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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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STATEWIDE: Mosquito risk after floods

Regional Victorians are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne disease, as recent flooding and warm weather creates the perfect breeding environment for the insect. Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured), Minister for Health, visited Seymour to encourage those living in flood-impacted communities to be on high alert in the coming weeks, as pooling water fuels the risk

PORT PHILLIP: Coastal hazard assessment underway

The State Government is helping coastal land managers and the community better understand, plan for, and manage the increasing impacts of climate change on our coastal environments. The Port Phillip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment will be shared with land managers – including local councils – to better inform the development of responses to manage the

KINGSTON: Recycled water pipeline contract awarded

The $72 million contract for a new 42km Dingley pipeline delivering recycled water in Melbourne’s south-east has been awarded to Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK).The new pipeline will unlock 1.8 gigalitres per annum of recycled water supply, enough to fill Albert Park Lake more than two and a half times.The pipeline will deliver recycled water

GREATER DANDENONG: Forest at Springvale South

Conservation Volunteers Australia will launch the Urban Shade Forest project, a landmark initiative aimed at greening urban spaces and reconnecting people in cities to nature.The project will commence with a community planting event on National Tree Day, on Sunday (July 30) at Spring Valley Park in Springvale South.The Urban Shade Forest project, a collaboration between

CASEY: 12,000 trees to be planted

The City of Casey is aiming to plant up to 12,000 native trees this National Tree Day at Grasmere Creek in Berwick. The Grasmere Creek wetlands, located in Berwick’s Cardinia Creek Parklands North, were established in 2020 through a collaborative effort between Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, and the City of Casey. This joint project aimed

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Dumping mystery solved by Shire

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has solved the mystery of large amounts of building material being dumped at Tuerong Rd sites.A Cranbourne man has been instructed to remove the dumped waste and dispose of it legally. The same man was also issued with two infringements totalling almost $3700.The Council received a tip earlier this year from

BANYULE: Greens council buys fossil-fuel trucks

Greens-friendly Banyule Councillors Alida McKern and Peter Castaldo proposed and seconded a motion at the latest City meeting to buy fossil fuiel trucks.A contract worth $3.59 million (excluding GST) was awarded for Isuzu Australia Ltd’s supply of trucks.Cr Rick Garotti and Cr Peter Dima-relos successfully moved for the additional purchase of two trucks from Iveco/Adtrans

MITCHELL: Tree Planting Day on July 30

Mitchell Shire Council is holding a National Tree Day event in Seymour on Sunday, July 30.The Council has been supporting National Tree Day since 2001, planting more than 94,000 native grasses, shrubs and trees on Council land and at local schools.The Council is developing a draft Urban Forest Strategy that aims to capture how and

MARIBYRNONG: Green waste trial for multi-unit dwellings

Maribyrnong Council is partnering with nine other councils to trial the delivery of a FOGO service to multi-unit dwellings.The Best Waste Management Practices project is being led by experts, Reground.

HOBSONS BAY: Repairs for Williamstown landmarks

Visitors will again be able to enjoy Workshops Pier in Will-iamstown’s historic maritime precinct, thanks to funding for restoration and repair works.Melissa Horne, Minister for Ports and Freight, said the $6 million package announced in the State Budget 2023/-4 would breathe new life into the pier, ensuring the local landmark can be enjoyed for generations

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