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Spooky season By Marcus Uhe Petrol prices, cost of living pressures and the upcoming State Election are all scary topics. But nothing compares to the display in Brooke McGowan Grills’ front yard to mark Halloween next week. Last year she had the idea to decorate her Narre Warren North property to put a smile on faces during another difficult year marred by Covid-19. It was so popular and well-received that she’s decided to repeat the initiative. Story page 10

Narre Warren North’s Brooke McGowan Grills’ front yard Halloween display is ready for October 31. 304520 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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continue landfill operations at the Cranbourne West inert landfill but must operate in accordance with Victoria’s Environment Protection Act 2017. “Our notices will ensure that remediation of the factors causing the odour still need to be acted on.” SBI director Simon Williamson said they will continue to work “diligently” with the EPA to close out the existing improvement notices. Continued page 10

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suspension decision and put a strong case forward about protecting the local community from harms caused at the site, but VCAT has granted one which effectively puts the suspension on hold until its broader merits can be decided in some months’ time,” Mr Miezis said. “The step to suspend SBI’s licence was taken to ensure SBI would concentrate solely on fixing the issues that are still allowing odour to impact on the Cranbourne community. “The VCAT decision means SBI can now

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The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has granted Cranbourne landfill operator SBI a stay of the EPA’s licence suspension decision. The stay means that SBI returned to accepting solid inert waste at their Ballarto Road facility on Monday 24 October. It can continue to operate until a full hearing can be held, or until the outcome of its

merits review challenge to the suspension of its landfill operating licence is decided. SBI’s operating licence was suspended by the EPA on Monday 3 October until 30 January 2023 due to significant and ongoing odour issues and compliance concerns. The stay was granted on Thursday 20 October. EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said the organisation did not agree with the decision. “EPA opposed the granting of a stay of the

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