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Meet the Finalists - Young Leader of the Year
The next generation of leaders across Gippsland’s food and fibre sector is rich in talent, passion and drive. Whether they’re managing a multi generation family business, going all in with their own start up or are a senior team member of a small, medium or large business, this group of under 35’s are going places with a vision and a work ethic that is great for their industry and the community as a whole.
Safer Energy Networks In Bushfire Regions
The Victorian Government is reducing the risk of bushfires and fostering energy resilience in regional communities with nation-leading powerline and microgrid initiatives. Residents of an additional 13 local government areas with high bushfire risk can now apply to underground their private powerlines through the Private Overhead Electric Line scheme.
2021 Awards Finalists
There’s no doubt it has been a challenging year for many businesses throughout the region, but nothing stops determination and talent, two characteristics that shone bright in every entry submitted for the 2021 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards.
The awards attracted 111 entries from businesses spread throughout each of the six Local Government areas across Gippsland, with impressive submissions for each of the nine categories.
Vaccination information links
Food & Fibre Gippsland has been involved in many hours of liaison with Government and other industry peak bodies regarding the Victorian Government health mandated vaccinations announcement and looming deadline date of October 15.
With this deadline approaching, there are two important links to check regularly, as information is updated on a regular basis.