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Feedback invited on Foster Streetscape Project
THE detailed design of Foster’s Streetscape Project is nearing completion, when it will be put out to tender. In the meantime, feedback is invited from the community over the next […]
Council proves a soft touch on hard line of Rating Strategy
WITH a show of hands at the Special Council Meeting last Wednesday, South Gippsland Shire Councillors reduced the rates paid by a handful of shire residents, thereby forcing the 19,000 […]
Where Council has a will there’s a Way
FORTUNATE the backers of the proposed ‘Waratah Way’ shared trail between Sandy Point and Waratah Bay. Their submission to the proposed 2015-2016 South Gippsland Shire Council Annual Budget was one […]
OAM for Kathy Whelan
LONG-TIME Corner Inlet district resident Kathy Whelan is the recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. She will receive her award in […]
Welshpool kinder
THE community of Welshpool and district turned out in force on a freezing Wednesday evening last week to show support for their local kindergarten. The meeting was called as part […]
Streetscape Project presentation at next FCA meeting
THE next meeting of the Foster Community Association, due to be held next Monday, June 15, should be of general interest to the Foster community. Anyone is welcome to attend […]
Laneways concept plan revealed to Council
THE Foster Laneways Project has taken another step closer to being implemented, following a public presentation of the final concept plan for the laneway next to FoodWorks and Foster Seafoods, […]
All-age demand for Foster Swimming Pool
SUPPORT for maintaining a public swimming pool in Foster is widespread in the community, with age no barrier. This was apparent from two presentations made to South Gippsland Shire Council […]
Fish Creek Jaycees generously donate to FC Kindergarten
FISH Creek Kindergarten provides a positive, stimulating learning environment and it is with this environment in mind that the Kinder has incorporated art appreciation into its program this year. Taking […]
Sandy Point Community Centre looking good inside & out
THE sun may not have been shining, but there were plenty of beaming smiles for the official opening last Thursday of the final stage in the Sandy Point Community Centre […]
Council taken to task over Budget
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could achieve significant savings if only it had the courage to take a fresh look at its Budget. That at least is the view of Meg […]
Costly new council offices – Councillor poses alternative
A SOUTH Gippsland shire councillor is calling on Council to consider an alternative to a costly new municipal office complex. “Whilst it is true we have an old municipal office, […]
Communication breakdown? Worth it in the end
THE trials and tribulations of connectivity for many mobile phone and tablet users should soon come to an end, as both Telstra and Optus roll out the 4G network across […]
Hayden is Gippsland’s Dairy Student of the Year
FOSTER’S Hayden Hanratty was awarded Student of the Year for Gippsland at the National Centre for Dairy Education (NCDE) Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE) annual graduation ceremony at Lardner […]
Federal Budget: road funding up, council funding down
MORE funding for roads, but less for local government’s core funding because of the ongoing freeze in the indexation of the Financial Assistance Grants. When it comes to the Federal […]
Historic vote brings in outside capital for MG
IN A landmark move for a co-op, dairy giant Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) will access outside capital to advance its growth. Shareholders of Australia’s biggest dairy foods manufacturer […]
Farmers’ market in Foster on Saturday
Contributed by Catherine McGlead WINTER weather has set in this past week but the market still operates regardless of the weather. We are lucky to be able to hire the […]
District weathers the wild winds well
THE strong winds experienced in some parts of our shire on the evening of Tuesday May 5 and in the early hours of the following morning resulted in South Gippsland […]
Rate rise pain from reclassified properties
SOUTH Gippsland residents who offer accommodation as a sideline – through a few cabins or a small bed and breakfast operation – are fearful that the Valuer-General’s changes to the […]
Seasonal population explosions – what is the impact?
