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25.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and the launch of Respect Victoria's new campaign - 'Respect Is' The campaign aims to raise awareness about preventing family violence and promote equality and respect across our community so that all people are safe, equal and respected. If you need immediate emergency assistance call 000. ... If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact: 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9am-5pm Mon Fri) #GenerationEquality #16DaysofActivism #RespectVictoria #callitout
25.01.2022 We'd like to congratulate Councillor Brett Tessari who was elected as Mayor at today's Council meeting (pictured with CEO Ali Wastie), as well as Cr Michael Whelan who was elected as Deputy Mayor. We wish you well for the year ahead in your roles.
25.01.2022 The Startup Gippsland 2020 Pitch Finals are on this Friday, 27 November and our two Bass Coast finalists will be competing against finalists from five other shires in Gippsland. Congrats to Glenn, founder of The Only Straw and Carolyn, founder of Code Word Brain for making it through to the final round. Register here to secure your free ticket to support this year’s start ups: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland
25.01.2022 UPDATE: This lovely boy has gone to the RSPCA to be rehomed. Are you missing your tabby cat? This fella was found in Newhaven and we would love to see him back home with his family. If he looks familiar to you, or if you would like some more information, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
25.01.2022 We’re hosting a free screening of award winning short films from the 12th Annual Wide Angle Film Festival as we celebrate Social Inclusion Week and International Day of People with Disability - Australia. The screenings will feature films made by people with a disability reflecting their experience as they challenge assumptions, attitudes, behaviours and stereotypes. The event is being held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre Wonthaggi on Tuesday, 1 December from 10....00am and is suitable for people aged 13 and older. Seating is limited so bookings are essential via Trybooking at www.trybooking.com/BMZRS The WAFF is available online featuring an additional program for children six to 12 years, and bookings are available at www.trybooking.com/BMRLO
25.01.2022 Together with GippSport, we are running open tennis sessions at a variety of locations across Bass Coast in January. You can turn up by yourself or with friends and play for two minutes or two hours, it’s up to you! All ages welcome. The sessions run from 11.00am to 1.00pm on the dates listed below.
25.01.2022 There are warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology to anticipate higher than average rainfall this Spring. To ensure you’re prepared, see the message from SES East Region below and download the Vic Emergency App.
25.01.2022 The weekend is almost here so what better time to grab your hat and your comfy shoes, get away from your screen and re-connect with nature? There are some amazing tracks and trails in Bass Coast - like the George Bass Coastal Walk. If you’re looking for somewhere new to explore, check out all the tracks and trails on the Visit Bass Coast website at www.visitbasscoast.com.au/walk-bikes-trails
25.01.2022 If you’re struggling to pay your energy bills help is at hand. The Victorian Government has partnered with community organisations to deliver financial assistance and support programs that are available online and over-the-phone: One-on-one bill support is available from bsl.org.au//energy-assist/energy-assistance-and-brokerage/ or contact 1800 830 029 Financial counselling, providing confidential assistance, can be found at moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/financial-counselling or from the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 Online events to help you understand and reduce your bills are available at energyinfohub.org.au/webinars
24.01.2022 Not sure where or how to vote in the upcoming local government election? If you’re enrolled to vote the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) will post a ballot pack to your registered address after the 6 October. To ensure your ballot pack is sent to the correct address or for more information watch the video below or visit www.vec.vic.gov.au//2020-local-council-election/how-to-vote.
23.01.2022 Get into the Christmas spirit! Entries are now open for our Bass Coast Christmas display competition. We’re inviting you to start decorating your house or business to spread some Christmas joy! It’s time to get creative with lights, streamers, tinsel or anything else you can think of, for your chance to win prizes sourced locally to help support businesses in the Bass Coast. Business entries close on Sunday, 6 December and residential entries close on Sunday, 13 December. ...For more information about the competition, how to enter visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/christmas All winners will be announced in the week starting on Monday, 21 December. See more
22.01.2022 This female black and white staffy is a sweetie, but she's also a little lost. She was found today in Wonthaggi. If she looks familiar to you, or if you would like some more information, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
