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East Gippsland Shire Council

Locality: Bairnsdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5153 9500

Address: 273 Main Street 3875 Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 A grumpy camel or a huge elephant, what is the perfect pet? Join Susan for Rhyme time to find out! Dear Zoo written and illustrated by Rod Campbell and published by Macmilan Children’s Books. https://youtu.be/Z1vhvqXCr_U

25.01.2022 Do you know how to perform CPR? Or use an AED? Join Mike on Thursday 15 October and learn to save a life. Simply RSVP to the link below, can't wait to see you there https://www.facebook.com/events/2832969527028090/

24.01.2022 Are you the parent of a child with disability starting prep in 2021? If so, don’t miss Starting Prep Together, a series of FREE online workshops from our friends at Association for Children with a Disability (ACD Vic) starting 22 October The workshop has three 60-minute online sessions which will connect you with other local parents whose children with disability are also starting Prep in 2021. The workshop facilitators are all parents who’ve supported their own children wit...h disability make the transition to school, so they know exactly how you’re feeling and what to expect. Be sure to register ASAP to secure your place: https://vic.acd.org.au/spt-gippsland #Prep2021 #disabilityevents #disabilityworkshops #childrenwithdisability See more

24.01.2022 A big clean up before this fire season can make a huge difference. Reduce leaf litter and shrubs close by and remove anything flammable around your property. Houses have been lost from things as simple as embers landing on a doormat.... For more information, call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 or visit: www.vic.gov.au/knowfire

24.01.2022 Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to life in East Gippsland, or an event worthy of putting up in lights? You’re in luck, highlight the work of these great people and events with a nomination into the 2021 East Gippsland Australia Day Awards. Categories are: Community Event of the Year; Citizen of the Year; and Young Citizen of the Year (under 27 years). We will present shire-wide awards in January, celebrating the significant contribution made to the region. Nominate online at www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/ausday or visit a Customer Service Centre for a printed form.

24.01.2022 The anticipation is building! While our contractor, Grind Projects, may have just finished their work on the Bairnsdale Skate Park upgrade, we are now working on some finishing touches. Stay tuned for our opening date announcement and here is another peek of how great it is looking

24.01.2022 Clean up around your home To remove any household chemicals safely form your home, register and bring your chemicals along to Detox Your Home on Sunday 6 December. All you have to do is register, place the items in your car and drive up to the Bairnsdale Livestock Exchange. Detox Your Home staff will do the rest! Register here https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Event-locations-and

23.01.2022 Do something for your fitness this Friday. Bookings are now open for next week’s outdoor fitness classes at the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Lakes Entrance Aquadome. Cost is $7 per class and payment is required when booking. All memberships are still suspended. Social distancing and hygiene practices will be enforced. No equipment will be shared. You need to bring your own:... - towel - drink bottle - exercise mat Masks are required to and from sessions. Click the link to book your session or for more information https://bit.ly/3jLc1XO See more

23.01.2022 Our new Council is ready for its first Ordinary Council Meeting and you can watch it all from the comfort of home via our live stream. The meeting will be on Tuesday 1 December at 6pm. On the agenda for your new councillors: the latest round of Community Grants and Arts and Heritage Grants... Council’s submission to the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Progress of Capital Works and Major Projects 2020-21 Tarbucks Road Cabbage Tree Bridge Replacement tender Finance Report - Period Ending 30 September 2020 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nCIt_H322NVjK1nyUZEaQ See more

23.01.2022 To catch up on Episode 1 jump over to TenPlay and scroll through documentaries. . . #documentaryseries #beyondthefire #cheekymacproductions

23.01.2022 Need a COVID Test? Here's How You Beat The Queues There are appointments open for COVID testing at the Bairnsdale Respiratory Clinic today, Tuesday, Jan. 5. You... can skip the queues for testing at the Lakes Entrance and BRHS pop up sites by making an appointment to be tested at the Respiratory Clinic by calling 4116 2014, or using their online booking site: https://www.hotdoc.com.au//bairnsdale-respiratory-/doctors If you have been to one of the Lakes Entrance exposure sites at the times stated - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks - or have even the mildest of COVID symptoms you should make an appointment to be tested at the Respiratory Clinic. Those symptoms are: fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose and loss or change in sense of smell or taste. No need to wait in your car for hours. Make an appointment and get tested at the Bairnsdale Respiratory Clinic at 4116 2014, or online here - https://www.hotdoc.com.au//bairnsdale-respiratory-/doctors

22.01.2022 Are you aged 12 to 25 years? Want to make your voice heard and meet like-minded people? Get yourself a seat at the table by becoming a Youth Ambassador. Applications are now open for our 2021 program. We're looking for young people with different interests and backgrounds no experience is necessary, and we encourage applicants from across the shire (we help with travel). To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3oKemof Applications close Friday 19 February.

