Coldstream 3770 weather for July

Attached is the Coldstream weather for July. 

The rainfall continued its lower than average trend for the month.

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   Averages\Extremes for the month of July 2013

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Average temperature     = 10.0°C

Average humidity        = 81%

Average dewpoint        = 6.8°C

Average barometer       = 1019.7 hPa

Average windspeed       = 3.6 km/h

Average gustspeed       = 6.3 km/h

Average direction       = 354° ( N )

Rainfall for month      = 57.0 mm

Coldstream Average      = 67.0 mm

Rainfall for year       = 327.0 mm

Average YTD rainfall    = 417 mm

Maximum rain per minute = 0.6 mm on day 18 at time 16:59

Maximum temperature     = 22.1°C on day 18 at time 15:03

Minimum temperature     = -1.8°C on day 09 at time 08:05

Maximum humidity        = 98% on day 12 at time 10:26

Minimum humidity        = 47% on day 28 at time 03:22

Maximum dewpoint        = 13.3°C on day 18 at time 13:28

Minimum dewpoint        = -2.4°C on day 10 at time 07:39

Maximum pressure        = 1036.5 hPa on day 09 at time 09:28

Minimum pressure        = 998.0 hPa on day 05 at time 00:39

Maximum windspeed       = 29.6 kmh from 293°(WNW) on day 05 at time 01:40

Maximum gust speed      = 57.4 km/h from 315°( NW) on day 05 at time 01:22

Maximum heat index      = 24.9°C on day 18 at time 15:03

Avg daily max temp :14.7°C

Avg daily min temp :5.8°C

Total windrun = 2658.0km

Frost days= 4

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Regards,

Robert Bethell

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Coldstream community stakeholders meeting 


Venue:   Coldstream Community Centre
Date:     Wednesday 31st July
Time:     7pm – 8.30pm

7:00pm      Welcome and Introductions
                    Simon Williams
7:10pm           Ryrie Ward Councilor.   
                        Fiona McAllister 
7:20pm               What are Coldstream’s assets? 
                            Mapping exercise
7:40pm                  Community conversations: summary:  
                              Simon Williams
7:50pm                    Coldstream demographics
                                Chris Riseley
8:00pm                Community planning is?
                         Simon Williams
8:10pm         Light supper and networking

Comment:  It's been a long time since posts.  Hope you can come

Planning reform to cut community red tape

Sausage sizzles, fun-runs and community events will be able to be held without red tape,
thanks to a sensible planning reform by the Victorian Coalition Government, Minister for
Planning Matthew Guy said today.

Common sense!

.: Weed Exchange Day :.

.: Weed Exchange Day :.:

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Local government procurement breaking the last shackles of paper - WhaTech

Local government procurement breaking the last shackles of paper - WhaTech: "Yarra Ranges turned to digital signature service provider Secured Signing to deliver secure online signing of electronic documents to achieve a completely paperless procurement process."

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Columnists Fire services levy win for farmers - Weekly Times Now

Columnists Fire services levy win for farmers - Weekly Times Now:

"When the State Government first announced changes last year, estimated rates showed farmers would pay around $200, plus 52c/$1000 of capital improved value of farms. That hefty rate meant that as a sector, farms were carrying much of the FSPL burden.

VFF president Peter Tuohey said his group "did a lot of work behind the scenes".

He got an audience with Premier Denis Napthine on the issue earlier this month and whatever happened at that meeting, the rate announced last week was 40 per cent lower - 31c/$1000 of CIV on farms - than what they first estimated."

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Coalition Government commits $61 million to rural fire stations

"The Victorian Coalition Government will continue its commitment to boost the state’s emergency services infrastructure by rebuilding rural fire stations, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced today.

“The Coalition Government is delivering on it’s commitment to upgrade 250 CFA stations over our first term in government. 

“We are providing further funding of $61 million in the 2013-14 Victorian Budget to replace dilapidated and ageing rural fire stations ignored by the previous Labor Government for more than a decade,” Mr Wells said. "

Comment:  our FSL at work.. I think Coldstream CFA will be updated.

