Feb 17, 2017 | Media Release
A new hospital for West Gippsland remains the premier priority for the Committee for Gippsland’s Victorian State Budget Submission, along with a focus on resource security, rail infrastructure and Latrobe Valley carbon transitioning. “Since 2011, the Committee for...
Jan 23, 2017 | Media Release
Australian Sustainable Hardwood’s Heyfield mill is a critical asset to Gippsland. If it were to close, the economic and employment impact on the local community would be absolutely devastating. The Heyfield Mill is not only Australia’s largest hardwood mill, but also...
Dec 14, 2016 | Media Release
The Committee for Gippsland held its 6th Annual General Meeting in Traralgon this week capping off a busy 6 years in operation. Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said that the AGM was an excellent opportunity to report back to members and showcase the work...
Oct 5, 2016 | Media Release
The Committee for Gippsland has acknowledged the recommendations contained in the latest Infrastructure Victoria 30 year strategy. “It is pleasing to note that projects the Committee for Gippsland has long been pushing, such as a bypass for Traralgon are now on the...
Jul 4, 2016 | Media Release
The Committee for Gippsland will release a major report into carbon transitioning in the Latrobe Valley this week. Our Region Our Future: Securing an economic future for Gippsland and Latrobe Valley will be launched by former Federal Energy, Resources and Tourism...
Sep 23, 2015 | Media Release
The Committee for Gippsland has provided conditional support for the proposed Port of Melbourne lease, but warned it has to enhance, not hamper, Gippsland’s access to a second container port. In a submission to a Victorian Parliament select committee established to...