More Australians die from the cold than the heat. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia. Keeping warm in winter is particularly important for people with health
A pandemic usually occurs when a new virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, allowing the virus to easily spread worldwide. Getting infected
Asthma is a disease of the airways that affects the flow of air into the lungs. Thunderstorm asthma is a potent mix of pollen and weather conditions that can
Building Regulations provide for siting matters. If your building project does not meet a siting requirement of the Building Regulations 2018, your Building
It is an offence under the Building Act 1993 to carry out building works without a permit and financial penalties can occur. Council may investigate any
Smoke from fires makes it difficult to breathe by closing the airways in your lungs. Smoke may affect people with heart or lung conditions (including asthma)
Gas, water, electricity or phone utility outages can occur at any time and can be caused by heatwaves, bushfires, storms, tree branches and car accidents. In
Transport networks enable the community to move around with relative ease and independence. The community’s ability to live day-to-day relies on these systems
Terrorism is an act or threat to act where the action causes harm or interference to people with the intention of advancing a political, religious or
Supervised school crossings in Whitehorse are staffed by a team of 100+ dedicated school crossing supervisors who brave all sorts of weather to assist