The majority of councillors argued knocking back the proposal would open the council up to a tribunal battle.
A new facility is set to cut down on landfill in the area, but not until 2029. In the meantime, Whitehorse Council is one local council footing the bill.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
The founding chairperson of the Rowville charity centre said he did not suspect the incident was fuelled by racism or hatred.
The fire was deemed to be under control at 3.19pm.
Plans put the pit’s edge closer to houses and schools.
Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.
New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.
If approved, plans outline the construction of hundreds of dwellings that will house around 2,500 residents. But who’s in charge of making it happen?
Social housing accounts for only 2.88 percent of Victoria’s housing stock.
Victoria’s households required double the average demand from the energy network last night.
The collection included a painting worth more than $75,000.
