Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Northern Victoria MLC Georgie Purcell has asked Environment Minister steve Dimopoulos: “For the first time in 14 years legislation was introduced to establish Victoria’s first major new national parks. “These parks are home to over 380 rare and threatened plant and animal species,including the greater glider,” Ms Purcell said.“However, the bill permits recreational deer hunting…
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Mornington Peninsula Shire has a $1 million contamination problem – which it believes could be eliminated by changed behaviours.Contamination refers to non-recyclable items such as food scraps, liquids, textiles and batteries being placed in the recycling bin.The Shire says that it is forking out an extra $1 million to process household recycling following a rise…
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Casey Council says it is now at the halfway mark with contractors swapping rubbish and recycling bin lids for rubbish and yellow for recycling.The new bin lids will make sure that all Casey bins match the required standard across the State.Contractors are visiting more than 80,000 properties and changing over more than 125,000 new bin…
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Agencies which manage public land should be aware Moorabool Shire Council’s repeated requests for transparency about toxic waste illegally dumped on public land have fallen on deaf ears at the Environment Protection Authority, the Council says.The EPA has maintained a code of silence around the contamination crisis, the Council has claimed.Moorabool Council now plans to…
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Nillumbik Council has issued a statement about activities on private property in Black Gully Rd, Diamond creek.“We want to reassure the community that everything is being done to cease any illegal activities. This is a combined effort between Council, the EPA and Victoria Police,” a Nillumbik Council representative said.“Council only has jurisdiction for building and…
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Families can now enjoy a place to play, exercise and relax following the upgrade of Hendersons Creek Wetland Park and Playground in South Morang.Located next to The Promenade, the revamped park includes a new playground, outdoor fitness equipment, natural play features and a sheltered seating area.The upgrade also delivers improved pathways, including the shared user…
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Bushfire survivors have responded to the Federal Government’s 2035 climate target announcement.“A weak target means my community faces more extreme weather events and the damage they cause,” said Janet Meade of Christmas Hills (pictured).Serena Joyner said: “This is a weak target – from a government that simultaneously claims to be proactive on climate.“It is a…
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Long-term bush users are to be locked out of areas that the Allan Labor Government plan to create as more national parks, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).“Labor is forging ahead with plans to convert state forests in central west Victoria to national parks, introducing legislation into Parliament,” Ms McLeish said.The proposed new national parks…
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A Hampton Park’s resident concern abot emissions has been raised in Parliament by South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Rachel Payne (pictured).“They have raised concerns about the monitoring of emissions at Veolia’s Taylors Road landfill in Dandenong South, a hazardous waste containment site,” Ms Payne said.“While licensed by the EPA, there are concerns that the EPA’s monitoring leaves…
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Nillumbik Shire residentsattended a hall meeting in Hurstbridge last Monday (Sep. 15) to discuss their concerns about the growing local wildlife road toll and the risks this poses to people.This follows the tragic deaths of Sarla Khadka and Areeza Suwal who were struck and killed in Craigieburn while assisting an injured kangaroo.Residents honoured them for…
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