Business grants extended
Applications for the Brimbank small business grants have been extended to Thursday. Local businesses can apply for grants of $10,000 for projects to adapt to COVID-related challenges and support business growth. Businesses must be located in Brimbank, more than 12 months old, and have a turnover of less than $10 million per annum. Applications can be made via https://brimbank.smartygrants.com.au/ by 4pm on September 23.
Melton rolls out green bins
Melton property owners and tenants will be offered a green waste bin and second hard waste collection under a shake-up of waste services. Melton council has introduced a new flat fee of $332 for all households that receive a council waste service as part of its drive to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. The flat fee includes an optional kerbside green bin which can accept both food and garden waste, as well as an additional hard waste collection each year for bulky items picked up from properties without the need for a trip to the tip. Under the changes, all households that receive a council waste service, including tenanted households, will have access to the red, yellow and green kerbside bins. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/bins