BREAKING NEWS FOR COLDSTREAM

We finally have a modern bus stop.
All we need now is more people to use it!

Fire break

"By KATH GANNAWAY


THE State Government will remove the ‘tax on tax’ component of the new Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) which comes into effect on 1 July."

comment:  This is fantastic news for most!

Fire Services Property Levy

Fire Services Property Levy:

"It’s not a new fire levy, it’s a fairer fire levy."

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Well said

A fairer way to fund Victoria’s fire services - Premier of Victoria

A fairer way to fund Victoria’s fire services - Premier of Victoria:


 "Treasurer Michael O’Brien today announced further detail on how Victoria’s fairer Fire Services Property Levy will apply to properties following the abolition of the insurance-based levy and the unfair ‘tax on tax’ arrangements.

The Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission found the existing insurance-based levy was highly flawed, unfair and needed reform. Under the current system those property owners who choose not to insure, under insure or self-insure, make no (or an inadequate) contribution to funding our fire services."

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World-class digital radio service for regional brigades

"The Victorian Government has signed a contract with Telstra for a world-class digital radio dispatch service to upgrade and improve radio communications for fire brigades across regional Victoria, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced today.

“Currently, 45 per cent of CFA’s rural brigades do not have direct radio communications with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA), and rely on base station operators to relay urgent incident messages,” Mr Wells said."

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$19.1 million in housing support for families

"victorian families struggling to find affordable, safe accommodation will benefit from more than $19.1 million in Victorian Coalition Government funding over the next four years.

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell said the money, in the 2013-14 State Budget, would fund the continuation of the Accommodation Options for Families program."

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The new Bus Stop takes shape

Waiting for the glass

Vic levy revamp to save $100 million: govt | The Australian

Vic levy revamp to save $100 million: govt | The Australian:

 "Under the existing system the levy is added to building and contents insurance premiums, which attracts additional stamp duty and GST.

Under a property-based levy, the additional taxes won't be charged, the government says."

COMMENT:  GREAT news, no more tax on a tax on a tax.

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Coalition delivers extra $170m to fix Victorian roads - Premier of Victoria

Coalition delivers extra $170m to fix Victorian roads - Premier of Victoria: 

"“There is no quick fix for a decade of neglect. This is why we have taken this approach to address the issues we have inherited and make sure we never end up in this situation again,” Mr Mulder said.
The new $170 million three-year package will allow VicRoads to develop a comprehensive program of works to be rolled out across the state"

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Averages\Extremes for the month of April 2013 for the Coldstream Estate

Average temperature     = 14.6°C

Average humidity        = 75%

Average dewpoint        = 9.7°C

Average barometer       = 1018.7 hPa

Average windspeed       = 2.3 km/h

Average gustspeed       = 4.3 km/h

Average direction       = 29° (NNE)

Rainfall for month      = 17.0 mm

Average for Month       = 61 mm

Rainfall for year       = 134.0 mm

Maximum rain per minute = 0.2 mm on day 23 at time 08:13

Maximum temperature     = 28.7°C on day 12 at time 15:32

Minimum temperature     = 1.7°C on day 21 at time 07:30

Maximum humidity        = 97% on day 30 at time 09:28

Minimum humidity        = 32% on day 28 at time 03:48

Maximum dewpoint        = 16.6°C on day 02 at time 13:38

Minimum dewpoint        = 0.8°C on day 21 at time 07:26

Maximum pressure        = 1029.7 hPa on day 05 at time 09:48

Minimum pressure        = 1004.9 hPa on day 22 at time 04:40

Maximum windspeed       = 22.2 kmh from 360°( N ) on day 27 at time 13:09

Maximum gust speed      = 33.3 km/h from 338°(NNW) on day 27 at time 13:16

Maximum heat index      = 28.0°C on day 12 at time 15:32

Avg daily max temp :20.9°C

Avg daily min temp :8.9°C

Total windrun = 1691.1km

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Daily rain totals

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  00.2 mm  on day 2

  00.8 mm  on day 3

  00.8 mm  on day 4

  01.8 mm  on day 13

  00.2 mm  on day 15

  02.0 mm  on day 16

  04.8 mm  on day 20

  03.0 mm  on day 23

  01.8 mm  on day 24

  01.4 mm  on day 26

Cheers,

Robert Bethell

Coldstream says goodbye to the old green bus shelter.

  goodbye to the old green bus shelter.

more pics to come.

