Date Time
Omeo ‘pumped’ about new track opening – East Gippsland
It was a case of Christmas coming early for the Omeo community last Saturday, December 19, with the much-anticipated opening of new Omeo Pump Track and Skills Park.
In front of a crowd of more than 120 community members and guests in the heart of Omeo at Livingstone Park, Deputy Mayor Cr Mark Reeves officially opened the new facility with community member and advocate for the project Jill Hill, and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
The pump track is an undulating asphalt course designed around the word ‘Omeo’ and suitable for skill levels from beginners to the most advanced. The skills park section on a natural surface includes features and components have been sourced from the local area and repurposed as integral elements.
Date Time
New community for energy smart farming
Farmers, tradespeople, service providers and anyone living on the land are invited to get involved in the new Energy Smart Farming Community of Practice.
The Community of Practice provides a great place to find information and chat about energy efficient and renewable energy technologies and practices that improve farm productivity and resilience.
The Community of Practice is a collaborative project between Agriculture Victoria and New South Wales Department of Primary Industries with participation from Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Sustainability Victoria and Regional Development Victoria.
Community of Practice Leader, Liz Hamilton, said the new Energy Smart Farming Community brought together farm energy experts including farmers, service providers, advisors, researchers and community advocates to share energy knowledge, research and solutions to help make Australian farming more profitable.
Spirit of Tasmania precinct at Geelong port gets planning approval geelongadvertiser.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from geelongadvertiser.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.