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Research Assistant position available - 19/01/2010
Please go to our "Jobs Portland" page for details of a Research Assistant for the Federal Member for Wannon, David Hawker.
The position is to accommodate Maternity Leave for six months, with a possible extension
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Bills to be debated in State Parliament shortly - 19/01/2010
The following Bills which were introduced into State Parliament in late 2009 and that are scheduled for full debate in early February 2010.
Transport Integration Bill 2009
Magistrates' Court Amendment (Mental Health List) Bill 2009
Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2009
Livestock Management Bill 2009
Public Finance and Accountability Bill 2009
Severe Substance Dependence Treatment Bill 2009
Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2009
Legislation Reform (Repeals No. 6) Bill 2009
Accident Compensation Amendment Bill 2009
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More new jobs in Portland - 03/12/2009
Please go to our "Jobs Portland" page to see some of the available positions in Portland for Council employees and other positions.
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RET workshop - 02/12/2009
 Next Tuesday the 8th of December the PSG in conjuction with the Committee for Portland and the Alternative Energy Association will present a workshop about how the inclusion of domestic solar equipment is really hurting the large scale renewables industry, which is having a real and substantial impact on green jobs in Portland.
Please refer to flyer for more details.
Community Breakfast - 09/11/2009
We are hosting a Community Breakfast on Tuesday the 17th of November at the Portland Golf Club starting at 7.30am.
Please download our flyer for more information
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Wave energy for Portland - 08/11/2009
Portland is set to become the location for Australia's first commercial-scale wave energy project with 19 megawatts of wave powered generators to be rolled out in the next 5-6 years. This will create hundreds of jobs and further strengthen Portland's reputation as Australia's renewable energy capital.
Read on in the following links to learn much more about this exciting development for Portland and Australia's burgeoning renewable energy industry.
News
Media Release
The Observer - Spectator
The Warrnambool Standard
iPrime
Fairfax Media
Reference
The Australian - Business
Clean Energy Council
Sustainability Victoria
New positions available - 13/10/2009
The Glenelg Shire has two new positions for immediate start - One in Childcare, and one in Aged & Disability. Please view the file for more information
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New Sharp Airlines services - 07/10/2009
Sharp Airlines will commence trial airline services connecting Victoria and South Australia on Monday 12 October. Services will be from Avalon and Portland to Adelaide return three times per week.
As part of this expansion new flight schedules for all services have been released, please visit the website to access the new schedules as some services have changed, effective from 12 October.
The expansion and change in flight schedules is a result of customer feedback and Sharp Airline’s ongoing commitment to provide the very best in regional airline services.
Sharp Airlines aims to provide greater flexibility and options for passengers, this is the first step in Sharp Airlines expansion.
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Local Business Big Opportunities - Workshops - 01/09/2009
Dear Members,
Here are some wonderful, cheap workshops being conducted by SED Consultants on behalf of the State Government.
Please ring Fiona if you wish to attend.
All the best,
Anita Rank
Executive Officer.
We advise the Local Business Big Opportunities Workshops are moving from Heywood to Portland.
We confirm that Workshop 2 and 3 will now take place from 6pm on Wednesday 9 September and Wednesday 23 September
at Richmond Henty Hotel – Turrett Room (left hand side of Bistro), 101 Bentinck Street, Portland.
Should you have any queries in this regard please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Kind regards,
Fiona Carey
SED Consulting Southwest
118 Koroit Street
WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280
Ph: +61 3 5561 5746
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Building our Future - 14/07/2009
Business, Industry, Education & Community Representatives can be our guests at a breakfast to be hosted by the Committee for Portland.
HAVE INPUT INTO PORTLAND’S TRADE TRAINING CENTRE PLANS!
SHARE YOUR SKILL SHORTAGE & EMPLOYMENT NEEDS!
Wednesday, July 22 - 7.30am for 7.45am at SANDILANDS
To secure your place phone Anita Rank Committee for Portland 0407 802 302 or Pam Stringer Glenelg & Southern Grampians LLEN on 5523 4207
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Invitation to the Member's Dinner - 12/03/2009
An invitation to the March 19th Member's Dinner has gone out to all Committee for Portland members. Steve Moneghetti will feature as guest speaker in what should be a very enjoyable night
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2009 Calendar - 16/02/2009
 The 2009 Committee for Portland meetings calendar is now available. To see details on
- Board meetings
- Members breakfasts
- Network dinners
- AGM
Click the link below to download.