#YRCRangerTweets ~ Yarra Ranges Update

#YRCRangerTweets ~ Yarra Ranges Update:


"Our Local Laws Rangers respond to a wide range of animal related issues across the Yarra Ranges every single day. And now, for the first time ever, residents can catch a glimpse of the team in action... all without stepping away from their keyboard.
From Tuesday, residents will be able to use social media to follow the movements of a Local Laws ranger as they attend to animal issues in the community.

Local Laws ranger Eloise will be using our Twitter account (@yrcouncil) to “live-tweet” her experiences from Tuesday 30 April until Tuesday 7 May.

Tweets composed by Eloise will include the hashtag: “#YRCRangerTweets” "

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Changes to Fire Services Levy ~ Yarra Ranges Update

Changes to Fire Services Levy ~ Yarra Ranges Update:



 "The effects of the 2009 bushfires continue to be far reaching with the Royal Commission’s findings changing the way we look at fire management.
From July 1, 2013, the State Government will no longer collect its fire services levy though home insurance premiums. Instead, the Government has developed a property-based levy."

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Metropolitan buses - Public Transport Victoria

Metropolitan buses - Public Transport Victoria:

 "Metropolitan buses Coldstream"

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New levy: Will all insurers meet the deadline?

New levy: Will all insurers meet the deadline?:

 "Zurich and Allianz have declared policyholder premiums will fall once the current Fire Service Levy expires in July.

Both insurers confirmed that their premiums will fall to zero on from next Wednesday (1 May) to reflect the replacement of the existing levy with the property-based levy scheme which comes into force on 1 July."


Comment: GREAT NEWS

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Yarra Ranges Recycling: a trove for bargain hunters | Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Weekly

Yarra Ranges Recycling: a trove for bargain hunters  | Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Weekly:

 "The shop, which opened earlier this month, recovers reusable and saleable materials and products from general waste and on-sells them at cheap prices, to help reduce landfill. 

Yarra Ranges Recycling Coldstream is at Ingram Road, Coldstream"

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Supermarket plan faces hurdles | Mountain Views Mail

Supermarket plan faces hurdles | Mountain Views Mail:

"DESPITE more than 1000 residents and at least 40 businesses in support of a new supermarket in Warburton, councillors have been advised to reject its planning application at this Tuesday’s meeting."

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Essential Country » Glory Days at Flowerfield – Coldstream

Essential Country » Glory Days at Flowerfield – Coldstream: 
"Glory Days at Flowerfield – Coldstream"


The Lithgow family has run the beautiful historic property of Flowerfield as a prominent pastoral enterprise and social hub in the Yarra Valley....

Comment:  a great historic piece with stunning pictures.

Changes to fire services levy put the pressure on insurance companies

Changes to fire services levy put the pressure on insurance companies:

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Insurance companies will have to inform policyholders of how changes to the fire services levy will affect premiums or risk heavy fines under new guidelines.

Under the Fire Services Levy Monitor's draft guidelines, insurers that fail to disclose how premiums were determined or that try to exploit prices and deceive consumers could be hit by fines of up to $10 million.

The levy helps to fund firefighting services and historically it has been collected by insurance companies on home and contents and commercial insurance policies.

But this was changed after recommendations from the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Under the new scheme, which will come into effect on July 1, local councils will be responsible for collecting the levy from ratepayers.

Advertisement

Insurance companies collected about $550 million through the levy in 2012-13, which should fall out of the industry's revenue in 2013-14, the draft guidelines say.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/changes-to-fire-services-levy-put-the-pressure-on-insurance-companies-20130417-2i0lr.html#ixzz2QlEdq3vW

Opinion New rules ensure our fire cover - Weekly Times Now

Opinion New rules ensure our fire cover - Weekly Times Now: "THERE are good reasons behind changes to the State Government's fire services levy, writes Treasurer MICHAEL O'BRIEN"

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Yarra Ranges urged to rethink rates rise | Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Weekly

Yarra Ranges urged to rethink rates rise | Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Weekly:


comment
Cr Andy Witlox said: ‘‘We're not growing; we have a population growth of zero.’’ 

