Legislation Proposed To Create Artificial Reefs From Retired Naval Vessels

A bill has been reintroduced to the US Congress to encourage using retired naval vessels as artificial reefs. The bill, called the “Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act,” or “REEF Act,” was brought forward by Representatives Ed Case (D-HI) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL). The Senate companion bill was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).…

Aged care legislation makes little, neighborhood aged care center untenantable

A western Victorian aged care center is closing, requiring its homeowners, some of whom have lived there for years, to discover brand-new houses.  Key points:A community-run aged care center will close after more than 60 yearsSmaller centers battle to stay practical under existing legislationOne local has lived there for more than 20 yearsAllambi Elderly Peoples Home, a community-owned house […]