22.01.2022 The last of our #LG2020 local council election ballot packs are being sent out today from our mailhouse yes, this is #actualfootage of your ballot packs on th...e way to your mailboxes. It’s been a huge logistical effort to get to this point, so shout out to all our amazing, hardworking staff. Look out for your ballot pack soon and contact your local election office if you haven't received it by Friday 16 October: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//2020-local-co/election-offices See more

21.01.2022 Council meeting The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 April at 6.00 pm in the Council Chamber, Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street Bairnsdale and by electronic means. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council encourages the community to view the meeting via livestreaming. The agenda is available from 1.00 pm today (Friday) before the meeting from our website. https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au//meeting-minutes-and-

21.01.2022 Feelin' hot, hot hot! If you want to cool down today our outdoor pools in Orbost and Bairnsdale are open 10am to 8pm. So come visit us. As it's one of the first hot days of the year, a reminder to check on your pets and give them shade and water - and never leave children or pets in cars. www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/RecreationCentres

21.01.2022 Tighten up your deck bolts and dust off your helmets The Bairnsdale Skate Park is opening today at 12 pm! We still have site fencing up but you can gain access via the front entrance on Macleod Street. Designed for all ages and skill levels, the upgrade has been jointly funded by Council and Sports Recreation Victoria. Skate park specialists Grind Projects undertook the construction and it was designed by Baseplate/EastbyWest. We know you’re all keen to try it out, but remem...ber to be COVID safe - social distance and mask up! Shout out to Grind Projects for the great footage. https://youtu.be/vwOvFrlS2bA

20.01.2022 It’s Tuesday which also means it’s Storytime! Today we are reading Where is the Green Sheep? Written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Mem Fox and published by Houghton Miffin Harcourt. We are also reading The Gruffalo which is written by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Macmilan Children’s Books. https://youtu.be/fxn1wCXrXAE

18.01.2022 ArtsACTION program is currently being delivered to East Gippsland artists and creatives to effectively grow their success. Read more about free workshops below.

18.01.2022 Last call: Kids Teaching Kids conference 30 November There are still vacancies left for East Gippsland schools for this exciting virtual peer Kids Teaching Kids conference on Monday 30 November 2020. Students from grades 4 to year 10 will explore topics such as:... Waterway Health and Water security Sustainable cities and climate change Business Efficiency Sustainable agriculture Climate change Indigenous culture Waste, plastic pollution & recycling Biodiversity conservation More information: https://www.kidsteachingkids.com.au/ev/mw-ktk-conference// and contact [email protected] at the Earthwatch Institute on (03) 9016 7590 to register and mention you’re an East Gippsland school.

17.01.2022 Was your fencing damaged in the bushfires? Sites have been set up by DELWP and council to stockpile agricultural metal/wire only waste, and have been recently updated. Council has negotiated with a private contractor to collect this waste metal from these stockpile sites:... Buchan (Old sawmill, 2286 Bruthen-Buchan Road) Cann River Landfill Cobungra (Plowmans at Tolands road) Ensay (Blowhard gravel pit Little River Road) Newmeralla Recreation Reserve Nowa Nowa (old railway station site) Omeo (old soil dump site) Sarsfield (camp and water reserve, Great Alpine Road) Wairewa (Waterpoint, opposite the Wairewa Transfer Station, Carl Smith road) Please ensure when disposing of wire waste to keep community areas neat and dispose in the designated area.

16.01.2022 We’re hiring The Eagle Point Caravan Park is looking for an Administration Officer to assist them over the upcoming peak season. This is a seasonal casual role based in Eagle Point. The role will be focused around providing great customer service, operating a licensed kiosk and hospitality services.... This role is a perfect opportunity for people who are hoping to enter the tourism industry wanting to gain knowledge and experience in that sector. If you would like to express your interest to be a part of this friendly and motivated team, please click the link below. https://eastgippslandshire.jobs.subscribe-hr.com/

15.01.2022 Now more than ever it is important to keep up to date with routine childhood vaccinations. If your child has fallen behind with immunisations, or is due for a scheduled vaccination please visit our web page to make an appointment www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/immunisation Our immunisation service is operating under the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines to keep everyone safe during COVID. If you have any questions about vaccinations our team of immunisation professionals can help answer them.