This is so true: we need an injection of population in the shire. I have been saying this for more than a decade and have suggested that the urban growth boundary around Coldstream be expanded. Coldstream has a primary school, sport club, CFA and a supermarket that could do with an influx of people and ratepayers. 
The size of Coldstream could double without much council expense but could see more than 1000 more properties pay rates.

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Healthy Living in Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges Views

Healthy Living in Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges Views:

Yarra Ranges Council seeks your feedback and advice for the Health and Wellbeing Plan (2013-2017)

What's your experience of healthy living in Yarra Ranges? How healthy are you and your family?Can you access the services you need, the fresh food you want and low cost exercise activities?

Your input will help Council to target resources to support good health, plan for our services and, importantly, advocate to state and federal governments about local needs. 

Yarra Ranges urged to rethink rates rise

Yarra Ranges urged to rethink rates rise | Maroondah & Yarra Ranges Weekly:

Comment:
a great read
a great reason to expand Coldstream

Lets have 1000 more houses around Coldstream
that's 1000 more rates to be collected
that's MILLIONS of dollars to spend in the Shire.

$53 Million to help Shires with FSL Introduction on July 1 2013

Fire levy to take $50 million extra from ratepayers | thetelegraph.com.au:

 "Mr O'Brien said the Government was providing $53 million to help local councils implement and collect the levy, and to appoint a Fire Services Levy Monitor."

Comment:

From the article above and the $53 million up for grabs I wondered what our Shire would get.

Below is a response from Glenn Patterson,  CEO Yarra Ranges:

Hi Mario

The State Revenue Office’s letter of the 25 March advised that the Department of Treasury and Finance is still consulting with the MAV to determine the amounts of directing funding to councils. So at this stage we have no idea what we will get for implementation and recurrent cost reimbursement.

So far the State has directly funded an upgrade of council IT systems and is working with the MAV to ensure the centralised upgrade is developed and installed.

Other things that the State has committed to do directly are:

·         A comprehensive communication campaign over the coming months

·         Suppling a brochure for inclusion with the first rate notice

·         Coordinating customer service and rate office staff training at each council office.

I am guessing that with the State funding a number of larger items directly, the amount we are likely to receive will not be that large.

Happy for you to publish this.

Glenn

Regards Glenn Patterson Chief Executive Officer P:   (03) 9294 6101 M:  0428 515603 F:   (03) 9294 6194 E:   g.patterson@yarraranges.vic.gov.au W:  www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au please consider the environment before printing this email

Coldstream's Rochford Winery given approval to increase the size of concerts after cap removed | Leader Newspapers East Melbourne | Local Community News VIC | Knox Leader | Manningham Leader | Maroondah Leader | Whitehorse Leader | Waverley Leader | Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader | Free Press Leader | Herald Sun

"ROCHFORD Wines has been given approval to increase the size of its popular concert series."

..................  in part


Councillor Fiona McAllister said this had affected the ability of Rochford to attract events, which in turn had impacted on visitation numbers to the area and the local economy.

"We can't ignore the fact that tourism is a significant contributor to the culture, the vibrancy and the local economy," Cr McAllister said.

The council received more than 90 submissions supporting the application and only two objections.

Averages\Extremes Weather for the month of March 2013 for Coldstream 3770

Average temperature     = 19.9°C

Average humidity        = 64%

Average dewpoint        = 12.0°C

Average barometer       = 1015.3 hPa

Average windspeed       = 3.1 km/h

Average gustspeed       = 5.7 km/h

Average direction       = 55° ( NE)