COASTAL communities have been exploring with South Gippsland Shire Council the impact of seasonal population explosions. “Council wants to be on the front foot,” said social planning officer Vicki Bradley, […]
Prom Coast Seachange Festival – two wonderful weekends
BIGGER and better than ever, after two weekends packed with more than 60 events, the 2015 Prom Coast Seachange Festival wound up on Sunday evening, leaving organisers delighted – and […]
Disability Action Plan aims for access and inclusion
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is making good progress on its Disability Action Plan. The most recent status report shows Council has taken some significant steps towards achieving the stated objective […]
Gippsland’s councils call for major transport funding injection
SAFETY upgrades for the South Gippsland Highway, funding for local roads and bridges maintenance and rail improvements to relieve bottlenecks are among key priorities in this year’s Gippsland Local Government […]
Seachange Festival starts with a splash
THE 2015 Prom Coast Seachange Festival got off to a flying start on the weekend. Even before the official opening at Foster’s main hall on Friday evening, the ‘Double-Take’ shop […]
Staff restructure at shire council
THE number of directors and managers at South Gippsland Shire Council will decrease under an organisational restructure proposed this week by CEO Tim Tamlin. The position of Corporate Services Director, […]
Good news for mobile phone customers
THE many Optus customers who have recently experienced difficulties with either their mobile phone or internet connections – or both – will be pleased to know that this ‘cloud’ has […]
World War I exhibition opens at Foster Museum
FORMER Premier of Victoria Ted Baillieu headed a long list of distinguished guests at the official opening last Tuesday of the new Foster and District Historical Society exhibition at Foster […]
Prom Coast on show
BRIMMING with artistic talent, the Prom Coast is serviced by an eclectic mix of local galleries, studios and workshops that are a drawcard for both locals and tourists. With just […]
Telstra supports Sandy Point
AFTER much lobbying by the Sandy Point Community Group, this active ‘advocacy group’ has received word that Telstra is now committed to making some significant improvements to the communications infrastructure […]
Happier campers with some fees scrapped
A NEW spring was put in the step of Easter holiday campers with the announcement by Victoria’s Minister for Environment, Lisa Neville, that fees for basic camping sites would be […]
Ten-year lease for motorcycle club
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has approved a new ten-year lease with the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club Inc (CIMCC) for Council’s land at 2746 Meeniyan Promontory Road, Yanakie. The former lease […]
Charlie Brown’s Picnic Day draws in the crowds
Contributed by Joan Newman THE annual and much-loved ‘Back To’ Charlie Brown’s Picnic Day was enjoyed on Easter Saturday by what is estimated to be the largest attendance yet in […]
Disorder rules the day at Council
CIVILITY flew out the window and the tone of discourse degenerated to a new low at the March meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. On the table was […]
Council considers community-owned pools
COMMUNITIES interested in the future of public pools have an opportunity in the next three weeks to view and comment on the draft of the revised South Gippsland Aquatic Strategy, […]
Beachside trail on the Way
THE dream of residents and visitors to Sandy Point and Waratah Bay for an off-road shared trail, ‘Waratah Way,’ between the two townships is a step closer to becoming a […]
What’s on over Easter
HAVE a great time over Easter by getting out and enjoying a drive, a walk, discovering scenery, art, action and much, much more. Activities WARATAH Bay: The annual ‘Back To’ […]
Big boost for Fishy’s fire fighting capacity
THE fire fighting capacity of the Fish Creek & District Fire Brigade has been boosted significantly with the arrival in recent months of three new vehicles. With a combined value […]
Festival has plenty to get you involved
A STRONG component of the Prom Coast Seachange Festival is to get people involved in enjoying what this beautiful region has to offer. With over 60 events, the 2015 program […]
Budget proposes 4.9 per cent rate rise
“FINANCIALLY sustainable and responsible” or “a gamble”? Not even the shire councillors are in agreement about the 2015/16 Proposed Budget for South Gippsland Shire Council. The summary document points out […]
O’Brien victorious for Nats
THE Nationals have kept their firm grip on the seat of Gippsland South, with a resounding victory to their candidate Danny O’Brien in last Saturday’s by-election. The by-election followed the […]
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