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Damage Causes Closures - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

12 April 2021 | 01:32pm
Griffiths Island & Warrnambool Breakwater Closed Due To Damage
The Warrnambool Breakwater and boat ramp have been temporarily closed to the public after the historic structure was damaged during rough weather over the weekend.
All staircases to the top walkway are closed off, with some sections of the stainless steel kick rail hanging loose.
“Once the weather is more favourable, Council staff will make a more detailed assessment of the damage before we develop a program of repairs,” Council’s Director City Infrastructure David Leahy said.
“We’re hopeful that by the end of the week we’ll have a clearer picture of the work that is required, the unfortunate reality is that the Breakwater could be closed for a number of weeks"

Port-fairy , Victoria , Australia , Brett-davis , Council-acting , Emergency-services , Griffiths-island , Griffiths-island-causeway , Portland , Koroit , Warrnambool , Terang

Book of the Month - 1494 2AY - Local / National News

Be Inspired By Green Cleaning
If you’re after some practical tips or ‘life hacks’ surrounding eco-friendly cleaning, cooking or gardening, then The Ace Book Club book of the month for April is a must read.
The book is the accumulation of knowledge and trial and error by mother and daughter team Alisa and Cynthia Mayne.
“Mum and I actually wrote this ten years ago, and I think this might be the fifth updated edition now,” Alisa explained.
“We grew up self-sufficiently with mum and dad until I was seven, and I’ve been in the food industry, running businesses for 25 years, so we’ve combined our knowledge with lots of simple life tips – some are tried and tested and been around for ages, others are just new techniques to put into your house.

Albury , Wodonga , Holbrook , Tallengatta , Rutherglenn , Corrowa , Myrtleford , Culciarn , Beechworth , Omeo , Henty

2AY Trusted Tradies - 1494 2AY

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HiLo HOT PRESSURE WASH
HiLo Hot Pressure Wash provide a range of services for residential customers, which includes pressure cleaning paved areas, driveways, pergolas, shade sails, roofing as well as recreational equipment such as caravans, boats and jet skis and even sporting services.
Being local to the Albury/Wodonga region and with a background in landscaping and building, Rod knows a thing or two about what people need – from residential homes to large agricultural operations and industrial buildings.
Now servicing regional and metropolitan areas across NSW, ACT and Victoria, HiLo Hot Wash is trusted by several councils and governments to provide the high-pressure cleaning services that our competitors simply can’t. Combined with considerable expertise in the field, we have a range of high pressure cleaning equipment which allows us to sort out any kind of mess our clients throw at us.

Albury , Wodonga , Holbrook , Tallengatta , Rutherglenn , Corrowa , Myrtleford , Culciarn , Beechworth , Omeo , Henty

Griffiths Island Upgrades - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

Works Set To Improve Access to Port Fairy’s Griffiths Island
The first stage of a project to improve access to Port Fairy's Griffiths Island is scheduled to begin this month.
Moyne Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Meade said that the improvements will ensure a safe and accessible passage to the popular Griffiths Island Lighthouse.
“This project will not only improve safety and emergency vehicle access to the island but will also complement the natural attractions on the island and enhance visitors’ experience, encouraging an increase in tourism visitation and regional economic benefits.”
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The $200,000 project includes the replacement of deteriorated infrastructure under the causeway and the construction of a new concrete path, and is jointly funded by the Council in conjunction with the Victorian Government.

Victorian-government , Coastal-public-access , Risk-grants , Griffiths-island-causeway , Griffiths-island , Port-fairy , Portland , Koroit , Warrnambool , Terang , 3yb-fm

SA Driver Nabbed - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

Port Fairy Police Nab Speeding Driver
A speeding driver who was nabbed by local police as part of Operation Nexus over the weekend, is set to face a lengthy stint without a driver's licence.
Port Fairy Police intercepted the South Australian provisional licence holder traveling on the Princes Hwy near Codrington, during the long weekend operation.
The driver was detected at 149 kilometres an hour, whilst traveling with an adult passenger and 3 young children in the vehicle.
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The driver was issued with an $826 dollar fine, and will be disqualified from driving for a period of 12 months.
Operation Nexus concludes at 11:59pm, Monday April 5.

