H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Victoria. If you see sick or dead birds on the Peninsula, avoid contact and record what you see. Report it online or via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Learn more or make a report to DEECA
You do not require a Building Permit to install a wood or solid-fuel household heating appliance, however it must be installed by a licensed plumber.
For more information on the installation and use of solid fuel household heating appliances, see the Victorian Building Authority Fact Sheet on Solid Fuel Heaters.