15.01.2022 You're invited to our Australia Day Awards on Thurs 21 January from 5.30pm. Held at Sarsfield Recreation Reserve, we'll reflect on the last year and celebrate groups and people who help make our community great. It's a free COVIDSafe event but you must book: https://bit.ly/38EH6t0

14.01.2022 Are you interested in supporting community energy in Gippsland? Do you want to build your leadership skills? Take advantage of this free online training. Community energy projects can benefit the Gippsland region by providing jobs, financial returns, a greater sense of community connection and environmental benefits. We have developed an online learning program to help the Gippsland community to participate in community energy projects with greater confidence, support and impact. Find out more: https://yoursay.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au//news_feed/commun

14.01.2022 Register early! On Sunday, 6 December residents have the chance to remove any unwanted household chemicals from cosmetics to car cleaners. Registrations essential at https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Event-locations-and

13.01.2022 Our Community Recovery Hubs have returned to usual operating hours, following the festive period. To find out more about your local Hub, or to get in touch with your local Hub Coordinator, go to https://www.vic.gov.au/community-noticeboard-bushfire-recov

12.01.2022 Lets chill! Join in and gather around the grill with CFA, emergency and recovery services personnel. You, your family, friends and colleagues are invited to Community BBQs throughout East Gippsland to celebrate a job well done! Buchan Saturday, 14 November- Cricket Pavilion Bruthen Saturday, 21 November (this is a 2 day event with activities on Friday, 20 Nov. and the BBQ on the 21 Nov) Main Street Gardens... Goongerah Sunday, 22 November Goongerah Town Hall Cann Valley Sunday, 29 November Baum Park/Community Centre Orbost Saturday, 5 December Forest Park Johnsonville/Twin Rivers -Saturday 12, December Johnsonville Fire Station See more

12.01.2022 Make your voice heard and meet like-minded people by becoming a Youth Ambassadors. Applications are now open for our 2021 program. We're looking for young people with different interests and backgrounds no experience is necessary, and we encourage applicants from across the shire (we help with travel). To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3oKemof Applications close Friday 19 February.

11.01.2022 Glass - the original packaging. Having been discovered over 5,000 years ago, glass is made from sand, soda ash and limestone. It can be recycled over and over endlessly and is now made back into bottles and jars, or manufactured with other materials into fibreglass, bricks, decorations or even roads. Today, Angus shows us how to recycle our glass and keep the cycle going. Learn more at https://bit.ly/324cSMr... Tambo Waste Sustainability Victoria Resource Recovery Gippsland Planet Ark #AustralasianRecyclingLabel #CheckIt #NationalRecyclingWeek

10.01.2022 It's warming up! Splash 'n' swim at our outdoor pools at Orbost and Bairnsdale - open from Saturday 5 December. Get all the latest council news in our monthly community e-newsletter ‘My Council, My Community’ out now. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/.../its-here-read-the-latest-my...... You can subscribe to get it delivered straight to your inbox. Visit http://eepurl.com/g--Zij to subscribe; you can unsubscribe at any time. See more

10.01.2022 Do you live in the Buchan district? If so, join us, the CFA and your fellow community members at one of the community conversations regarding last year’s fire event, community recovery and the upcoming fire season preparations. In attendance will be key representatives from agencies including Victoria Police, bush nursing centres, DELWP, Parks Victoria, CFA, BRV and Council.... Due to community gathering restrictions, registration of attendance is essential. Total number of community attendees is 40 people per session. Registration is also essential for catering purposes. It will be a COVID safe outdoor event where face masks will be required if we cannot social distance. We request that attendees BYO their own chair. The sessions will be held on: Wednesday 2 December W Tree to be held at Gelantipy CFA Shed, 67.30pm. Monday 7 December Buchan South and Canni Creek to be held at Buchan Valley Golf Club, 67.30pm. Wednesday 9 December Buchan, Buchan East, Timbarra and Murrindal (two sessions) Buchan Recreation Reserve, 12-1.30pm or 6-7.30pm A session for Wulgulmerang, Black Mountain, Gelantipy and Butchers Ridge was held at Gelantipy on 30 November. Contact our Community Planning Officer Suzie Healy to book - 0429 467 794. Bushfire Recovery Victoria DELWP Gippsland CFA Gippsland Parks Victoria

08.01.2022 Need something to keep the kids entertained on the wet weather days? Check out the Lakes Entrance aqua run! Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until 23 January. Cost is $3.50 per person plus pool entry. Bookings are essential due to restrictions. To book your spot please contact us on 5155 3333.

