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.
When working on new builds or renovations, it is important that the works be completed by qualified professionals. The Building and Plumbing Commission and Consumer Affairs Victoria have free, searchable databases available for Building Practitioners, Licenced Plumbers, and Engineers available for you to search and confirm that your contractors have the right credentials for the job.
Check out each of the tabs below to learn more.
In Victoria, you’ll need to use a registered builder or building company for domestic building work worth more than $10,000. But if the job involves only one type of work (such as painting or glazing), the person or company you use does not need to be registered.
Practitioners Public Register
There are a number of risks that come with not working with a registered practitioner. If you engage an unregistered builder on work valued over $10,000 you will risk receiving poor quality work and not be covered by domestic building insurance.
There is a difference between Registered and Licensed plumbers. You can search for licensed plumbers below.
Plumbers Public Register
Not all plumbing works need a licensed plumber, some can be completed by registered plumbers, and some can be completed by owners.
Owners can:
Learn what projects will require a licensed plumber and what will require a registered plumber by clicking the link below.
Engaging a plumber
Engineers Public Register
Find a Building Practitioner
Find a Licenced Plumber
Find a professional engineer