Environment

PORT PHILLIP: Help for the Bay

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Nature Conservancy has announced an innovative marine restoration project to help the recovery of shellfish reef ecosystems in Port Phillip Bay.Evidence shows that kelp can help the natural recruitment of bivalves (for example, oysters and mussels) enabling them to establish and survive at higher rates.Exploring the strength of this symbiotic relationship is at the…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: ‘Outcomes based’ decisions

Friday, May 2, 2025

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says that it will insist that all future climate-related proposals be subject to individual Council reports or itemised budget bids, with clear measures of effectiveness.“Each project must also consider emissions and provide comparison data for alternative options, supporting more informed decision-making,” said a Council representative. “The decision also allows Council to…

MITCHELL: Query over Wallan Wallan Regional Park

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A question has been asked in State Parl-iament about the proposed Wallan Wallan Regional Park.Greens MLA Tim Read said: “My constituency question is for the Minister for Planning. Friends of Merri Creek and the Nature Glenelg Trust have proposed the Wallan Wallan Regional Park, including restoring Herne Swamp to a wetland, at the head of…

BAYSIDE: Concerns for Ricketts Point

Friday, April 18, 2025

Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell says that he is concerned about the local impact caused by the State Government’s cutback of Victorian Fishing Authority staff.“At a local level I am deeply concerned about the impact of these changes on our Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary,” Mr Rowswell told Parliament.“I think of organisations in my community – the…

STATEWIDE: Woman fined over illegal wildlife

Saturday, March 29, 2025

A 27-year-old Melbourne-based woman has been fined $3000 for her part in a cross-border wildlife trade syndicate handling native reptiles.The woman appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to seven charges involving 13 animals.The charges related to the illegal receipt, possession and disposal of protected wildlife (including shingleback lizards and eastern fat tailed geckos),…

NILLUMBIK: Council acts to retain Bushranger’s Tree

Monday, March 24, 2025

n Nillumbik Council is working towards retaining the historically significant Bushranger’s Tree in Hurstbridge, also known as Burke’s Tree, ollowing vandalism.Bunjil Ward’s Cr Naomi Joiner said the tree holds significant value for the local community.“While it has a dark history, the tree is highly valued within the Hurstbridge community and an important part of the…

STONNINGTON: Leaf stockpile at Thomas Oval

Thomas Oval – at the c orner of Williams Rd and Alexandra Ave in South Yarra – will be hosting more than dogs for the next few months with a temporary compound set up to stockpile leaf matter during the leaf fall season, from March to July.The compound is located at the north-east corner of…

BAYSIDE: Millions for local beaches

Black Rock will share in a $15 million spend to address coastal erosion, safety risks and access issues along Victoria’s coast.Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Environment, announced that works across the state will include dune protection, sand renourishment, repairs to stairs, walking trails, boardwalks and access ramps and restoration of damaged seawalls and damaged piers.Over…

BRIMBANK: Forum on new Climate Strategy

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Brimbank Council is working on its new Climate Emergency Strategy.“Climate change affects us and, and it’s important that the Brimbank community have a say,” said a Council representative.“We’re asking you to tell us what you understand about climate change, what concerns you most about its impact on the environment and what actions you want Council…