Australian Government and Local Government Minister hand over $2,384,531 to South Gippsland for Community Infrastructure Projects
On 22 May 2020, the Australian Government announced a new $500 million Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI Program). This program will support local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs, and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The LRCI Program is part of the Australian Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia which will also help communities battling the effects of COVID-19.
Beef Broccoli, Red Capsicum and Red Onion Stir Fry
Chinese cooking has been with us longer than Italian cuisine. Many Chinese came out with the gold rush and in Victoria avoided the head levy by coming through SA and Robe. Many were killed at Chinaman’s well on the way by earlier versions of our home-grown racists. Most country town’s had a Chinese restaurant. Not necessarily great Chinese, but something different. Chinese food can be brilliant and as good as any high quality European cuisine.
New Life on The Horizon for an Old Girl
Rumours are flying around the vicinity faster than the speed of light. An ‘Under Contract’ sticker emanates strikingly from a For Sale sign, suggesting the iconic Riverview Hotel, with its extraordinary fireplace, is about to welcome fresh blood.
People power: everyday Australians are building their own renewables projects, and you can too
In the town of Goulburn in southern New South Wales, an energy revolution is brewing. The community has come together to build its own 4,000-panel solar farm – everyday citizens are invited to buy shares in the venture and reap the rewards.
Goulburn is not alone: community-owned energy is an idea whose time has come. About 100 community energy groups operate across Australia – their projects at various levels of development – up from 25 groups in 2015.
South Gippsland Shire Council’s COVID-19 Home-Based Business Grants are now open.
The grants are open to home-based businesses in South Gippsland with an annual turnover between $25,000 and $250,000 that have experienced a downturn as a result of COVID-19. The grants are part of South Gippsland Shire Council’s $2M Community Support Package and are aimed at small food producers, home-based health and beauty services and creative and training businesses. Eligible businesses will receive a grant of $1,000 (ex GST) that can be spent on essential business fees, services or materials.
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