07.01.2022 A shout-out to Gabrielle Moore from Orbost's Sailor's Grave Brewing for being named the Female Agribusiness Leader of the Year at the Food & Fibre Gippsland awards. It was a big night for the local brewing company, with Sailor's Grave also winning the Excellence in Collaborative Partnerships Award.

07.01.2022 It’s that time of year again time to recruit lifeguard/customer service staff for our outdoor pools in Bairnsdale and Orbost before we open in summer. We are currently advertising 10 casual positions for each outdoor pool. If you’re interested head over to our website and take a look. https://bit.ly/311T63O We also currently have park administration officer and human resources coordinator positions available.

07.01.2022 Good luck for all the riders competing in the #cattlemen100 mountain bike race today, see you at the finish line! Velo Grammont Omeo Region Love East Gippsland

07.01.2022 Bushfire recovery The Mallacoota and District Recovery Agency, better known to locals as MADRA, are putting on a series of 8 webinars in the coming weeks covering a range of bushfire and recovery topics. Recordings of each webinar will be available to watch on MADRA’s website https://madrecovery.com

06.01.2022 East Gippslanders, how would you rate your cultural awareness living and working in our beautiful region? Take this 15-minute survey to help Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) understand the Cultural Awareness of the Gippsland community and provide valuable insights to guide our journey forward towards a more connected Gippsland. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

06.01.2022 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Community Grants Program Expansion The Victorian Bushfire Appeal (VBA) commenced in January to help raise funds to support relief and recovery for our state. Distribution of the funds had originally been allocated for Community Recovery Committees (CRCs), but has now been expanded to include the wider community. Victorian Bushfire Appeal funds are charitable in nature and can only be used to support charitable activities.... All applications for funding must be endorsed by a CRC as a recovery priority; this endorsement can be sought yourself prior to submitting your application. Your local CRC can be reached by contacting Council’s Bushfire Recovery Centre on 5153 9500 and select 1, or by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, endorsement can be sought after submitting your application with the assistance of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Secretariat. For information, FAQs about the grants program or how to apply, visit the VBA website https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal

05.01.2022 Want to see how our March sales went at the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange? Visit: https://mailchi.mp/979b88f4d36b/march-sale-results-7064818 Sign up to our mailing list to receive this information directly to your inbox!

04.01.2022 We're taking fitness outdoors! From Monday 12 October we will begin running outdoor fitness classes at the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Lakes Entrance Aquadome. Classes will be held at the front of the centre. Cost is $7 per class and payment is required when booking. All memberships are still suspended. Social distancing and hygiene practices will be enforced. No equipment will be shared. You need to bring your own:... -towel -drink bottle -exercise mat Masks are required to and from sessions. Click the link to book your session or for more information https://bit.ly/3jLc1XO

03.01.2022 Soft plastic is any plastic that scrunches in your hand and does not go in your household recycling bin. Recyclables should be placed loosely in the bin and will not be processed if in a plastic bag. In this video, Alyson will show us where to take our soft plastics. National Recycling Week (9-15 November) is a great time to change your soft plastics habits! To find out more about REDcycle, visit https://www.redcycle.net.au/ ... Tambo Waste Resource Recovery Gippsland Planet Ark Sustainability Victoria RED Group #AustralasianRecyclingLabel #CheckIt #NationalRecyclingWeek

03.01.2022 With the rules changing around approved face coverings, vulnerable members of the community are reminded that they can collect their 3 free reusable facemasks from our Corporate Centre and service centres.

