Bass Coast Shire Council News

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A weekly update from one of Victoria's fastest growing regional areas. Bass Coast has a permanent population of approximately 30,000, which triples in peak holiday season.

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Council News - 12 April 2021

04.13.2021

This week: We talk about pet registrations, the official opening of the West Gippsland Libraries in San Remo and Grantville, how you can have your say as part of the Our Bass Coast. Our Future campaign, speed limits around schools ...

Bass Coast Shire Council News episodes:

04.13.2021 Council News - 12 April 2021 This week: We talk about pet registrations, the official opening of the West Gippsland Libraries in San Remo and Grantville, how you can have your say as part of the Our Bass Coast. Our Future campaign, speed limits around schools ...
04.06.2021 Council News – 5 April 2021 This week: We talk about the grants available to small businesses, the official opening of the Country Universities Centre, CUC Bass Coast, the rejection of the AGL Crib Point and APA Gas Import Jetty and pipeline project and Our Bass ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 29 March 2021 This week: We talk about the grant funds to help local small businesses grow, Our Bass Coast. Our Future Drop-in sessions we are holding this month across the shire where you can attend and tell us your ideas, aspirations and ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 22 March 2021 This week: We talk about the Our Bass Coast. Our Future Drop-in sessions we’re holding this month across the shire where you can attend and tell us your ideas, aspirations and thoughts about the future of Bass Coast and share ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 15 March 2021 This week: We talk about the Our Bass Coast. Our Future. Drop-in sessions starting this week across the shire where you can attend and tell us your ideas, aspirations and thoughts about the future of Bass Coast.
04.01.2021 Council News – 8 March 2021 This week: We talk about the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Grants Program for small businesses and Our Bass Coast. Our Future Community Engagement Sessions where we would like to hear from you about your ideas, aspirations and thoughts about the future ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 1 March 2021 This week: We talk about Round 1 of Council’s Community Grants Program closing soon, International Women’s Day, a Drop-in Session on the new Playspace at Rhyll and the State Government’s announcement about a return to a COVIDSafe setting with changes ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 22 February 2021 This week: We talk about the Community Engagement Policy that was adopted at the February Council meeting, the Rhyll Playspace upgrade Information Drop-in Session, Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari’s One Gippsland Chair appointment, and our first Council meeting for the year ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 15 February 2021 This week: We talk about the February Council meeting, how to stay safe in the heat and by the water, and some changes we made to our Council services due to the State Government’s lockdown announcement on Friday, the 12th ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 8 February 2021 This week: We talk about the February Council meeting, State Government’s changes to mask wearing, the Vegetation Management 10/30 Rule, staying safe in the heat and by the water, and thank the 93 staff that we were able to employ ...
04.01.2021 Council News – 1 February 2021 This week: We talk about the Community Grants Program Information Sessions, speed limits around schools, staying safe in the heat and by the water and congratulate and welcome Bass Coast’s newest citizens, who took their pledges at the Australian Citizenship ...
04.01.2021 Council News - 18 January 2021 This week: We talk about staying safe in the heat and by the water, bin collections over summer, Community Grants and the West Gippsland Libraries survey and congratulate the winners and nominees of the Bass Coast Citizen and Young Citizen ...
04.01.2021 Council News - 11 January 2021 This week: We talk about staying safe in the heat and by the water, bin collections over summer and we are looking for feedback on our draft Community Engagement Policy.
03.31.2021 Council News - 21 December 2020 This week: We talk about playing it safe by the water, Wonthaggi’s newest mural, pets and illegal fireworks, new courts in Corinella and we are looking for feedback on our draft Community Engagement Policy.
03.31.2021 Council News - 14 December 2020 This week: We talk about the outdoor dining in our shire, the draft Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan, the Beachsafe App, the Summer fire danger period and exciting news regarding our Biolinks program.
