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Big Brother is Alive and Well in South Gippsland Shire-Letter to Editor

I have just obtained a copy of the syllabus for the Community Leadership program being conducted by the Shire. Remember this concept was a concept of the Belts and Roads Labour State Government. The Chinese leadership run a totalitarian state where one has to accept what the government decrees. The Community Leadership program being run by Shire employees is pushing for similar behaviour by our future leaders. Just accept what “Big Brother” (read Shire Administration) says you need to do. Do not ask critical questions and do not rock the boat. We have seen this in action already where the proposed Community Engagement Policy is being presented to the people of the Shire without any real input from the community. We have a policy which suits the Administration and not the residents.

The Oxford vaccine has unique advantages, as does Pfizer’s. Using both is Australia’s best strategy

On Sunday, federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly said most Australians will be offered a vaccine from Oxford-AstraZeneca. Australia currently has agreements in place to receive 53.8 million doses of the AstraZeneca shot, and 10 million doses from Pfizer-BioNTech.So how do these two vaccines compare, how will they be used in Australia, and what can we learn from other vaccines?

Australia Day Awards-South Gippsland Shire

Nominees for the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards were invited to a private celebratory dinner with Chair Administrator Julie Eisenbise, Administrator Christian Zahra AM and South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Kerryn Ellis, on Wednesday Jan 20th.

At this dinner, the overall winner was announced in both categories. The winner of the Citizen of the Year is Janet Auchterlonie and that of the Young Citizen of the Year is Danni Amore.

Worried about Earth’s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp

Anyone with even a passing interest in the global environment knows all is not well. But just how bad is the situation? Our new paper shows the outlook for life on Earth is more dire than is generally understood. The research published today reviews more than 150 studies to produce a stark summary of the state of the natural world. We outline the likely future trends in biodiversity decline, mass extinction, climate disruption and planetary toxification. We clarify the gravity of the human predicament and provide a timely snapshot of the crises that must be addressed now.

Calling all movie buffs to support precious South Gippsland history.

The Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Hall was built in 1890 and is believed to be the oldest building in the South Gippsland Shire. Nestled within the town overlooking the Tarwin River, the hall sits on crown land and is heritage listed by the shire. Unfortunately, however, the shire is not responsible for the historic building. Consequently, the town hall’s five-member volunteer committee applies for available state and federal grants to cover necessary, critical hall upgrades and maintenance. Grant applications are scarce and competitive; therefore, the committee is not always successful.

Huge crowds turn out to first Foster Market for 2021

On a warm summer day people took the opportunity to venture out and enjoy themselves at the first Foster market for 2021. Huge crowds and parking spots for streets around the park were full as was the grass parking in the reserve itself.