THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 www.terangexpress.com.au Rec. Retail $1.60 incl. GST Excellence recognised Congratulations: Terang’s Kerrie Fortescue has received a nomination for excellence in the upcoming national Family Day Care Awards. 2021E For the full story turn to Page 3. Shire opens façade improvement program CORANGAMITE business operators are be really keen to get out of the city and we Council will waive planning fees for suc- street; or running out of time to apply for a Business can expect to see more domestic visitors,” cessful applicants but building permit fees • Universal access improvements (eg. Façade Improvement Program (BFIP). she said. will still apply. Work on buildings in heritage ramps). Applications under the 2021-2022 program, “Attractive shopping strips in our towns will areas will need to meet any relevant planning Successful applicants will have until May with a total of $50,000 up for grabs, will close entice more people to stop and spend.” guidelines. Businesses which have had façade 31, 2022 to complete the works. at 9am on Monday, August 9. Manager growth and engagement Rory Nee- grants previously are still eligible, but prefer- Mr Neeson encouraged businesses to call the This is the seventh annual round of façade son said council worked with 23 businesses ence will be given to businesses which have economic development team on 5593 7100 to funding, with businesses not on the main street across seven towns through the façade pro- not previously been funded. discuss their application for the best chance of a shire town now eligible for the fi rst time. gram last year, with benefi ts expected to fl ow Works could include: of success. Local businesses can apply for up to $3000 for those communities. • Painting or cleaning; Guidelines and application forms are avail- (exc. GST) on a $1:$1 basis. “Not only do the grants support the business • Removing old signs, air-conditioners and able at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/facades Mayor Ruth Gstrein said slow trade due to being improved, they also generate work for hoardings; or the Civic Centre at 181 Manifold Street, COVID-19 restrictions might make it a good local tradespeople and suppliers,” he said. • Installing new business signs; Camperdown. time for businesses to jump-start the economic Applicants will need to fund the works and • Repairs, maintenance or replacement of For more information on the program, con- recovery with a shopfront makeover. council will pay its contribution following tiles, awnings or verandahs; tact council’s growth and engagement team on “When the lockdowns are lifted, people will completion. • Installing interior lights visible from the 5593 7100. STAY DRY...AND SAVE! CALL IN TO OUR Need a new handbag? 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It won’t quite be a remained a hive of activity despite lock- just talking physical but organisation, prepa- Mount Shadwell, but it’s something a bit more Saturday, August 14 down and holidays as capital works reju- ration and keeping things in order.” playful for the students.” 7.30pm venate a number of areas of the school. Mr Fitzpatrick said the slew of upgrades The school has also undertaken enhance- Woorndoo Clubrooms were a credit to a process of collaboration with The works include an open area garden ad- ments with safety in mind, including the the student council and business manager Dot Phone Jodie on 0427 992 784 jacent to the assembly area, safety improve- installation of outdoor lockers to ease conges- Jenkins. ments to the pick-up and drop-off area, the tion in the hallways and the addition of bol- “It’s a credit to the school council, and Ms recent redevelopment of the front garden out- lards, signage and line marking at the pick-up Jenkins, in ensuring we have funds to actually side the offi ce and the upcoming completion and drop-off carpark. spend on such upgrades,” he said. OCTOBER of decking area outside the P-2 building. “We don’t compromise safety, and since “You have to be quite frugal and strategic in having the drop-off and pick-up realigned School principal Sean Fitzpatrick said cap- a way to ensure we’re not missing out on other we knew it was something we had to do,” Mr 30th, 2021 ital works upgrades in recent years, such as programs and essential things we need.” Fitzpatrick said. Jean Wood Music Scholarship the modernisation of the P-2 and A wing area, Mr Fitzpatrick said the ongoing works on a Additional upgrades remain in the pipeline AUDITIONS & had kick-started a drive to capitalise on the vibrant new garden at the assembly area was as the school unfolds long-term plans for the INTERVIEWS improvements. a point of emphasis as “our place of togeth- revitalisation of the school. will be held on “We’ve had asphalting completed, garden erness”. Saturday, October 30 beds reformed, painting of the corridors and “We want to enhance that area because that’s “We’ve also generously been supported by Applications must be we’re purchasing new furniture,” he said. where our school community comes together Origin Energy to erect a shelter for our senior submitted by Mon, Oct. 25. “We’re starting to create some spaces out- every Monday,” he said. secondary students,” Mr Fitzpatrick said. Forms from Nellie Plummer at side that our students can make use of and feel “Everyone is getting a little bit somewhere [email protected] “Our student leaders have had a huge part in connected to, and it’s important they have high across the school. Any queries 0438 805 958 the design and development of the garden so quality grounds as well as classroom spaces. that’s been their voice and agency to contrib- “Once you start improvement in one area, “The upgrades start physically and then ute to the design. you look at others and think ‘We could do align to culture, behaviours and attitudes. It’s “It’ll have a couple of outdoor amphitheatres something there too.’ Are you planning a a symbolic approach, a great investment and where the students can sit around and we’ll “We’ll engage with students, parents and it’s exciting to see progress. even have a mount in part of it. school council around how we can do that community event? “My motto is look good, feel good. 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Winter Weekends Festival. council’s inaugural NAIDOC the 2021 Victorian Top Small next monthly Listening Post in Congratulations to the tireless Week Ambassador Award to Tourism Town by the Victorian Hawkesdale on Saturday, July 24, Call our office on 5593 1888 volunteers who were able to Archie Roach at a community CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION: Tourism Industry Council. 10am to 11.30am. adapt to changing COVID-19 event in Port Fairy. 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Cr Daniel Meade * Appearance pending volume Board for their support and to all supporting the event next year, The Draft Council Plan 2021-24 Mayor, Moyne Shire 5 DAY THU FRI SAT SUN MON WEATHER JUL 29 JUL 30 JUL 31 AUG 1 AUG 2 FORECAST 5º5 15º 5º5 14º 7º 16º 4º4 13º 4º4 14º Mostly Sunny Possible Showers ShowersPossible Showers Possible Showers Thursday, July 29, 2021 ~ Page 3 Local educator nominated for excellence TERANG Family Day Care so children can make new friends in educator Kerri Fortescue has their community.