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December 23, 2024
Omeo MTB Trails - December 2024 project update
Here's our December 2024 Omeo Mountain Bike Trails project update - 50km of trails open!
December 23, 2024
Fees waived to increase dining space
It is now cheaper and easier for restaurants and cafes to capture the summer tourist trade by introducing a fee waiver for local businesses.
December 20, 2024
Historic WORLD Sporting Precinct transformed for the next generation
The much-anticipated Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the $17.4 million WORLD Sporting Precinct were officially opened on Thursday 5 December.
December 18, 2024
Council joins vape-free partnership to protect young people
Council has joined VicHealth and over 40 organisations across Victoria in a $2 million initiative to help young people say no to vaping.
December 16, 2024
A Christmas Message from the Mayor
As we near the end of the year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to everyone in our wonderful community,
December 13, 2024
Council inks Animal Aid contract extension
Council has approved a 12-month extension to its current contract with Animal Aid for the provision of pound and animal shelter services.
December 13, 2024
Honouring locals with special guest Chris Moore
East Gippsland Shire Council’s 2025 Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday 18 January at Forest Park in Orbost from 12.30 pm
December 10, 2024
Stage 1 opening of Omeo trails cranks up tourism potential
Omeo has marked a key milestone with the official opening of Stage 1 of the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails.
December 10, 2024
Council to enhance flood resilience of Omeo’s Livingstone Park
Council is proposing to mitigate future flood damage in Omeo’s Livingstone Park.
December 2, 2024
Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool season announced
The Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool will open from Thursday 2 January for a 10-week season.
November 26, 2024
John White elected Mayor, Sonia Buckley Deputy
John White was tonight elected Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council for the next 12 months.
November 25, 2024
Council to launch major sports and recreation projects
Council will open three major projects in coming days, celebrating new facilities that support people, connections and economy.
November 11, 2024
East Gippsland welcomes new councillors
Council has nine new councillors after the Victorian Electoral Commission declared the results of the Victorian local government elections.
November 4, 2024
Wolseley Street public toilets, Orbost
Our painters are scheduled to be at Wolseley Street, Orbost, public toilets this Wednesday to paint out graffiti in the disabled toilet.
November 4, 2024
New roads, paths pave way for growth in Buchan
Buchan is celebrating an upgrade to its main road and path connections, following completion of its Main Street and Linkages Project.
November 4, 2024
Orbost partnership delivers maternal and child health services
Gippsland Lakes Complete Health and Council have teamed up to offer maternal and child health services in Orbost.
November 1, 2024
Solar for schools to power student learning
We welcome the Victorian Government announcement of an additional $5.4 million investment in the Greener Government School Building program.
November 1, 2024
Funding for circular economy project
We are pleased to have recently received a $37,000 Circular Economy Organics Council Fund grant from the Victorian Government.
November 1, 2024
Council at table for financial sustainability inquiry
Council was one of 15 Victorian councils and the only one from Gippsland to participate in the Inquiry into Local Government Sustainability.
October 24, 2024
Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project licence renewals - statement
Council was not involved in the Government decision to renew retention and exploration licences regarding the Fingerboards Mine project.
October 21, 2024
Nominations now open for East Gippsland Australia Day Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 East Gippsland Australia Day Awards.
September 24, 2024
Future of Orbost & District Project and Council formalise partnership agreement
The Future of Orbost & District (FoOD) Project and Council have signed a partnership agreement.
September 23, 2024
East Gippsland welcomes 17 new citizens on Australian Citizenship Day
East Gippsland Shire has 17 new citizens following a citizenship ceremony on the morning of Tuesday 17 September.
September 11, 2024
Voucher scheme to bolster local businesses
Council is launching the East Gippsland Business Support Voucher Program
September 11, 2024
Free school holiday entertainment extravaganza
Get ready for an exciting two-week program of free shows for children and families across East Gippsland during the upcoming school holidays
September 10, 2024
Pairing style with sustainability
Council’s Mayor, Councillors, CEO and staff donned op-shop outfits to promote second-hand finds as one of the ways we can reuse and recycle.
September 6, 2024
Clarity needed on wild dog management strategies
Agriculture Victoria has hosted sessions in Omeo and Gelantipy this week as part of its ‘dingo conservation and management review’
September 6, 2024
Proposed planning scheme changes to reflect local aims
Council is moving to improve and update its main town planning document to help guide planning decisions for the future.
September 6, 2024
Orbost’s Succession Planning Expo a triumph for farmers
The much-anticipated Family, Farm, Finance, Future Succession Planning Expo was held on 29 August at the Orbost Golf Club, attracting
September 5, 2024
Council urges state to recognise regional strengths
Council has asked the Victorian Government to ensure that its new Plan for Victoria recognises the strengths of the East Gippsland region.
September 4, 2024
Forge unveils star-studded September shows
The Forge Theatre has lined up a spectacular array of shows guaranteed to entertain all age groups this September. From the grand spectacl
September 4, 2024
Strengthening climate resilience central to supporting community
Council was invited to present at the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Inquiry into Climate Resilience in Traralgon.
September 2, 2024
Council’s small grants to make a big impact for local groups
Ten community groups have been given a welcome boost after they scooped funding through Council’s Community Small Grants Program.
August 30, 2024
Council Meeting outcomes – Tuesday 27 August 2024
Decisions made at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 August.
August 30, 2024
Minister requested to step in on timber application
Council will request the Minister for Planning to determine an application for timber harvesting and regeneration on private land.
August 29, 2024
Council adopts new policy to support ratepayers in need
East Gippsland Shire Council has voted to increase assistance to community members who are facing financial difficulties.