22.01.2022 Keep your eyes out!
20.01.2022 Every year there is a different theme for NAIDOC Week. This year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises the continuous connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with this land and that the nation’s story began at the dawn of time and didn’t begin with documented European contact. Local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week are encouraged. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate NAIDOC Week: - Display the National NAIDOC Poster or other I...ndigenous posters around your classroom or workplace - Listen to Indigenous musicians or watch a movie about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history - Study a famous Indigenous Australian. - Research the traditional Indigenous owners of your area - Study Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts - Visit local Indigenous sites of significance or interest - Hold a flag raising ceremony See more
19.01.2022 The CFA (Country Fire Authority)’s Community Education Team will be out and about in Bass Coast with their trailer over the coming week. The Team, along with local brigade members, will be on hand to answer any questions and provide information about the upcoming fire season. You can find them at: San Remo: Sunday, 29 November, 12.00pm to 3.30pm in Marine Parade Kilcunda: Tuesday, 1 December, 1.00pm to 3.00pm, near the rail trail Cape Woolamai: Wednesday, 2 December, ...12.00pm to 3.30pm at the park and BBQ area in Cottlosloe Avenue Photo: CFA Strategic Communications
17.01.2022 Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari and Deputy Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan have put the finishing touches on our Christmas Giving Trees and they are now ready for your gifts! The Combined Welfare Group’s annual donation drive helps to support local families doing it tough and this year, they're asking for gifts for children, particularly for girls aged seven to 12 (new and unwrapped) or Christmas Puddings. You can drop off your donations at our Customer Service Centres in Wonthaggi and Inv...erloch, and in the foyer of the Grantville Library at the Transaction Centre until Thursday, 10 December, during current operating hours. For more information, read our media release here: www.basscoast.vic.gov.au//the-christmas-giving-trees-ready
16.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Bass Coast Australia Day Awards for Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year. While 2020 has been a challenging year, it’s been great to see it hasn't stopped many beautiful acts of caring, selflessness, giving and compassion from individuals within our community. Do you know someone living in Bass Coast who regularly goes above and beyond, you can always rely on for help, or you admire for their contribution to the community? Th...ese awards allow us to recognise our local heroes for all they do in our community. Nominating your local hero is easy and only takes a few minutes. Visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ausday2021 to nominate or to read the guidelines. Nominations close on Monday, 23 November 2020.
16.01.2022 It is nearly time to celebrate the coming of a new year. While our official fireworks events had to be cancelled this year across Bass Coast, illegal fireworks might still have an impact on our community over the holiday period. So please ensure that your pets and animals are secure, particularly tonight being New Year’s Eve. Dogs and horses in particular can be terrified by fireworks. We’d also like to remind the community that it’s illegal to possess or use fireworks in Victoria without a licence. You can report the use of illegal fireworks to Victoria Police by calling 000.
13.01.2022 DHHS has now listed Wonthaggi Plaza as an exposure site. If you visited Wonthaggi Plaza on 28 December between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, please monitor for symptoms - if symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result. Visit the DHHS website for more information: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks
12.01.2022 UPDATE: We're pleased as punch to advise that this little guy is safely back at home. Does this short-haired black cat look familiar? This sweet green eyed boy was found in Wonthaggi and would love to go home to his family. If he belongs to you or if you would like more information, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
11.01.2022 Check out these awesome new seats at Thompson Reserve thanks to the Rotary Club Of Inverloch. Big thanks to the Club for their great work.
10.01.2022 We are currently in the Local Government Election Period which began at midday on Tuesday, 22 September and will end at 6.00pm on Saturday, 24 October 2020. During this time, you can expect communication from us to be limited this is necessary to ensure we abide by the rules of the Local Government Act 2020 and don’t publish anything that may influence the election. Otherwise, this will be an exciting time as we watch and wait for the VEC to announce our new councillors in November.
10.01.2022 Council is holding its Ordinary Council Meeting this Wednesday, 25 November, from 1.00pm. This Meeting will be virtual, allowing Councillors to participate from home, and the Meeting will also be livestreamed. You can view the Meeting Agenda and tune into the live stream of the meeting, via the link at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/2020meetings.
09.01.2022 Don’t forget voting in the local government election closes at 6pm on Friday 23 October 2020. Refer to the ballot pack you receive from the The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) or watch the video via the link below for instructions.
