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Star of the South Project

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 340 340

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24.01.2022 Catch our Chief Development Officer, Erin, this Thursday night on the Vic Climate Solutions Forum: The Energy Sector. A great opportunity to learn more about the project and the economic benefits of offshore wind! Zoom link below

23.01.2022 Heres a sneak peek of street artist Heesco painting a mural in our new local office in Yarram! We cant wait to see it finished!

22.01.2022 We’re studying the marine environment by taking grab samples of the seafloor and using a camera to look at the seabed . Check out these pics we snapped of a starfish and a sponge garden

21.01.2022 #NAIDOCWeek is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Gunaikurnai people as the Traditional Owners of the area in which Star of the South would be located. We're continuing to work with Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation GLaWAC as the project progresses. Always Was, Always will be

21.01.2022 Our friends at Boating Industry Association have set up a great new website about recreational boating in Australia! Check it out.

20.01.2022 Dont forget to catch us at the Virtual Melbourne Boat Show this weekend. We hope to see you there! Its a free event and easy to register.

19.01.2022 We're continuing to explore the potential of offshore wind off the coast of Gippsland . The project's in the feasibility phase with site investigations and environmental data collection our priority right now.

19.01.2022 Need a fun activity for kids while home schooling? Check out our fantastic wind energy poster and word search! How many words can you find in the puzzle? Download it from our website https://getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au/about-the-project1

19.01.2022 A great initiative by our friends at Gippslandia and the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund to help rebuild fences destroyed in the summer bushfires. You can purchase a post for $5 or a corner post for $9. Head to Gippslandias shop to show your support.

18.01.2022 Our crew is out on the water aboard the Seapride near Port Albert this week collecting baited remote underwater videos to count and measure fish in the project area . This method uses a frame with two cameras recording fish attracted to bait on the end of a stick. Our fish surveys are informing the projects environmental assessments .

17.01.2022 Catch us at the Gippsland New Energy Forum on 26 November from 12-1.30pm with Gippsland Climate Change Network and Committee for Gippsland. Click the link below to register to attend

17.01.2022 You still have time to complete an expression of interest to be part of our Community Advisory Group . You could help share information with your local community and shape the project. Applications close Sunday 24 May.

17.01.2022 Due to the state governments announcement of stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions being put in place for regional Victoria, were closing our Yarram office until further notice. If you have any questions about the project, please our community line on 1800 340 340 or us at [email protected]. We look forward to opening again in the future. Stay safe and look after each other.

17.01.2022 Gippsland could become the home of a new and diverse clean energy industrial hub, with offshore wind providing crucial jobs and acting as a foundation for future hydrogen production and green export options

16.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who participated in our second live Q&A. If you missed it, dont worry, you can watch it back

15.01.2022 Were continuing our site investigations and our local team has put COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Weve closed our Yarram office in line with Governments stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria. Our project team continues to work from home. Sign up to our enews to receive all of the latest project updates. Register here: https://getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au/register Have a question? You can call us on 1800 340 340 ... Or email us at [email protected] For more information visit our website: https://getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au See more

15.01.2022 Were continuing to investigate the three potential options for the projects underground transmission cables from the coast to the Latrobe Valley. Specialists are undertaking environmental data collection along the three options from now until November. Find out more about our field studies, what were looking for and how well use the findings here: https://getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au/investigations

14.01.2022 Our Community Advisory Group met remotely for the first time last week . Everyone introduced themselves, we discussed how the group would work, and gave a brief project update. The group has 22 community members from across Gippsland. For more details and a list of members visit our website. https://getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au/community-consult

14.01.2022 We’re excited to partner with Australia’s leading science research agency, CSIRO on our upcoming white shark studies. These studies will help us to collect baseline data for our environmental assessments, and support CSIRO’s research programs. You can find more about their research here:

13.01.2022 The Victorian Minister for Planning recently confirmed our project will undergo a robust and comprehensive Environment Effects Statement (EES) . We welcome his decision and will keep you posted about next steps and opportunities to provide feedback on the planning studys scoping requirements.

13.01.2022 We love a Gippsland sunrise it makes the early mornings worth it. Check out this gorgeous photo captured by our team while out completing fish surveys last week!

12.01.2022 We get lots of questions and interest from suppliers about working on this exciting project. Weve set up an Industry Capability Network gateway so suppliers can register their interest in the project and find out about opportunities! We encourage businesses of all types and sizes to express interest.

12.01.2022 With regional restrictions easing, we've received questions about when our Yarram office will reopen. Government’s advice remains to work from home if you can, which we’ll continue to do until further changes are announced. If you have a question or want to receive updates, you can reach out on any of the below: 1800 340 340 [email protected]... Register for our enews starofthesouth.com.au/getinvolved See more

12.01.2022 Did you know that the electricity produced by the wind farm would be transmitted in High Voltage Alternating Current (AC). This is commonly used in Australia and around the world and is an efficient way to transmit large amounts of electricity over long distances! Find more in our Transmission network factsheet available online.

