Since relocating to South Gippsland many years ago, I regularly drive down a particular stretch of road which, especially in spring, never fails to take my breath away. Country roadsides typically display wild, overgrown flora between distinctive property entrances. This is my perception as I travel from Tarwin Lower to Leongatha – until I turn into Whitelaws Track in Leongatha South.
South Gippsland Shire Council is reviewing its policy around community engagement. Council has asked for your feedback. They say this is also an opportunity for you to share how you want to be engaged with in the future. Council is committed to understanding the needs of its community and they believe that their decisions are improved through the process of community engagement.
A fly fisher has struck gold at Lake Purrumbete near Camperdown, landing a $10,000 fish as part of the relaunched Golden Tag competition. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said it was exciting to see the expanded competition was proving to be a drawcard for visitors to regional areas.
In the heated debate of the past decade the confusion between fact and fantasy has led to a great folly for Australians. We have lost our perspective on the actual science. We have been seduced by populist politicians, a global network of fossil funded climate denial institutes and a ‘post truth’ media. How many bushfires do we need to have? How many dead native animals and extinct species? Do we need to see the final death of the barrier reef to act?
The Victorian Government is seeking community feedback on stronger planning controls that deliver on an election commitment to permanently protect Melbourne’s green wedges and agricultural land. These important green areas located within 100 kilometres of Melbourne support thousands of jobs in conservation, tourism and agriculture and are also crucial for food production. As our population increases, the proposed planning changes will better protect green wedges from overdevelopment while keeping farms on our urban fringes working and feeding our city.
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