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The Council of Australian Governments Standing Council on Environment and Water (SCEW) has released a consultation regulation impact statement (RIS) on reducing emissions from wood heaters for public consultation.

Council is seeking submissions from interested parties on the consultation RIS which proposes a range of options to reduce emissions from wood heaters.

The consultation RIS can be downloaded at www.scew.gov.au.

A public meeting to provide an overview of the consultation and the RIS process is scheduled for 4.00pm, Tuesday, 21 May at the Tuggeranong Southern Cross Club.

Submissions on the consultation RIS can be emailed to the council at SCEW.Secretariat@environment.gov.au

Submissions close at 5pm on Monday 15 July.

At Council's request, the Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Mr Simon Corbell, has agreed to an extension of time for consultation on the development application lodged for Block 8 Section 47 Belconnen, which involves a 35-storeyed tower.  Submissions will now be accepted up to 23 May. 

Belconnen Labor Club
HOSTED BY TIM THE YOWIE MAN!

See their flyer for details or visit the Ginninderra Catchment Group website

Celebrate Australia Day and participate in free, fun activities for all ages and abilities throughout Australia Day Belconnen style. Choose to sing, dance, take a gallery tour of the exhibition, try some board games, arts and crafts, or make a kite - for all the family. A barbeque will be sizzling from 12 noon with hot live music and chilled drinks available from the kiosk.

For details visit the Belconnen Arts Centre website.