Thanks to the efforts of every Victorian, we’ve reached our very first target.
Having reached a 14-day average of 3.6 and with no mystery cases, regional Victoria has reached the necessary “trigger point” in our roadmap – meaning our public health experts have advised that we can take this next step.
$3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support will be delivered to Victorian businesses that have been most affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. The package will help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs.
Thanks to the enormous efforts of Victorians in following the rules and driving down case numbers, we will take the first of our cautious and careful steps towards a COVID Normal tonight.
The numbers are falling but we need to keep it that way – ensuring we can continue to open up safely and sustainably – based on the data, the science and expert public health advice.
Last week, Council awarded the $3.5 million construction contract for the Bair Street development to a local firm, BJ Earthmoving. This is an amazing achievement for the local firm and is a win for the local community.
South Gippsland Shire Council have announced the newly appointed members of the Economic Development Strategy Advisory Group (EDSAG) and the Visitor Economy Strategy Advisory Group (VESAG). These recently formed groups will support the development and implementation of Council’s Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategies and members have been chosen for their high level of specialist skills, knowledge and expertise.
The Covid-19 pandemic presents an opportunity for residents who are keen to get together when the lockdown is lifted to come together with common goals.
Vietnam’s first domestic car manufacturer, Vinfast, said on Wednesday it had bought GM Holden’s Lang Lang Testing Centre in Australia, as part of its efforts to expand internationally.
The Victorian Government released its reopening roadmap on the weekend providing certainty and clarity to communities and businesses alike.
After Australia’s two big local newspaper companies, Australian Community Media (ACM) and News Corporation, shut down scores of rural newspapers as part of their COVID-19 cost-saving strategies, there were heartwarming stories of retrenched journalists and volunteers stepping in to fill the gaps.
The South Gippsland BMX Club has become an affiliated club with BMX Australia after working on the rebuilding of the track over the last two years.
Covid RoadMap for Regional Areas
Regional Victoria starts at Second Step. To move to Third Step the conditions shown in the chart must be attained. from midnight on September 13th, 2020. Premier Message below the charts.
Second set of charts shows How We Work in Regional Victoria
The Data shows a high point on the 7-day average at day 54. Day 108 is 22 days away from today so Sept 25th marks the point that numbers should be down under 10 per day assuming nothing else changes in the meantime.
A nice group of early 20th Century Photos of Poowong and Surrounds. Other townships have links too.
South Gippsland Shire Council’s COVID-19 Visitor Economy Grants are now open and tourism businesses located in South Gippsland are encouraged to apply.
The Victorian Government will release its reopening roadmap this Sunday, 6 September, providing certainty and clarity to communities and businesses alike.
Council Approved Phase II of the $2M budget allowance for a CSP which aims to deliver initiatives that provide opportunity to focus investment in targeted community support and stimulus activities specific to South Gippsland community and economy, in particular those who are most in need.
Work is progressing well on the Mirboo North pool redevelopment. Whilst the buildings have been progressing well and are looking close to finish stage, the winter saw a big hole, lots of heaps of clay and dirt and now the pool walls are rising from the ground ready to have the pool structure built. Much of the piles of dirt will of course be put back around the pool once it is constructed. Should be an awesome site in a few months time.
At last week’s Council meeting, Council approved a development plan overlay for land at 35 Warragul Road in the Residential Growth Area (North West Korumburra) (DPO8) provisions of the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The DPO8 was applied at the same time that 3.83 ha of the land was rezoned to General Residential Zone (GRZ) by Amendment C96.
Finally South Gippsland has hit the magic zero cases on the 7 day moving average. Does this mean relax our guard? NO!
As we stay home to stay safe, a new campaign will encourage Victorians to experience some of our state’s best produce and products – right from the comfort of their own home.
Sporting clubs from across Victoria are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.
Korumburra Hub Permit Granted by Council. Designs and other information is shown in this article.
Monday 24th August saw the issue and distribution of South Gippsland Voices first hard-copy newspaper. Initially distributed in Leongatha, Korumburra, and Mirboo North the newspaper will compliment the current online newspaper website that has been in existence since May 1st this year.
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced its single biggest investment in logistics infrastructure, spending A$780 million to replace up to 1,300 workers with robots. What does this mean for our Shire?
