland Road And Bridge Funding Gippsland’s dilapidated and dangerous roads and bridges will receive a substantial boost under a Liberal Government, Liberal Member for Gippsland Province Philip Davis said today. Monash University Weekly Bulletin
Wellington Council optimistic of RAAF Base East Sale expansion
20 Sep 2005 (Tuesday)Active students rewarded in ‘Keep Fit, Don’t Sit’ awards Latrobe’s highest achieving primary schools and students have been recognised in the 2005 ‘Keep Fit, Don’t Sit’ program awards, presented at the Latrobe City headquarters. Australia China Business Council Supports Gippsland Conference First Australia China Agribusiness Conference receives support from Australia China Business Council. A major event for all Gippsland being run by Gippsland Agribusiness Forum to promote, develop and enhance trade from Gippsland. Council candidates information night Wellington Shire Council elections will be held on 26 November, 2005 with successful Councillors to be elected for a three-year term. Delegates arriving Saturday for Sister City conference
Helping Native Vegetation Do you have native vegetation on your property that you really value and want to protect, but you're not sure how to go about it? Enrol to vote this week
21 Sep 2005 (Wednesday)Cultural Diversity Committee formed to guide Council Latrobe City has established a Cultural Diversity Reference Committee with significant community membership to oversee the implementation of its Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Action Plan. Moe’s community quilt finds new home A quilt made by local community groups that has been somewhat hidden away in a meeting room at the Moe Library for a number of years, is to be given a new home at the Moe Town Hall. Council adopts blueprint for Wellington Coast Wellington Shire Council has adopted its preferred option for tackling the problem of inappropriate subdivision along the 90 Mile Beach. Free demonstrations at libraries on using search engines With exams and end-of-year assignments just around the corner, Latrobe City Library will be holding demonstration sessions next week focusing on using the Internet for research. Community News A Gippsland Centenary Dinner will celebrate 100 years of State secondary education in Victoria. Get ahead with the Gallery’s new workshop
23 Sep 2005 (Friday)Bass Coast Gets Dressed Up For 2005 Grand Prix Bass Coast Shire Council kicks off the annual Best Dressed Business Competition from 5 October 2005. Survey Reveals A Big NO to Fluoride Initial results of a survey commissioned by the Gippsland Safe Water Alliance (GSWA) reveals that two thirds of respondents are opposed to the proposed artificial fluoridation of Gippsland water supplies. Ingram urges government to commit to infrastructure projects
Bass Coast Welcomes Tanzania As Its Adopted Games Team The Bass Coast Shire has adopted Tanzania as its second team for the Games, as part of the Victorian Government’s Commonwealth Games ‘Adopt a Second Team’ initiative. Monash University Newsletter
Council calls on Gippsland Water to inform the community Wellington Shire Council has called on Gippsland Water to come clean on its sudden push to get Works Approval for Stage 3 of the proposed Soil and Organic Recycling Facility (SORF) at Dutson Downs in the next eight weeks. Neighbourhood Watch Must Be Retained The Nationals have expressed concern at reports that the successful Neighbourhood Watch program may be axed. 26 Sep 2005 (Monday)Medico Hygiene Services Badminton Program Star takes on Australia's Best Jessica Lyons won a promotion into the Victorian Badminton Team No 2 after an outstanding season in her first year of "open age" competition. 27 Sep 2005 (Tuesday)Gippsland Water receives wastewater for emergency storage Gippsland Water is receiving wastewater from United Group Infrastructure (UGI) for storage in its emergency storage facility at Maffra. This wastewater has the potential to cause odours whilst it is being stored at Gippsland Water’s facilities. Council plans for new state of the art Saleyards Wellington Shire Council has agreed "in-principle" to develop a new, state-of-the-art regional livestock selling facility in the Shire to be located near Sale. Council is presently proceeding to acquire a suitable site for the development. Gippsland Water receives wastewater for emergency storage Expressions of interest are being sought for two people to serve on the National Parks Advisory Council. Shire calls on dog owners to end public soiling East Gippsland Shire Council is calling on dog owners to ensure they act responsibly when their pets soil pavements and public places. Arts conference for lakes entrance un november A group of East Gippsland Arts Councils in partnership with the East Gippsland
Shire will host the 2005 Regional Arts Victoria State Conference in Lakes Entrance from 25-27 November.