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Brigades Out in Force - 1494 2AY - Local / National News

Good Friday Tins at the Ready
Local volunteers and emergency services personnel are uniting in their fundraising efforts for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
After missing out on tin rattling last year, volunteers such as John Vandeven, Captain of Albury Civic Station for Fire and Rescue NSW are looking forward to hitting the streets with their fire trucks and connecting with their local communities.
“To see the people who have saved all year – numerous children that have got their piggy banks and loose change that they save all year, lots of people love to see us and it was so disheartening last year when we couldn’t do it due to COVID,” John said.

Killawarra , Victoria , Australia , Wodonga , Wangaratta , Jason-allisey , Good-friday-appeal , South-wangaratta , Albury , Holbrook , Tallengatta

Operation Nexus Begins - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

Speed a heavy focus, as Police target road trauma
Police across the South West will be out in force across the Easter Long Weekend, with the road policing Operation Nexus commencing this morning.
The Easter Operation will run until 11.59pm on Monday, with police to be targeting speed, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use.
With large numbers of people traveling long distances or on unfamiliar roads to get to holiday destinations, police will also be targeting fatigue, asking drivers to rest regularly.
"We're asking people to slow down and not make those poor decisions to speed or drive while impaired" said Warrnambool Police Senior Sergeant Shane Keogh.

Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , Colac , Port-fairy , Portland , Koroit , Warrnambool , Terang , 3yb-fm , Coast

Rebels Ready For RD 1 - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

Rebels Ready For RD 1
01 April 2021 | 09:39am
Strong South West Contingent To Feature In Opening Round
The 2021 GWV Rebels Boys NAB League Season starts in sensational fashion against traditional rival, the Geelong Falcons this evening at C. E Brown Reserve, Wendouree.
The GWV Rebels NAB League U19 Boys kick off this Twilight Round 1 game at 5pm and the GWV Rebels U17 Boys will follow at 7.30pm.
The GWV Rebels NAB League Team will see a total of 19 NAB League debutants play their 1st game which is exciting for the players, families, and their local community clubs.
"We are really excited about Week 1 for the NAB League boys, especially that the game is in Ballarat on Easter Thursday night, it’s a real highlight to showcase the talent from across our GWV Rebels region” said Head Coach David Loader.

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Emergency Service Funds - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

Local Emergency Services Share In Funding
Emergency Services in Western Victoria will share in $1,244,950 in funding, to provide essential operational equipment, vehicles, appliances and minor facility improvements for local volunteers.
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 23 local CFA, Life Saving Victoria and VICSES services would share in the funding
The investment is part of the Government’s 2020-21 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, which see's the Government match every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 co-contribution.
“I’d like to thank all of our volunteer groups for their hard work and congratulate the successful applicants in the 2019-20 round of VESEP grants” said Ms Tierney.

Gayle-tierney , Emergency-services-equipment-program , Emergency-services , Western-victoria , Life-saving-victoria , Port-fairy , Portland , Koroit , Warrnambool , Terang , 3yb-fm , Coast

EDM Act Coming To Town - 94.5 3YB FM - Local / National News

EDM Act Coming To Town
EDM Act Coming To Town
What So Not are set to headline the 2021 edition of Coastal Jam Warrnambool this Easter Sunday
12 March 2021 | 12:03pm
One of Australia's Biggest EDM Acts Headlining Coastal Jam Warrnambool 2021
Live music is well and truly back in Warrnambool with the announcement of Australian party starter What So Not headlining this year's Coastal Jam Warrnambool.
Into it's third year, Warrnambool's Cally Hotel will play host to the electronic dance music artist this Easter Sunday alongside a stacked lineup of local artists.
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Having launched in 2017 by Geelong based Uno Events, Coastal Jam is a boutique music and arts festival that pops up along the Victorian coast at Lorne, Warrnambool, Torquay, Barwon Heads and Geelong over the summer period.

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