12.01.2022 We’re excited to share our refreshed website. We’ve made some changes to make it easier to use and find information. Check it out and sign up for our monthly project updates while you’re there! www.starofthesouth.com.au

12.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who weve worked with over the last couple of years at The Great Southern Star and Yarram Standard . Local papers are so important to regional towns and for sharing community stories. Well continue to support Gippslands local papers and other new online channels by sharing project information and updates.

11.01.2022 Check out our finished mural by street artist Heesco! We cant wait for you to see it in person

10.01.2022 Today is Global Wind Day and were celebrating the awesome power of wind! In 2019, wind energy overtook hydro as Australias leading clean energy source. As Australias first offshore wind project, were excited about the future of our energy mix and making Gippsland the home of offshore wind in Victoria!

10.01.2022 We get lots of questions about offshore wind consistency. Weve been studying Gippslands wind profile and our initial data shows that the wind is strong, especially on hot days in the afternoon and evening when people are using their air conditioners. Well continue to monitor the wind for up to two years and this data will inform the turbine selection and wind farm design.

09.01.2022 Were excited to announce Heesco is painting a mural in our Yarram office. Were getting ready to open soon and are putting COVID-19 safe measures in place so you can come and visit!

09.01.2022 We welcome the Australian Government’s funding announcement through last night’s Budget to support the development of offshore clean energy projects, including offshore wind . Offshore wind is a proven driver of local jobs and investment and we’re excited about its potential for Gippsland .

09.01.2022 Weve been undertaking fish surveys to count and measure fish in the project area . Check out whats involved!

07.01.2022 We received around 100 survey responses as part of our formal consultation thank you to everyone who provided feedback and filled one in. Dont worry if you didnt get a chance, there will be plenty more opportunities to help shape this exciting project.

06.01.2022 Were aware of a website misusing our identity for fraud and making false claims about owning the Star of the South project. We have alerted police and other authorities and can confirm there is no association between Star of the South and Oleson Wind Energy. If you have been approached by Oleson Wind Energy, claiming to act on behalf of Star of the South, please contact police or get in touch with us to report any concerns.

06.01.2022 We love getting your messages about job opportunities. While were still a few years away from construction (pending relevant approvals), its exciting that so many people are keen to work on the project. Join our mailing list for the latest updates and to track the projects progress.

06.01.2022 We’re getting ready to undertake our summer fish surveys . We’ll be out off the coast near Port Albert on local vessels over the next few months doing a range of different surveys to understand the fish species in the area.

05.01.2022 We get lots of questions about the life span of a wind turbine. The average life span is around 25 years with turbines currently around 90% recyclable . One manufacturer, Vestas is pledging zero waste turbines by 2040

05.01.2022 Weve been hearing some fish tales and wed like to set the record straight Star of the South will affect throwing a line from Ninety Mile Beach false Were proposing a marine park in or around the proposed wind farm site false Boats wont be able to pass through the wind farm and will need to go all the way around false ... Well restrict access to Corner Inlet entrances false Decisions have been made to ban all fishing in the wind farm site false Its true that we want to work with fishers, industry and government regulators to find sensible ways to share the waters safely and improve fishing where possible. Your involvement can help. For more info check out our fishing and offshore wind fact sheet or get in touch here, call 1800 340 340 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Come and visit our Yarram office at 310 Commercial Road! Well be opening with COVID-19 safe measures in place from Tuesday 28 July. Our opening hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm and 12.30pm-3pm. Drop in during these times to chat to Anne our local office manager.

05.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how an offshore wind farm is built out at sea ? Check out this awesome video to learn more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUQifpcGTrg

05.01.2022 Were working with Deakin University to get ready for our upcoming fish surveys . Weve talked with local fisherman and fishing groups to design the three surveys and are using local vessels. Stay tuned for more details.

03.01.2022 Check your email for our June project update . If youre not on our mailing list send us a message to receive all of the latest project news!

03.01.2022 The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is an international trade association for wind energy around the world. Their recent 2020 global offshore wind report explains that the offshore wind industry have been less impacted by COVID-19 than other energy sectors and names Star of the South as a ground-breaking project for the offshore wind industry in Australia. Download it here!

03.01.2022 The offshore wind is industry is continuing to grow rapidly. New research shows the total pipeline of offshore wind projects around the world has grown by nearly 50% this year despite the challenges of COVID-19. We’re excited about this growth and what it could mean for offshore wind in Gippsland and Australia.

02.01.2022 Check out these awesome wind turbines one of our little helpers made! Our kids are getting excited and learning more about offshore wind as we juggle school and working from home together.

01.01.2022 Check your email for our July project update . If youre not on our mailing list send us a message to receive all of the latest project news.

01.01.2022 Catch us at the Virtual Melbourne Boat Show! You can drop by our online stall on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July from 10am-8pm and Sunday 26 July from 10am-6pm. Its a free event and easy to register!

01.01.2022 Star of the South mentioned as one of the mega projects that could make Australia a clean energy super power. Offshore wind complements onshore wind and solar, creating a more reliable renewable system.