In my annual visit to Edinburgh one of my favourite outings is taking my grandson to the John Knox, Story telling Centre. To the children’s storytelling sessions that often include music and making things. Ideas shape the way we see the world and our place in it. So I love the way story-telling is a […]
Focus on Lake Tyers and lives lived in the landscape
Hidden histories is the theme of this year’s Stories on the hill @nowa nowa hall. Mid-day 21st October to mid-day 22nd October, 2017. Histories stored in letters, diaries, oral histories or silently in hearts and memories. This is our third year creating a forum for writers and performers keen to both share their work and […]
Old stories known only to a few were shared on Saturday, October 22nd by Wayne Thorpe, Bruce Pascoe, Graham Sheil and in the evening by Jan Wositzky –leading to new insights as their contribution to Stories on the hill @ Nowa Nowa Hall. Hosted by Centre for Rural Communities and East Gippsland Network of Neighbourhood […]
You are invited to yarn at… Stories on the hill @ Nowa Nowa Hall Nowa Nowa Hall Saturday 22 October, 2016 2.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. SUPPER PROVIDED connecting stories – come to one or both an afternoon and evening of old stories with new insights Afternoon Session – 2.00 – 5.00pm 2.00 – […]
The East Gippsland Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2008–2013 outlines East Gippsland Shire’s position on issues relating to the protection, preservation and enhancement of the environment and consolidates the Shire’s existing achievements, policies and plans about environmental sustainability. The Strategy highlights Council’s progress on major considerations for environmental sustainability – including biodiversity, water quality and consumption, greenhouse […]
Edited by M F Rogers & D R Jones 28-Sep-2013 This book provides a look at our increasing understanding of the growth, stasis and decline of our country towns. It covers not only changing social and economic trends, but also the art of engagement of communities, new modes of development, water and its local management […]
Population change in Victoria’s towns and rural areas, 1981–2001
Education has a critical role in community being the answer
The East Gippsland Building Community Resilience project was a winner of the Fire Awareness Award in the Community-led Prevention and Preparedness section along with Indigenous Fire Knowledge Partnership on December 2nd at the RACV Club in Melbourne. This was a partnership between the Centre for Rural Communities and the East Gippsland Network of Neighbourhood Houses […]