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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 More...
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. More...
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 More...
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 More...
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. More...
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 More...
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 More...
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! More...
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. More...
November Newsletter - 02/12/2008 Our Newsletter for November 2008 is now available for download. Please click the link below to download. More...
$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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