Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Rebuilding in the Shire EXPO




Council is hosting an expo to assist people considering rebuilding in the Shire which will be held on July 18 at the Lilydale Showgrounds.














Mandy Black


Community Development Officer Community Bushfire Recovery



M: 0419523304

F: (03) 9294 6239

E: m.black@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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URGENT INFORMATION FOR THOSE THAT CARE ABOUT THE YARRA RIVER….


Posted by paintpony…

I am unsure how to create a new post in the Environment forum, but I would very much like to create a new topic regarding Doncaster’s Eastern Golf Club relocating to 215 Victoria Road, Yering which is situated on the beautiful Yarra River.

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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

‘Fix fire levy’


Many thanks to Kath Gannaway of the Upper Yarra Mail for spreading the word on this unfair levy or tax.

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Fire Services Levy reform campaigner Mario Galteri met with Coalition MP Peter Ryan last week to put the case for a restructure of the FSL system.


Monday, June 01, 2009

Victorian Government Appliance Incentive


Victorians will be able to save $100 off the cost of energy and water efficient washing machines and dishwashers thanks to the Victorian Government Appliance Incentive, made available by the Brumby Government.

The $100 cash back is available only from Friday 5 June (World Environment Day) to Sunday 28 June, and will help Victorians purchase energy and water efficient appliances.

Eligible washing machines have a minimum of a 3.5 star energy rating and a 4 star water rating. Eligible dishwashers have a minimum of 3.5 energy and water star rating.

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More on Fire Service Levy


Farmers rail against fire service levy increase
Farmers and small business owners in Western Victoria are outraged at the increase in the fire services levy.
Full story HERE

Not just Western Vic but ALL OF VICTORIA!


NSW reduces fire service levy, SES levy looms

A rate of 36% of premium will apply the previous rate was 38%. Some insurers are applying the reduced rate to premiums prior to the effective date. Full story HERE

NSW reduces the Levy, Victoria increases them to 68 %!