Feb 11th 2009Community
Local businessman Gayne Emblin has been personally affected by the Victorian Bushfires. Thankfully his parents have survived and Gayne has established “Mates of Marysville” to raise funds for a catering van including tables, chairs and portable shelters. Cr Lew Brennan, Chairman of NISER and Deputy Chairman of the local franchise of Bendigo Community Bank has assisted Gayne in establishing what was to best way to meet the the needs of the people of Marysville. Lew has helped establish the fund and facilitated the prompt opening of the account at Bendigo Bank Cooroy.
Gayne wants to donate the van to the Marysville Lions so they can use it to help establish a centre to unite the community. To provide somewhere for mums, dads, mates and kids to gather to laugh, to cry and to plan for the future. From small beginnings grows great plans and even greater communities.
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Jan 15th 2009Community, Environment
The Burnett Mary Regional Group is preparing a bid for more funds to help restore the region’s environment.
In response to the Australian Government’s business plan for the “Caring for our Country†initiative, the group will apply for funding to improve the condition of the land, water and wildlife. Read More »
Nov 21st 2008Community, Merkin IT
 with Cr Lew Brennan   Â
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Networks connect people and places. Clever Networks, business networks and outdoor trail networks can all lead to something new, so take advantage of all or some of the networking opportunities this month. You never know the good things they will lead to. Read More »
Oct 13th 2008Community
Invitation To Participate
Creative Communities - towards a regional cultural plan   Â
Over the coming weeks various sections of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council will be consulting on a number of plans, strategies and policies currently being developed. Read More »