03.01.2022 Have you spotted a Lace Monitor, Spot-tailed Quoll, Koala, Eastern Ground Parrot, Glossy Black-Cockatoo or Diamond Python? Then be a bushfire recovery citizen s...cientist by reporting your wildlife sightings If you hear or see any of these key species, particularly around bushfire-affected areas, tell us what you’ve observed, including changes over time and notable absences. Reporting is easy: log your sightings on your favourite app (VBA Go, iNaturalist or birdata) or email: [email protected] You’ll be helping us understand how our wildlife are recovering after the fires and identify important places to protect, as part of the Victorian Government’s Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery Program. For more information on how to contribute, visit: www.swifft.net.au//team_bushfire_recovery_-_community_wild East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Parks Victoria Trust for Nature BirdLife Australia Bushfire Recovery Victoria Bairnsdale & District Field Naturalists Club Inc. Love East Gippsland Environment East Gippsland EEG East Gippsland Water GLaWAC Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc. Greening Australia East Gippsland Landcare Network East Gippsland Conservation Management Network ABC Gippsland 3MGB Community Radio TRFM Australian Deer Association - Central Vic branch

03.01.2022 Welcome back to East Gippsland’s High Country, we are open for business! Our new Welcome Back Postcards Campaign has launched, and you can find these at any of our Visitor Information Centres around East Gippsland. The High Country and Alpine region aren’t just good in winter, they’re great places to visit in summer too! Discover National Parks, crystal clear rivers, historic huts, camping spots, horse riding, fly fishing, galleries, wineries, golf courses, the new Omeo Pump... Track and Skills Park, and all that nature has to offer Please #staysafe this summer and thank-you for supporting our region. For more information about what to do in the High Country, check out https://www.visiteastgippsland.com.au/r/alpine-high-country Love East Gippsland #VisitEastGippsland #VisitGippsland #GippslandLakes Destination Gippsland - A page for tourism businesses Omeo Region

02.01.2022 As part of our series of tips and tricks for National Recycling Week (9-15 November), today Alyson shows us what steel can and cannot be recycled through your household bin. Learn more at https://bit.ly/324cSMr Sustainability Victoria Tambo Waste Planet Ark Resource Recovery Gippsland #AustralasianRecyclingLabel #CheckIt #NationalRecyclingWeek

02.01.2022 Heading to Mallacoota this weekend?, Come along and join in a Community "Summer Ready BBQ" in the Lions Park.

02.01.2022 Good news - the East Gippsland Field Days return in 2021 (April 23 and 24 to be exact)! Great news - entry will be half price ($10 adults and children under 16 free) thanks to a partnership between Council, East Gippsland Water, Southern Rural Water, East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and the East Gippsland Field Days. Mayor Cr Mendy Urie said it's a great example of local agencies working together to support one of the region’s most iconic and important events. ... Read more here: https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au//field-days-are-back-

01.01.2022 Asymptomatic testing (no symptoms, but contact with Lakes Entrance exposure sites) for Tuesday: Lakes Entrance Aquadome - begins at 9:15 am. Bairnsdale hospital... rear entrance (McKean St.) - begins at 9 am. Closing time will depend on demand, so try and come earlier in the day. Waits today were much shorter than previous two days, which was terrific for everyone. If you think you need testing, please get the info you need first at brhs.com.au/Coronavirus

01.01.2022 APRIL SALES East Gippsland Livestock Exchange - Upcoming sales in April Prime Market Thursday 8, 15, 22 and 29 April 9.00am Store Cattle Friday 16 April and Friday 30 April 10.00am ... Sheep Tuesday 6 April and Monday 19 April 11.00am Keep up to date with East Gippsland Livestock Exchange by signing up to our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/gz82g5

01.01.2022 We’ve got our fingers crossed for good weather in Mallacoota over the next two weeks. Our CASA-licenced drone pilots are planning flights over the Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park to take photos of the treescape. This work will allow a consulting arborist to update our tree database and condition report. The drone will remain above the holiday park and will not fly over private property. The flight is planned to be undertaken during the two weeks from Monday 12 October to Friday 23 October. It is hoped suitable flying weather will be available during this time; however, the flight may be postponed due to poor weather.

01.01.2022 Calling for Nominations for the Cann Valley District Representative Group The interim Cann Valley District Representative Group (CVDRG) is working towards to becoming an incorporated association to make progress with their District Community Plan and bushfire recovery priorities. The CVDRG will provide a single, united voice for the district and are now seeking nominations. Nomination forms are on Council’s Bushfire Support and Information web page, or at the Cann Valley Bu...shfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) Hub. All nominations must be received by close of business Monday 7th December 2020 at the BRV Hub dropbox, 26 Princes Highway, Cann River or by email to [email protected]. For more information, please contact Annie Kentwell, Cann Valley District Place Manager on 5153 9500 and select 1, or at [email protected]. https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au//Bushfire_support_and