August 29, 2024
City Oval improvements deliver finals action
Bairnsdale City Oval will be the epicentre for Gippsland League football and netball finals this Sunday.
August 22, 2024
Solar farm proposal to be decided by Minister for Planning
A proposed solar farm at Andersons Lane, Bairnsdale, is expected to be considered for approval by the Victorian Government’s Minister for Pl
August 21, 2024
Council executive focussed on delivering for community
The final piece of our new executive leadership team is now in place with the appointment of a well credentialed local.
August 20, 2024
Purrfect ending: Lakes Entrance cat reunited with owners
A treasured cat has been reunited with its owner, thanks to the efforts of East Gippsland Shire Council staff.
August 12, 2024
Bairnsdale Jobs Expo connects jobseekers with employers
Job seekers looking for roles in East Gippsland will be able to learn
August 12, 2024
Planning review set to reduce red tape
Changes to the East Gippsland Planning Scheme approved
August 9, 2024
Bastion Point maintenance works contract awarded
We will undertake major maintenance works on the groyne at the Bastion Point boat ramp, Mallacoota.
August 8, 2024
Animal welfare our priority, cat traps withdrawn
Our free cat trapping cages service is temporarily unavailable.
August 7, 2024
Social and affordable housing
Over the past two years East Gippsland Shire Council has heard much from the community about the increase in homelessness.
August 6, 2024
Council meeting outcomes – Tuesday 6 August
At the Council meeting on Tuesday 6 August, Council made the following decisions:
July 30, 2024
Saleyards operations under review, sale not on table
A draft report from the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange commercial review will be presented to Council in the next few weeks.
July 30, 2024
Changes to livestock sale dates
East Gippsland Livestock Exchange has new sale dates.
July 25, 2024
Omeo Mountain Bike Trails Project update – July 2024
Omeo Mountain Bike Trails Project update – July 2024
July 22, 2024
Council meeting outcomes - Tuesday 16 July
At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 16 July, Council made decisions covering planning, marinas and financial hardship.
July 22, 2024
Collaboration key to Slipway success
Wet weather could not dampen the spirits of the crowd that gathered in Lakes Entrance on Wednesday 17 July for the official opening
July 16, 2024
Net gains: Omeo celebrates court upgrades
The Omeo community celebrated the launch of the alpine town’s newly upgraded netball and tennis courts on Saturday 13 July.
July 8, 2024
Young artists to shine at Youth Art Prize 2024
Entries are now open for East Gippsland's seventh annual Youth Art Prize, a celebration of our region's budding creatives.
July 8, 2024
Major transformation for key Lakes Entrance street
Lakes Entrance’s busy Myer Street will undergo a major transformation starting this month.
July 8, 2024
Council seeks feedback on land for affordable housing
We are seeking feedback on a proposal to make two Council-owned properties available for development of social and affordable housing.
July 1, 2024
Council looks towards 2045
What do you want East Gippsland to look like in 2045? That’s the question East Gippsland Shire Council is asking the community over the com
July 1, 2024
Council serves up $964K for Buchan sports courts
Council has welcomed the imminent start of work on a $964,000 project at Buchan Recreation Reserve
July 1, 2024
Celebrate Bairnsdale City Oval upgrades
User groups and the local community are invited to Bairnsdale’s historic City Oval this month to mark major upgrades
June 27, 2024
Responsible Council budget delivers for community
Residents and ratepayers will benefit from improved roads, community facilities and infrastructure under the 2024/25 Budget.
June 27, 2024
Community-led Mallacoota makeover set to begin
Mallacoota is set to get a major makeover, with Council kicking off its much-anticipated Mallacoota streetscape upgrade project.
June 25, 2024
Working together to create safer streets
Council has joined forces with Victoria Police to bolster law enforcement and ensure safer streets
June 25, 2024
Warm up with winter holidays library program
Winter school holidays at the library are free and you are invited to join in the fun.
June 25, 2024
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 25 June
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 25 June
June 23, 2024
Club Terrace, Cann River set to celebrate this week
Cann River and Club Terrace community members will this week mark the completion of two important projects in their districts.
June 23, 2024
Work begins on $2.1m upgrade for key Lakes Entrance road
A safer and more accessible Marine Parade in Lakes Entrance is being created by East Gippsland Shire Council.
June 14, 2024
East Gippsland Shire welcomes 18 new citizens
East Gippsland Shire has 18 new citizens following a citizenship ceremony held Bairnsdale on Wednesday, June 12.
June 4, 2024
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 4 June
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 4 June
June 3, 2024
Council offers grants of up to 20k for community groups
Council’s Community Grants Program has returned, and applications are now open.
May 31, 2024
Omeo Mountain Bike Trails - May 2024 update
Omeo Mountain Bike Trails Project update – May 2024. It’s getting closer!
May 30, 2024
Eagle Point Caravan Park for lease
We have put the management of the Eagle Point Caravan Park up for lease with the aim to provide the best experience for all visitors.
May 28, 2024
Council honour roll celebrates East Gippsland volunteers
National Volunteer Week wrapped up last week with Council welcoming 37 new inductees to the East Gippsland Volunteer Honour Roll.
May 27, 2024
Ensay Recreation Reserve project kicks off
Ensay Recreation Reserve is set for a major transformation with a revitalisation project officially underway.
May 23, 2024
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 21 May
Council Meeting outcomes - Tuesday 21 May
May 17, 2024
Federal Budget lacks long-term investment
It is a case of slim pickings for East Gippsland in the Federal Budget 2024/25, handed down on Tuesday night.
May 17, 2024
Visitors bounce back to East Gippsland
Newly released visitor data tells a positive story for East Gippsland
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