If you are experiencing problems with noise, particularly from a neighbour, it is suggested that you talk with them to try and resolve the problem. If you are experiencing noise from entertainment venues such as Hotels, Clubs etc., it is suggested that you contact the Police 5023 9555. Similarly, with any residential noise that occurs through late-night parties, the Police should be contacted. The Litter Act makes it an offence to place household or trade refuse in street litter bins. It places responsibility for litter being thrown from any vehicle on the owner of that vehicle regardless of who actually committed the offence, the driver or the passenger in that vehicle.
Council spends thousands of dollars cleaning up litter which, ultimately, is paid by the ratepayers.
We all have the responsibility of keeping our municipality clean and tidy. The effects of littering do not stop with appearance. Litter can block drains and cause minor flooding. Litter pollutes creeks and rivers, posing a hazard to health and killing wildlife. It is also an offence to place an advertising leaflet on a vehicle.