Rainfall for month      = 42.2 mm

Rainfall for year       = 117.0 mm

Maximum rain per minute = 1.0 mm on day 16 at time 15:16

Maximum temperature     = 38.2°C on day 11 at time 16:47

Minimum temperature     = 5.8°C on day 29 at time 06:27

Maximum humidity        = 97% on day 31 at time 09:01

Minimum humidity        = 22% on day 04 at time 18:46

Maximum dewpoint        = 19.6°C on day 08 at time 11:03

Minimum dewpoint        = 4.6°C on day 17 at time 12:16

Maximum pressure        = 1024.0 hPa on day 02 at time 10:36

Minimum pressure        = 999.1 hPa on day 21 at time 17:07

Maximum windspeed       = 25.9 kmh from 360°( N ) on day 27 at time 15:44

Maximum gust speed      = 50.0 km/h from 00°( N ) on day 27 at time 16:15

Maximum heat index      = 38.4°C on day 08 at time 15:32

Avg daily max temp :27.5°C

Avg daily min temp :12.6°C

Total windrun = 2275.1km

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Robert Bethell

Community Event Round Up - Melbourne Planning Strategy

Community Event Round Up - Melbourne Planning Strategy:

"An overview of the Plan Melbourne Community Event."

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Healthy Living in Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges Views

Healthy Living in Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges Views: "


Yarra Ranges Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Plan (2013-2017) and is seeking input from the community. "

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Victorian Coalition Government condemns Labor scaremongering over rooming houses - Premier of Victoria

Victorian Coalition Government condemns Labor scaremongering over rooming houses - Premier of Victoria: "Labor’s claims of a loophole in tough new rooming house laws are completely and utterly false, Minister for Consumer Affairs Heidi Victoria said today."

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Tough new fines for forestry protestors - Premier of Victoria

Tough new fines for forestry protestors - Premier of Victoria: "Tough new fines for forestry protestors"

Protestors who illegally enter operational logging coupes and endanger themselves and others are on notice that the Victorian Coalition Government has introduced new on-the-spot fines.

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'Too many' pet owners still fail to control dogs, says Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Childs | Leader Newspapers East Melbourne | Local Community News VIC | Knox Leader | Manningham Leader | Maroondah Leader | Whitehorse Leader | Waverley Leader | Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader | Free Press Leader | Herald Sun

'Too many' pet owners still fail to control dogs, says Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Childs | Leader Newspapers East Melbourne | Local Community News VIC | Knox Leader | Manningham Leader | Maroondah Leader | Whitehorse Leader | Waverley Leader | Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader | Free Press Leader | Herald Sun: "OWNERS of dogs in the Yarra Ranges continue to be irresponsible, with 34 attacks already this year."

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YARRA RANGES PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C126

Council has prepared Amendment C126 to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The 
amendment proposes to introduce Design and Development Overlays for a number of 
town centres in Yarra Ranges. These design guidelines will make it easier for potential 
applicants and other interested parties to understand Council’s design objectives for the 
future development of town centre areas. The design guidelines will be used in the 
assessment of planning permit applications and in pre-application discussions with 
potential planning applicants. 

link:  

Design & Development Overlay 13 

This overlay will apply to the smaller town centres of Belgrave South, Coldstream, Montrose, Seville, Tecoma, Upwey, Wandin North and Woori Yallock. It will essentially correspond to the Business 

Zoned areas of these towns.

Design & Development Overlay 17 
A DDO has been prepared for the Mixed Use Zones in the rural town centres of Coldstream, Woori Yallock and Yarra Junction. The Mixed Use Zone in Yarra Junction contains a mix of commercial and 
residential uses while the Mixed Use Zones of Coldstream and Woori Yallock remain largely undeveloped. 

The proposed DDO for each of these mixed use areas has a stronger residential focus than the DDO the proposed for the Business Zone section of those town centres. The provisions of DDO17 will recognise that these mixed use areas are generally beyond the main core of commercial development and that they adjoin established residential neighbourhoods.

MORE DETAILS @ here

Comment:  Not sure what DDO 17 is meant to do or encourage.

At Flowerfield, chuffed by chukkas | Maroondah Weekly - Yarra Ranges Weekly

At Flowerfield, chuffed by chukkas | Maroondah Weekly - Yarra Ranges Weekly:

 "The annual Flowerfield and Coldstream Cup competitions will be played at Flowerfield polo grounds in Coldstream, with organisers keen to attract spectators from across the region to watch the action and sample some of the best local food and wine."

