November 2010
Where to vote
You can vote at any election day voting centre in Victoria on Saturday 27 November from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. If voting within your electoral district, type in your enrolled electoral address. Use the enrolment look-up if you would like to confirm your enrolled electoral address OR If voting outside your electoral district, enter any location within Victoria.
Early voting centres are open from Monday 15 of November to Friday 26 of November.
Winner - Australian Web Awards
The Contacts and Services Directory (CSD) www.vic.gov.au/directory was announced the winner against two other finalists, in the Government section (East Coast Region), of the Australian Web Awards last month.
The site is now eligible for the national awards to be announced in November 2010.
Victoria's Villages
Explore unique and historic villages across Victoria. Discover Apollo Bay, Barwon Heads, Beechworth, Bright, Castlemaine, Clunes, Daylesford, Dinner Plain, Falls Creek, Halls Gap, Healesville, Kyneton, Maldon, Metung, Mt Buller, Olinda, Paynesville, Port Campbell, Port Fairy, Queenscliff, Rutherglen, Sassafras, Sorrento, Yackandandah, Walhalla and Warburton.
Victoria's forests – come and visit
Our diverse forests are beautiful places to visit, as well as sources of clean water, timber and havens for plants and animals.
While many forests are parks and reserves, including National Parks, some 3.47 million hectares are State forests managed by DSE.
For maps, places to visit, local species and other information on State forests, take a look at our forest management regions.
Possums
The Department of Sustainability and Environment's possum pages contain background information on possums and suggestions for minimising problems caused by possums.
Info Vic Newsletter Survey Results
Information Victoria carried out an online survey in July and we asked for your opinion regarding this newsletter. A big thank-you to everybody who completed the survey. Here are some key points:
- 47% of respondents have subscribed for less than 1 year
- 88% of respondents find the newsletter informative
- The most popular section of the newsletter is the Feature Story, followed by New Publications
- Other topics that subscribers would like to see include: community events, list of free government publications, regional towns and events, government info sessions
- Most respondents like the newsletter just the way it is
- 84% of respondents would like to see free offers in the newsletter
All responses are currently being analysed and considered. The information that we received has been really valuable and we'll let keep you informed of any future changes to the newsletter. Thank-you for your assistance.
New Publications
General Publications
1000 Great Places to Fish in Australia
by Steve Cooper @ $34.95
Travelling the Outback
by Vic Widman @ $34.95
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
by by Simpson & Day @ $39.95
Orchids of the Anglesea District
by Everett Foster & Margaret MacDonald @ $25.00
Driving in Victoria: Rules and Responsibilities
by VicRoads @ $14.00
The Australian House
by Anna Johnson & Patrick Bingham-Hall @ $35.00
Beautiful Melbourne Calendar 2011
by Bartel Publications @ $9.95
A Tribe of Angels - Coming of Age in Melbourne
by Russell Beedles @ $35.00
Camping Guide to Northern Territory (3rd Edition)
by Lewis, C & Savage, C @ $24.95
Coming Soon to a Beach Near You - A History of Movie Going at Victorian Beach Resorts
by Seccombe, R & B @ $49.00
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator (8th Edition)
by Allan Staines @ $37.00
The Roof Building Manual (5th Edition)
by Allan Staines @ $29.00
Water: The Vital Element - 150 Years of Shepparton's Progress
by Martin Summons @ $40.00
The Good Schools Guide - Victoria 2011
produced by Hobsons Guides @ $14.95
The Good Universities Guide 2011
produced by Hobsons Guides @ $34.95
Job Guide 2010 – Victoria
produced by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations @ $27.95
Local Histories
Bendigo Our Golden Past
by Ken Arnold @ $20.00
Then and Now - A Pictorial History of the City of Monash
by the Waverley Historical Society Inc. @ $20.00
Marvellous Melbourne and Me
by Bruce McBrien @ $39.95
Our Tribute to Our School - Remembering St Ambrose's Boys and Girls School and Trinity College Brunswick
by Francesca Folk-Scolaro @ $19.95
Frame by Frame - A History of Brunswick's Picture Theatres
by Laurie Cunningham @ $14.95
Mapping Products
World Political Pacific Centred Map - 11th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
Tali Karng - Moroka - Outdoor Recreation Guide
by Spatial Vision @ $11.95
Greater Adelaide Map (Edition 3)
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
Victoria State Handy Map (Edition 10)
by Hema Maps @ $6.95
Bush Tucker Man Cape York – Map
by Hema Maps @ $12.95
Government Reports
The Department of Human Service's Role in Emergency Recovery
by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Soil Health Management
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Sustainable Management of Victoria's Groundwater Resources
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Security of Infrastructure Control Systems for Water and Transport
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Management of the Freight Network
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Access to Ambulance Services
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Auditor - General's Report on the Annual Financial Report of the State of Victoria 2009–10
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Restricting Environmental Flows during Water Shortages
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
produced by the Auditor General Victoria @ $20.00
List of Streets 2010
produced by the Victorian Electoral Commission @ $20.00
How To Apply For Probate in Victoria (October 2010 Edition)
by Legal Kits of Victoria @ $88.00
New Legislation
New Acts
| A54.10 | Climate Change Act 2010 | $12.20 |
| A55.10 | Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment Act 2010 | $12.20 |
| A56.10 | Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2010 | $12.20 |
| A57.10 | Liquor Control Reform Amendment Act 2010 | $7.80 |
| A58.10 | Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2010 | $7.80 |
| A59.10 | Mineral Resources Amendment (Sustainable Development) Act 2010 | $12.20 |
| A60.10 | Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 | $15.75 |
| A61.10 | Private Security Amendment Act 2010 | $5.70 |
| A62.10 | Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 | $15.75 |
| A63.10 | Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2010 | $18.65 |
| A64.10 | Justice Legislation Further Amendment Act 2010 | $15.75 |
| A65.10 | Marine Safety Act 2010 | $30.10 |
| A66.10 | Occupational Licensing National Law Act 2010 | $18.65 |
| A67.10 | Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 | $18.65 |
| A68.10 | Confiscation Amendment Act 2010 | $15.75 |
| A69.10 | Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 | $22.90 |
New Statutory Rules
Reprinted Acts
| No reprinted acts published this month. |
Reprinted Statutory Rules
| A76.06 | Infringements (General) Regulations 2006 - Reprint Number 2 as at 21 September 2010 incorporating Statutory Rule 92/10 | $15.75 |
Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.
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The Good Schools Guide - Victoria 2011
The Good Schools Guide is for anyone interested in secondary schools in Victoria, from the professionals who run the schools, to the parents, students, school counsellors and the interested public who use or support them.
We all know it's Christmas around the corner. Visit www.bookshop.vic.gov.au for that special present.
Rutherglen took top honours at the Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards, winning the 2010 Victorian Tidy Town of the Year. Check out the winners.
Halls Gap
Halls Gap - The small township of Halls Gap is located in the heart of the Grampians National Park and within easy driving distance of the larger centres of Stawell and Ararat. The Halls Gap town centre is nestled between the soaring rocky mountain peaks that constitute the Wonderland and Mount William Ranges. Take your time to explore the many natural attractions including unique rock formations, scenic lookouts and waterfalls. Get outdoors with a range of adventure activities, from rock climbing and abseiling, to mountain biking and canoeing. Relax and unwind in the picturesque surrounds attracting native locals including kangaroos, wallabies, emus, possums and an abundance of birdlife.
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