Environment

  • Gas plan approval angers Vic Greens

    The Victorian Greens have taken aim at a decision to allow gas drilling near the 12 Apostles, but the State Government insists exploration is safe and essential for Victoria’s economy.

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  • $6-million package for Otways environment

    Protecting native bandicoots and potoroos as well as controlling feral deer, pig, cats and foxes is the focus on a new $6-million Otways initiative.

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  • Online project against weeds

    The Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group has created a video to inform the Otways community about some of the area’s most noxious weeds.

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  • Cleaning chemical registration required

    The Environment Protection Authority has reminded clothing cleaning companies of a new law requiring them to have registration.

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  • Garden cash support for area schools

    Two Colac and district primary schools have received $1000 grants to help students enhance native habitats, improve food production and boost education.

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  • Renewables will power Surf Coast street lights

    Surf Coast Shire Council is one of 46 Victorian councils to sign a new emissions reduction agreement that will power its street lights and facilities with 100-per-cent renewables.

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  • Endangered bandicoots arrive at Apollo Bay

    Six endangered southern brown bandicoots have arrived at their new home at Apollo Bay’s Wildlife Wonders.

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  • Young people lead litter clean-up

    Colac and district students and community members have done their bit for the environment during Clean Up Australia Day activities.

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