03.31.2021 Council News - 7 December 2020 This week: We talk about the draft Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan, changes to the Vegetation management 10/30 Rule, the Red Cross Redi-Plan Information sessions, the Christmas decoration competition, the Christmas Giving Trees and the Wonthaggi, Discover Our Secret launch ...
03.31.2021 Council News - 30 November 2020 This week: We talk about the draft Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan, the Summer dog beach regulations, the Christmas decoration competition, the new Bass Coast Grant Finder and the Christmas Giving Trees.
03.31.2021 Council News - 23 November 2020 This week: We talk about the State Government’s $25 million investment towards public and community housing in Bass Coast, the Christmas decoration competition, the draft Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan, the cancellation of this years’ New Year’s fireworks display and ...
11.19.2020 Council News - 16 November 2020 This week: We talk about the fee- free Green Waste Period, the Christmas decoration competition, the phased re-opening of our Customer and Visitor Service Centres and how to nominate for the Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year ...
11.19.2020 Council News - 9 November 2020 This week: We talk about the fee- free Green Waste Period, NAIDOC Week, National Recycle Week, the phased re-opening of our Customer and Visitor Service Centres and how to nominate for the Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the ...
11.19.2020 Council News - 2 November 2020 This week: We talk about the fee-free Green Waste Period, preparing for fires and floods, the phased re-opening of our Customer and Visitor Service Centres and how to nominate for the Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year ...
11.19.2020 Council News - 26 October 2020 This week: We talk about fire prevention, green waste, nominations for the Australia Day Awards, swimming pool and spa registrations, Children’s week and COVID-19 updates.
09.21.2020 Council News - 14 September 2020 This week: We talk about changes in Regional Victoria under the latest announcements from the Premier, some changes to Council services, swimming pool registrations and the Council meeting this week which will be held on Wednesday the 16th of September ...
09.08.2020 Council News - 7 September 2020 This week: We talk about the Redevelopment of the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, a number of capital works projects that are ready to go in Inverloch, a new Community Newsletter for not for profit and community groups, some of ...
09.01.2020 Council News - 31 August 2020 This week: We talk about the 2020/21 Annual Budget that was adopted at the August Ordinary Council Meeting, the endorsement of the Draft Climate Action Plan 2020-30, the submissions for Round Two of our Community Grants for 2020 that are ...
08.27.2020 Council News - 24 August 2020 This week: We speak to our Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari about supporting our local businesses where we can, the importance of wearing masks and about connecting, caring and being compassionate to each other.
08.25.2020 CEO Ali Wastie and local palaeontologist Mike Cleeland Interview on ABC Gippsland - Dinosaur Trail CEO Ali Wastie and Bass Coast local legend, geologist, palaeontologist and Bunurong Coast Education Officer Mike Cleeland were interviewed by the amazing Mim Cook on ABC Gippsland about the exciting Dinosaurs Trail project.
08.19.2020 Ali Wastie On ABC Gippsland - Put Her Name On It Campaign CEO, Ali Wastie had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jonathon Kendall aka Jono at ABC Gippsland on the Put Her Name On It campaign that was started by Women In Gippsland.
08.18.2020 Council News - 17 August 2020 This week: We talk more about COVID-19, what the community needs to be aware of during this time and where you can find information about the various types of support available to you if you need it. We’ll also give ...
08.14.2020 Council News - 10 August 2020 This week: We talk about the reintroduction of Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions across Regional Victoria and what that means for people on the Bass Coast. We’ll also be talking about some of the changes implemented to local services ...
08.14.2020 Council News - 3 August 2020 This week: We talk about the new mandatory requirements related to COVID-19, where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Bass Coast, last week’s Special Council Meeting, the results from our Customer Satisfaction Survey and what some of our Working ...
08.14.2020 Council News - 27 July 2020 This week: We talk about what some of our Working For Victoria recruits have been up to, where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Bass Coast and how you can provide feedback on the new draft of the Council ...
