A small town with a big heart
Koonwarra nestled in the trees
with the wattles along the Tarwin in the foreground
Around Koonwarra
A VENUS BAY TO LEONGATHA "HAIL & RIDE"
BUS SERVICE IS BEING TRIALLED
Have you always wished there was a bus service from Koonwarra to Leongatha that links with V-Line - or do you fancy a day's outing to Venus Bay? This facility is now available to us and if we wish it to continue we should use it. Read More
NAME THE ROSES COMPETITION
The Koonwarra Store and The Outside Bit are holding a fantastic competition to name 10 roses!
This rose naming competition will be held as a fundraiser to raise essential funds in support of Vision Australia, assisting Australian children and adults who are blind or have low vision.
It will run in conjunction with the 38th Annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular.
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Over 100 adults and many kids braved the cold, wet weather on 27 September to attend Earth Kids and fun and learning were certainly part of their experience.The second event was held on 24 January 2010 and a report will be published soon
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A key attraction was Aunty
Rozzy (Ros Tesoriero), who is leading a
veggie revolution encouraging children to eat vegetables, learn and be
active. Aunty Rozzy performed together
with the stars of her engaging Aunty Rozzy ® books and cd series: mascots Perry the Parrot and Harriette the
Rabbit, entertained us with the inspiring music from Nanna's Carrots and
The Incredible Edible Alphabet. Ros
engages children with her infectious music and words and all the while making
veggies appear interesting and more appealing to children as they have fun. Its
kind of like MTV for kids and it tends to draw the big kids in too!
KOONWARRA IS ONCE AGAIN LEADING
A SUSTAINABILITY PUSH
Koonwarra continues its sustainable push after requesting public recycle bins be placed in the Village. This is another positive outcome in managing waste by offering the public recycle bins within our Village.
We are pleased to be part of this pilot set up by the South Gippsland Shire Council and thank Skye from South Gippsland Council for supporting this project and the Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group for funding it.
The bins are located outside the Koonwarra Store and near the Public Toilets on the grass area in front of the Organic Cooking School.
Koonwarra has commenced a trial of the public recycling bins and the signage and location is still be reviewed. Visitors are invited to use the bins with the yellow lids for their recycling in the same way they use their home recycling bins.
Skye Scott from the South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking feedback in the way of comments and queries and can be contacted on SkyeS@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Koonwarra has been a leader in this field by becoming Australia's first Waste Wise Village and one of the first towns to become plastic bag free, has an interactive and educational Waste Wise Trail in the grounds of the Koonwarra Sustainable Communities Centre and KSCC administers South Gippsland Feeecycle.
Sunrise on 17 February 2009
Koonwarra residents - it is now more than ever imperative
that you review your own Fire Plan for the next fire season
- refer to our Community Fire Plan page for assistance
There will be a fire plan meeting at the Koonwarra fire station on Wednesday 3 February at 7:30 pm. This has been arranged by Robyn Rankin from the CFA Community Education department and everyone is invited to attend.
From Bolchs Road, looking towards the Churchill/Glendonald Road fire
at 5:48 pm on Black Saturday, 7 February 2009
JOIN THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE IN KOONWARRA
ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
FOR KOONWARRA MARKET DAY
KOONWARRA MARKET DAY - DON'T MISS IT!!
Next Market - Saturday, 6 February 2010
As the warmer weather approaches, it is much more pleasant to spend some time outdoors. So why not take the opportunity to visit us at Koonwarra
Beginning at 8.30am on the first Saturday of every month Koonwarra becomes one abundant bustling market place.
Being a leader in creative and innovative products, advice and offering sustainable solutions to everyone.... Koonwarra offers a unique experience.
Buy your freshly grown vegetables at our Farmers Market. Enjoy fine food & wine at our local cafes. Visit our local nursery and take advantage of our wellbeing services.
See also Koonwarra Market Day page.
Also, be sure you pick up the current Koonwarra brochure from any of the businesses.
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Pages recently added:
Prom Counry Events & Markets - February 2010
Koonwarra Store - Foodstore, Emporium - Lifestyle -
Celebrating Valentine's Day
Venus Bay "Hail & Ride" Trial Bus Service
Earth Kids - Second event - 24 January 2010
Emily Hughes - an update - Emily is now
performing on board a cruise ship
Koonwarra has been featured in a great write up on
http://www.baysidemama.blogspot.com/ and on
http://www.ausemade.com.au/vic/destination/k/koonwarra/koonwarra-information.htm#Community_Links
http://www.south-gippsland.com/koonwarra.htm
This website is administered by the
Koonwarra Sustainable Communities Centre Inc.
26 Koala Drive, Koonwarra 3954
P O Box 72, Koonwarra 3954
Phone/Fax: - 03 5664 2461
Email: ksccinc@bigpond.com
Become a member of the Koonwarra Community
The Centre requires donations, sponsorship and members to enable it to continue supporting the community with its facilities and programs. You can join for as little as $20 and become a partner in not only ensuring Koonwarra continues as a vibrant, connected village but also promoting environmental education and sustainable living to the wider community. Donations and Sponsorships, small or large, will be gratefully accepted and placed to good use.
For brochure including membership application click here
Native Animals at Jacqui Walsh's Wildlife Shelter
Jacqui currently has 4 Wombats, an albino Koala, a mother and baby Koala and a very cute baby Wombat as well as a very noisy and demanding baby Magpie and other birds and 4 Joey Kangaroos.
Read more about Jacqui and her work
Would you like to help Jacqui with her work? She is keen to acquire fencing materials, roofing iron, wire mesh, old aviaries and blankets. Just let us know through the website "Contact Us".
For further details and photos of the Koonwarra Farmers Market click here
Koonwarra welcomes you!
Koonwarra is a contemporary rural village actively demonstrating sustainable living. We are the first "Waste Wise Village" in Australia. Our residents, businesses, community groups and local government work together to strengthen our region and preserve our valuable natural resources.
We invite you to visit our town, enjoy its beautiful surroundings and experience its abundance and vision.
In 2005 the majority of Koonwarra Community Groups and Businesses committed to become waste wise. This sustainable initiative, in partnership with Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group established Koonwarra as the first Waste Wise Village in Australia and ensures the responsible disposal of our village's waste products. Several new businesses established since this time have also begun the process of becoming waste wise.
Around Koonwarra
The Tarwin River flooded for the first time this year
during the last week in August
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The lush pastures of the rolling green hills of South Gippsland have appreciated recent good rains. We are so fortunate in this rich dairying area.
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Lang Lang Red |
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To read more about the Red Hat Society - www. redhatsociety.com |
To visit other community websites click here
Australia is the first country in the world to implement the Community Geographic Domain Name initiative by providing all localities around Australia with their own website address.