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December 15 2016 latrobevalleynews.com
OUTDOOR CINEMA IN TRARALGON Cinema Pop Up is currently set up at the Traralgon Sound Shell in Victory Park. The outdoor cinema will display some of everyone’s favourite movies, and guests will enjoy viewing outside in the warmer weather, and can bring a chair/bean bag and blanket of their own. Offering a complete entertainment experience, it includes: food, a bar with alcoholic beverages and VIP seating. Tickets are limited, and it’s suggested to book online for a cheaper price. The cinema will be running each night until Saturday December 17. MOVIES: The Martian Tonight December 15. Gates 7pm Movie commences 8.30pm Toy Story Friday December 16. Gates 7pm Movie commences 8.30pm Pitch Perfect Saturday December 17. Gates 7pm Movie commences 8.30pm PRICES: Adults: $10 or $12.50 at the gate Children: $5 or $7.50 at the gate
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Starring popular Australian Tenor Roy Best along with Soprano Cheryl Darvidis and hilarious compere Chris McKenna the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS will be a blend of traditional Christmas Carols mixed with some con-temporary Christmas songs and a whole lot of laughs along the way. Don’t miss the perfect way to wind up the Christmas year. Today 11am Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon
SALE POLICE INVESTIGATE BOAT THEFT Sale police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a boat which occurred earlier this month. The half-cabin fibreglass boat, which was on a trailer, was stolen from outside an address on Marley Street overnight on 4 December. The registration of the boat trailer is R29171. Investigators have released an image of the boat and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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HAUNTED TRARALGON GHOST TOURS
Haunted Hills Tours have initiated a spooky Traralgon ghost tour. The guided tour takes guests to seven different places that have experienced paranormal activity over the years. “Traralgon is filled with ghosts, there are seven locations on the tour that people have experienced the paranormal” In the hour and a half walking tour, guests will delve into true local ghost stories and Traralgon’s historic past. Tour dates: Sunday December 18, 8pm Thursday January 5, 8pm Saturday January 7, 4pm Tuesday January 10, 7.30pm More dates available. To see the other dates and to book, visit: hauntedhillstours.com.au __________________________________________
THE GIFT CARD THAT KEEPS ON GIVING An innovative gift card has been developed to encourage the Latrobe City community to shop locally and support small businesses and what better time to use it than in the lead up to the Christmas and school holiday period. Witnessing the increasing popularity of gift cards, the Traralgon Chamber of Commerce was inspired to roll out a town-wide gift card that would be accepted in participating stores. After the success of the pilot program, the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association, together with retail groups from Traralgon, Morwell and Moe, launched the Shop Latrobe City Gift Card Program across the municipality in December last year. More than 80 stores participate in the program, which has attracted the attention of larger organisations that want to give the cards away as rewards or incentives. Krystal Kosakiewicz, Projects Officer Latrobe City Business Tourism Association said, “we wanted to be able to compete with the Melbourne shopping centres. Local stores have their own individual gift cards and that’s great for people who know what they want to buy someone, but for others, we thought having a Valley-wide gift card would be a good an option.” “We’ve sold more than $30,000 worth of $20 gift cards to the Hazelwood Health Study. The cards are being given out when people complete the survey. The cards could also be used for promotional purposes within the participating stores or as a tool to market their business – for instance as prizes for social media competitions.
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Latrobe City Council supported the scheme with a
$5000 grant to roll out the cards Valley-wide.
Latrobe City Council Business Development Officer,
Shannan Little, said the program had many benefits.
“It’s keeping money within the local economy and
therefore supporting the retention and creation of
local jobs. It’s also encouraging the small businesses
across the city to work together,” Shannan
concluded.
To find out more about the Shop Latrobe City gift
card visit http://latrobecitygiftcard.com.au
Or contact Krystal Kosakiewicz, Projects Officer
Latrobe City Business Tourism Association by phone
on 0458 148 220 or by email
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - HAZELWOOD CLOSURE COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to establish a Council and Community Working Group, to advise Council on the potential impacts that the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station will have on local workers, their families and businesses in the municipality and the broader region. Community members wishing to register their expression of interest can submit an email to [email protected] by 5.00pmWednesday 7 December 2016.
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