08.14.2020 Council News - 20 July 2020 This week: We talk about the successful applicants for the Business and Community Resilience Grants program, how to make a submission to the Budget, the Victoria Health WalkToSchool initiative and the new draft Governance Rules now available for your feedback.
08.14.2020 Council News - 13 July 2020 This week: We talk about last week’s Live Facebook Budget Q&A session, 4000 trees being planted on the foreshore and the announcement of successful applicants from the Business and Community Resilience Grants program.
07.06.2020 Council News – 6 July 2020 This week: We talk about the proposed 2020/21 Budget released for community feedback at the June Council Meeting, the Smiths Beach Town Plan consultation and the Climate Action Plan 2020-2030.
06.29.2020 Council News – 29 June 2020 This week: We talk about the proposed 2020/21 Budget that was released for community feedback at the June Council Meeting, the Smiths Beach Town Plan consultation and the changes announced by the State Government around COVID-19 social distancing rules.
06.22.2020 Council News – 22 June 2020 This week: We share some highlights from last week’s virtual Council meeting which was a big one! From the decision on the Maher’s Landing application, some important Grants applications to the proposed 2020/21 Budget being released for community feedback.
06.22.2020 Council News – 15 June 2020 This week: We talk about the Bass Coast University Centre, Working for Victoria job opportunities, the Smiths Beach Town Plan consultation and re-opening of the outdoor public BBQs areas and the YMCA Swimming Pool. But first, we’re excited to be ...
06.09.2020 Council News – 8 June 2020 This week: We discuss the exciting news about the Bass Coast University Centre, Working for Victoria job opportunities, the Smiths Beach Town Plan consultation and students in years 3 to 10 returning to school.
06.09.2020 Council News – 1 June 2020 This week: We talk about what’s changed in the Bass Coast with the easing of Stage 3 Restrictions by the State Government. But first, as part of National Reconciliation Week, we’d like to begin our show by acknowledging the traditional ...
06.09.2020 Council News – 25 May 2020 This week: We’re excited to share highlights from our first virtual live streamed Council meeting held last week on Wednesday the 20th of May. These include the green light on the $700,000 of Business and Community Resilience Grants, a revised ...
05.20.2020 Council News - 18 May 2020 This week: We discuss the easing of Stage 3 Restrictions by the Victorian Government, this week’s Virtual Ordinary Council Meeting, the Back Your Local Business Campaign, the Victorian Seniors Festival Re-imagined and our Cat Owners Survey.
05.20.2020 Council News - 11 May 2020 This week: We discuss the Victorian Government announcement to ease Stage 3 Restrictions, the upcoming Virtual Ordinary Council Meeting, Resilience Grants, the Virtual Fence that’s now active on Phillip Island, the Back Your Local Business Campaign and the Salvos Digital ...
05.20.2020 Council News - 4 May 2020 This week: We talk about the Back Your Local Business Campaign, Virtual Council Meetings, the Business and Community Response and Recovery Package, the COVIDSafe App, what’s happening with our Waste Facilities and the proposed end date for Stage 3 Restrictions.
05.20.2020 Council News - 27 April 2020 This week: We talk about the ANZAC Day commemorations, the Business and Community Response and Recovery package, the Climate Change Action Plan and the Victorian Government extension to the Stage 3 restrictions until the 11th of May.
05.20.2020 Council News - 20 April 2020 This week: We discuss some of the decisions made at last week’s April Council meeting and thank our community for their response over the last few weeks to the COVID-19 crisis.
05.20.2020 Council News - 6 April 2020 This week: We discuss changes to Council services and hear some important messaged from Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari about the current COVID-19 crisis.
05.20.2020 2020 03 30 Council News - 30 March 2020 This week: There is really not much else to talk about than the current COVID-19 crisis. There are a few changes to Council services, resources where you can find help, and guidelines for what you should be doing right now.
05.20.2020 Council News - 23 March 2020 This week: We talk about Start-up Gippsland but first let’s discuss some recent changes to Council services as a result of the Coronvirus or COVID-19 as it is officially called. Due to recent recommendations from the government around social distancing ...
05.19.2020 Council News - 16 March 2020 This week: We talk about having your say on the rating strategy, helping us fill in Heritage Gaps, making sure you are getting your information from a credible source and take a look at one of our major road projects ...

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