Volunteers Shaping Terang Wetlands
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THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 www.terangexpress.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST Volunteers shaping Terang Wetlands Progress: A group of volunteers rolled up their sleeves for a working bee at the Terang wetlands on Sunday, with hopes for future sessions to help ensure the community-maintained project thrives. 2021D For the full story turn to Page 3. MP wants answers on College sale A WAR of words has erupted this week from Mr Riordan claiming the site was for country students and gives a prime asset for the site, and the current market value, between Polwarth MP Richard Riordan “grossly undervalued” and a neighbouring away for less than half price, was overseen by based on information from the VGV, is that the and Western Victoria MP Gayle Tierney property was valued at $15 million. her and her government,” he said. site is valued at $5.1-$8.2 million currently,” over the sale of Glenormiston College “Mr Montgomery has been gifted the sale In response to Mr Riordan’s line of she said. of the century, a 10 year government lease, questioning during the PAEC, acting assistant earlier this year. A State Government spokesperson confi rmed 300 Hectares of prime Glenormiston land, a department secretary Lee Watts confi rmed a Mr Riordan said the government would not the Department had agreed to the sale of the homestead and various assets and facilities, all 10-year option had been added to the lease site on the condition education continues to be confi rm at this week’s Public Accounts and for less than $5 million,” Mr Riordan said. from Mr Montgomery to South West TAFE. Estimates Committee (PAEC) whether it had provided until at least 2027. This will include “On any bad day of the week this is a steal. “The land has been transferred from the the continuation of all South West TAFE lifted the educational requirements on the old “Despite its endless rhetoric on TAFE Minister to South West TAFE and the sale courses at the site, including the Certifi cate Glenormiston Agricultural College and sold it and agricultural training and education, this from the TAFE to Montgomery International III in Agriculture course at the campus, along to businessman Dean Montgomery. government puts more time into dodgy land was executed on February 19, 2021, and is due with a number of accredited short courses. He said Minister Tierney and her senior sales than it does a real commitment for to settle in 2024,” she said. Training and Skills and Higher Education education in regional Victoria.” “The Department will continue to work In response to a request for comment from Department offi cials were unaware of when Mr Riordan said Glenormiston was with South West TAFE and Montgomery the Terang Express, Ms Tierney hit back at Mr and how they sold the iconic Western Victorian “supposed to be set aside for training and International to fi nalise these arrangements Riordan’s claims, saying they were “absolute property in a “rigorous round of questioning.” education, not a beautifully gift wrapped and to continue to allow for the delivery of rubbish”. Senior department offi cials requested present for Chinese land bankers”. education from the site.” “The Andrews Labor Government reopened Mr Riordan’s questions on notice but “The Higher Education Minister Ms Tierney Ms Watts confi rmed the sale at a cost of the Glenormiston doors after the 2014 election acknowledged renewing a 10 year lease with must immediately come out and explain to her $4.68 million. – and we are committed to the delivery of high Mr Montgomery after agreeing to a sale price Western Victorian constituents why such a “The Department had received an updated quality training at the site,” she said. of less than $5 million, against interjections terrible deal, that does not guarantee education valuation from the Valuer-General of Victoria Continues page 2. 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Glenormiston to see fi rsthand how vibrant and South West TAFE as our dedicated education INDEPENDENT. EXPERIENCED “The Liberals are guilty of shutting Gle- successful it is.” provider and look forward to a bright future of normiston as part of their $1 billion cuts to Mr Montgomery defended the sale of the training and skills delivery at Glenormiston.” First Interview Free TAFE – and if they were in power there would facility to company Glenormiston Land Pty South West TAFE chief executive offi cer be no training delivered there today. Ltd, confi rming education would continue at Mark Fidge said “South West TAFE is pleased “Mr Riordan’s suggestion that Victorians the site. to continue the delivery of high-quality voca- Ph 5599 2130 have been ripped off or that the government margaretdonoghuelawyer.com.au hasn’t followed proper processes is absolute “Glenormiston Land Pty Ltd is an Australian tional training at Glenormiston”. rubbish. company committed to education provision at “Our courses in agriculture and horticulture “It’s disappointing Mr Riordan hasn’t yet Glenormiston,” he said. are well represented and deliver vital skills for taken up my longstanding offer to join me at “We have forged a strong partnership with local jobs,” he said. With the continued Letter to the Editor uncertainty of possible COVID-19 restrictions, we ask Moyne volunteers stay busy a quiet time for our region, giving residents for everyone, but I’d like to think as a council, throughout June and visitors alike plenty of great events and we’ve kept focused on delivering essential that you please contact the Dear Sir, activities to get involved in. services to the community and providing relevant businesses, Moyne Shire is built on the dedication A big congratulations to all involved. support where it was needed most. Not that there isn’t room for improvement; the results real estate agent or community and commitment of hundreds of community Congratulations too to those behind the volunteers; whether through sporting clubs, shire’s newest sporting club – the Port Fairy provide us a great platform on which to keep group directly for the fundraising committees, community groups Plovers Soccer Club, who played their fi rst building upon. most up-to-date information and event committees. home game this weekend. Thanks to all those Finally, we’ll be holding our next monthly Listening Post outside Childers Takeaway on all advertisements and This month we saw the launch of the volunteers and administrators that keep our Winter Weekends Festival. Despite another local sporting leagues going. in Nullawarre, Saturday, June 26 from 10- public events. lockdown only weeks ago, the committee was In other news, it was great to get the results 11.30am. If you would like to speak to your able to quickly adapt and adjust, pulling off of the annual Community Satisfaction Survey councillors in person, please come along for a chat. a great fi rst weekend to the festival. Running this month, showing that the community throughout June and July, the festival brings thinks council performance is at an all-time Daniel Meade Port Fairy to life during winter, traditionally high. The past 12 months have been diffi cult Moyne Shire mayor At tax time, you can rely on Sinclair Wilson WHEN IT COMES to ensure you get what you’re entitled to. But we don’t stop there; we can also take a look at your TO TAX, WE’RE ON super, your mortgage, ask about your retirement plans, and, if you’re interested, provide expert financial planning advice, THE MONEY with the most up-to-date knowledge. Because when it comes to tax, it pays to be on the money. Contact us today on 5592 2020 to book your COVID-safe consultation. FOR STRENGTH IN NUMBERS www.sinclairwilson.com.au 5 DAY THU FRI SAT SUN MON WEATHER JUN 24 JUN 25 JUN 26 JUN 27 JUN 28 FORECAST 7º7 13º 6º6 13º 5º5 13º 7º7 14º 4º4 15º Showers Increasing Showers Possible ShowersPossible Showers Possible Showers Find us on social media /wdnews.com.au @WDnews_au Thursday, June 24, 2021 ~ Page 3 Seeking volunteers to maintain wetlands For all your lawn and garden needs VOLUNTEERS were busy over the weekend helping the Terang Park and ∙ Garden maintenance Wetlands Committee further shape the ∙ Tree and hedge trimming future of the wetlands. ∙ The wetlands project is a community devel- Plus more! oped and maintained area located off Foley Street, with working bee sessions providing an opportunity to undertake general maintenance duties and upgrades. A small group of volunteers met at the wet- lands on Sunday to spread mulch, undertake general weeding and attach new fi ttings to a water feature which will cascade over rocks to create a waterfall feature and aerate the water.