Local News - Wandong, Victoria, Australia

Two years ago the Wandong History Group was awarded $50,000 for a project to relocate a donated historic hut to a location where it would be renovated and used as a history museum for Wandong Heathcote Junction residents and visitors. Until a few months ago when Mitchell Shire finally agreed on a site it had provided little support and had unreasonably tripled the cost of the project. The site then proved unviable due to Goulburn Valley Water restrictions. After all the Mitchell Shire obstacles and lack of support, then GVW requirements, and after much agonizing, the $50,000 funding has been returned.

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EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) offers online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next.

The Agricultural Guidance section of EPA’s website supports farmers in managing the farm in a way that minimises harm to the environment and human health, meets Victorian regulations, and keeping the property in good condition for the next generation.

It also includes a two-minute survey that lets farmers ask for the environmental advice they most value.

EPA’s advice for agricultural community is at:

www.epa.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/guidelines/agricultural-guidance

It offers advice on protecting the environment and human health; meeting Victorian law and regulations; and issues like livestock planning, farm waste, chemicals, noise, water, sediment and dust.

Anyone on the land can make a request or provide feedback, at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EPAwebpagereview

Members of the public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24 hour hotline, 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842).

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