February 2011
Fire Services Commissioner - new website
The new Fire Services Commissioner website ensures the public can easily access legislation and information regarding the newly established role of Fire Services Commissioner, and enables the Victorian fire services to access standard operating procedures, guidelines and procedures that must be published by the Commissioner, as directed by the Fire Services Commissioner Act 2010.
The website positions the new Fire Services Commissioner as independent of government departments, also delivering on legislative requirements outlined by the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission Final Report, covered under s14b of the Fire Services Commissioner Act 2010.
The First Car List
Contrary to popular belief you do not have to spend a lot of money to make sure your first car is safe.
However, with so many cars to buy how do you know which car will best protect you in a crash?
The First Car List has been prepared especially for young people who are thinking about buying their first car.
The list includes small, medium and large sized used cars with either four or five star safety ratings ranging in cost from as little as $2,000 up to around $14,000.
Victoria's Firewood Strategy for Public Land
Victoria's Firewood Strategy for Public Land will ensure the sustainable supply of firewood from public land for households in regional Victoria. The changes will be phased in from autumn 2011, with the new system fully in place for the autumn 2012 firewood collection season.
The firewood strategy:
- creates opportunities for community firewood suppliers to supply firewood from State forest to Victorian communities;
- sets out a simple system for making firewood on public land available to Victorian households; and
- balances the needs of the environment with the needs of the community.
DSE Firefighter Facebook page
Take an inside look at what it's like to be a DSE Firefighter, as we follow the stories of some of our recent recruits.
Catch a Grant!
The Victorian Recreational Fishing Grants Program (RFGP) for 2010/11 is now open until 31 March 2011.
The Recreational Fishing Grants Working Group advises the Victorian Government on how fishing licence fees should be allocated to projects that improve recreational fishing.
Have your say! How can we continue to build great fishing opportunities in Victoria? You can tell us how.
Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide 2010-2011
The Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide is available in hard copy, free of charge, so that you can take it fishing with you or leave it in your tackle box or boat.
Hard copies can be obtained from most fishing tackle shops that sell recreational fishing licences, Department of Primary Industry offices or by ringing the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
Alternatively, the hard copy is also available from Information Victoria Bookshop. Come and visit us at 505 Little Collins St or contact us on 1300 366 356 or send an email to bookshop@diird.vic.gov.au to have a copy sent to you.
Please be advised it will take approximately 10 - 14 working days for the guides to arrive after ordering. Contents are:
- Enhanced Recreational Fishing Program
- Go Fishing in Victoria
- Licence Information
- Your Fishing Licence Fees at Work
- Regulation Enforcement
- Restricted Areas - Freshwater
- Restricted Areas - Marine National Parks
- Restricted Areas - Intertidal Zone
- Restricted Areas - Aquaculture Reserves
- Protected Fish
- Bait and Berley Rules
- Responsible Fishing Behaviours
- Fishing Definitions
- Catch Limits and Closed Seasons
- Trout and Salmon Regulations
- Permitted Use of Equipment
- Using Equipment in Marine Waters
- Using Equipment in Inland Waters
- Aquatic Pests
- European Shore Crab
- Fishing Safety
- Contacts
- About the Guide
Zoo Twilights
Summer's here and nothing beats a live musical experience in a superb setting! Whatever your musical tastes, there's something for everyone at Zoo Twilights this summer.
Every Saturday & Sunday from 15 January to 13 March. Entry from 5.30pm, concerts begin at 7pm, picnics are welcome, but no BYO alcohol.
Special Offer - Vicmap
Purchase any Vicmap from Information Victoria Bookshop and receive a free Elevation Map of Victoria (value $19.95) - offer available until end of February.
Please visit us at 505 Little Collins Street (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)or online at www.bookshop.vic.gov.au
Healthy lunch boxes for children
Healthy lunches and snacks are important for children and help with concentration and learning. Healthy eating changes are not always easy to make. Try to set a good example with your own lunches. Encourage children to be involved in their own lunch preparation, and their choices about foods to include. Praise your child when they choose healthy foods for the lunch box.
There are limited times for children to eat during the day, especially at school. Children may prefer to play with friends instead of eating. Encourage your child to sit and eat before heading out to play, or talk to your school about making sure all children get a chance to eat enough before play starts.
