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Dimboola resident La Vergne Lehmann has experience of working in the waste management industry, and welcomed the introduction of the Food Organics and Garden Organics bin service moving closer to implementation in Hindmarsh Shire. She said it was challenging for rural shires to comply with the Victorian Government requirement to have a FOGO waste collection serviuce up and running by the deadline next year, with transport and processing costs high.

The pressure of not forgoing FOGO

The recent decision by Hindmarsh Shire Council to implement a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service highlights the ongoing adoption of State

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The Yarriambiack Shire Council has approved the removal and...

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Edenhope Corella dispersal program

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Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states

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