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GIPPSLAND Water is inviting customers to help plan and price the services their customers need, expect and value. Managing director Sarah Cumming said the water corporation is seeking a diverse group of customers to register their interest to attend a customer summit, which will be held over several dates in March and April. “Customers attending the summit will be able to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities we face in depth,” she said. “Participants will hear what other customers, community members and experts have said about our services and pricing – and then work together to come to a shared position. “The recommendations from the summit will form the foundations of our next Price Submission to the Essential Services Commission.” Ms Cumming said that this is a genuine opportunity for the community to collaborate with Register your interest: Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the corporation is looking forward to the summit. Gippsland Water on shaping the future of water and wastewater services in the region. “This is about partnering with our customers to deliver the services they need in line with their priorities and expectations,” she said. Expressions of interest to attend the customer summit are open until February 25 and around 40 customers will be selected to attend as representatives for the range of Gippsland Water customers. Summit participants will be paid in recognition of their time and commitment. “There are also other ways customers can get involved in our planning,” Ms Cumming said. “Our customer survey is out now – and the results from the survey will be incorporated into our price submission planning and discussed at the summit.” Eligible survey entrants will go into the draw to win credit towards their Gippsland Water bill. The survey closes on Thursday, February 17. To register interest in attending the customer summit and to complete the survey visit www. gippswater.com.au/LetsTalk. F RE SHF RE SH& &JUICYJUICY TAKE-AWAY CHICKEN TAKE-AWAY CHICKEN FORFOR A huge array of fresh mouthwatering salads made daily A selection of hot vege’s, combination packs, chicken schnitzels, burgers and rolls PLUSPLUS or or Safe and clean environment Safe and clean environment Social distancing applies Social distancing applies In store customers limited In store customers limited

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Home-made firearms, drugs and gel blasters seized from property

CANNABIS, gel blasters and home-made firearms were seized by police at a property in Yallourn North on Sunday, February 6. A dispute involving residents of the property prompted a person involved to report the items to police, who then searched the property on Sunday. A significant amount of cannabis was found at the property, along with gel blasters and home-made firearms. One person was arrested at the scene. Gel blasters have been classified as imitation firearms in Victoria since September 30 last year.

Hay bale fire in Morwell

AN allegedly deliberately lit hay bale fire has caused approximately $3000 of damage. The fire was discovered opposite the Fortuna 60 Soccer Club ground at Crinigan Road, Morwell at 9.20pm on Saturday, February 5 after police received multiple reports. Police and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) attended the scene and extinguished the fire, which had covered 30 hay bales. The circumstances around the fire are currently being investigated. It is believed an accelerant was used to start the blaze. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, including witnesses and those with CCTV.

Man charged after incident at Coopers Creek

A MAN has been charged by Baw Baw Family Violence Investigation Unit after an alleged dispute at Coopers Creek campground on Australia Day. The 29-year-old Noble Park man allegedly armed

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himself with a machete during a dispute at the campground, located approximately 35km north of Moe. He allegedly made threats to other campers before lighting a fire in the vicinity of the campsites, driving his vehicle erratically and allegedly ramming another parked vehicle. No one was injured during the incident. He has been charged with false imprisonment, making threats to inflict serious injury, reckless conduct endangering a person, weapon offences, assault, criminal damage by fire, criminal damage and lighting a fire during a period of Fire Danger. The man appeared at Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Friday, January 28. Anyone who witnessed the incidents or who has further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Bonfire in Moe

POLICE observed a bonfire at a property in Moe on Friday, February 6 at 8.30pm. The fire was approximately five metres in wide and five metres high, and contained rubbish and tree branches. Police and the CFA attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. There was no damage to surrounding properties reported. Police said this was a timely reminder to the community to be fire safe during summer.

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