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Litter reports up thanks to community awareness campaign

: "Since Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith launched the campaign in mid-January this year, more than 3500 Victorians have lodged a litter report. There has also been a 43 per cent increase in registered litter reporters; 1270 downloads of the EPA Report Litter iPhone app and more than 1100 calls to the EPA."

200 Million dollars for TAFE

Google Reader (7): "$200 million for TAFE"

Comment: Is it too late for the Yarra Ranges?

Healesville: Have Your Say! | Yarra Ranges Views

Healesville: Have Your Say! | Yarra Ranges Views:

"Healesville: Have Your Say!"

Lets hope that Coldstream is next!

Reformed residential zones bringing new certainty to Melbourne’s neighbourhoods - Premier of Victoria

Comment:  I wonder if C97 will now get a tick

Planning Minister Matthew Guy a strong performer | adelaidenow

Planning Minister Matthew Guy a strong performer | adelaidenow

: "He has methodically shaken up the planning portfolio, launching major new policy directions and passionately arguing for the expansion of Melbourne."

A MAN who has been called the Liberal Party's answer to Bart Simpson 

VFF cool on fire levy - Weekly Times Now

VFF cool on fire levy - Weekly Times Now: 

"According to the VFF, farmers will pay a fixed charge of $200 plus an FSPL of 52c on every $1000 of their properties' CIV, while residential ratepayers will pay a fixed charge of $100 plus an FSPL of just 12c per $1000 of CIV.

The VFF says this means someone living on a $1.5 million farm could pay $980, while someone living in a country town with a $1.5 million house could pay $275, or $214 in a metropolitan area.

Mr Tuohey called on the Government to ensure farm households paid the same as residential ratepayers."

The Weekly Times understands the reasoning behind the higher levy for farms was because a farm provides an income but houses do not.

A spokeswoman for Treasurer Kim Wells said the Government had responded to farmers, who were unfairly slugged by the insurance-based levy.

"Insurance companies impose the same fire services levy rate on farm property as commercial and industrial properties (but) the new FSPL rate for farms will be significantly lower," she said.

Comment:  Do people who rum a business from home pay the 52c?

Opinion Fire levy hardest on farms - Weekly Times Now

Opinion Fire levy hardest on farms - Weekly Times Now:

"Fire levy hardest on farms"

Help support our local school

Polo thrills and lots more

THE whole family is invited to celebrate the prestigious Flowerfield and Coldstream Cups with the Yarra Valley Polo Club this month.

Yarra Valley Polo Club member Geoff Norris rides against UK’s Jack Berner.

Have a picnic beside the polo field or book tickets in advance for one of several catered marquees.

There will be the traditional ‘‘divot stomping,’’ pony rides, and local wine, cider and regional produce available.

It’s on March 17, from 10am to 4pm, at 23-27 Coldstream West Rd, Coldstream.

Entry: $20, under-16 free.

Ref  THE LEADER

Feb 2013 Coldstream Weather Stats

Averages\Extremes for the month of February 2013

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Average temperature     = 21.7°C

Long term Ave.          = 19.7°C

Average humidity        = 63%

Average dewpoint        = 13.0°C

Average barometer       = 1014.6 hPa

Average windspeed       = 3.3 km/h

Average gustspeed       = 6.2 km/h

Average direction       = 145° ( SE)

