Sustainability policy adopted
Geelong council has adopted a new sustainability policy committing to “cleaner, greener community spaces” and decisions “based on consideration of social, economic and environmental issues”.
Council adopted the policy on Tuesday night, with mayor Stephanie Asher describing it as a positive strategic step.
“This policy will provide an essential driver in strengthening the city’s focus on finding positive solutions to address future challenges such as climate change, population growth, infrastructure development and social equity.”
Sand castle rescue
A teenage boy was taken to University Hospital Geelong in a stable condition after he was rescued from being trapped under sand at Point Lonsdale back beach on Sunday.
The boy was building sand tunnels when the structure collapsed. Life Saving Victoria state agency commander Simon White warned against building deep sand tunnels on the beach.
Power boost available
Geelong MP Christine Couzens has promoted state government’s new one-off $250 Power Saving Bonus.
The bonus is available to all pensioner concession cardholders and some Health Care Card holders who visit the Victorian Energy Compare website at compare.energy.vic.gov.au