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January 2009 Newsletter now online - 03/02/2009
Read about what's going on in January, including our visit from Jacinta Allan, training offers, new members, and our little secret that's just been let out of the bag!
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December Newsletter - 22/01/2009
Our Newsletter for December 2008 is now available for download. Please click the link below to download.
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Invitation to December 16th Members' Dinner - 08/12/2008
Members can now download their invitation to the December 16th Members' Dinner at Sandilands at 6pm. Please download and print out the invitation, and RSVP Anita Rank before the 12/12/08.
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November Newsletter - 02/12/2008
Our Newsletter for November 2008 is now available for download. Please click the link below to download.
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$245 million lifeline for Victorian industry, jobs - 19/11/2008
$245 million lifeline for Victorian industry, jobs
November 19, 2008 - 1:00PM
The Victorian government has thrown the state's flagging industry and manufacturing sector a $245-million lifeline to help secure local business and jobs.
- $245m for industry, manufacturing
- Will help stimulate jobs: Brumby
- Commitment to local tenders
Victorian Premier John Brumby announced the long-awaited industry and manufacturing strategy this morning, saying it would help stimulate jobs and make the sector internationally competitive in the face of tough economic conditions.
A key point of the strategy is the government's commitment to favour local bidders for state contracts over offshore tenders.
Mr Brumby said this would mean sourcing 40% of materials for new trains and rail locally.
"When two or more bids are comparable in terms of quality and whole-of-life pricing the government will continue to give preference to bids that maximise local industry benefits," he said.
"Major projects that are declared of strategic significance will have additional criteria that can include minimum local content requirements and an additional weighting given to local content."
The strategy includes $123 million for a manufacturing action plan, including a $50-million fund to help companies move into emerging markets, $97 million for the services sector and $25 million to help local industries expand into export markets.
"The Victorian government is taking action to ensure industry and manufacturing can turn the rapidly changing global economic conditions into opportunities to build future growth, secure and create new jobs and develop more innovative industries," Mr Brumby said.
Portland - Essendon Airport News - 28/10/2008
This is just a short note to update you on how the meeting at Essendon airport went and also to say thank you so much for all those who attended.
There were well over 80 supporters in attendance to the meeting, the
meeting went for a short 35 minutes and there were a variety of speakers including Peter Ryan the leader of the National party.
Other Guests Included
Mr Malcolm Sharp - Sharp Airlines
Dr Graham Dennerstrein - Doctor
Mr Peter O'Rorke - Australian Airports Association
Mr Paul Tyrell - Regional Aviation Association Of Australia
Mr Marcus Rentsch - Southern Grampians Mayor
Supporters had the opportunity to ask questions and stress there concerns with the proposed closure of the airport. Based on our first meeting we are now arranging meetings across Regional Victoria to give the voice of the Country.
One other thing is that we are now running two petitions, a online petition and a written petition. Even if you have signed the online petition please download the written one from the website and pass it around your family, friends and work colleagues and help us gather signatures. Once the form is complete please fax or email it back to us. If you received a email about the online petition being taken offline please ignore this as we are now running two petitions. The online petition can be used as supporting and miscellaneous documents so both petitions can be tabled in parliament.
The full meeting can be watched online through our website, just logon to www.saveessendonairport.com.au and click on the new youtube channel. Once again thank you so much for all who attended and have supported us and we look forward to seeing you all at further meetings. One last thing if you attended the meeting I would appreciate any feedback on the meeting so we can make sure we incorporate your suggestions in the next meeting.
If you have any further questions or would like to find our further
information please email us via our website or phone us on 0437 078 832.
Kind Regards,
Save Essendon Airport
New Members - 21/09/2008
Welcome to our New Members:
Kelcar
Porthaul
Portland Ocean Steel
Portland Retravision
Strang International
Iluka
Exile Concrete Pumping
Portland Observer
LG & BA McIIroy
Congratulations to our Community Members:
Portland Education Network - Marg Millard
Portland/Heywood Ministers Association - John Simpson
Kyeema - Lionel Gee
Thank you to our In Kind Members
Peter Reefman - Energised Web Design
Andrew Bryant - Portland Signworks
Website launched - 16/08/2008
Welcome to our new website! You'll not only find out everything possible about the Committee for Portland, but also about Portland itself.
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