Environment News

Commercial and local fruit producers across the Yarra Ranges risk infestation of Queensland Fruit Fly as the Allan Labor Government axes statewide funding for fruit fly prevention coordinators, according to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).Speaking in Parliament, Ms McLeish called on Agriculture Minister Ros Spence, questioning what plans were in place to prevent widescale spreading

A 24-year-old Noble Park North man, accused of running a cross-border illegal wildlife trade syndicate, has been charged with 565 offences related to the illegal possession and trade of native reptiles.He faces 528 charges under the Wildlife Act, including 306 charges related to the illegal import and export of wildlife, 24 for illegally buying and

The next stage to transform the Moonee Ponds Creek into a thriving healthy waterway is underway with a partnership between Melbourne Water and the Chain of Ponds Collaboration.The State and Federal Governments have invested $16.4 million to deliver Stage 2 of the restoration project, which will see works continue along the creek between Pascoe Vale

Regional Victorians are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne disease, as recent flooding and warm weather creates the perfect breeding environment for the insect. Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured), Minister for Health, visited Seymour to encourage those living in flood-impacted communities to be on high alert in the coming weeks, as pooling water fuels the risk

The State Government is helping coastal land managers and the community better understand, plan for, and manage the increasing impacts of climate change on our coastal environments. The Port Phillip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment will be shared with land managers – including local councils – to better inform the development of responses to manage the

The $72 million contract for a new 42km Dingley pipeline delivering recycled water in Melbourne’s south-east has been awarded to Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK).The new pipeline will unlock 1.8 gigalitres per annum of recycled water supply, enough to fill Albert Park Lake more than two and a half times.The pipeline will deliver recycled water

The City of Casey is aiming to plant up to 12,000 native trees this National Tree Day at Grasmere Creek in Berwick. The Grasmere Creek wetlands, located in Berwick’s Cardinia Creek Parklands North, were established in 2020 through a collaborative effort between Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, and the City of Casey. This joint project aimed

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has solved the mystery of large amounts of building material being dumped at Tuerong Rd sites.A Cranbourne man has been instructed to remove the dumped waste and dispose of it legally. The same man was also issued with two infringements totalling almost $3700.The Council received a tip earlier this year from

Greens-friendly Banyule Councillors Alida McKern and Peter Castaldo proposed and seconded a motion at the latest City meeting to buy fossil fuiel trucks.A contract worth $3.59 million (excluding GST) was awarded for Isuzu Australia Ltd’s supply of trucks.Cr Rick Garotti and Cr Peter Dima-relos successfully moved for the additional purchase of two trucks from Iveco/Adtrans