Environment
Volunteers get digging for riverside habitats
More than a score of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to get planting along the beautiful Barham River at Apollo Bay.
EPA slams farm over alleged rotting carcasses
A Simpson district dairy company has copped a fine of more than $5000 after a dozen dead and rotting cattle were allegedly left out in the open.
Carbon cut on coast
Surf Coast Shire Council’s corporate operations are now officially carbon neutral.
Humongous fungus hungers
A shared passion for the Otways’ mushroom and fungi species has spurred the formation of a new conservation group.
Fossil fuel industry gives environment award to gas miner
The petroleum industry has presented an environmental award to a gas mining company with interests in the Otway Basin.
Drones help with fire recovery
A swamp wildlife reserve near Camperdown has a new lease of life after an Australian-first drone reseeding program.
Phone photos help research
Colac and district citizen scientists can help protect special environments by joining Parks Victoria’s new Data Discovery citizen science program.
Scientists use helpful fungus
A fungus discovered off the coast of France will help protect Port Campbell’s penguins from a noxious weed.