Articles by David McKenzie
Dispose of batteries at council transfer station
Batteries can cause fires in landfills, and Corangamite Shire Council has urged people to keep them out of their bins.
Fire risk vigilance reminder
Vegetation remains dry across south-west Victoria despite recent rain and cooler weather, meaning people need to remain vigilant around fire.
Tennis-mad Norena still keeping active
Norena Larson knows that a fit and active lifestyle is essential for healthy ageing.
Road work will repair landslides
Work to rebuild two landslips on the Cobden-Lavers Hill Road will begin next week.
Tackling a lack of women in local government
Women across Victoria can gain leadership skills in a program aiming to get more women into local councils.
Proactive job recruitment
Southern Rural Water has launched a female-only recruitment campaign for field-based roles.
Big fines apply to illegal firewood collection
People collecting firewood in native forest face big penalties if they inadvertently damage critical wildlife habitat or Aboriginal scarred trees.
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