EGSC Elections
The Victorian Electoral Commission is conducting elections for the East Gippsland Shire Council. Voting closes on Friday 25th November 2005. The Save Bastion Point Campaign urges voters to make their views known to candidates and to elect candidates who will work to save Bastion Point.
Press Release – 22nd of November 2005
Craig Ingram Ignores Due Process in Asserting that Victorian Government Funding Has Been Committed for a New Boat Ramp at Mallacoota. Click here to view or download this press release.
More work required for EGSC proposal
The East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC) submitted their proposal to the Technical Reference Group (TRG) established by the Victorian Department of Sustainability and the Environment for the new boat ramp at Bastion Point. On the 11th November the TRG informed the EGSC that the proposal will require more work before it can go on public display.
Bastion Surf Classic – Surf to Save Bastion Point
Local surfers were joined by many people from out of town, who came to enter the surf comp and support the Bastion Point campaign on the 11th and 12th November. A brilliant day was had and surfers and onlookers were graced with the presence of whales off the point through-out the day. Many people worked tirelessly to plan and run this event.
Article in the Age
To view The Age article “Town divided as development row ramps up” By Melissa Marino, Regional Affairs Reporter, November 14, 2005.