Six items to put in a lunch box:
- Vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Dairy food – cheese or yoghurt
- Protein food – slice of lean meat, hard-boiled egg or beans
- Starchy food – bread, roll, pita or flat bread, fruit bread or crackers
- Water.
Find out more about healthy lunch boxes for children.
VCAA Calendars
The VCAA Primary & VCAA Secondary Schools Wall Calendars outline key dates for the 2011 School Curriculum. They are a useful planning tool for staff, students and parents. Purchase instore or online for only $2.50.
New Publications
General Publications
To Market To Market Victoria 2011
By Day, Di @ $15.95
Tourist Park Accommodation Guide 2011
produced by RACV @ $19.10
Accommodation Guide 2011
produced by RACV @ $19.10
Fishing and Camping: Goulburn River
by West, Anthony; Classon, Bill and Hawkins, Trevor @ $24.95
Victoria: The High Country Atlas & Guide
by Hema Maps @ $34.95
The Butterflies of Australia
by Orr, Albert and Kitching, Roger @ $45.00
4WD Handbook
by Pepper, Robert @ $44.95
Eucalypts: A Celebration
by Wrigley, John and Fagg, Murray @ $65.00
The Investigator in Port Phillip
by Flinders, Matthew @ $39.95
Port Phillip Diary: 9 October 1803 – 31 January 1804
by Knopwood, Robert @ $34.95
Australia: Touring Atlas
by Hema Maps @ $29.95
Australia: Handy Atlas
by Hema Maps @ $16.95
Stopping All Stations: Melbourne's unfinished rail network/opportunities lost
by Anderson, Rick @ $46.00
Mapping Products
Greater Melbourne City Map - 7th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
Queensland State Handy Map - 12th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $6.95
East Gippsland and the Sapphire Coast - 5th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
Visitors Map: Discover Tasmania
by Tasmap @ $5.95
New Legislation
New Acts
| No new Acts published this month. |
New Statutory Rules
Reprinted Acts
| A13.09 | Bus Safety Act 2009 Reprint 1 | $15.75 |
| A96.05 | Children Youth and Families Act 2005 Reprint 3 | $57.25 |
| A91.95 | Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 Reprint 7 | $15.75 |
| A94.86 | Emergency Services Superannuation Act 1986 Reprint 7 | $18.65 |
| A52.08 | Family Violence Protection Act 2008 Reprint 1 | $21.50 |
| A47.88 | Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 Reprint 4 | $12.20 |
| A115.94 | Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 Reprint 6 | $18.65 |
| A52.88 | Marine Act 1988 Reprint 8 | $34.35 |
| A49.91 | Sentencing Act 1991 Reprint 12 | $40.10 |
| A110.86 | Supreme Court Act 1986 Reprint 7 | $21.50 |
| A53.98 | Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Reprint 7 | $21.50 |
| A80.89 | Water Act 1989 Reprint 10 | $68.50 |
| A47.08 | Evidence Act 2008 Reprint 1 | $21.50 |
| A10191 | Accident Compensation Act 1985 Reprint 17 | $78.00 |
| A16.99 | Fair Trading Act 1999 Reprint 5 | $22.90 |
| A114.03 | Gambling Regulation Act 2003 Reprint 4 | $108.00 |
| A102.94 | Sex Work Act 1994 Reprint 7 | $21.50 |
Reprinted Statutory Rules
| No reprinted Statutory Rules published this month. |
Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.
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Victoria: The High Country Atlas & Guide
This book will help you make the most of your time in Victoria's stunning mountainous High Country.
Education Tax Refund - Keep your receipts. You may be surprised at what you can claim.
Rebates on water smart products are still available, including $100 offer for dual flush toilets.
Oxley
Oxley, Victoria is a village about 200km northeast of Melbourne. Oxley has a population of around 290 and is one of the smaller towns in Australia. The nearest more populous place is the City of Wangaratta which is 11km away. Oxley is situated in what is called the Milawa Gourmet Region. This was Australia's first gourmet region which was conceived in 1994. The region is centered around the townships of Oxley and Milawa and is home to numerous fresh and processed food producers, including a number of Victoria's leading wineries. A gourmet market is held four times throughout the year.
If you would like to see your town mentioned in the Region Focus - send us an email.
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