Green bin collection days will change for some properties in Glenrowan and Hamilton Park. From Tuesday 4 August, weekly green bin collections will move from Mondays to Tuesdays.
Rural City of Wangaratta has confirmed its staged exit from direct Aged Care services.
A case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in Victoria for the first time.
The disease was confirmed in a greater crested tern at Portland on 30th July.
Cases of H5 bird flu, also known as H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza, have previously been confirmed in Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.
There are no detections in poultry in Australia and no signs of mass wildlife deaths.
There are currently no movement restrictions in place for poultry or bird movement in Victoria.
Overseas, this strain has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry, wild birds and other wildlife. Human cases are rare and the virus does not spread easily between people.
If you encounter sick or dead birds or wildlife, do not touch them. Instead, record the exact location, take photos if its safe to do so, and report it online or by calling the 24 hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Early reports help wildlife and animal health experts monitor disease activity and determine where action may be needed.