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MORE BARRAMUNDI SPLASH INTO HAZELWOOD PONDAGE

The first large scale stocking of Hazelwood barramundi began today with the release of 720 large fish into the pondage as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to establish the southern-most population of the species for recreational anglers to enjoy. Member for Eastern Victoria,..

ROAD SAFETY BOOSTS IN BAW BAW

Road safety in West Gippsland has received a boost after Baw Baw Shire Council received two grants totalling $54,400 from the Transport Accident Commission grants program.

ACTIVE CLUB GRANTS KICKING GOALS IN GIPPSLAND

Local sport and recreation clubs in Gippsland will share in close to $1 million of funding as part of the latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria said the grants would help more people in across Gippsland become..

TRACK UPGRADED FOR TAMBO RIVER ANGLERS

Recreational anglers now have better access to the lower reaches of the Tambo River at Johnsonville thanks to an upgrade of McFarlane Road, which provides shore-based fishers with vehicle access right next to the river.

NEW MINISTER VISITS LATROBE VALLEY

Victoria’s new Minister for Industry and Employment and Minister for Resources, Wade Noonan, visited the Latrobe Valley as his first regional destination, meeting with major employers, local government and community group representatives to hear firsthand from the community about the economic development opportunities and aspirations for the region.