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Premier John Brumby at the Remember Them book launch

New Guide to Victorian War Memorials


Launched by Premier John Brumby on Monday 9 November, Remember Them is a new guide to Victoria’s wartime heritage.

Covering memorials across the state, this book commemorates the lesser known stories of ordinary Victorians who served.

Copies are now available in bookstores across the state.


2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas


The second Interim Report was tabled in Parliament today, and is available for Linked page opens in a new window download or viewing online. You can also contact Information Victoria for a copy of the report on 1300 366 356 or email bookshop@DIIRD.vic.gov.au. For more information about private bushfire shelter building regulations go to Linked page opens in a new window The Building Commission website.

Unsung Heroes of Grassroots Sport Recognised at the 2009 Sport and Recreation Awards


This year’s outstanding efforts of local unsung heroes throughout Victoria were honoured this week at the Victorian Government’s 2009 Sport and Recreation Awards.

Nominations are now open for the COTA 2009 Active At All Ages Awards


The Linked page opens in a new window Active At All Ages Awards, developed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) are supported by the Victorian Government's 'Go for your life' initiative. If you know a club or senior (over 50 years of age) whose involvement and contributions to local sport and recreation are truly inspirational, this is a chance to make sure they are recognised. Nominations close Tuesday 15 December 2009.

Victorian Community Support Grant Guidelines


The Victorian Community Support Grants have recently updated Grant Guidelines and added a range of new supporting resources.

Fire Action


Victoria is facing another summer where extreme conditions are expected. For more information on how you can be prepared visit the CFA website. Further information for landowners in bushfire prone areas can be found on the Bushfire planning and building resource page.

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