August 2010
VTAC Guide 2011
The VTAC Guide 2011: A Guide to Tertiary Courses is available now from newsagents and can be downloaded from the VTAC website.
The Guide contains courses offered by institutions that participate in the VTAC system, information about these institutions, and general information about application procedures.
If you're intending to study in 2011, the VTAC Guide 2011 is essential reading.
You'll find a great range of useful information about the admission process, including key dates, on the VTAC website.
Preserving Veterans Heritage
Do you have veterans heritage material in your care? The Veterans Unit has released two brochures related to the care and conservation of veterans heritage.
2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission - Final Report now available
On Saturday 31 July 2010, Premier John Brumby tabled the Final Report of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission in the Parliament of Victoria and released it immediately to the public, saying his thoughts were today with the people and communities affected by the bushfires.
The Brumby Government has released an interim response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission report, identifying key recommendations the Government would consult on before forming a final view.
The Brumby Government will carefully consider the final report and over coming weeks give the Victorian public, agencies, business and community groups affected by the Commission's recommendations an opportunity to have input before formulating its response.
Order your copy of the Final Report - this report is free.
You can also view/download the Final Report from the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission website.
Feel Free to Explore
From 1 July 2010, Parks Victoria declared free entry to all of Victoria's national parks.
This includes key attractions such as: Wilsons Promontory National Park, Point Nepean National Park, Werribee Park, Mount Buffalo National Park, Baw Baw National Park, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Yarra Ranges (Mount Donna Buang), Coolart Wetlands and Homestead, National Rhododendron Gardens and William Ricketts Sanctuary.
Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures
Victoria has some of the most diverse and unforgettable landscapes in Australia - from deserts and rugged mountains to lush forests and spectacular coasts.
One of the most enjoyable ways to experience it is on a four wheel drive tour. With Victoria's Iconic 4WD Adventures, you can experience six of the very best four wheel drive touring routes, with tracks for everyone from the experienced driver to the relative novice. So pack your gear and head off on an Iconic 4WD Adventure - you've never seen Victoria like this before!
Warm season grass - 28 day exemption
From 1 September 2010 households and businesses can apply for a one-off, 28 day exemption from water restrictions to enable new warm season lawns to be established.
Warm season grass uses a lot less water than other grass. Couch, Buffalo and Kikuyu thrive throughout spring and summer on little rainfall – making them well suited to Melbourne's changing climate. For the average Melbourne backyard, water use is likely to be reduced by 70 per cent.
The exemption will apply for installing pre-grown turf and for sowing grass seeds, but is limited to one exemption per property per year.
Find out more about the warm season grass 28 day exemption.
Australian Locusts Plague
The Victorian Government has declared war on locusts announcing a $43.5 million package to tackle what could potentially be the biggest locust plague in the last 75 years.
Premier John Brumby said a main focus of the locust war strategy would be a 100 per cent rebate to eligible farmers and local councils to meet the costs of locust-spraying chemicals.
Located a locust? Call 1300 135 559.
40 years of seatbelts saving lives in Victoria
The Transport Accident Commission will mark 40 years since Victoria became the first jurisdiction in the world to make it mandatory to wear a seatbelt, by renewing calls for people to wear a seatbelt every time they get in the car.
The TAC has rejuvenated effective TAC campaigns which have been used over the past 18 years.
View the advertisments on TAC's Safety site Seatbelt campaign page or on TAC's youtube channel.
New Publications
General Publications
Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges 1
by Enid Mayfield @ $49.95
Growing Advanced Trees for Profit - How To Grow Vigorous Trees From Seed Using Air - Root - Pruning Tree Kits - And Generate an Income
by Peter Whitelaw @ $24.95
The People of Budj Bim - Engineers of Aquaculture, Builders of Stone House Settlements and Warriors Defending Country
by Wettenhall, Gib @ $25.00
The Brewery - Carlton Brewery Established A.D. 1864
by Bailey, Andrew T T @ $95.00
Local Histories
No local histories published this month.
Mapping Products
Greater Melbourne Melways Street Directory 2011
produced by Melway Publishing @ $48.50
Government Reports
No government reports published this month.
New Legislation
New Acts
| A37.10 | Appropriation (2010/2011) Act 2010 | $5.70 |
| A38.10 | Appropriation (Parliament 2010/2011) Act 2010 | $3.80 |
| A39.10 | Pharmacy Regulations Act 2010 | $12.20 |
| A40.10 | Superannuation Legislation Amendment Act 2010 | $12.20 |
New Statutory Rules
Reprinted Acts
| A10191 | Accident Compensation Act 1985 Rp 16 | $73.00 |
| A80.03 | Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 Rp 2 | $21.50 |
| A9719 | Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 Rp 9 | $25.75 |
| A10082 | Food Act 1984 Rp 8 | $22.90 |
| A79.96 | Rail Corporations Act 1996 Rp 5 | $18.65 |
| A9921 | Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983 Rp 15 | $50.55 |
| A6254 | Forests Act 1958 Rp 10 | $18.65 |
Reprinted Statutory Rules
| S21.01 | Accident Compensation Regulations 2001 | $7.80 |
Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.
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The People of Budj Bim - Engineers of Aquaculture, Builders of Stone House Settlements and Warriors Defending Country
In The People of Budj Bim, the Gunditjmara people with Gib Wettenhall bring to life the amazing, unknown history of their traditional eel aquaculture systems and associated stone house settlements.
Gas is an efficient way to heat your home and cook. Find out how to safely enjoy the benefits of gas.
The Info Vic Newsletter will publish results from our online survey - we asked you what you thought so here is what you told us!
Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is only an hour's drive from Melbourne, but it seems a world away. There's plenty to explore on the Peninsula before you head off to other parts of Victoria's magnificient coastline. Some of the words to describe the Mornington Peninsula: cellar doors, fine food, golf, national parks, fishing, dolphins, sailing, scuba diving, galleries, walks, gardens, the list goes on. Check out for more things to do on the Monington Peninsula.
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