Rainfall for month      = 72.2 mm

Coldstream Ave.         = 48.0 mm

Rainfall for year       = 74.8 mm

Maximum rain per minute = 11.0 mm on day 01 at time 00:01

Maximum temperature     = 39.3°C on day 25 at time 16:00

Minimum temperature     = 6.6°C on day 02 at time 05:33

Maximum humidity        = 97% on day 26 at time 14:27

Minimum humidity        = 9% on day 06 at time 18:01

Maximum dewpoint        = 21.5°C on day 26 at time 15:37

Minimum dewpoint        = -1.0°C on day 06 at time 17:41

Maximum pressure        = 1022.2 hPa on day 04 at time 10:45

Minimum pressure        = 1005.2 hPa on day 07 at time 16:19

Maximum windspeed       = 20.4 kmh from 158°(SSE) on day 20 at time 20:37

Maximum gust speed      = 35.2 km/h from 158°(SSE) on day 28 at time 12:31

Maximum heat index      = 40.3°C on day 25 at time 16:49

Avg daily max temp :30.8°C

Avg daily min temp :13.9°C

Total windrun = 2238.4km

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Daily rain totals

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  11.0 mm  on day 2

  00.4 mm  on day 20

  14.2 mm  on day 23

  19.4 mm  on day 27

  10.8 mm  on day 28

Cheers,

Robert Bethell

A facebook message from Fiona McAllister

Lots going on but 1 very important thing is the start of the Healesville Structure Plan development process. This plan will become the guide for future development, use, and amenity so it is critical you all have your say on what it should look like. there will be lots of consultation and the first discussion paper can be viewed at

http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Residents/Planning/Planning_Strategies_Studies/Activity_Centres_-_Structure_Plans/Healesville_Structure_Plan

Inner city insulated but suburbs and wedges face higher slug on fire services levy | Herald Sun

Inner city insulated but suburbs and wedges face higher slug on fire services levy | Herald Sun:

 "HOUSEHOLDS in outer suburbs and regional areas face a higher slug on their fire services levy than those in inner Melbourne."

Mount Evelyn to lead the way on stormwater reuse - Premier of Victoria

Mount Evelyn to lead the way on stormwater reuse - Premier of Victoria: "
Mount Evelyn to lead the way on stormwater reuse"

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

From the Minister for Water

An Australian-first initiative that encourages residents to use more of their stormwater runoff at home is being proposed for parts of Mount Evelyn, Minister for Water Peter Walsh announced today.

“This two year pilot, developed by Yarra Ranges Council and Melbourne Water, aims to dramatically reduce the amount of stormwater runoff and pollution entering the Little Stringybark Creek,” Mr Walsh said.

“Yarra Ranges Council has proposed an Environmental Significance Overlay to apply to new developments in the Little Stringybark Creek catchment which create additional hard surfaces, such as roofs or paving, that are greater than 10 square metres.

“Planning approval will be conditional on the proponents finding options to capture and treat more of their stormwater runoff onsite.

“This pilot program encourages residents to capture their stormwater at home and use it to flush their toilets, water their gardens and for other non-drinking purposes around the home.

“It is a practical example of how Integrated Water Cycle Management can be tailored to suit the needs of local communities, and it is the type of project that fits neatly with the Victorian Coalition Government’s Living Victoria objectives.

“We will be monitoring the success of this pilot closely and there is potential for similar programs to be applied to other catchments across Melbourne,” Mr Walsh said.

Member for Evelyn Christine Fyffe said since the drought there were strong community expectations that better use be made of all available water sources, including stormwater, rainwater and recycled water, and it was exciting to see this pilot project going ahead.

“Not only will households in our community be reducing their demand for drinking water and saving money on future water bills, they will also be helping to improve the health of one of our local waterways,” Mrs Fyffe said.

Yarra Ranges Councillor Maria McCarthy said the pilot program was a win for the Little Stringybark Creek.

“One of the major sources of pollution and causes of erosion in the creek is stormwater runoff,” Ms McCarthy said.

“Every time it rains, large amounts of stormwater are washed from roofs, roads and footpaths and into the creek through the drainage system.

“As more development occurs, the volume of stormwater flowing into the creek increases, which damages the creek and causes erosion. Stormwater also carries litter and pollution into the creek affecting water quality,” Ms McCarthy said.

Throughout the trial, all stormwater capture and treatment systems will be awarded a stormwater retention score.

Calculated by Melbourne Water, the score will be based on the ability to treat and capture stormwater on site, with a minimum score needed for new developments to proceed.

Treatment options such as raingardens or rainwater tanks that go beyond the minimum requirements may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement by Melbourne Water.

Households may also be eligible for Victorian Government rebates through the Living Victoria Water Rebate Program.

The proposed Environmental Significance Overlay has been released for comment until 11 March 2013. For more information visit the Yarra Ranges Council website or download the project brochure.

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