tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51656749577042002512024-02-04T04:29:10.630+11:00Venus Bay - Victoria - AustraliaInformation and observations about Venus Bay in South Gippsland, Victoria.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-52223357160226176292011-01-23T13:51:00.001+11:002011-01-23T13:51:35.361+11:00Farmers MarketThe Farmers Market is on today in Venus Bay, next to the shops.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-29395387612851424572011-01-20T14:08:00.000+11:002011-01-20T14:08:03.969+11:00Australia DayThere will be a free Australia Day breakfast at Fisher Reserve, Tarwin Lower from 8am on Australia Day.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-6118031297705678892011-01-04T17:45:00.000+11:002011-01-04T17:45:15.382+11:00ShopLoving the fact that the local shops, namely the Venus Bay General Store and Tarwin Lower Foodworks are open late at the moment. 8pm in Venus Bay, I think.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-50377726566710244722010-12-30T09:17:00.000+11:002010-12-30T09:17:51.258+11:00MarketsI missed the Farmers Market at Venus Bay yesterday, but the Tarwin Lower Market will be on this Monday 3rd, January. It starts early.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-25620726859021700502010-12-04T17:43:00.002+11:002010-12-04T17:43:59.931+11:00Twilight MarketA Twilight Market is on at Tarwin Lower this evening from 4PMAndrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-2384267245743885042010-12-04T17:42:00.007+11:002011-01-13T21:03:06.726+11:004shore Pizza & Pasta | Venus Bay<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br />
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It's been installed since October and shows current and historical data.<br /><br />It can be accessed <a href="http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=IVICVENU2">here</a> and on the "Weather" link in the Links section of the left column of this site.<br /><br />The map shows two weather stations (Neil is in the second estate) but there is only one due to the site picking up data from different reporting sites and rounding of location data.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-66312025438736252722009-09-29T11:30:00.006+10:002009-12-31T10:02:48.438+11:00Venus Bay - Leongatha Bus ServiceA new bus service has started on Monday 28th September for a 12 month trial. The service will run on Monday, Friday and Sunday and is timed to meet the V/Line coach from Melbourne and Yarram, so there is now a public transport option to get to or from Venus Bay.<br /><br />The route runs from Venus Bay Second Estate to Leongatha Station via Tarwin Lower and Koonwarra.<br /><br />There are no designated bus stops along the route, so as long as you're standing along the route on time, just hail the driver to pick you up.<br /><br />Timetable and route map can be downloded from <a href="http://www.venusbay.info/Venus%20Bay%20Bus%20Service%20-%20Timetable%20&%20Route.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br />Of course, if the timetable doesn't suit, there's always South Gippsland Regional Taxis on 5662-4242Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-11932120204530866032009-08-04T18:40:00.004+10:002009-08-04T18:46:40.205+10:00New Tip Opening HoursFrom Friday, August 21, the Venus Bay tip will be open on Friday mornings from 9 to 12 instead of in the afternoon. All other times remain the same.<br /><br /><a href="http://venusbay.blogspot.com/2007/01/venus-bay-tip-times.html">Venus Bay Tip Times</a>Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-59298498681855530002009-07-22T13:53:00.004+10:002009-07-22T14:09:32.393+10:00Backyard visitor<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSm76ELSxTelRFKZrGNoAQp-2zRauKfcXDBucvcsKyzlE8tfww6QOAz-AK2WF6lLO4syFmr1ZOGX5uj3Zh582aJgBZpZyK_m44ZambeXnrDaooxrpYRUW2fHB7EeMTr5mEem_qLzfougs/s1600-h/ebay+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361130981188156178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSm76ELSxTelRFKZrGNoAQp-2zRauKfcXDBucvcsKyzlE8tfww6QOAz-AK2WF6lLO4syFmr1ZOGX5uj3Zh582aJgBZpZyK_m44ZambeXnrDaooxrpYRUW2fHB7EeMTr5mEem_qLzfougs/s400/ebay+004.jpg" /></a><br />I haven't seen many koalas around here, but here's one that was wandering around the other day.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-37704654038495183932009-05-20T19:28:00.004+10:002009-05-20T19:37:43.841+10:00Toxic drums on the beachThere have been reports of large drums containing dangerous toxic chemicals along the South Gippsland coast, including at Venus Bay.<br /><br />If you come across any of these drums, call the EPA on 1800 444 004... and don't touch them.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/national/toxic-drum-was-left-at-mans-home-20090520-bezn.html">The Age: Toxic drum was left at mans home</a>Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-83434765193196403812009-04-10T13:26:00.003+10:002009-04-10T14:52:16.094+10:00Easter Weekend in Venus BayThere are a few things on in Venus Bay over the Easter long weekend. <br /><br />The Tour de Tarwin is on again on Saturday the 11th. It costs $5 ($10 for families) to take part in the walk or ride along the bike track between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower. This includes a lanyard and water bottle and proceeds go to the Tarwin Lower CFA. Register from 9am in front of the Venus Bay Fishing Village Bar and Cafe. <br /><br />There's also a fishing competition over the long weekend. Register at Rod Bending's shop. <br /><br />The Tarwin Lower Market will be held on Easter Monday at the Mechanics Institute.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-73042453934349775902009-03-16T12:14:00.002+11:002009-03-16T12:20:22.757+11:00Rain Rain Don't Go AwayI'm loving all this rain. It's amazing how quickly the tanks refill and the grass regreens (is that a word?) with a bit of rain.