07.01.2022 It's National Recycling Week and Planet Ark's fourth Golden Rule of Recycling is "Check locally". Not all council's have identical kerbside recycling services so if you're unsure then check out the list on the lid of your bin, our website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/recycling or if your question is particularly tricky give our Waste Services Team a call. They're happy to chat with you about what you can and cannot go into your recycling bin. Happy Recycling!
07.01.2022 UPDATE: This little girl's family has been located and she's back at home. This beautiful girl is looking for her family! She's a brown and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross and was found in Dalyston today. If she looks familiar to you or you have any questions about her, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
07.01.2022 We've partnered with GippSport to offer FREE after school sports programs to children aged between 7-14 to help kids re-engage with local sport and the community.
06.01.2022 The new playground in Apex Park in Wonthaggi has been completed and is ready to explore and enjoy, just in time for the school holidays! The play space is unique as it draws from the historical significance of the original train station within Apex Park and includes a miniature timber rail track, timber train with carriages, a trestle bridge, a sculpture/crane and more. Please remember to follow physical distancing and social gathering rules while using these spaces.
05.01.2022 This cute little tabby and white guy is keen to see his family again! He's a domestic short haired cat and was found in Bass today (Wednesday, 7 October). If he looks familiar to you or if you have any questions about him, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
05.01.2022 We’re disappointed to announce that Council’s end of year fireworks displays will not go ahead this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made in in close consultation with emergency services and is in-line with COVID-safe requirements set by the State Government, for the ongoing safety of our community. Each year our fireworks displays attract thousands of people and under the current circumstances these crowd numbers are just not acceptable or safe. While we... know a lot of people, young and old, will be disappointed, unfortunately there’s no way to keep attendance within the restricted gathering limits, which are in place for everyone’s safety Displays would usually occur at the Cowes Christmas Carols event and on New Year’s Eve in Coronet Bay, Inverloch and Cowes. More information at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au//covid-19-restrictions-to-impact- See more
04.01.2022 Do you know where the family of this beautiful ginger boy is? Found in North Wonthaggi yesterday (10 November), he is a domestic short-haired cat and we'd love to get him home. If he looks familiar to you or you have any questions about him please give our Community Safety Team a call on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
04.01.2022 If you visited Wonthaggi Plaza on 28 December between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, please monitor for symptoms - if symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result. Testing sites are listed below.
04.01.2022 Have your say on the draft Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan, and contribute to this proactive island-wide approach to managing and living with wildlife in this special place. The draft Plan has been developed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning; Phillip Island Nature Parks; Council and local farmers, in collaboration with key stakeholders and community groups, including the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. It aims to ensure we can have healthy wildlife populations, reduce the negative impacts of wildlife on the environment, public health and safety, social and economic assets and values, while supporting a viable agricultural and tourism industry. You can read the draft Plan and submit your feedback at https://engage.vic.gov.au/development-phillip-island-millow
03.01.2022 We're looking for the family of this lovely cat! He was found in North Wonthaggi yesterday (10 November) and we'd love to send him home. He's a tabby domestic short-haired cat and if he looks familiar to you or you have any questions about him please give our Community Safety Team a call on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
03.01.2022 New restrictions in place from 5.00pm tonight. The limit of people gathering in the home will be reduced to 15 from 30. Masks will be mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn anytime you’re inside apart from when you’re eating or drinking. ... See below post for more details.
02.01.2022 Pollen season means an increased risk of thunderstorm asthma for hay fever and asthma sufferers. See the post and video from Vic Emergency below to learn more about thunderstorm asthma.
01.01.2022 UPDATE: the owners of this beautiful girl have been in touch and she’s excited to go home. Do you recognise this lovely old girl? She was found in Newhaven and while she is microchipped, we have been unable to reach her owners. If she looks familiar to you, or if you would like some more information, please contact our Community Safety Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
01.01.2022 Could you save a loved one's life? Ambulance Victoria is asking all Victorians to learn CPR and how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) as part of Shocktober. Watch the 5-minute instructional video below to learn how. Already know CPR? You can find the location of your nearest AED at https://registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au/find-an-aed #easyAED #shocktober
01.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting higher than average rainfall this Spring so it’s important to be prepared. See the message from SES below for information and download the VIC Emergency App for warnings.
