NEWS DESK Clean example: Members of the anti-AGL floating gas terminal group joined 4Ocean in a clean-up of the fireshore at Hastings on Sunday. Picture: Don Juniper
Groups join forces for clean-up MEMBERS of the community group fighting plans for a floating gas terminal at Crib Point on Sunday joined forces with international environment group 4Ocean to clean up the Hastings foreshore. Rob Knowles of the Save Westernport NO AGL group said that in doing so its members “showed that they not only say what they think they act what they think”. The group will take its concerns to
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the state government on Friday when it delivers a petition calling on Planning Minister Richard Wynne to block AGL’s gas import plan. AGL is yet to lodge its submission with Mr Wynne who will then decide if environmental studies (Environmental Effects Statement) are needed for the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). The project also needs the goahead from the federal Department of
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VOLUNTEERS are the life blood of Hastings CFA which is seeking new recruits. They are invited to an information night at the fire station, 149 High Street, Hastings, 7pm, Wednesday 22 August. Details: Visit hastingscfa.org.au
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recognised for its diverse assemblage of water birds and wetland vegetation,” Mr Knowles said. “Not only do we have to stop AGL from polluting the bay by permanently mooring its gas factory ship in it, we have to stop the public from throwing their rubbish into it, as can be seen by what we gathered today. “We all have a role to play, to keep this Bay pristine for future generations.” Keith Platt
A GRANT of $33,000 will pay for veranda extensions and weather proofing at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association’s building in Pound Road, Hastings. Willum Warrain provides a culturally safe space for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Natalie Hutchins said $50,000 would also go to the Aboriginal Corporation for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Indigenous Artists, in Bruce Street, Mornington, home of Baluk Arts. The money will go towards preparing a business case to explore building a cultural centre with galleries, offices and studio spaces. Ms Hutchins said the grants were “fundamental to the pursuit of selfdetermination and social and economic development for Aboriginal Victorians”. “These organisations are doing a great job delivering front line services and the program will support them to grow and flourish,” she said. “Improving facilities helps these groups control and plan for their own futures. This goes to the heart of self-determination.” Details: visit vic.gov.au/aboriginalvictoria
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