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-84094363629309867142009-03-12T15:18:00.001+11:002009-03-12T15:20:39.513+11:00Venus Bay Artists ExpoThe Venus Bay Artists Expo is still running at the Venus Bay Community Centre. It will be on until the 15th of March.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-53111691434553506142009-03-08T20:35:00.000+11:002009-03-08T20:42:59.396+11:00Tarwin Lower MarketThe Tarwin Lower Market will be on again on the Labour Day holiday - Monday 9th March.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-62457255887951279742009-02-24T11:43:00.007+11:002009-02-24T12:00:20.849+11:00Collecting Pipis at Venus Bay BeachesIn a comment to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5165674957704200251&postID=6439329012894913013&isPopup=true">another post</a>, estatenubertwoer wrote about the illegal collection of pipis at Venus Bay beaches.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>Gday Guys, </em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>Just discovered the Blog and was wondering if you may be able to assist. </em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>Pipies are being removed in and local authorities seem completely disinterested in enforcing bag limits. </em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>This is the kind of thing i'm talking about; </em></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBydoI69jYE"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBydoI69jYE</em></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em> </em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em>I'm deeply concerned at the way the bag limits are not being enforced. Pipies are being removed in commerical amounts and sold in melbourne fish markets. This is depleating resources and damaging the local eco system. </em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Has this been raised before, Does anyone else in town share my concerns?</span></em><br /></span><br />Here is a link to <a href="http://www.fishvictoria.com/pnews/govt/090129pipis.php">Fish Victoria's</a> site with an article on the subject.<br /><br />It states that pipis are only allowed to be collected between Beach No1 and Beach No5, and only up to a limit of 5 litres per person per day. You must have a valid fishing licence and the pipis must be for personal use and not sold to anyone else.<br /><br />I note that the comments in the YouTube video linked to above indicate that the people in the video haven't done anything illegal, but it's right to raise the issue to make people aware of the problem in general.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Members of the public who witness or are aware of illegal fishing should call the 24-hour reporting line 13-FISH (13-3474).</span></em>Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-5213451797957131542009-02-09T13:59:00.009+11:002009-02-10T10:22:15.503+11:00Victorian Bushfires - Radio and TV NetworksWith all the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">devastation</span> and loss of life and property around Victoria, we have been very fortunate to have been spared from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bushfires</span> here in this part of South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gippsland</span>.<br /><br />Thoughts go out to all those who have lost loved-ones and homes.<br /><br />ABC Radio is the official emergency broadcaster. 774AM and 828AM are the only options available locally due to the fire damage to the Mt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tassie</span> transmitter which has cut the ABC Local Radio FM stations as well as ABC, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SBS</span>, Prime and WIN TV stations (both analogue and digital signals). Southern Cross 10 is the only TV station currently broadcasting in the Latrobe Valley, South and (I assume East) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gippsland</span>. Some people may be able to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">receive</span> metropolitan analogue TV stations.<br /><br />At the moment, repair crews are unable to go to the Mt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tassie</span> transmitter to assess the damage as the area is still not safe. Prime TV advised that it was not yet known when service will be restored. It may be days or even weeks.<br /><br />Of course, priority must be given to dealing with the continuing fire threat and ensuring people's safety, ABC radio seems to be the best way to keep up to date with the latest fire information.<br /><br />Update (10/2/09): Prime and WIN are back on air. SBS and ABC1 and ABC2 are still off air in Gippsland.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-52114217776694199602009-01-05T19:00:00.001+11:002009-01-05T19:02:30.753+11:00Tarwin Lower MarketThe Tarwin Lower Market was on this morning, and will be on again on the Australia Day holiday - Monday 26th January.Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165674957704200251.post-14607014253231781252008-12-08T11:37:00.004+11:002008-12-08T12:01:29.802+11:00Jupiter Bvd 50km/h Speed Limit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOgxLoKYiwYQpFaTVwswzdAEUxlsJtZnwvFJmhPrasTutuSMRT3crPwKIMHKa_czd5YMDWud4ZuBZibLhApjzMbRKqQ0LEujIDv8azMUA1XlM3tF0G7XbGgzWpsTL4tlLvrXSEfKPYDHke/s1600-h/50km_speedlimit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277217756387153442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOgxLoKYiwYQpFaTVwswzdAEUxlsJtZnwvFJmhPrasTutuSMRT3crPwKIMHKa_czd5YMDWud4ZuBZibLhApjzMbRKqQ0LEujIDv8azMUA1XlM3tF0G7XbGgzWpsTL4tlLvrXSEfKPYDHke/s200/50km_speedlimit.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div>The section of Jupiter Boulevard west from the intersection with Canterbury Road will become a 50km/h speed zone in December.<br /><br />New signs are planned for before the summer holiday season begins, so I'd expect to see them very soon.</div>Andrew Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902683401960773497noreply@blogger.com2