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Make no mistake, summer is on its way and with it the threat of another fire season.
New planning controls have been introduced to guide development and support the long-term liveability of Melbourne's central city.
Minister for Water Lisa Neville today released the Victorian Water Plan, a framework to guide water management for the benefit of all Victorians now and for future generations.
The Victorian Government today introduced the Climate Change Bill 2016 into Parliament to create a new Climate Change Act, as the latest step in reinstating Victoria as a leader in climate change action.
25 November 2016
Planned burning likely to start in Central Victoria
Milder weather forecast for Central Victoria this weekend mean fire crews are expecting to conduct planned burns.
25 November 2016
Costerfield mine shaft cave-in to be made safe for the community
A 61 metre mine shaft in Costerfield will be repaired in the coming weeks after heavy rains made the original cover subside and cave in.
24 November 2016
Street trees to ‘beat the heat’ in Towong Shire
Towong Shire Council aims to increase shade in its streets to help residents and visitors keep cool during heat events.
23 November 2016
Bushfire risk assessment begins for Yellingbo Conservation Area
An initial community meeting about bushfire risk in the Don Valley, particularly in relation to the rehabilitation of Haining Farm, is being held on Saturday 10th December at 10am at Don Valley Primary School.
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning advises and supports the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Water, Minister for Local Government and Minister for Planning.
The ministers are supported by Hon Anthony Carbines MP, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment.
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