Protecting precious species
The unassuming little basalt peppercress plant, a nationally endangered species, is being given a new chance of life at the
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Environment
Get your head around climate
Understanding climate change impacts at a local level is the focus of a public information session coming up at Maldon
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Soil scientists share knowledge
Landowners in the district can gain a better understanding on soil management by attending a free workshop hosted by the
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Platypus protectors
Lucky students from four primary and secondary schools in our district are learning how to become Platypus Protectors and care
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Idea the bee’s knees
Claire Moore hopes to help solve the global problem of bee decline from her own backyard in Kyneton. She aims
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Too hot to bear…
While we humans have felt we’re sweltering in the prolonged heatwave in central Victoria, spare a thought for northern Victoria
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Path-breaking project
The first residents are expected to begin moving into Castlemaine’s new cutting-edge eco village housing development, as early as this
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Residents petition for water change
A petition calling for Coliban Water to stop its chlorination trial, which began in October, has so far attracted a
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Park plan push
Momentum is building for a Gisborne community park on the spot where development could have taken hold five years ago
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Conserving a local treasure
Locals will get a chance to help conserve one of the nation’s most remarkable endangered creatures that lives in Castlemaine’s
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