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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria.Forest Fire Management Victoria is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior to the summer bushfire seasonFFMVic Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman (pictured), said seasonal firefighters boost Victoria’s firefighting capacity in the lead-up to summer and during the peak fire season.“New recruits will train and work alongside our…
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Four years after the State Government pledged to create 60,000 hectares of new national parks and conservation reserves in the central west, community and conservation groups are demanding the Allan Government finally deliver on its original commitmen, says the Victorian National Parks Association.“On June 24, 2021, the Government accepted expert recommendations to give forests and…
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Yarra Valley Water is using a cutting-edge scientific technique to support the restoration of a wetland in Launching Place.Using a scientific approach known as Environmental DNA, (or eDNA), helps Yarra Valley Water to identify the fauna species that are currently occupying or visiting the land where the wetland will be restored.Yarra Valley Water Graduate Program…
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Goulburn Valley Water will release fully treated recycled water from its Yea Wastewater Management Facility into the Yea River over the coming weeks.“This release is in accordance with EPA requirements and will not alter the strict water quality monitoring processes which remain in place to protect the health of local communities and the environment,” said…
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The community is fighting against a waste transfer station at Hampton Park, says South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Ann-Marie Hermans (pictured).“This is a David and Goliath fight, a community standing together against big government and big business to protect their homes and their community,” Ms Hermans said.“The proposed waste transfer station in Hampton Park is not just…
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The Seymour Resource Recovery Centre has been recognised as one of Victoria’s leading community infrastructure projects.The Centre won the Community Assets and Infrastructure (Projects $5 million – $20 nillion and Population over 50,000) category at the 2025 LGPro Awards for Excellence.“Opened in May 2023, the $8 million centre represents a significant step forward in Mitchell…
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The State Government is trialling new technology to curb graffiti on roadsides.New panels set to be retrofitted to noise barriers and retaining walls across Melbourne’s north to reduce time spent on graffiti clean-up and removal.Planning is still underway for the installation of these anti-graffiti panels, but they are set to be in areas that have…
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Preston MLA Nathan Lambert has asked Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos to join him at the Northern Pipe Trail in Preston to see firsthand how the government is planting more trees, shrubs and ground cover to improve our urban environment and to discuss what further funding.Mr Lambert said the extra funding was announced in last week’s…
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Merri-bek Council is proposing new local laws about:n feeding of birds on private property; andn feeding of birds on public land.This follows reports from local people about a current issue involving the feeding of wild birds.“The current Local Law does not include adequate provisions to address the issue, and therefore we are proposing to amend…
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The State Government is working to improve air quality in Melbourne’s west with new grants available.Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment (pictured), announced another round of Air Quality Improvement Precinct Grants – this round has been expanded to support local government, schools, community groups and research institutions, local industry and businesses to reduce air pollution across…
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