Environmental Information for your HomeEnvironmental Home and Garden Information Evenings By Bass Coast Shire Council - 7th January 2002 - Back to News •Tell us your opinion •See what others have said What:
Environmental Home and Garden Information Evenings
When:
Thursday 10 January 2002
Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch
7pm-9pm
OR
Tuesday 15 January 2002
San Remo Recreation Centre
7pm-9pm
Why:
Come along to either of the free sessions to find out how you can protect and enhance the environment while saving money around your home. Hear interesting speakers, ask questions and view displays. Every person who attends will receive a free Phillip’s Ecotone energy efficient light globe, energy efficient information kit and a native seedling from a local nursery.
How:
RSVP to Katie Moon at Bass Coast Shire Council on (03) 5671 2211 or 5951 3311.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: basscoastshire@gippslander.com
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Last week, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O'Brien, addressed storm recovery, roads, environmental protection, nuclear energy, wild dog management, broiler farms, and telecommunications during visits to local communities. - Applications for Victorian Landcare Grants for West Gippsland open until 30 April 2024
Victorian government allocates $3.55 million for 2024 Landcare Grants, supporting environmental volunteer groups and networks, including Landcare, Friends, Coastcare, and Aboriginal groups. - Social housing investment in Warragul of $6.85M means more Victorians to a home through Andrews Labor government
More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Andrews Labor government's social housing investment in Warragul. - Four amazing road trips across Gippsland to create your own long weekend this winter and spring of 2022
Take your not-so public holiday and let the long weekends roll on! Scroll on for tips on where to go. - FREE Battery disposal at Wellington Shire e-waste facilities at transfer stations with disposal using kerbside bins now prohibited
Wellington Shire Council warns against disposing batteries in kerbside bins due to fire hazards and environmental damage, urging residents to recycle them at designated drop-off points to ensure safety and sustainability.
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