Tag: Port Fairy 3284
Wind farms green light to boost jobs
Almost 200 new jobs will be created in the Moyne Shire, with two wind farms given final planning approval.[MORE]
Council looks forward to more energy investment
Moyne council is expecting more sustainable energy investment in the shire, after plans for an $800 million gas-fired power station near Port Fairy.[MORE]
$800m power station promises jobs boost
A gas-fired power station proposed for the Port Fairy area, in south-west Victoria, could generate more than 700 new jobs.[MORE]
Coastal councils get seaside development decision support
The Victorian Local Governance Association says coastal councils should have the final say about whether seaside areas are developed.[MORE]
South-west Vic to get high winds reprieve
The weather bureau is predicting gale force winds and heavy rain will ease across south-west Victoria today.[MORE]
Moyne Shire councillor rejects draft budget
A councillor for the Moyne Shire says the area's small towns are being overlooked in favour of the bigger centres, Port Fairy and Koroit.[MORE]
New community service centres for Ballarat, Port Fairy
Ballarat and Port Fairy will get new community services centres.[MORE]
Fed Govt earmarks Moyne for more aged care beds
The Federal Government has identified the Moyne Shire as a priority area for more aged care beds.[MORE]
Council ponders ways to stop wandering cattle
The Moyne council, at this week's council meeting, will consider further measures to combat wandering livestock.[MORE]
Ratepayers urged to have say on Port Fairy port
The Moyne council is encouraging ratepayers to have their say on the future of Port Fairy's port.[MORE]
Advisory panel to consider East Beach housing plan
The Victorian Government has appointed an advisory panel to assess whether a housing development at East Beach, near Port Fairy, should go ahead.[MORE]
Mortlake residents get say on trucks plan
The Moyne council is urging Mortlake residents to comment on an application by a meatworks developer.[MORE]
Hope for governments to fund community services centre
The Moyne council hopes the federal and state governments will fund a proposed community services centre for Port Fairy.[MORE]
Moyne council backs rescue chopper push
Moyne Shire Council is joining the push for a rescue helicopter in south-west Victoria.[MORE]
Madden to decide on East Beach subdivision
Victoria's Planning Minister will determine whether a 28-lot residential subdivision at East Beach in Port Fairy, in south-west Victoria, should go ahead.[MORE]
Hunt on for stolen Port Fairy abalone
Melbourne detectives have joined the investigation to find 4.5 tonnes of abalone that was stolen from Port Fairy, in south-west Victoria, on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Batchelor welcomes fast-tracked geothermal work
The Victorian Energy and Resources Minister is pleased a geothermal exploration company is fast-tracking its work in the south-west.[MORE]
Saleyards decision may be months away
Moyne council says it will be several months before a decision is made about whether saleyards should be built in the south-west Victorian shire.[MORE]
Changes may be afoot for Moyne Shire staffing
The Moyne Shire's new chief executive officer (CEO) is predicting there will be some changes to the south-west Victorian council's staffing structure.[MORE]
Moyne council considers building saleyard
Moyne council, in south-west Victoria, may build a livestock selling centre.[MORE]
Extra police on duty for New Year
Warrnambool police are urging people to be responsible during New Years Eve celebrations tonight.[MORE]
Abalone restocking considered for virus-hit reefs
Reefs devastated by a deadly abalone virus, along Victoria's south-west coastline, may soon be restocked.[MORE]
Moyne council numbers trimmed
The number of councillors on Moyne council, in south-west Victoria, will be cut back from 10 to seven next year.[MORE]
Organisers reflect on music festival success
Organisers of the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival have hailed the event a success.[MORE]
