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Running for Council
Visit our election web page for information about running for Council including the process, timelines and what it means to be a Councillor.
Voting Extended until 6pm 29 October
The close of voting for the South Gippsland Shire Council elections has been extended by one week to 6 pm Friday 29 October.
Detox Your Home - 31 October
Sustainability Victoria's Detox Your Home Program will be available at the Koonwarra and Wonthaggi Transfer Stations on Sunday 31 October.
Great Southern Rail Trail Update
Find about information about the Great Southern Rail Trail extension between Leongatha and Nyora.
Australia Day Award - Nominations Open
Know someone that goes above and beyond in our community? Australia Day Award nominations are now open.
Monitor To Guide New Council
A municipal monitor will be appointed to Council following the election in late October, to support good governance and democracy during the Council’s first year.
COVID-19 Office Hours
As we work to safely re-open following the recent changes in COVID-19 restrictions, Council offices will re-open from Monday 13 September from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
VEC calls for candidates for the upcoming election
Nominations to stand as a candidate for the South Gippsland Shire Council general election open on Thursday 16 September. The election will be held entirely by post.