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COLDSTREAM’S Animal Aid is calling on the help of all Victorians to make its dreams of a state-of-the-art facility come true.
Animal Aid revealed its plans last week for a $26 million facility that has already been given planning approval.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Happy Birthday Dick
http://www.ycem.com.au/coldstream-flyers/85-flying-school/136-happy-birthday-dick-gower.html
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Coldstream's pawfect launch
AUSTRALIA’S first emergency evacuation refuge for animals is at the
forefront of Coldstream Animal Aid’s latest $26 million redevelopment.
.... ambitious five-year plan to redevelop its Coldstream headquarters.
Former McEwen MP Fran Bailey, the chair of the capital campaign, said it
was hoped to raise $3 million over the next 13 weeks. People can donate
to the Animal Aid at any Bendigo Bank branch.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Saturday, May 26, 2012
FSL Details SOOOOOOONNNN!!!
Stephanie Ryan, spokeswoman for Treasurer Kim Wells, said further details would be provided in coming weeks.
“The Coalition Government is now in the process of finalising details of its reform following consideration of the outcomes of an extensive community consultation process as part of which 16 public meetings were held and more than 100 written submissions were received,” Ms Ryan said.
The fertile fringe by Royce Millar and Melissa Fyfe
THERESE Schreurs' celery farm is about to be buried under concrete and bitumen — and she couldn't be happier. Two of her family's properties at Clyde, near Cranbourne, are among some of Melbourne's key market gardens rezoned in 2010 for the city's newest south-eastern suburb.
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Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/the-fertile-fringe-20120525-1zasy.html#ixzz1vwDyH1kq
Comment: A great read for all.
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Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/the-fertile-fringe-20120525-1zasy.html#ixzz1vwDyH1kq
Comment: A great read for all.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Insurance Companies NOT happy with FSL Transition
Massive tax black hole looms after Victoria bungles FSL transition.
Concern is growing among insurers that they may
be left to fund a massive shortfall in the Victorian fire services levy
(FSL) in 2012/13 after the State Government failed to ensure a smooth
transition from an insurance-based FSL to one funded through local
government rates.
The Baillieu Government plans to move from an insurance-based FSL to a
new property-based levy from July 1 next year, but has failed to reveal
details of how the transition – which will begin from July 1 this year
– will work.
Victoria’s fire levy phase-out debacle has tempers rising.
The end of a fire services levy (FSL) imposed on insurance policies in Victoria was supposed to be a good thing. Instead, it has turned into a nightmare that has seen the tax skyrocket, and is set to pit brokers against insurers before it is finally abolished on July 1 next year.
Due to capital investments in equipment and other improvements to the
state’s fire services recommended by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal
Commission, the amount of FSL imposed on the insurance industry in
Victoria has risen to $641.9 million this current financial year, up 18%
on the $544.2 million raised in 2010/11.
That was itself a 30% rise on the previous year’s world record tax impost.
Comment: Mr Ryan, I hope this is not a beat up from the Insurance Companies!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Coldstream Scores in Council Budget!
A footpath will be constructed in Lauriston Drive, Coldstream.
Comment: I wonder if we will have an official opening as well!
Chilly Start
The aptly named Coldstream, near the Yarra Valley fell to -1.1 at 5.30am, while north-easten suburban Viewbank recorded a low of 1.1 degrees.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/chilling-forecast-after-subzero-start-to-week-20120521-1yzs0.html#ixzz1vStgZsl7
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/chilling-forecast-after-subzero-start-to-week-20120521-1yzs0.html#ixzz1vStgZsl7
Fire Service Levy On The Rise Again!
Prior to 27th April 2012, a base premium of $2,000 would
attract a Fire Service Levy of $1,700, Government charges of $777, with a
total premium of $4,477.
The Fire Service Levy and Government charges account for more than half the premium!
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Comment:
Let's hope this is the last rise before we see a fairer system, Mr Peter Ryan
As of 27th April 2012, a $2,000 base premium NOW attracts a Fire Service Levy of $1,900 and Government charges of $819 - a total premium of $4,719.
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Comment:
Let's hope this is the last rise before we see a fairer system, Mr Peter Ryan
WE ARE NOT ALONE!
Coldstream neighbours debate development
By Jennifer Smith - Vernon Morning Star
The development of a piece of rural property in Coldstream has dug up both support and opposition.
A five-lot subdivision is on track to extend into rural land at the end of Palfrey Drive East.
Comment: We are not alone
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