October – a month of celebrations for the over-fifties
Japanese Day draws the crowds More than 3000 people attended Latrobe City’s Japanese Day held at Kernot Hall on Sunday, enjoying the mystery and colour of the Japanese culture on their very own doorstep. "What Can I Do" Latrobe City Council has issued its own warning to local residents to avoid being injured by territorial magpies, after receiving a number of recent reports of swooping attacks. Gippsland water to lodge soils stage three application Gippsland Water will proceed with the lodgement of a works approval application to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for stage three of its proposed Soil and Organic Recycling Facility by mid November. `Red Sails in the Sunset’ International sculptor Viktor Cebergs has created work for artlovers around the world, but his latest piece – `Red Sails in the Sunset’ – at Sale is his one of favourites. 28 Sep 2005 (Wednesday)Top Scientist to Chair Conference Gippsland Agribusiness Forum have appointed Dr. Bin Liu to Chair the Chinese section of their upcoming conference. Dr Liu will add greatly to the event showcasing the range and depth of Gippslands Agribusiness industries. 30 Sep 2005 (Friday)Recognition Of Excellent Emergency Management Bass Coast Shire Council has presented Recognition Awards to members of the community who have dedicated their time to emergency management. Sudden Closure Of Sobering-Up Centre A Big Loss Gippsland MP Peter Hall has slammed the Bracks Government for dumping a local program that addresses alcoholism among the aboriginal community. Latrobe City’s annual report can now be inspected Latrobe City’s annual report for the 2004/2005 financial year can now be inspected at each of Council’s service centres prior to it being tabled at the Council Meeting on 17 October 2005. Explore ‘the shape of things to come’ at the Gallery
FReeZA program hotting up Wellington Shire Council is asking local organisations to register their interest in delivering the 2006 FReeZA program or partnering Council in the venture. Living Christmas tree to brighten Traralgon CBD
Australian first for new communications software In an Australian first the East Gippsland community now has free access to a computer software program that produces picture-based cards, charts and booklets. Seats in Cowes Bass Coast Shire Council hosted the annual general meeting of the South East Australian Transport Strategy ("SEATS") in Cowes earlier this month. New Communications Coordinator For Bass Coast Eleanor McKay is the new Communications Coordinator for Bass Coast Shire Council. Council holds urgent talks with Gippsland Water Wellington Shire Council has held urgent talks with Gippsland Water representatives over the authority’s sudden push to get Works Approval for Stage 3 of the proposed Soil and Organic Recycling Facility (SORF) at Dutson Downs. Quarterstone rock their way to the top of Battle of the Bands Youth band Quarterstone rocked the socks off judges to become the proud winners of Battle of the Bands 2005 at the Sale Memorial Hall on Friday 16th September. Vaccination against sheep johnes disease
Boys Home Road Special Charge Scheme Bass Coast Shire Council has proposed to upgrade Boys Home Road, Newhaven via a Special Charge Scheme. Shire votes for $2 million worth of road works East Gippsland’s Councillors have voted to approve two contracts worth more than $2 million for bitumen and asphalt sealing of roads within the shire. Cameron aquaculture back-flip too late for many Agriculture Minister Bob Cameron should resign after finally admitting he was wrong to implement the exorbitant aquaculture license fees which sent more than half of the industry out of business. Shire Announces New Childcare Centre At Barc East Gippsland Shire Council has announced it will build a new childcare centre within the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC) to accommodate 30 children. Ron Reed to talk about Maffra Football Club history
Murray Street Footpath Construction Bass Coast Shire Council is pleased to confirm that rehabilitation work will commence this week on the Murray Street footpath in Wonthaggi. Newhaven Marina Expansion Newhaven Yacht Club Squadron is proposing to expand the Newhaven Marina.
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